In August, The Shiatsu Academy
of Tokyo celebrated A Taste of the Danforth Greek Festival
and as
usual, it was a huge success. Over 1 million people
attend this annual event, where
people come from Ontario, Quebec, northern USA and
from around he world. People come for the food, entertainment
and the shiatsu booth is always extremely
busy from morning until late at night. Krinos Taste
of the Danforth is one of Toronto’s signature events,
showcsing the best our multicultural city has to offer.
The Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo will be demonstrating
again next year. See you then!
Shiastu Diffusion
Society (SDS) News
The SDS meeting was cancelled for October 10 since it is the long weekend. Christopher Lambert cannot make
it any other weekend in October so they will need to tmake the next group meeting in November unless a smaller
group wants to get together before that, in which case, you will have to work it out amongst yourselves. In the
November meeting, they will be discussing renewal, Board members and other pertinent issues.
calgarY, AB
Events
Grace Visconti will be participating in a chair shiatsu
demonstrations on a regular basis.
Where: PLANET
ORGANIC Health Fair, 10233 Elbow Drive S.W. (Corner
of Southland Drive), Calgary, Alberta
When: TBA.
Check back here for more details on a regular basis.
Contacts: Planet
Organic - Calgary 403-252-2404 or
Grace Visconti at (403)
246-0996 or
email info@eagleheartdynamic.com
Traditional Shiatsu Association of Alberta
We are looking to set up an Association in Alberta for
Traditional shiatsu therapists but we need 5 people
who want to be on the Board of Directors. If anyone
is interested in participating please contact Grace Visconti
at info@eagleheartdynamic.com. Suggestions are welcome
and we need to do this soon
if we want to create solidarity for Traditional Shiastu
across this country.
vancouver, BC
Courses
Our next the 2200 hour Shiastupractor Diploma Program started on September
13, 2004. Check out the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy website for more
information
at: http://www.oyayubi.comhttp://www.oyayubi.com
Events
TBA
News
Shiatsu and Derivative Shiatsu
1. Original Shiatsu Therapy
The Road to the Recognition of Shiatsu
1912 Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei invented the prototype
1940 Creation of the Shiatsu school that later became
known as the “Japan Shiatsu College”
1955 The Health Ministry of Japan officially recognizes
Shiatsu, Anma, and massage in the same category
1957 The Health Ministry of Japan is sued over the
legal definition of Shiatsu
1964 The Health Ministry of Japan reviews the regulations
and acknowledges Shiatsu, massage therapy and Anma
as unique and independent therapeutic methods
In conclusion, because Shiatsu Therapy as developed
by Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei has been recognized on
a civil and a government level, he is known as the
father of Shiatsu. And, though many of his disciples
developed their own forms of Shiatsu that have become
known throughout the world and thus the original Shiatsu
is often called “Namikoshi Shiatsu” to
distinguish it from its derivatives, history proves
that “Japanese Shiatsu is Namikoshi Shiatsu.” Shiatsu
is Shiatsu.
2. Derivative Shiatsu Techniques & Theories
There are many Shiatsu workshops held in Japan. These
workshops are mostly organized by graduate students
from the Japan Shiatsu College, who learned Shiatsu
directly from Tokujiro Namikoshi sensei. In some cases,
the workshops become very popular not only in Japan
but throughout the world. A good example is Zen-Shiatsu
created by the late Shizuto Masunaga sensei. The techniques
taught at these workshops, however, are not recognized
as Shiatsu treatment according to government regulations.
Consequently, if a person only has a certificate from
attending a workshop, s/he is not eligible to take
the government examination to become a professional
Shiatsu practitioner. The techniques taught at these
workshops are called 'Derivative Shiatsu' to distinguish
them from the original Shiatsu taught at the school
that is registered with the Ministry of Health of Japan.
The Following Are Well-Known Forms of Derivative Shiatsu
1. Tsubo Shiatsu:
Some of the accredited schools of the CSSBC teach Tsubo
Shiatsu in the Advanced Shiatsu course. This course
investigates Tsubo points from an anato-physiological
point of view. Around 1980, Dr. Hiroshi Ishizuka M.D.
(current principal of the Japan Shiatsu College) first
introduced this theory in his seminars. In 2003, Kiyoshi
Ikenaga sensei published the book “Tsubo Shiatsu” and
finally presented the theory to the world. Ikenaga
sensei studied Shiatsu directly from Namikoshi Sensei
and graduated from the Japan Shiatsu College in 1986.
2. Keiraku (Meridian) Shiatsu:
This Shiatsu treatment is based on TCM (Traditional
Chinese Medicine) theory. Tadashi Izawa sensei published
his book “Meridian and Shiatsu Therapy” in
1964. Meridian is the joining of the points which represent
the energy (ki) of the organ, body parts or body materials.
