WORKSHOPS
& PROGRAMS
ABOUT STUDIO CHI
Since 2002 Studio Chi has offered comprehensive
classes and workshops in shiatsu, acupressure, yoga and feng shui.
It offers a 500 hour professional Shiatsu Practitioner Training
Program as well as an additional 500 hour professional Shiatsu Therapist
Training Program. The school provides high-quality education that
supports each student’s professional and personal goals in a setting
that encourages communication, respect, confidentiality and safety
for everyone. Studio Chi is registered with the Private Career Training
Institutions Agency of B.C. (PCTIA). As alternative therapies gain
greater acceptance and recognition, the ancient hands-on practice
of shiatsu and acupressure is becoming a vital part of the future
of healthcare.
SHIATSU WORKSHOPS
Shiatsu is traditional Japanese massage therapy.
It is used to
improve the flow of vital life energy (Chi) in the body. Shiatsu
helps prevent illness, build vitality, balance the mind,
and stimulate the body's natural healing ability.
Brenda uses this elegant healing system by combining hand pressure
and gentle muscle manipulation to alleviate headaches, tension,
pain, and a wide range of chronic discomforts and minor ailments.
No needles are ever used.
In Japan and around the world, it is a highly respected form of
healing rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
Currently it is accepted by the Japanese Ministry of Health and
Welfare as an authorized health treatment.
BASIC ACUPRESSURE:
EXTRAORDINARY CHANNELS & POINTS
Two Days (14 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $300
Text required: Basic Acupressure Booklet
($15.00)
Prerequisite: None
Learn how to use and combine thirty (30) main acupressure points to promote healing. Discover the eight (8) extraordinary channels and their associated symptoms.
ACUPRESSURE
OIL MASSAGE
Two Days (14 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $300
Prerequisite: None
Discover how to combine Acupressure points, Shiatsu, and an awareness of the meridians (energy pathways) in a relaxing, balancing & energizing oil massage.
TABLE
SHIATSU
Two Days (14 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $300
Prerequisite: None
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn a basic table shiatsu routine that will enhance their practice. The techniques shared are relaxing and therapeutic.
INTRODUCTION TO
SHIATSU
Two Days (14 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $300
Prerequisite: None
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn a basic floor shiatsu routine to share with family and friends.
SHIATSU FOR COMMON
COMPLAINTS
Three Days (21 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $400
Prerequisite: Introduction to Shiatsu or previous shiatsu training
Knowing how to correctly administer Shiatsu techniques can produce healing results for many common complaints. Specific Shiatsu routines for different complaints will be taught in this workshop.
INTRODUCTION
TO CHAKRAS
One Day (7 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
In this workshop we will explore the seven (7) major chakras, the minor chakras and the nadis. Discover chakra balancing techniques to use on yourself and share with others.
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PROGRAMS
SHIATSU TRAINING FOR THE MASSAGE THERAPIST
Four Days (24 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $500
Prerequisite: Previous massage training
This program is approved by the College of Massage Therapists
of BC (CMT) for 24 contact hours of continuing education and professional
development.
This four day intensive program will focus on a
Shiatsu treatment of front, back and side including a neck and shoulder
release. Students will discover how to use correct pressure,
body positioning, and timing while using their thumbs, fingers,
palms and elbows. You will be taught 30 main acupressure points,
meridian pathways, and the location and use of source points.
Theory will consist of history, yin and yang, and the flow of chi/ki
(energy). Indications and contraindications will be discussed.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
SHIATSU PRACTITIONER
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Program Dates: March
2011 to October 2011 with a 2 week summer break
Instructor: Brenda Molloy, CA, CST, RYT and
Guest Instructors
Tuition Fee: $4,500.00
Additional Costs: Books, materials, registration
fee, professional treatments, First Aid/CPR course, and training
requirements.
REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
Contact Brenda to receive a registration package.
