Workshops, seminars and short courses

Human Anatomy (200 hours)

Anatomy is the study of the structure and composition of cells, tissues and organs. Topics include the study of the systems of the body: skeletal, articulatory/joints, muscular, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine/hormones. Students will also learn how to locate pressure points as well as the functions and disharmonies of organs.

The class and its curriculum is an excellent introduction for those who have no previous knowledge or understanding of the structure and composition of the human body. No previous science studies are required to take this course. It is design to aid in the understanding and awareness of the human body and it's functions in relation to both Eastern and Western medicine.

This course is one of Three Major Foundational Courses offered at the Shiatsu School of Canada and is ideal for those interested in continuing their studies in either in the Shiatsu Therapy Diploma Program or Acupuncture Diploma Program.

Cost: $1090.00 (no gst); SSC Alumni can retake this course for half price($545.00 no gst)

Course Dates:
Term 1: September 8th to December 19th, Mondays and Fridays 8:30-12:00
Term 2: January 9th to March 27th, 2009: Fridays 8:30am to 12pm & Feb 18th to March 19th: Wednesdays 8:30am to 12pm
Term 3: April 16th to June 25th, 2009: Thursdays 8:30am to 12pm

About the instructor: Chai Lien Lee, Director of Bio-Medical Sciences

Chai Lien Lee is a foreign trained medical doctor. She graduated from the University of Bombay in India in 1976 with an MBBS (medical) degree. She completed a Master of Surgery degree in human anatomy in 1982.

Her 30 years of teaching experience includes teaching to students in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and audio-speech therapy, as well as shiatsu and acupuncture.

Chai Lien Lee has been with our school for 14 years during which she has become a respected and valued instructor and mentor.

Dr. Lee uses her medical background and years of
teaching experience to make the world of anatomy a little less scary.
Jennifer Stock, shiatsu and acupuncture student

Registration: Please call 416.323.1818 for further information or to register for this course. Minimum enrollment is required to run this course.