In Meridian Shiatsu, practitioners press the Meridian
points with their thumbs therefore some believe that
this technique should be deemed as a form of Acupressure.
There is no set theory with regards to the treatment.
(Some use the Root-Branch Treatment theory, some just
press the Meridian points which are close to the problem
area). Izawa sensei studied Shiatsu directly from Namikoshi
Sensei and graduated from the Japan Shiatsu College
in 1946. Later, he became an instructor at the college.
3. Zen (Ioh kai) Shiatsu:
This form of Shiatsu was derived by Shizuto Masunaga
sensei. Because “Zen” is a religious word,
this form of treatment was not called “Zen Shiatsu” in
Japan. This is a part of Meridian Shiatsu, but follows
a separate Meridian theory from that of TCM. In Zen
Shiatsu, practitioners use their elbows, knees and
bony parts of the body to apply stronger pressure to
the Meridian points instead of using their thumbs,
fingers or palms. For this reason, some believe that
this technique should not be defined as “Shiatsu”.
A three-month long, non-credit workshop is available
at the “Ioh-kai Shiatsu Centre”, opened
by Masunaga sensei in Japan. Masunaga sensei studied
Shiatsu directly from Namikoshi Sensei and graduated
from the Japan Shiatsu College in 1958.
4. Tao Shiatsu:
Ryukyu Endo sensei introduced this form of Derivative
Shiatsu. He followed Zen Shiatsu theory, but left “Ioh-kai” after
Masunaga sensei died. This theory contains religious
and spiritual practicum, for example reciting a Buddhist
prayer before lectures. There are several one- and
two-day workshops available in Tokyo and Kyoto. Endo
sensei studied Shiatsu directly from Namikoshi Sensei
and graduated from the Japan Shiatsu College.
5. Oha Shiatsu:
OHASHIATSU is a registered trademark. This technique
was derived by Ohashi sensei, who did not graduate
from the Japan Shiatsu College. He took a three-day
Shiatsu workshop, which was held by Tokujiro Namikoshi
sensei when he came to U.S.A in 1973. This derivative
contains less thumb pressure application to the body
and focuses more on balancing the body through the “Seitai” technique.
Seitai is type of stretch or manipulation done to the
body to maintain the best balance of the body.
6. Macrobiotic Shiatsu:
The Macrobiotic Diet is well known in the world right
now. Michio Kushi sensei is the developer of the Macrobiotic
Diet. He mainly practices complementary medicine which
is based on diet, acupuncture, meditation, Shiatsu
and Chinese Herbal Medicine. They teach Macrobiotic
Shiatsu as part of the Macrobiotic Career Training
course at the Kushi Institute (non-profit educational
organization) in Vermont, U.S.A. Kushi sensei was not
trained in Shiatsu therapy at the Japan Shiatsu College.
Some of the accredited schools of the CSSBC teach the
Macrobiotic Diet in the Nutrition course.
7. Others
Shiatsu treatment technique is enhanced and learned
through experience and thus different Shiatsu techniques
will exist with each Shiatsu practitioner. There should,
however, be a minimum of Shiatsu training and education
completed in an appropriate Shiatsu training college
or school. (The standards of such an institution should
be the same as those set by the Ministry of Health
of Japan. These standards include Basic Shiatsu training;
basic medical sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology
and Pathology; and clinical practicum. There should
be a minimum of 2 years (2000 hours) of training. A
practitioner who completes a short-term workshop should
not be called a professional “Practitioner”.
2200-Hour Standard Curriculum for Shiatsupractor Status
Reference from the minimum standard of the Canadian
Shiatsu Society of British Colombia
1. Compulsory Section - 1600 hours
Shiatsu
Basic Shiatsu / Shiatsu Foundation - 150 hours
Theory & Practice
Advanced Shiatsu
-150 hours
Treating specific pathological conditions
Derivative Shiatsu techniques & theories (optional)
Clinical experience - 650 hours
Medical Foundations
Anatomy – 300 hours
Physiology – 300 hours
Pathology – 150 hours
Others
Ethics and Professionalism
First Aid and CPR
Medical Lows
Contraindications
2. Optional Section - 600 hours
Nutrition
Kinesiology
Hygiene
PsychologyKampo Medicine (TCM)
Japanese Culture
Business Management
Others
Bibliography & References
“ The Complete Book of Shiatsu Therapy” Toru
Namikoshi (1974)
“
Theory & Practice of Shiatsu Therapy” Katsusuke
Serizawa (1957)
“ Meridian and Shiatsu Therapy” Tadashi
Izawa (1974)
“
Oyayubi Ichidai” Tokujiro
Namikoshi (2001)
“
Shiatsu Therapy” Tempeki
Tamai (1939)
“
Newsletters Yubinohikari” Japan
Shiatsu Association
“
The Minutes of 22nd Social Labor
Committee” The
National Diet the House of Councillors, the 29th issue
(1955)
" 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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