Shiatsu is an oriental therapeutic form of massage
based on the acupressure system of points and meridians. It is the
most well known form of acupressure. The Japanese word for Shiatsu
is composed of "shi" meaning finger and "atsu"
meaning pressure. This ancient healing art acknowledges that body,
mind and spirit are a unified whole, and that touching another being
is more than a purely physical act. Our program recognizes
that shiatsu is much more than a modality. It is a lifestyle
which integrates self-care and awareness through diet, movement
and meditation.
This stellar 500 hour diploma program blends the
theory of Worsley's Five Elements, Shiatsu, Chinese acupuncture
theory, energy work and the practice of self awareness. Part-time
schedule allows time for work & family. Class size is
limited to 8 students for personal attention. It is the pre-requisite
for the Shiatsu Therapist Training Program. Our graduates
become skilled and knowledgeable shiatsu practitioners of this ancient
and effective healing art.
Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma Program curriculum
consists of Practical Techniques (275 hours), Theory (225 hours),
and additional requirements. Please see following details:
Practical Techniques (275 hours)
Shiatsu
Techniques - principles of breath, movement, application of pressure
Treatment
sequences in prone, supine, sitting and side positions
Ashiatsu
(barefoot) techniques
Yin Shiatsu
Zen Shiatsu
Use of
the Hara
Hara assessment
Kyo &
Jitsu energy conditions
Tonification
and dispersion of energy
Meridian
stretching
Introduction
to Moxabustion
Table
Shiatsu
Chair
Shiatsu
Acu-Oil
Massage
Specific
treatments for musculo-skeletal disorders
Specific
treatment approaches for various health issues
Student
Practice Sessions (52 hours minimum) – students are encouraged
to attend all practice sessions.
THEORY (225 hours)
Qi, Yin and Yang
Meridian theory; locations and functions
Locations and functions of the major acupuncture points for shiatsu practitioners
Introduction to Five Element theory
Introduction to Zen Shiatsu Theory
Introduction to Chakras
Introduction to Oriental Medicine Theory
Introduction to Facial Assessment
Introduction to Pulse Assessment
Location of Yu Points
Extraordinary Channels and Vessels
Feng Shui for Healing Spaces
Diet and Nutrition
Contraindications for Treatment
Business Practice and Ethics
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Counseling and Communication Skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Yoga,
Tai Chi, or equivalent training (30 hours)
Basic
First Aid/CPR course
Case studies
(providing 30 treatments and receiving 10)
Give at
least two treatments to Instructors before graduating
Give a
shiatsu session while observed by Instructor
Receive
a minimum of three (30) professional treatments
Students are required to devote a minimum
of 25 hours of study per week to the program which
consists of:
16 hours
class time
2 hours
for case studies
1 hour
yoga, tai chi, or other movement therapies
6 hours
of study time on own to practice techniques
reading the required reading materials
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SHIATSU THERAPIST
TRAINING PROGRAM
500 hours
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Since 2002, Studio Chi has been providing quality
training in shiatsu therapy, acupressure & energy work. The
Shiatsu Therapist Training Program is designed for graduates of
the Shiatsu Practitioner Training Program who desire to enhance
their skills and embrace an ever deeper level of knowledge in this
field of study.
This ancient healing art acknowledges that body, mind and spirit
are a unified whole, and that touching another being is more than
a purely physical act. Our program recognizes that shiatsu is much
more then a modality. It is a lifestyle which integrates self care
and awareness through diet, movement and meditation. Graduates of
Studio Chi’s Shiatsu Therapist Training Program become skilled and
knowledgeable shiatsu therapists prepared for success.
