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 January 2006 (see schedule below.)
Website: http://www.kensensaito.com
Contact: Kensen Saito
Tel: (416) 466-8780

ANNOUNCEMENT
Ross Oaks has been a shiatsu patient of Kensen Saito for a long time. In his contribution to Kensen Saito’s book Shiatstu Doh, he writes about his switch from Swedish massage to shiatsu: “Swedish massage certainly loosens up your muscles and promotes better overall circulation, and for that I was thankful, but I was totally unprepared for how deeply shiatsu would go and how it would begin to hit me on levels I never dreamed possible. I started to notice things happening days, weeks and months after the treatments. One of the most immediate consequences was that I no longer needed my one-hour naps right after I got home from teaching. Somehow my energy levels held me until I went to sleep at night. This was just the beginning of a five-year relationship with a group of Chinese shiatsu therapists.” Ross now helps in operating the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo for Kensen Saito.

NEWS
Events
On August 5th, 6th and 7th, The Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo celebrated A Taste of the Danforth Greek Festival The Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo demonstrated shiatsu to thousands of people. Again this year’s event brought visibility to shiatsu and help for many people.

The Shiatsu Diffusion Society will be participating in Canada’s largest and best health show, “Whole Life Expo 2005 on November 25th, 26th and 27th, and wish to invite SDS members to join and promote shiatsu practices. SDS members are welcome to promote their own businesses by handing out business cards or brochures at this exposition. If you would like to install a promotion kit for your business at the exposition, please send your kit to literature to “Shiatsu Masters” (121 King Street W., Suite B101, Toronto ON M5H 3T9) by Novermber 24th or simply carry them into the expo.

WHOLE LIFE EXPO HOURS Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Shiastu Diffusion Society (SDS) News
Meet the new SDS Chairperson Joseph Poon
To all SDS Members:
Please welcome Joseph Poon, our new SDS Chairperson.

On September 11, 2005, SDS held a general meeting to determine the future of SDS, I volunteered to assist Jim Williamson who is the Vice-Chairperson, to work with the Shiastu Diffusion Society meetings and on the Government issues presented at this time. Presently, Jim is living in Burlington, so it is not convenient for him to work with the Provincial and City officials to establish the detail required for the Municipal Planning and Transportation licensing standard application. This is how I became the Chairperson of the SDS. I planned to resolve some of these important issues facing shiastu and the Shiatsu Diffusion Society in the City of Toronto and Ontario in general. Together, Jim and I chose to work together to facilitate our plan to give shiatsu a stronger stance in Toronto. Youssef Elaridi, a Board Director, has also played an important role.

During the meeting, a number of tasks were articulated:
1. Establish SDS as a NOT-FOR-PROFIT organization.
2. Submit Municipal Planning and Transportation licensing standard application to enable SDS be a recognized association by the City.
3. Develop continuing education road map for 1100 hour member to full flush 2200 hour academic standing.
4. Continue working with the province to establish shiatsu authority in Ontario, and regulate shiatsu by legislation and act of the provice of Ontario.

At present, we have accomplished the first three tasks, awaiting the report of the City if the SDS is considered a recognized body for City Licensing.

I have good faith that our efforts and accomplishments will bring great success for the Shiatsu Diffusion Society.

Joseph Poon
SDS Chairman
Email: shiatsudiffusionsociety@gmail.com


calgarY, AB
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.

A new Mind-Body clinic has been set up at the Rocky View General Hospital. It was reported in Calgary’s Health and Wellness magazine, APPLE (September/October 2005). In the article written by Rob Walker, he describes the new clinic: “Patients are encouraged to relax with biofeedback, gentle breathing, massage, yoga, mediation, and shiatsu and spamud treatments which are not offered at the clinic itself. There are also adjunct programs in outdoor adventure, sailing and other reacreation.” In charge of operating this clinic is Dr. Bakal, professor emeritus at the University of Calgary and an adjuct professor in the university’s Deptartment of Medicine, and he “works with a small team including a psychiatrist, internatl medicine specialist, geriactric psychiatrist and nursing support. These health specialists come together to help individual with chronic illness manage their condition and restore wellness. Patients are covered under medicare but have to have a referral from a family doctor or specialist. “Mind-body clinics are gaining in popularity in health centres across North America” it also states in the article and this is the CHR’s attempt to include it as part of the range of wellness services, which is the “integration of mind, body and spirit and the recognition of the whole person,” as stated in the article by Linda Gray, Vice-President of the Northeast Community Portfolio.

As a side note, this article in the APPLE magazine was worth the read. It is an indication that shiatsu will become even more popular in the future.

Events
Future demonstrations will be announced as they come up.

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

The Canadian College of Shiastu Therapy (CCST) is having Open House twice on July 23rd and on August 29th respectively. See you there.

The Canadian Shiatsu Society of British Columbia (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.

NOTICE TO ALL SHIATSUPRACTORS
To keep the title Shiatsupractor those who graduated from the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy must not allow their membership to lapse. If you do not keep your membership current, you will be required to take upgrading courses if you want your Shiatsupractor title reinstated later.

ANNOUNCEMENT
To all Shiatsupractor members. If you are interested in doing shiatsu exchanges with your fellow Shiatsupractors, the classroom at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy is available on Sundays. You must make your own arrangements to meet at the shcool. The classroom can hold up to seven mats (i.e. fourteen people) at once. The membership list will be updated on-line as soon as we get the renewal forms and fees in.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Japan Shiatsu Clinic is looking for Shiastupractors to work at the various locations. Please submit your resume to: Chiharu Sato at 604 904-4187.

Head Quarters
142 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8 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
What's new?
Register Now!
The Shiatsupractor® Diploma Program 2005 is starting from September. We are accepting applicants for both the new one to two year Full-time and the two to four Year Part-time programs.  Particularly for International Students, please register as soon as possible.

Upcoming Courses
Spa-Shiatsu Certificate, Chair-Shiatsu Certificate and Shiatsu Foundation Certificate courses are starting September as well!

Need Financial Support?
For our students, the Co-op Bursary Plan™ may be available!! Call for details.

Work in the US?
Fully approved by the WA State Department of Health for Licensed Massage Practitioner status!

Shiatsu Student clinic;
Come out and try your first experience with Shiatsu Therapy at one of our two clinic locations. Just $25 for a 75-90 minute treatment with one of our caring students.
 
Enjoy more Japanese!
Students are having a big fun with our Japanese Culture class as well as Shiatsu class.

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
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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.