What We Believe
At Bhaktiatsu
Bhaktiatsu is a transformative approach to health and healing, blending the power of Shiatsu, Qi Gong, Bhakti Yoga, and optionally, Acupuncture to create a holistic system that empowers practitioners and enhances client outcomes.
Designed for Allied Health Professionals and Massage Therapists, Bhaktiatsu simplifies complex body systems, offering practical tools to diagnose with precision, treat with confidence, and achieve remarkable results.
Shiatsu
A needle-free modality rooted in Japanese bodywork that uses pressure and movement to balance the body’s energy flow and promote healing.
Qi Gong
An ancient Chinese practice of movement, breathwork, and meditation that cultivates internal energy and enhances physical and emotional well-being.
Bhakti Yoga
A devotional practice that nurtures the connection between mind, body, and spirit, fostering a compassionate and heart-centered approach to healing.
Acupuncture
A precise and powerful technique to stimulate the body’s meridians and resolve blockages, enhancing treatment outcomes for those trained in needle-based modalities.
At its heart, Bhaktiatsu is more than just a method—it’s a philosophy that honours the body’s innate ability to heal.
Whether you’re seeking to refine your techniques or unlock deeper client transformations, Bhaktiatsu offers a clear and effective path to mastery.
Join a growing community of practitioners transforming their practices and the lives of their clients.
About TJ Frank
TJ started his medical training 20 years ago in emergency medicine as an EMT. He was further drawn into medicine at UC Davis through his Pre-medicine Bachelor's education with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, the study of consciousness and the physical brain.
TJ worked in Western Medicine for 14 years, at hospitals in multiple fields of study including emergency medicine, forensics, cardiovascular wellness education, laboratory medicine and diagnostics. This extensive exploration led him to graduate school in Chinese Medicine, a professional home where he could dedicate his life force fully from a place of joy.
Through Chinese Medicine he found the concept of treating the root of a problem instead of just the symptoms. He found a field of study that incorporated the mind and body into the methods of diagnosis and treatment.
In graduate school TJ began a study of Zen Shiatsu. This combined with Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Theory started forming a new medicine within him. His devout training in Qigong, Chinese Movement Meditation, was the next important ingredient that taught him how to cultivate and move energy in himself and for others.
TJ graduated with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine including Shiatsu, Chinese Medical Theory, Qigong, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dietary Therapy. Post-graduate he traveled to study at 3 different hospitals in Nanjing, China, integrating Acupuncture, Massage and Herbal Medicine with modern biomedicine. This commenced 3 years of international travel to practice and study in many countries including India, Thailand, Nepal, Austria, Ireland and the U.S.
It was through this period of integration and personal and spiritual discovery that his adaptation of Zen Shiatsu found its form. He has lived on the beautiful island of Maui for 10 years, serving the world's community.
What We Believe
At Bhaktiatsu
Bhaktiatsu is a transformative approach to health and healing, blending the power of Shiatsu, Qi Gong, Bhakti Yoga, and optionally, Acupuncture to create a holistic system that empowers practitioners and enhances client outcomes.
Designed for Allied Health Professionals and Massage Therapists, Bhaktiatsu simplifies complex body systems, offering practical tools to diagnose with precision, treat with confidence, and achieve remarkable results.
Shiatsu
A needle-free modality rooted in Japanese bodywork that uses pressure and movement to balance the body’s energy flow and promote healing.
Qi Gong
An ancient Chinese practice of movement, breathwork, and meditation that cultivates internal energy and enhances physical and emotional well-being.
Bhakti Yoga
A devotional practice that nurtures the connection between mind, body, and spirit, fostering a compassionate and heart-centered approach to healing.
Acupuncture
A precise and powerful technique to stimulate the body’s meridians and resolve blockages, enhancing treatment outcomes for those trained in needle-based modalities.
At its heart, Bhaktiatsu is more than just a method—it’s a philosophy that honours the body’s innate ability to heal.
Whether you’re seeking to refine your techniques or unlock deeper client transformations, Bhaktiatsu offers a clear and effective path to mastery.
Join a growing community of practitioners transforming their practices and the lives of their clients.
About TJ Frank
TJ started his medical training 20 years ago in emergency medicine as an EMT. He was further drawn into medicine at UC Davis through his Pre-medicine Bachelor's education with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience, the study of consciousness and the physical brain.
TJ worked in Western Medicine for 14 years, at hospitals in multiple fields of study including emergency medicine, forensics, cardiovascular wellness education, laboratory medicine and diagnostics. This extensive exploration led him to graduate school in Chinese Medicine, a professional home where he could dedicate his life force fully from a place of joy.
Through Chinese Medicine he found the concept of treating the root of a problem instead of just the symptoms. He found a field of study that incorporated the mind and body into the methods of diagnosis and treatment.
In graduate school TJ began a study of Zen Shiatsu. This combined with Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Theory started forming a new medicine within him. His devout training in Qigong, Chinese Movement Meditation, was the next important ingredient that taught him how to cultivate and move energy in himself and for others.
TJ graduated with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine including Shiatsu, Chinese Medical Theory, Qigong, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dietary Therapy. Post-graduate he traveled to study at 3 different hospitals in Nanjing, China, integrating Acupuncture, Massage and Herbal Medicine with modern biomedicine. This commenced 3 years of international travel to practice and study in many countries including India, Thailand, Nepal, Austria, Ireland and the U.S.
It was through this period of integration and personal and spiritual discovery that his adaptation of Zen Shiatsu found its form. He has lived on the beautiful island of Maui for 10 years, serving the world's community.
