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
Contact: Eleni
Tel: (416) 466-8780


NEWS
Events
Shiastu Diffusion Society (SDS) News
A message from SDS Chairman Laura Barkman
A quick reminder to everyone of our upcoming SDS Meeting. Everyone is welcome. Please let me know as soon as possible of any topics you would like us to look into.
June 19 10:00 a.m.
SOMA
770 Lawrence W.
Toronto

To al the SDS Members:
We want to officially open the opportunity for all the members to participate in a 1/4 of a page of advertisement and 1/4 of editorial about Shiatsu in the 24 Hours Newsletter which gets distributed to over 308,000 people a day throughout the GTA and the surrounding cities. On the 22nd. they are putting a special paper together on a Healthy Career. We decided to promote Shiatsu in a healthy way in that article. We are distributing the cost of a 1/4 of the amount among the members. If you are interested in particpating your personal name and phone number will be listed in it. We will have the website for the SDS on it as well. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to be part of this. Below you will see the final price and coverage of the contract with 24 hours.

Thank you for your commitment to purchase advertising in 24 hours. The following is a confirmation of ads that will be placed:

Insertion: June 22
Location: Healthy Career Choices
Size: 3 column x 73 lines
Colour: Process
Cost: $890.00 net per insertion + $62.30 GST = $952.30
Campaign: $952.30
As discussed a cheque will be sent to 24 hours on or before June 17 for the full amount. Please email me ASAP for confirmation: Laura Barkman <dynamicbalance2005@hotmail.com>

Sincerely, Laura Barkman
Certified Shiatsu Therapist
Shiastu Diffusion Society Chairman


calgarY, AB
NEWS
Grace Visconti will be producing a series of articles 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 will be put up on this site shortly.

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
NEWS
Events
We had a Graduation Ceremony on June 6 at the Japanese Heritage Center in Burnaby, BC. It was for the first 2200 hour trained Shiatsupractoers with the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy.
(Email: www.oyayubi.com)
All graduates have joined the Canadian Shiatsu Society BC (CSSBC) www.shiatsupractor.org for Shiatsupractor / SPR status.

The CSSBC is having a Shiatsu Demo booth with the 290th Annual Powell Street Festival (www.powellstreetfestival.com) on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday July 31.

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*

(See March - April Newsletter for other locations).
E-mail: info@oyayubi.com

Courses at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy of Canada
Register Now!
The Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program 2005 iThe Shiatsu Foundation Certificate Course is starting May 18 on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings..
Contact: ninfo@oyayubi.com

2200-Hour Standard Curriculum for Shiatsupractor Status
For our students, Reference from the minimum standard of the Canadian Shiatsu Society of British Colombia:

Why Choose The Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy?
We teach Japanese traditional Shiatsu which originated with Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei and is defined by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan as a therapy independent from massage and anma. Fifty years have passed since Shiatsu was first introduced to North America in 1953. This took place when Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei, the founder of Shiatsu was personally invited to the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa, U.S.A. by Dr. P. J. Palmer. The word ” Shiatsu” and the benefits of Shiatsu therapy have become well known all over the world. However, often the original Shiatsu has been confused with other techniques. Shiatsu is a Japanese hands-on therapy that uses exclusively thumbs, fingers and palms of the hand to improve the body’s functions and draw out its natural self-healing powers.
 
We have Japanese instructors teaching Japanese culture and traditions to our students.
In order to appreciate Shiatsu philosophy, a broad knowledge of Japanese culture and tradition is necessary. The Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy proudly trains and educates students to the current Shiatsu standards as established by the Ministry of Health of Japan. Our courses include Shiatsu philosophy, theory, history and the latest Shiatsu science. Our Director and several instructors are Japanese and follow Japanese traditional style. Our curriculum includes Japanese language and other Japanese therapies such as Kampo medicine and Tsubo Shiatsu. 
 
We provide an international Shiatsu linkage for our students.
Our students are able to attend the International Shiatsu Conferences organized by the International Shiatsu Association (ISA) and the Summer Seminars in Japan organized by the Japan Shiatsu Association (JSA). Attending these seminars provides our students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and form friendships with other Shiatsupractor®s from all over the world. As well, our graduates are eligible for Shiatsupractor® status in the Canadian Shiatsu Society of BC (CSSBC) and membership in the Shiatsupractor®’s Association of Canada (SPAC), the JSA and the ISA. Graduates will also be eligible to write the Washington State Massage Board Exam for Licensed Massage Practitioner (L.M.P.) status as well as the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork exam in the USA.
 
We support career opportunities for our graduates.
The urbanization of our complex society has resulted in increased stress for everyone. Results of a recent survey show that the public has a keen interest in preventative and alternative medicine. As appreciation of the benefits of Shiatsu Therapy increases, the demand for Shiatsupractor®s grows. Possibilities exist in many urban settings in Canada for graduates to open their own clinic, to work with other healthcare providers in a clinical setting, to teach, or to work in hospitals, spas and other corporate settings.
 
We are officially registered with the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of B.C.
We are also a member of the BC Career Colleges Associations and the National Association of Career Colleges. Our 2200 hour Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program is fully approved by the Washington State Department of Health. American students are eligible to sit for the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) exam after completion of our program.

Kiyoshi Ikenaga, SPR. Shiatsumaster
Director of the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy
Licensed Shiatsupractor with Ministry of Health in Japan
Registered International Shiatsu Instructor
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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.