This Page is for members and interested learners to delve into the world of Shiatsu and Holistic Practices. The STA will be highlighting CE Partner Presenters for active members to receive free webinars and workshops as part of your membership. We are now listing CE workshops and courses offered by members for future training and interest. We hope you enjoy the offerings and your learning path found here.
If you have courses or opportunities relevant to the practice of Shiatsu Therapy let us know:
Send an email with the course information to: [email protected]
STA Provided CE Credit Course Offerings:
Stay Tuned! The STA Board is currently working with presentation partners to provide workshops, seminars and training for CE for our active members. These Webinars are free to active Members in good standing!!
Our first Free Webinar is in the works for November 16, 2024 at 9AM PST! You can log into your back office and go to the downloads section to find the Link!!
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BC Shiatsu Association with Sherry Strong This Webinar is Free to Active Members in Good Standing ~ ~ November 16 at 9AM PST
External Courses:
The following courses are offered for CE by independent instructors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Shiatsu Therapy Association. Questions or concerns about these listings should be directed to the provider via their contact information in the listing. The Shiatsu Therapy Association does not register students or accept payment for these courses:
January 2025:
~~ Chair & Seated Shiatsu Neuro Muscular Workshop
This course provides methods and techniques for performing Shiatsu seated in a massage Chair. Focus is on Kata (Body Dynamics) of the practitioner and application for deep lean in pressure to increase the benefits of Shiatsu to all body systems. Using the Neuro Muscular lines, this treatment focuses on reaching through to parasympathesis in the nervous system. The pressure benefits release of toxins from the spine and encourages an afferent/efferent nerve response to increase organ motility and function.
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Assess the client’s constitutional, physical and historical condition through traditional and holistic methods.
Perform complete Chair Shiatsu session for 15, 20, or 30 minutes
Perform safe and effective applications of pressure
Define and explain the benefits and contraindications of Shiatsu
Students will become efficient with organization for treatment set up, proper client consultations, provide safe and effective treatments and providing home care advice.
**This course will be held in person at Santosha Wellness in Port Alberni, B.C. January 20 to 24, 2025 Tuition: $395 for STA Members $595 for Non-Members
Contact Lori MacLeod directly at [email protected] or call 250-720-9036
~~ Touch for Health Level 1
Touch for Health is a holistic approach to wellness that uses touch to restore balance and vitality. Developed by Dr. John Thie, it blends Eastern and Western medicine principles to promote healing. Through gentle muscle testing and targeted touch techniques, practitioners release tension, improve circulation, and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. Benefits include pain relief, stress reduction, improved energy flow, enhanced performance, and emotional healing. Experience the transformative power of touch with Touch for Health.
Touch for Health Level 1 is a comprehensive two-day workshop designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of muscle physiology and its interconnection with acupuncture meridians. Throughout the program, participants will engage in a structured study of 14 specific muscles, delving into their intricate relationships within the body’s energetic system.
Touch for Health Level 1 serves as a fundamental platform for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the body as a “multidimension, wholistic creation” while we explore and harmonize the emotional/ biochemical/ and structural dimensions.
The curriculum emphasizes muscle monitoring methods, enabling participants to effectively evaluate the strength and functionality of each muscle. Techniques such as neuro-lymphatic reflexes, neurovascular reflexes, auricular energy and visual inhibitions are explored in a model of self awareness and self responsibility.
In addition to muscle assessment and correction, the workshop covers various techniques. These include pain relief strategies, food awareness, and methods for releasing emotional stress. By the culmination of the workshop, participants will have learnt a protocol known as a “Touch for Health Balance.” This protocol is designed to restore equilibrium and enhance overall well-being across multiple dimensions of health.
**This course will be taught online over ZOOM January 25 & 26, 2025 $450.
Contact Gigi Huscroft directly at [email protected] or call 250-328-8235 or visit www.touchfor healthcanada.com
February 2025:
~~ Touch For Health Level 2
This workshop offers a rich learning experience over two days, focusing on expanding your skill set in muscle monitoring, acupuncture theory, and Touch for Health techniques. You’ll delve into 14 new muscle tests, gaining a deeper understanding of how energy flows through acupressure meridians and the principles of the five elements. The training provides shortcuts to enhance the speed and effectiveness of Touch for Health balancing, along with strategies to identify and address potential obstacles.
Additionally, you’ll explore acupressure holding points, advanced pain relief methods, and innovative applications of Emotional Stress Release. These components enrich your practice by providing new tools for promoting balance and well-being in your clients. Overall, the workshop equips practitioners with advanced techniques and insights to elevate their healing capabilities and deepen their holistic approach to wellness.
**This course will be held online over ZOOM on February 22 & 23rd, 2025 $450.
Contact Instructor directly at – [email protected] or call 250-328-8235 or visit www.touchforhealthcanada.com
March 2025:
~~ TFH Metaphors
Enhance your balancing techniques with positive goal-setting and creative visualization. Tap into the mental, emotional, sensory, and associative aspects of memory, posture, and energy to deepen the impact of your sessions. Utilize the 111 metaphors found in the TFH pocketbook, including Chinese 5 Element Metaphors by TFH founder John F. Thie and Matthew Thie, to rejuvenate your life with newfound insight and enthusiasm.
The TFH 5 Element Chinese Metaphors are adept at identifying essential issues and fostering awareness and clarity during the balancing process. By incorporating Metaphors of meridian/organ function and muscle anatomy/function/gesture, you can dynamically enrich your balancing sessions with Metaphors and Coaching.
** This course will be held over ZOOM March 22 & 23rd, 2025 $450.
Contact Instructor directly at – [email protected] or call 250-328-8235 or visit www.touchforhealthcanada.com
April 2025:
~~ Touch For Health Level 3
During this intensive two-day workshop, you’ll delve into the final 14 muscles outlined in the TFH textbook, expanding your repertoire and honing your skills in muscle testing. Additionally, you’ll deepen your understanding of meridians and their significance in addressing physical imbalances.
A key aspect of the workshop involves utilizing the 5-element model to leverage color, goals, and emotions, enhancing the efficiency, potency, and duration of your balancing techniques. Furthermore, the class will concentrate on identifying and rectifying muscles commonly associated with long-term, chronic pain, offering valuable insights for practitioners seeking to provide effective relief for their clients.
**This course will be taught over Zoom April 26 & 27th, 2025 $450.
Contact Instructor directly at – [email protected] or call 250-328-8235 or visit www.touchforhealthcanada.com
May 2025:
~~ Touch For Health Level 4
In this intensive two-day workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to revisit Touch for Health techniques 1-3 and engage in hands-on practice of a comprehensive 42-muscle balance. Beyond the basics, you’ll delve into advanced methods such as the Time-of-Day Balance, Reactive Muscles, Postural Stress Release, Figure Eight Energy, and sound-based balancing techniques.
Through this immersive experience, you’ll not only enhance your proficiency in Touch for Health but also deepen your understanding of how to facilitate deep healing. It’s a valuable opportunity to solidify your skills and knowledge, empowering you to better support your clients on their healing journeys.
**This course will be taught over ZOOM on May 31st & June 1st, 2025 $450.
Contact Instructor directly at – [email protected] or call 250-328-8235 or visit www.touchforhealthcanada.com