toronto, ON
Courses at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo 2006
The Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo is one of two facilities in North America offering Shiatsu Therapy Training using the methods of the founder of the discipline, Tokujiro Namikoshi. We offer a diploma to graduates of our professional Shiatsu Practitioner course. The curriculum includes: Shiatsu Theory; Shiatsu History; Shiatsu Technique; Shiatsu Philosophy; Anatomy: Physiology; Pathology; Code of Ethics; Eastern Medical Theory; and Nutrition. See the schedule below for upcoming semester dates.
Website: http://www.kensensaito.com
Contact: Kensen Saito
Tel: (416) 466-8780

NEWS
Sensei Kensen Saito, Director and owner of the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo, received a letter from the Italian Shiastu Association’s Chairman, Roberto Tav, making Kensen an honorary member of the Italian Shiastu Association for his past contributions to the Italian Association. Also, here in Ontario, the Shiastu Therapy Association of Ontario (STAO) designated Kensen Saito as “founding father” in this category of the STAO. Congratulations Kensen on both honors!

Events
TASTE OF THE DANFORTH

Shiastu Diffusion Society (SDS) News
Over 450 people had shiasu treatments at the Danforth Festival. Sixteen graduates from the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo participated at the festival. Thousands of people attended the event and many people lined up for shiastu treatments. It is always a successful event every year and shiatsu is always sought out becuase there is such a great interest in this healing art form.


calgarY, AB
Events
Future demonstrations and events will be announced as they arise.

NEWS
Grace Visconti will be producing a series of educational booklets in conjuction with sensei Kensen Saito on various conditions. Testimonials will also be featured of people with the particular condition discussed in the article who have benefitted from the treatments. Each article will be posted in the Application section of this website. An article on Relieving Stress with Shiatsu is now on this site in the Applications section. Click on the first circle. A PDF is made available for downloading in this section. The next article produced will be on Shiatsu and High Blood Pressure. This will be available some time in the fall to download from this site and also available in print through these two locations: the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo in Toronto; and Grace Visconti (Shiatsu Masters) at the Holy Cross site in Calgary (403) 246-0996.

Hideaki Kanamaru, another Shiatsupractor who just graduated from the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy in Vancouver, in collaboration with Grace Visconti, a graduate from the Shiastu Academy of Tokyo, will be setting up a conference to take place here in Calgary hopefully in the late spring. Hideaki is presently working in a Chiropractor’s office in North West Calgary. He joins Grace Visconti as the second Shiatsupractor in the Calgary region.

vancouver, BC
NEWS
Register Now!
The Shiatsupractor?® Diploma Program 2007 is starting from January. We are accepting applicants for both the one to two year Full-time and the two to four Year Part-time programs. Particularly for International Students, please register as soon as possible.

UPCOMING COURSES
The Shiatsu Foundation Certificate Course and Chair-Shiatsu Certificate Course are starting from September on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. You will be able to start your diploma program and/or Spa-Shiatsu Certificate at same time. Call for more information or to register: (604) 904-4187.


HIRING INFORMATION
New Instructors & Shiatsupractors are welcome! If you are interested in teaching any subjects at our college or practicing Shiatsu at our clinic, please contact Chiharu, the Registrar at CCST - info@oyayubi.com - type in HIRING in the subject box.


