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Workshops, seminars and short courses Shiatsu101 for RMTs:
40 hour course - (approved for 20 CEUs, Category A) Are you looking to add techniques to your existing massage practice to take some of the strain off your body? Do you want a new lens with which to view your clients' complaints? If so, this course is for you! This course is developed specifically for those currently working as a professional massage therapist and has 3 main goals: 1) to provide useful shiatsu techniques to add to your existing practice to take strain off your own body 2) to give an introduction to basic Eastern Medical theory and shiatsu theory 3) to provide useful self-care techniques for the busy professional therapist to ensure that you can maintain a thriving practice Shiatsu is a popular style of Eastern Bodywork that uses comfortable, lean-on pressure. In this course you will learn a basic thumb sequence, use of elbow pressure and stretches. You will begin with learning the fundamentals of shiatsu pressure on the floor, and will progress to applying appropriate shiatsu pressure when working on the table. In addition, you will learn self-shiatsu techniques and various self-care exercises. This course is a mixture of theory and practice, with an emphasis on the practical components. Instructors: Kimberley Yong Yow Kimberley graduated from the Shiatsu Diploma Program in 2006, from the Acupuncture Diploma Program in 2009, and the Japanese Acupuncture Program in 2011. Kimberley is a professional therapist offering integrative treatments as well as a Shiatsu 101 instructor. Her education and internship with Tak Tsurusaki has given Kimberley a deep understanding of the human body. She truly embodies the shiatsu heart both in her instruction and daily lifestyle. Stephanie Campbell Stephanie graduated with high honours from the SSC in both the Shiatsu (2005) and Acupuncture (2009) programs. Since 2006, Stephanie has been an instructor and supervisor at the SSC, where she supervises in the shiatsu student teaching clinic and teaches courses on shiatsu theory and practice. Stephanie held executive positions with the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Ontario, serving as Vice-President and Secretary, as well as working with the Examinations Committee.
Stephanie stays
current in her field with continued studies in shiatsu and acupuncture, as
well as expanding her field of knowledge with studies in yoga and
craniosacral therapy. She finds these additional studies help broaden her
lens for viewing the body and have proven an invaluable addition to
successful practice. Stephanie maintains a private practice located in
the heart of Toronto. Next Classes: September 23 to November 4, 2013 Mondays, 10:00am to 6:00pm Registration: Cancellation Policy: Cancellations on or before two weeks prior to the course start date |
