Shiatsu Training

Mountain Meridian offers quality training in Shiatsu therapy. Our unique blended delivery format allows students to study theory online, thus allowing for more hands on instructional time and practice in the classroom. We offer both individual classes, as well as a full length certificate program. Many of our classes are mountain retreat style, including the majority of the certificate program. This is the most comprehensive and innovative Shiatsu training currently offered in Alberta.

Instructor demonstrating table Shiatsu

 

   Ongoing workshops

 

                                                Shiatsu for Health Practitioners – Level 1

    Join us for this 2½-day intensive and comprehensive Shiatsu course for health practitioners. In this mountain retreat style workshop, you will learn the basic concepts of Shiatsu, specific techniques for treating common conditions and specific muscles, as well as how to combine Shiatsu with massage and other modalities. Learn techniques which will allow you to effortlessly increase pressure depth, which clients often crave.  These deep tissue techniques will enhance your treatments, creating greater release and client satisfaction. This workshop is a blend of online studies and classroom practice.

Credits:  Available for 15 continuing education credits with RMTA and 12 credits with NHPC.

Location: Course will be held at the Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel, a rustic style hostel in the mountain forest with indoor/outdoor fireplace, hiking trails, fully equipped kitchen and indoor bathrooms with hot water.

Course details and registration information in a downloadable pdf

 

Shiatsu for Health Practitioners Level 2

Due to popular demand, I am excited to be offering Shiatsu for Health Practitioners- Level 2, this fall in Kananaskis. This course will be a mountain retreat style workshop, located at The Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel and is a continuation of Shiatsu for Health Practitioners – Level 1. This workshop is a blend of online studies and classroom practice, consisting of;

  • Fine tuning your existing Shiatsu skills, as well as exploring new techniques.
  • An introduction to the meridian system and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as it pertains to Shiatsu.
  • Clinical applications of Shiatsu, meridians and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Prerequisites: – Shiatsu for Health Practitioners- Level 1, or equivalent, as well as successful completion of an online exam (review of level 1) and assignment (2 treatment reports).

Location: Course will be held at the Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel, a rustic, retreat style hostel in the mountain forest, with indoor/outdoor fireplace, hiking trails, fully equipped kitchen and indoor bathrooms with hot water.

Credits:  Available for 15 continuing education credits with RMTA and 12 credits with NHPC.

Course details and registration information in a downloadable pdf

Mountain retreat style workshops

 

Please contact us for workshop dates.