Courses at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy of Canada
Curriculum
Shiatsu Foundation
Basic Theory - Basic shiatsu concepts are studied including such subjects as Characteristics of Shiatsu, Shiatsu and Physiological Functions, Operations of the Hands and Fingers, Kinds of Pressure Application, and Contraindications to Shiatsu.
Self Shiatsu - Learning self-administered shiatsu teaches the student basic use of the hands, correct selection of pressure application methods and all the basic pressure points. Practicing self-shiatsu can be part of a preventative and health-conditioning program.
Chair Shiatsu - In this segment, the student learns and practices a 10-minute chair shiatsu treatment as well as a 20-minute chair shiatsu treatment. This is the first time students practice shiatsu on someone other than themselves.
Whole body Treatment - The basic full-body treatment, which takes 75 to 90 minutes to complete, and includes up to 660 points, is learned and practiced. The full-body treatment is taught in stages, gradually increasing the duration of time until the complete treatment is mastered.
Aromatherapy Theory (18 hours)
History of Aromatherapy, how Essential oils are produced, the properties, uses and contraindications of 20 essential oils, client assessment, blending and carrier oils and record keeping.
Massage (45 hours)
Basic Aromatherapy massage - full body treatment
Reflexology (45 hours)
Learn the basics of Reflexology, as taught by a Touchpoint Institute Reflexology Certified Instructor. You will learn all the foot reflexes for relaxation and to assist a person in regaining and maintaining health.
Jin-Shin Do / Acupressure (45 hours)
This course is the first basic level, introducing the world of the JinShinDo bodymind acupressure system. JinShinDo uses a traditional Japanese Finger pressure technique while holding 2 acupoints concurrently.
CPR & First Aid (9 hours)
The students learn and receive basic emergency first aid. The certificate will be issued from the Canadian Red cross.
School Clinic & Field work (385 hours)
Students work at the CCST and at public events treating patients under supervision. They develop skills in taking medical history, treatment planning and Shiatsu techniques. (Prerequisites: the completion of the Shiatsu Foundation course and passing grade in clinic entrance written examination and assessment of the full-body treatment)
 
Next Course Starting Date
Annual Time Table 2006/7
Fall Semester 14weeks (September 18, 2006 - December 22, 2006)
You can access the Fall Schedule for the 2006-07 can be accessed at this URL:
http://www.oyayubi.com/schedule.html

Head Quarters
142 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, BC V7M2E8 Canada
Tel: 604-904-4187 Fax: 604-904-4183*

Downtown Vancouver Office
116-1058 Mainland St. Vancouver, BC V6B2T4 Canada
Tel: 604-694-0095 Fax: 604-694-0095*

Shiatsu Information Centre
101-123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC V7M3K7 Canada
Tel: 604-904-4186* Lougfeed Mall
106-9855 Austin Ave. Burnaby, BC Canada
Tel: 778-839-7755* Shiatsu Villa in Nanaimo River

Nanaimo River Nanaimo, BC Canada
Tel: 205-741-8685* Tokyo Office
5-29-5 Toyotamakita Nerima-Ku Tokyo Japan 176-0012
Tel:  03-3557-1419  Fax: 03-3557-1419

Go to http://www.oyayubi.com/message.html for more information about courses.

Kiyoshi Ikenaga, SPR. Shiatsumaster
Director of the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy
Licensed Shiatsupractor with Ministry of Health in Japan
Registered International Shiatsu Instructor
E-mail: info@oyayubi.com


SHIATSU IN DEPTH
We call the spirit of Shiatsu treatment diagnose and treat immediately. This means we do not separate the diagnosis from treatment, but we diagnose from each pressure point and treat at the same time. From the moment we apply pressure, we are able to pick up the body’s reaction and tension levels, and based on these findings, we are able to skilfully and correctly apply the correct technique. When the correct technique is applied, we reduce the defensive reaction and are able to manipulate the muscle to a tensionless state. We call this technique“tension unluckier”. During treatment, Shiatsu practitioners will continuously assess the condition and reaction of the patient’s body, and modify treatment based upon these findings.If we unlock the defensive nature of muscle tissue, we can press further into the abdominal region as you can see in the picture [picture not available], and we can get a smile from the patients. Truly, this is the advanced Shiatsu treatment technology at work. The ultimate technique of Shiatsu treatment is to release the unease and fear felt by the patient toward the Shiatsu practitioner, as when this apprehension is overcome, the patient’s muscle tissue relaxes to an almost unconscious level of relaxation. Shiatsu’s ultimate expression is the very dramatic result, achieved by the use of this very technique. To tell you the truth, it is meaningless to talk about Shiatsu treatment without understanding or acquiring this skill.
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 " Now" is a good time so think Shiatsu and become a Shiatsupractor®. We look forward seeing you at our college.If you have any questions, please contact Allan Plett, Program Coordinator or Yu Bigelow, College Administrator, at (604) 904-4187 or via http://www.oyayubi.com.