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Short courses, workshops and diploma programs for RMTs and ALL other healthcare professionals

             Related Workshops        Shiatsu 101: Intro          Shiatsu Diploma        Acupuncture Diploma                                                    (General Interest)       (Specialized 1385hr)       (Specialized 1600hr)

 

• Acupuncture Diploma (Specialized 2000hr - 495 hours of potential exemptions)

• Shiatsu Diploma (Specialized 1385hr)

• Shiatsu 101: Beginners Shiatsu Course (30 hours)

• Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (100 hours)

• Wellness Classes: Qi Gong (10 Hours)

• Herb Theory: Fundamentals of Herbal Theory and Diagnosis (50 Hours)

• Cosmetic Acupuncture: Facial Rejuvenation (7 Hours)

• Biomedical Pharmacology (45 Hours)

 

Shiatsu 101: a beginner's guide to shiatsu therapy (30 hours)

CMTO CEUs: 15, Category A

Description: Learn simple but effective techniques to improve health and increase relaxation in this short general interest course. This course is perfect for those that want to treat family, friends and themselves or for those considering further studies in shiatsu.

Shiatsu is a popular style of bodywork that can help you to maintain better health and ease the aches and stresses of daily life. This introductory course will teach you the correct technique and how to give a relaxing full body treatment. You will also learn some basic theory, self shiatsu, meditation and meridian stretching.

About the Instructor: Various instructors from the Shiatsu Diploma Program

Prerequisite: NA

Dates: Please view Shiatsu 101: Workshop listing for upcoming dates. 

Course Length: 30 hours

Cost: $250 (plus gst)

To Register: Please call 416.323.1818 Ex.25 or
                    email admin@shiatsucanada.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the start date will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard or in person using cash or Interac. This is a limited enrollment program so please register early to ensure availability. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.

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Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (100 hrs)

CMTO CEUs: 50, Category A

Description: This course introduces the core fundamentals of various eastern treatments related to both Shiatsu and Acupuncture.

After completing this foundations course, students can choose to continue their education and training through specialized diploma programs in: Shiatsu therapy, Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

This course will introduce the historical and philosophical contexts, which Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based upon. Topics will include the concepts and physiology of Qi (a central theme in Chinese medical theory), Blood and Body Fluids, Essence, Shen and Mingmen, Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Other areas of study include: the etiology and pathology of TCM, along with physiology and functions of the Zhang-Fu Organs in relation to the whole body.

This course offers students the chance to develop a stronger foundational understanding of eastern medicine as well as knowledge required to move on to the next step in their education and training in eastern practice and treatments.

As students are introduced to the various concepts of eastern medicine, a greater sense of  balanced health, lifestyle and understanding of energies with naturally developed.

About the Instructor:  Ronny Breuer, TCM Practitioner graduated from a 4-year comprehensive program of study in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and holds a diploma from the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, California and now teaches in the Acupuncture and Shiatsu Programs at the Shiatsu School of Canada. He has a clinical track record of thousands of successful treatments for various medical conditions. His fields of expertise cover acupuncture, herbs, nutrition and tuina.

Prerequisite: NA

Dates:  Please view Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine for upcoming dates. 

Course Length: 100 hours

Cost: $795.00 (plus gst)

To Register: Please call 416.323.1818 Ex.25 or
                    email admin@shiatsucanada.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the start date will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard or in person using cash or Interac. This is a limited enrollment program so please register early to ensure availability. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.

Herbal Theory: Beginner's Guide to Chinese Medicine (50 Hours)

CMTO CEUs: tba

Description: The TCM Herbal Medicine Theory course begins with basic foundation theories of the energetic properties, channel trophisms, tastes, actions and categories of Chinese medicinal herbs employed therapeutically.

Students will be introduced to detailed analysis of the different types of herb classes, categories and sub-categories of Traditional Chinese medicinals in relation to their primary therapeutic action. 

The Herbal Theory course will provide students with the opportunity to explore various clinical applications, indications and contraindications through the continuous study of Chinese medicinal herbs.

About the Instructor:  Adina Stanescu Cert.Ac., DCHM received her acupuncture certificate from the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984, and a diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Institute of Chinese Herbal Therapy in 1997, in Toronto .

She interned at the Longhua Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai , China.

Adina has pursued post-graduate certificates in dermatology, infertility,  autoimmune and allergic diseases, as well as MotorPoint acupuncture.

She runs a thriving private practice and writes regularly for various health publications, determined to educate the public on the comprehensive ability of TCM as an effective way to treat many of the most troubling health conditions of modern society.

Prerequisite: Anyone can take this course, however for those interested in specializing in Chinese Herbs, this introductory course can be applied to the part time, three year Chinese Medicinal Herbs Diploma.

For those who have already completed 1900 hours or more of Acupuncture training can apply to the Herbal Theory Course towards a TCM Practitioner Diploma, making the TCM Practitioner Diploma that much easier to achieve.

Dates: Please view Herbal Theory: Beginner's Guide to Chinese Medicine for upcoming dates

Cost: $417.00 (plus gst)

Course Length: 50 hours

To Register: Please call 416.323.1818 Ex.25 or
                    email admin@shiatsucanada.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the start date will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard or in person using cash or Interac. This is a limited enrollment program so please register early to ensure availability. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.

Wellness Classes: Qi Gong (10 Hours)

CMTO CEUs: TBA

Description: Qi Gong, a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is the skillful practice of guiding and inducing the body's Qi or vital energy to revitalize and restore optimum health.

The Wudang Hun Yuan Qigong Regulations, are a set of 10 repetitive movement meditations to cleanse, transform, replenish and balance the practitioners physical, emotional and spiritual energies.

Implemented in several Chinese hospitals, to restore and improve health, they are highly adaptable to any fitness level.

About the Instructor: Donna Oliver is a Medical Qigong Therapist certified by the International Institute of Medical Qigong and instructor of Chinese Internal Martial and Healing Arts. She has trained under some of the most prominent Practitioners in North America and China since 1988 and co-runs the Tai Chi and Meditation Centre in Toronto.

Prerequisite: NA

Dates: Please view Wellness Classes: Qi Gong for upcoming dates

Cost: $ 100.00 (plus gst)

Course Length: 10 hours

To Register: Please call 416.323.1818 Ex.25 or
                    email admin@shiatsucanada.com

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the start date will result in a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard or in person using cash or Interac. This is a limited enrollment program so please register early to ensure availability. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.