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Combined Diploma: Shiatsu & Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture and Shiatsu Therapy Combined Diploma Programs completed in just over 3 years Acupuncture is a modality of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is increasing in popularity in Western culture due to its effectiveness on both acute and chronic health conditions and specifically in Ontario due to the recent passing of legislation that will regulate TCM and Acupuncture under a new regulatory body - The College of TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. Shiatsu  therapy is a form of body work originating in Japan and is based on Traditional Chinese medical (TCM) practices. The shiatsu therapy portion of the program offers students a comprehensive curriculum from both an Eastern and a Western perspective with extensive hands-on experience. This program might be right for you if… -you want to work alongside other regulated healthcare professionals -you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that is both challenging and rewarding -you recognize the value of alternative and complementary viewpoints in healthcare and health maintenance -you are looking to learn therapies that complement each other to enhance client care -you want to attend school full time to complete a combination program in just over three years -you are capable of a heavy academic course load The Benefits of Studying the Combination of Shiatsu & Acupuncture… 1. Students learn complimentary therapeutic treatments through hands on training. 2. Shiatsu and Acupuncture are so closely related but provide two very different types of beneficial treatments, often requested by clients who are suffering from chronic pains or ailments. Shiatsu therapy is a popular massage therapy technique that is over 2000 years old. Acupuncture aids in relieving many acute, chronic symptoms as well as addictions and is over 5000 years old. 3. Both modalities have been in existence for over thousands of years and when combined, offer incredible results; which in turn creates a strong clientele base for those interested in becoming self-employed or working within a clinic. 4. Shiatsu offers benefits to those interested in a 'massage' treatment and acupuncture offers a complimentary addition to clients who wish to receive financial reimbursement from most insurance companies. 5.  Students save over $5000.00 by studying a combination of Shiatsu and Acupuncture either together or one after another. 6.  Students are eligible to financial aid and tax breaks while studying Shiatsu therapy at The Shiatsu School of Canada Inc. 7.  Work as a Shiatsu therapist while completing your studies as an Acupuncturist part-time. Schedule Students registering for this program will have the following options: Option 1: (Early Start) Part time Summer schedule: 3 years START DATE: August 4, 2009 COMPLETION DATE: December, 2012 Scheduled as follows: August 4th to 31st: Mondays: 9am to 5pm & Tuesdays to Fridays, 9am to 1pm - Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (100 hours) ***NOTE: Applicants have the option to take just this Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a stand alone course before registering for the entire program. This is an excellent choice for those who are still not sure which direction is better suited to their goals and needs.**** Followed by: Full time Shiatsu studies: Year One after the TCM Fundamentals Course in August (Shiatsu focus starts): September 2009 to June 2010: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm (generally four days/week) Year Two (Shiatsu focus continues): September 2010 to June 2011: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm (generally five days/week) PLUS, the start of Acupuncture training: Starting in January 2011 to July 2011. Therefore, students study the combination for 6 months in total, completing and graduating from their Shiatsu studies in June 2011. Therefore this schedule will include two evening classes; 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday & Thursday) and one weekend day class; 10am to 6pm (Sundays). Year Three (Acupuncture focus only): September 2011 to December 2012 Students will have already graduated from the Shiatsu Diploma Program, which allows them the option to start their own practice or work as a shiatsu therapist and/or establish their own clinics. Students complete their acupuncture studies on a part time bases, making it very easy to practice shiatsu and complete studies. This part time schedule will continue to be taught two evening classes; 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday & Thursday) and one weekend day class; 10am to 6pm (Sundays) until December 2012. The curriculum that is taught in this Combination Program is the full curriculum taught in both the regular Acupuncture Diploma Program and Shiatsu Diploma Program. Students that choose to this Combination Program, benefit by completing their studies for both programs in a shorter period of time. This is because of the time and money saved from the exemptions of courses that overlap within each of individual Diploma Program. Students also benefit from their abilities to offer a network of complimentary treatments for their future clientele. Option 2: (Regular Start) Full time Fall schedule: 3 years START DATE: September 7, 2009 COMPLETION DATE: December, 2011 Scheduled as follows: Year One (Shiatsu focus): September 2009 to June 2010: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm (generally four days/week) Year Two (Shiatsu focus continues): September 2010 to June 2011: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm (generally five days/week) PLUS, the start of Acupuncture training: Starting in January 2011 to July 2011. Therefore, students study the combination for 6 months in total, completing and graduating from their Shiatsu studies in June 2011.Therefore this schedule will include two evening classes; 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday & Thursday) and one weekend day class; 10am to 6pm (Sundays). Year Three (Acupuncture focus): September 2011 to December 2012 Students will have already graduated from the Shiatsu Diploma Program, which allows them the option to start their own practice or work as a shiatsu therapist and/or establish their own clinics. Students complete their acupuncture studies on a part time bases, making it very easy to practice shiatsu and complete studies. This part time schedule will continue to be taught two evening classes; 6pm to 10pm (Tuesday & Thursday) and one weekend day class; 10am to 6pm (Sundays) until December 2012. The curriculum that is taught in this Combination Program is the full curriculum taught in both the regular Acupuncture Diploma Program and Shiatsu Diploma Program. Students that choose to this Combination Program, benefit by completing their studies for both programs in a shorter period of time. This is because of the time and money saved from the exemptions of courses that overlap within each of individual Diploma Program. Students also benefit from their abilities to offer a network of complimentary treatments for their future clientele.

