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. Students are now being accepted for the fall semester 2006. Inquire now about shiatsu courses. The new semester will begin January 2006 (see schedule below).
Website: http://www.kensensaito.com
Contact: Kensen Saito
Tel: (416) 466-8780

NEWS
Events
SHIATSU DIFFUSION SOCIETY SPRING SALE
Saturday May 27, a spring sale will be held at the Carrot Common . This is a good opportunity to promote SDS, as well as raise the money for SDS. If you have anything you do not need, please donate to us. We will also have initial Shiatsu treatment during the sale. We need volunteers to help at this event.

The items which can be donated are: houseware, hardware, decors, clothing, electronic, furniture, CDs, videos, books, etc. Drop off time is May 26th at Simon's home.

Time: May 27, Saturday, 9:00am. --2:00pm.
Place: Jackman St. and Danforth Ave.

If you are interested in volunteering , please contact:

Simon Zhang
Events Coordinator

Work: 416-366-8780
Cell: 416-305-7878
E-mail: zhuanzhang@rogers.com

Shiastu Diffusion Society (SDS) News
To all SDS Members:
Dear members,
An extract of the Executive Summary Ammendment regarding the Shiatsu Diffusion Society (Canadian Shiatsu Practitioners’ Association) CONSTITUTION, will be submitted to the City on May 25th, 2006. Thank you to all members who have reviewed this document and have offered thier suggestions.
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 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.


vancouver, BC
NEWS
Message from the College Administrator,
Judy E. Thompson, Shiatsupractor® / SPR
April 25th 2006
Thank you for your interest in the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy. Whether you are undertaking the challenge of training for a new career or upgrading your existing skills, we have Shiatsu Therapy programs and courses to accommodate your needs.

The Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy® 2200-Hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program represents the highest educational standard in Canada (and the entire English-speaking world) in the field of Shiatsu Therapy. This program provides a foundation which puts our graduates on the same level as practitioners of other well respected healing modalities such as Acupuncture. Classroom instruction combined with an extensive practicum makes our 2200-Hour Diploma Program exemplary.

The full-time Diploma program normally takes 21 months to complete. However, we have revised our class schedule to make it possible for an ambitious student to complete the Program within the time frame of one to 2 years. For those who want to work harder and save the expense of additional time as a student, this is a viable option. However, we usually recommend full-time students to set a goal of completing the program within 21 months.

This revised schedule also gives other Health Professionals an opportunity to achieve Shiatsupractor® status within a shorter period of time. Students registered in the part-time Program may take up to 4 years to earn their Diploma.

Our curriculum is recognized by the State of Washington® Board of Massage (under the Department of Health). Graduates can look forward to practicing in almost every country in the world other than Japan. There, Shiatsu is licensed by the Ministry of Health whose requirements stipulate that Shiatsu Therapists must be trained in Anma as well as Massage Therapy.

As the world of alternate health care expands and Spa culture grows, it is an opportune time to take the first step toward a new career as a Shiatsupractor® or Spa-Shiatsu Therapist. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. For those speaking Japanese, you may contact Chiharu Sato, our Registrar.
I look forward to seeing you at our school,
With regards,
Judy Thompson, Shiatsupractor®
College Administrator, 604 904-4187, school@oyayubi.com


Workshop with Allan Plett
Understanding the truth of shiatsu as developed by Namikoshi-sensei.
Hello CSSBC members!! We are pleased to inform you of a workshop sponsored by CSSBC . If you are interested in participating in the workshop, please reply by e-mail by May,15th.
Topic : Stroke recovery
Guest speaker: Allan Plett
Date: May 27th Saturday from 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. (3hours) please arrive 10min early.
Suggested donation: $10 or more
Place: Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall.Nikkei place in downtown address: 475 & 487 Alexander St. (Alexander St. and Jackson St.)
Tell number: 604-254-2551
Workshop with Allan - 1 hour
Shiatsu time: 1 hour:
Question time with Allan: 1 hour
Teatime with a snack
Total: 3 hours.
We are planning to have another workshop this coming fall and to invite a Shiatsu sensei from the Japan Shiatsu Association for a CSSBC workshop. It will be such a great experience for us!
Workshop Committee Chairperson, Yoko Abe


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
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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.