Workshops, seminars and short courses

Clean Needle Technique

In light of pending regulation in Ontario, this course is being offered to ensure that practicing acupuncturists are operating in a safe and clean manner. The course of study aids acupuncture professionals or students in understanding the transmission of disease and how to protect themselves and their patients. Clean needle practice, theory and technique, proper handling and disposal of needles and the proper sterilization of all materials used in practice are outlined. The course will consist of lectures and hands-on workshops designed to give the student plenty of practice in maintaining the "clean field" and needling protocol.

This is a mandatory course for any student enrolled in the acupuncture diploma program at the Shiatsu School of Canada and SSC Acupuncture Institute.

Non SSC graduates can enroll in this course and upon successful completion will be issued a certificate of completion.

About the instructor: Anna Strzelecka (NCCAOM) received her diploma in Shiatsu Therapy from the Shiatsu School of Canada. She is also a graduate of the Acupuncture program at The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, and was an intern in the Acupuncture Clinic in the Wasser Pain Management Centre at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She is one of the Directors at the Tai Chi Meditation Centre, and is actively involved with the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Ontario (STAO), and Friends Of Alternative & Complementary Therapies (FACT).

Prerequisite: This is a mandatory course for any student enrolled in the acupuncture diploma program at the Shiatsu School of Canada and SSC Acupuncture Institute.

Non SSC graduates can enroll in this course and upon successful completion will be issued a certificate.

Cost: $160.00 (plus gst)

Optional Course Dates:
Winter 2010 start dates:
December, 2010: Dates to be announced

Spring 2011 start dates:
April, 2011: Dates to be announced

Summer 2011 start dates:
June, 2011: Dates to be announced

Registration: Please call 416.323.1818 to register for this course. 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.

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.