Curriculum of Study: Highlighted courses start this April and/or September 2009 Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine  (100 Hours) *August 2009 / September 2009 or January 2010 start Human Anatomy (200 Hours)  *September 2009 or January 2010 start Human Pathology and Symptomology (250 Hours) Human Physiology (200 Hours)*September 2009 start Shiatsu Practice (413 hours) Shiatsu Treatment (220 hours) Shiatsu Theory (150 hours) Shiatsu Teaching Clinic (272 hours) Ethics and Jurisprudence (15 hours) Nutrition (20 hours) Public Health (25 hours) Communication Skills (75 hours) Business (30 hours) Auxillary Modalities (150 hours) Self Care (30 hours) -------The remainder Acupuncture courses listed below are taken part time ------- Biomedical Pharmacology (45 Hours) Acupuncture Point Location (100 Hours) Oriental Medicine Diagnosis (100 Hours) Differential Diagnosis (35 Hours) Clean Needle Technique (16 Hours) Acupuncture Technique (65 Hours) Auricular Acupuncture (25 Hours) External Techniques: Gua-sha, Cupping,  Moxibustion and Tui Na (25 Hours) Standard First Aid and CPR (15 Hours) The Treatment of Disease (100 Hours) Ethics (10 Hours)   Research Modalities (4 Hours)   Clinical Practicum - Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture (650 Hours) Total accredited hours achieved upon completion = Shiatsu Diploma Program: 2200 hours of study Acupuncture Diploma Program: 1900 hours of study Tuition = $21, 500.25 for entire 3 years of study (approx. 3 years = $7166.75/year) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuition Breakdown & Financial Support Options: Tuition for Shiatsu Diploma Program portion of study = $12,000 (no gst) The Shiatsu portion of study is recognized by the Private Career Colleges of Ontario. Financial aid  is an option for those who wish to study Shiatsu on a full time basis. Tuition for Acupuncture Diploma Program portion of study = $9,500.25 (+gst) *Please note: this tuition fee is based on the exemptions received for the completion of the various course which overlap in the two programs. The Acupuncture portion of study can be paid in full or monthly: Option 1: (Pay in full) Students who pay their full tuition for the Acupuncture Diploma Program are eligible for a 10% discount. Option 2: (Monthly installments) Students who wish to pay their full tuition for the Acupuncture Diploma Program in installments over the course of study can do so by submitting post dated cheques* PLUS their non refundable registration fee ($500 (+gst)) to The Shiatsu School of Canada as follows: Non refundable registration fee = $500 (+gst) = $525: (Due anytime before: December 1, 2010) Plus, Total monthly tuition/month: starting January 1, 2011 to December 2012 = $375.00(+gst) = $393.76* How this is calculated: $9500.25 - $500(non refundable registration fee) = $9000.25 divided over 24 monthly payments. Please note: *Students can choose to start their payments earlier (before December 2010) to lower their monthly payments while studying. ALSO, please note that this monthly fee does not include the shiatsu portion of study. Students have an option to apply for Financial Assistance for the Shiatsu portion of study or please visit this link and find out more details about the 'payment plan options for shiatsu training.' Upon completion, students will be fully trained to practice both Shiatsu therapy and Acupuncture. Receiving the highest level of training in both modalities will ensure a smooth registration with the Regulatory College of TCM within Ontario.

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