| November 27th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Thai massage and Self Care for Practitioners |
| Speaker: Dawn Leonard, Thai massage instructor at CCST, RMT Participants: Shirley, Kaz, Nakako, Takeo, Tom, Hiroki, Maya, Shota and Misuzu |
| We had Dawn Leonard who is a
Thai massage instructor at CCST and RMT. She briefly shared its history, principles and contraindications of Thai massage and we moved on to practical part. She demonstrated the treatment flow from feet, legs, stretches to head as we practice in pairs. It was a good opportunity to learn different approach to the body. (Misuzu)
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| October 23rd, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Motion Assessment of the Spine and Pelivis |
| Speaker: David Dressler, CCST Swedish massage instructor, RMT Participants: Shota, Kaz, Maya, Shiho, Kyohei, Hiroki and Misuzu |
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had David Dressler who is a CCST Swedish massage instructor as a guest
speaker. He talked about how to assess spinal joint misalignment and
dysfunction and how we could begin correcting them. We also learned the
types of body structure and the specific points of the body for the
assessment. After that we practiced assessing each other. It was a
great opportunity to learn what could be paid attention when we touch
the body.
(Misuzu)
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| September 24th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: The effects of Shiatsu on Muscles |
| Speaker: Kazuo Watanabe Sensei from Japan Shiatsu College Participants: Kiyoshi, Kaz, Mirei, Shota, Takeo, Nakako, Olivia, Mariko, Shiho, Ann, Atsushi, Satoshi, Hiroki and Misuzu |
| We had Kazuo Watanabe Sensei
from Japan Shiatsu College as a guest speaker. He talked about the effects of Shiatsu based on the research data. At Japan Shiatsu College, he belongs to The Shiatsu Therapy Research Lab. He shared information about how Shiatsu is effective on muscles and pelvis angle. Then we practiced each other on muscles that affects pelvis angle. He also taught us how to approach those muscles. It was a great learning opportunity. (Misuzu)
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September 2016
| September 11th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Treatment for Lower Back Pain |
| Speaker: Keita Ochiai, Shiatsupractor at KIAI SHIATSU in
Kelowna Participants: Kiyoshi, Kodai, Kaz, Shota, Kyohei, Maya, Takeo, Shiho, Hiroki, Ann, Nakako, Olivia, Jan, Maria and Misuzu |
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had Keita sensei from KIAI SHIATSU as a guest speaker. He is a graduate
of CCST and used to work at JSC and now he has his own clinic in
Kelowna. At first, he explained about categories of lower back pain, causes, and 3 check points etc. Then he demonstrated on one of the members and we practiced each other on the floor. It was a very good opportunity to learn new skills that are based on his experience, how to face clients, and how to set a mental attitude as a shiatsupractor. (Misuzu)
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| July 24th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Treatment for Pregnant Women |
| Speaker: Casey Amaral,
Shiatsu Instructor at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Participants: Kiyoshi, Mirei, Mina, Shota, Nakako, Kodai, Ann, Maya, Satoshi, Fumiho, Andy, Kaz and Misuzu |
| We had Casey who is a shiatsu
instructor at CCST. We learned what would be happening to pregnant women in each trimester, and what kind of treatment would be effective for them. She demonstrated treatments for each trimester and we practiced each other on the table and floor. (Misuzu)
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| June 26th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: What is the Qi? The TCM Perspective |
| Speaker: Mr. Kazuo
Tateishi, Registered Acupuncturist Participants: Kiyoshi, Kodai, Makiko, Momoko, Shota, Kyohei, Shiho, Yuki, Nakako, Olivia, Takeo, Satoshi, Humiho, Chris and Misuzu |
| We had Mr. Kazuo Tateishi who is
a Registered Acupuncturist as a speaker today. He talked about what the Qi is, what the Qi actually does, 5 classification of Qi, Yin,Yang and organ relationship, and 5 elements theory. In TCM, the Qi is essential for the body. All the elements are making balance and maintaining the body. It was a great opportunity to learn how to see the body from TCM perspective. (Misuzu)
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| May 29th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Treating The Whole Person: Emphasis in Integrative Care |
