toronto, ON
Courses at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo 2005
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 2005. Inquire now about shiatsu courses. The new 2005 semester will begin September 12, 2005.
Website: http://www.kensensaito.com
Tel: (416) 466-8780


NEWS
The following companies’ employees have group insurance coverage to get shiatsu treatments by the Shiatsu Diffusion Society members: ING Direct; Sunlife Insurance; RBC (Royal Bank); Price Waterhouse Coopers; Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

Demonstrations:
On October 22 and November 4, sixteen practitioners from the Shiatsu Diffusion Society, Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo and Thumbs Up for Shiatsu Clinic, offered chair shiatsu to five hundred people at the calling centre of Bell Mobility in Mississauga. Also, Bob Fellows, President of St. Paul Travelers thanks two senior shiatsu students from the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo, for their support in making their Uhited Way Shiatsu “10 Minutes of Heaven” event on November 4th at their King St. office in the Standard Life Building a tremendous success. The students “made shiatsu believers out of many of [their] employees.”

Shiastu Diffusion Society (SDS) News
Youssef has proposed a Christmas Party on Sunday, December 19th from 12-2 p.m. at the Shiatsu Academy. It will be a potluck and all members, pass members, spouses, children, and students are invited. Please email the school with your rsvp @ sait131@aol.com you can also mention what you would be bringing for lunch. As well it is renewal time again. All last year members will have recieved their Insurance form in the mail. Please fill it out and pay them directly. I have attached a copy of this years membership form. Please fill it out and mail it to Tac Sakurai @ 320 Danforth Ave. Suite 206, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N8. There is also an insurance form for those who need it. Insurance is $235.60 and will run from Jan-Dec 2005.

At the SDS meeting held in November the following was discussed:
- Christmas Party on December 19, from 12-2pm. Starting a CEU program for SDS members as of January 2005.
- A member or members would have to head up the commitee to organize the courses, teachers, and notification of members.
- Renewal of membership for 2005, with election of board in January 2005.
- Working with the STAO for resolution of Municipal licence issue:
- Putting together a joint proposal that focuses on minimum training requirements, ie: having attended a school recognized by the Ministry of Training and Education, Ontario Government etc. Talks with the STAO will begin in December of this year.
Christopher Lambert


calgarY, AB
Events
Grace Visconti will be participating in a chair shiatsu demonstrations on a regular basis.
Where: Locations to be announced.
When: TBA. Check back here for more details on a regular basis.
Contact: 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
The Shiatsu Foundation Certificate Course - Evening Class The Next Course is starting from Jan 18, 2005. Also, there is an Upgrading Program (Individual Course)  for Healthcare Professionals and a Chair Shiatsu Certificate course offered. Check out the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy website for more information under the heading “Education” at: http://www.oyayubi.com.
http://www.oyayubi.com
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.