Shiastu Diffusion
Society (SDS) News
To all SDS Members:
Dear members,
In the First quarter of 2006, Shiatsu Diffusion Society
has been very successful in the building process. We
have established Friends of Shiatsu Diffusion Society
(FoSDS) in January, and master Kensen Saito is the
Chair. The purpose of the FoSDS is to promote shiatsu
through friends and clients of shiatsu professionals.
In February, we established the Membership and
Examination Committee and the Chair is Youssef Elardi,
the purpose of the committee is to entice quality practicing
shiatsu professional into the society, and assist holistic
practitioners to become Shaitsupractosr through continuing
education and the apprenticeship program.
In March, SDS has identified the need to improve SDS
communication, Web Hosting Committee is established,
and Bruce Tatemichi is the chair.
In April meeting, we shall continue to establish the
Finance Committee and Continuing Education Committee,
Simon Zhang and Sandy Antunes shall be asked to champion
these committees respectively.
As the society grows stronger, I would cordially ask
for your active participation. In May, we shall have
an SDS Executive election, two positions shall be
re-elected
this time, Chairperson and secretary.
The agenda of April meeting is:
1. Accomplishment review
2. Finance Committee purpose and mission
3. Continuing Education
4. Preparation for May election
I am sure this meeting shall be an enjoyable launch
towards a sound footing for the society.
Thank You, I shall meet you
this coming Sunday April 9th, 10:00 am, SAT, 320 Danforth
Ave, Suite 206, Phone#
416 466
8780.
Joseph Poon
SDS Chairperson
Email: shiatsudiffusionsociety@gmail.com
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
in June 2006 to download from this site and
also available in print through the Shiastu
Academy of Tokyo
in
Toronto and Grace Visconti (Shiatsu Masters)
at the Holy Cross site in Calgary.
vancouver, BC
NEWS
We had a call from the BC
Association of Medical Radiation Technologists asking
for someone to provide Shiatsu for their members
during their
Annual Conference which
will be held on April
28th and 29th at the hotel near Lougheed
Mall. If you want to promote yourself please contact
Amin
Maherali
at 604 683-6131 for more information.
There will be about 140 people attending the conference
and the time is flexible.
On another note, Tsutomu Furukawa has stepped
down as Chairman of the Fundraising and Events Committee.
However, we are very pleased that Isao Kojima will
be taking over this position. Welcome Isao!
Don't forget the Nomination
Meeting on April 18th,
followed by the Annual General
Meeting on May 2.
Regards,
Judy Thompson, Secretary
Application of the Basic Shiatsu
Treatment
Shigeo Sasaki, Sensei
Japan Shiatsu Association board member
Shiatsu treatment
Shiatsu treatment means that the practitioner presses
the body surface with the thumbs and fingers to treat
and prevent diseases as well as promote and maintain
good health.
The Purpose of Shiatsu Treatment
Shiatsu treatment can achieve the following results:
1. Vitalizing the skin
2. Limbering the muscles
3. Stimulating the circulation of body fluids
4. Regulating neural functions
5. Controlling the endocrine system
6. Adjusting the skeletal system
7. Conditioning the alimentary system
Characteristics of shiatsu treatment
1. Pressing on the surface of the body is the shiatsu
treatment. We can diagnosis by the temperature of the
area where we press (hot or cold), stiff, cutaneovisceral
reflexes. Each time the practitioner presses the body,
a diagnosis can be made. If this is done correctly, we
can do exactly
the right shiatsu treatment.
2. Shiatsu does not need any
equipment. The practitioner needs only to use the thumbs
and fingers.
3. Well practiced fingers and thumbs can
give the patient a very comfortable treatment with no
side effects.
Directions for shiatsu treatment
When you do the treatment do the following:
1. Be careful of your remarks and show and earnest attitude.
2. Have clean hands and clothes.
How to use the hands.
1. Press the finger print part of the thumbs or index
finger or middle finger called Ichi-shiastu (One-shiatsu).
2. Press index finger and middle finger together called
Ni-shiatsu (Two-shiatsu)
3. Press index finger, middle finger, ring finger together
called San shiatsu (Three-shiatsu)
4. Palm pressure
Courses at the Canadian
College of Shiatsu Therapy of Canada
The Spa- Shiatsu
Certificate Course
To be A Spa-Shiatsu
Therapist & for
the entrance to Shiatsupractor status
Course Description
This certificate course offers the advantage of Shiatsu Therapy and a collection
of alternative techniques for use in a spa setting. This program will open up
the world of relaxation therapy to the student, presenting opportunities for
employment in a Spa setting. This program is also transferable to our 2200 hr
Shiatsupractor Diploma Program.
Instructional Schedule
The Spa-Shiatsu Certificate Course is a 1-year, 700-hour course which starts
in September. Classes in the first semester are on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
In the Second Semester, classes are held on Saturday afternoons. Clinical Experience
is gained by working in the School Clinic which is open 7 days a week. Field
Work is scheduled for community events as they are arranged. This schedule has
been arranged to allow students who work to further their education at the same
time.
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
May 16th 2006
September 5th 2006
Class Schedules
Class Room Study ( Instructed Study)
Shiatsu Foundation Class:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 1:45 pm- 4:45 pm on Saturdays
Other Therapy Classes :
1:45 pm- 4:45 pm on Saturdays
Clinical Experience (School Clinic)
Throughout the year except for statutory holidays. 10:00
am - 6:30 pm or 8:00
pm
Students are expected to do homework (Uninstructed Independent
Study)
Optional Studies
Students may take an option to study more subjects, which are offered as individually,
at the same time. For more information, see our Individual Course information
.
Program Fee
Total Program Fee $ 4,505.00
Pre-paid Plan
Application Fee* $100.00
= Due
with Application Form
Tuition Fee $4,405.00 =
Due
on two weeks before the starting date
Instalment Plan
Application Fee* $100.00
= Due with Application Form
Tuition-1st payment $555.00 = Due on two weeks before the
starting date
Instalments x 10 $395.00 =
10 monthly cheques
Additional Fee** $320.00
= Due on two weeks before the starting date
(does not include Textbooks and Liability Insurance)
Textbooks and Liability Insurance must be purchased separately by the student.
Students must have Liability Insurance before beginning Clinical Experience in
the Student Clinic. (contact CSSBC)
A list of the required textbooks is available upon enrolment.
*Non-Refundable Application Fee.
**Additional Program Fee is not included in Total Program Fee. All costs are
stated in Canadian Funds. All items are subject to change.
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
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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.
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