| Speaker: Dr. Rigobert Kefferputz ND Participants: Mirei, Makiko, Yuuki, Shota, Mina ,Kentaro, Kodai, Kyohei, Mariko, Maya, Atushito, Momoko and Misuzu |
| We had Dr. Rigobert Kefferputz
who is a Naturopathic Doctor as a speaker today. He shared a lot of information with us. He talked about what health is, integrative medicine, toxins, hormonal balance, stress, depression, inflammation, sleep, diet, how to connect to clients etc.. It was a good opportunity to learn how important "treating the whole person" is, and how to see the body from various aspects. (Misuzu)
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| April 24th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Reflexology for other professionals - Learn how to see Your Feet from a Different Perspective |
| Speaker: Adam Thomas Participants: Kiyoshi, Mina, Shota, Mariko, Maria, Mirei, Hisako M, Masashi, Shiho, Momoko, Kentaro and Misuzu |
| We
had Adam who is a Reflexology instructor at Canadian College of Shiatsu
Therapy. He talked about what Reflexology is, its history, and various
ways of seeing clients body conditions from the feet. There are the longitudinal and transverse zones in the feet, and each zone reflects certain part of the body. He also introduced how the feet can tell client’s personality and what’s going on with his/her life. (Misuzu)
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| March 27th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Shiatsu treatments using Meridians and Tsubo points |
| Speaker: Mina Participants: Kiyoshi, Mariko, Mirei, Yuuki, Makiko, Tom, Maya, Shota, Kaz, Kentaro, Masashi, Momoko and Misuzu |
| We had Mina who is our member as
a
speaker today and learned about "Shiatsu treatments using Meridians and
Tsubo points". At first, she explained what Meridians, Tsubo points and
extraordinary points are, and how to find Tsubo points. Then she
introduced some Tsubo points for specific symptoms with demonstration
on Yuuki and we practiced each other.
(Misuzu)
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| February 28th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: How applying Shiatsu on dorsal and digital region influences cognition of the foot and toes |
| Special guest: Munetaka Hibi Sensei and Imiko Hibi Sensei Participants: Kiyoshi, Mirei, Shota, Nakako, Takeo, Kentaro, Mariko, Jeffrey, Christina and Misuzu |
| We had Munetaka Hibi Sensei and
Imiko
Hibi Sensei from Japan. They both graduated from Japan Shiatsu College
and now they are traveling all over the world. Munetaka Sensei talked about “How applying Shiatsu on dorsal and digital region influences cognition of the foot and toes”. At first, he introduced us a simple experiment/research done by Oxford University. We made pairs and have a subject lie down and close his/her eyes. An examinor poked one of the subject’s toes with a toothpick and let the subject answer which toe was poked. Some participants couldn’t answer correctly. After reviewing Anatomy of foot, we applied basic Shiatsu on dorsal and disital regions and we did the same experiment. The result appeared to be better. There are still less researches on Shiatsu itself compared to other therapies. He thinks it is very important for Shiatsu therapists to work on scientific researches and prove to the world how effective shiatsu can be, as well as to improve shiatsu skills. (Misuzu)
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February 2016
| February 8th, 2016, Continuing Professional Education Program, Jikiden-kai was held at Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Main Campus. |
| Topic: Many things you can do with Basic Shiatsu Points |
| Special guest: Hideo Asada Sensei Participants: Kiyoshi, Kaz, Nakako, Mariko, Yuuki, Mina, Takeo, Kenta, Maya, Masashi, Hisako M, Natalie, Shota, Jeff, Hisako Y, Chris and Misuzu |
| We had Hideo Asada Sensei from
Namikoshi Shiatsu Association in Mexico and had a lecture about “Many
things you can do with Basic Shiatsu Points.” At first, he explained that the important point is “not comfortable” for clients. He said we tend to press on comfortable areas for clients, however, uncomfortable points can be very effective to treat clients. Then, we took a look at “Medial Brachial Region” “Medial Femoral Region” “Popliteal fossa” “Patellar Region” “Gluteal Region” “Suprascapular Region” one by one. We checked which muscles and nerves we are approaching by working on those areas and what kind of effects can be expected. It was a very good opportunity to rediscover how Basic Shiatsu Points can be effective. (Misuzu)
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