PROGRAM CONTENT (subject to change)
Practical Techniques 300 hours
Review and refinement of previously taught techniques
Acupressure
& emotional release
Vibrational
medicine
Advanced
techniques
Meridian
stretching
Integrating
advanced techniques into the basic treatment
Treatment
design; responding to each client’s needs
Developing
a unique style and flow of treatment
Reiki
– Levels 3 & 4
Movement
therapies
Corrective
exercises
Advanced
hara assessment – subtle energy approach
Introduction
to other forms of oriental body work therapies
Specific
treatments for musculo-skeletal disorders
Specific
treatment approaches for various health issues
Case
study discussion
Skills
demonstration
2. Theory 200 hours
The Masunaga extended meridian system
Five
Phase archetypes in assessment
Spirit
of the points
Emotions
and the body
Oriental
medicine theory – part 2
Five
element theory – part 2
Facial
assessment – part 2
Pulse
assessment - part 2
Meridian
assessment
Taking
a case history
Feng
Shui and the body
Pathology
Anatomy
of movement
Contraindications
for treatment
Business
practice and ethics
Counseling
and communication skills – part 2
3. Additional Requirements
The additional requirements are completed in addition
to the scheduled 500 hours of training. It is the student’s responsibility
to record these requirements and submit to Studio Chi.
Yoga,
Tai Chi, or equivalent training 30 hours
Basic
First Aid/CPR course
Case
studies: 30 treatments given and 10 received
Give
at least 2 treatments to instructors before graduating
Give
a shiatsu session while observed by Instructor
Professional
treatments received: minimum of 3
SCHEDULE
This part-time program begins March 2011 and runs
through October 2011 with a 2 week summer break.
TUITION AND OTHER COSTS
Core program at Studio Chi: $4750.00
Registration
fee: $75.00 non-refundable
Professional
treatments: average cost is $75 to $100 per session (3 treatments
are required)
Shiatsu
course books and acupuncture charts
Tai Chi,
Yoga or equivalent training: cost will vary, depending on instructor.
First
Aid/CPR course: $80 to $90
Books and Materials List (subject to change)
The Book
of Shiatsu. Paul Lundberg
Zen Shiatsu.
Shizuto Masunaga
Between
Heaven and Earth. Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold
The Web
That Has No Weaver. Ted Kaptchuk
Basic
Acupressure: The Extraordinary Channels and Points. Acupressure
Institute
Intermediate
and Advanced Acupressure. Acupressure Institute
Trail
Guide for the Body. Andrew R. Biel and Robin Dorn
Acupressure
for Emotional Release. Michael Reed Gach & Beth Ann Henning
Acupuncture
Charts
PAYMENT PLAN
Payment for the program in full is preferred. However a payment
plan is available. Payment is required in post-dated cheques due
the last Wednesday of each month. Payment for the first and last
month is due in advance. The payment plan is for tuitions only.
It does not include the registration fee, books or charts. In the
event of NSF cheques students will be required to suspend their
attendance until the payment has been replaced by cash or a certified
cheque. Payment for the program in full is required to graduate.
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be graduates of the Shiatsu Practitioner Training
Program or have equivalent shiatsu training from another institution
supported by documentation.
Applicants
must be high school graduates or mature students.
Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age or have a signature from parents
or guardians.
Fluency
in written and spoken English is essential.
Preference
will be given to those who have prior experience in shiatsu or other
healing arts, martial arts, yoga, or other forms of personal growth.
Students
must be physically fit and able to do the work.
It is
strongly recommended that applicants have been in professional shiatsu
practice for a minimum of 1 year.
Applicants
will be reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis, so it is recommended
to apply early to avoid disappointment.
CERTIFICATION
A diploma will be granted upon satisfactory completion of all theoretical and practical assignments and requirements.
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LEISURE STUDIES
HOW TO PERCEIVE
AURAS
Two Days and 1 Evening(17 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $350
Prerequisite: None
The aura is the electromagnetic field that surrounds
the human body and every organism and object in the Universe. This
field of energy around the human body has been described by different
cultures in many ways. It is often described as bands of color or
light … the “human rainbow.”
In this 2 day and 1 evening workshop we will explore the functions
of the 7 auric layers. Students will discover how to perceive, scan,
and assist the human energy field using sound, crystals and affirmations.
REIKI LEVELS 1&2
Two Days and 1 Evening (17 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $350
Prerequisite: None
Reiki is an ancient energetic healing art that
can be learned & practiced by anyone. In Reiki Levels 1&2
we learn to work on ourselves, how to send distant healing, and
work with others.
REIKI LEVEL 3
Two Days and 1 Evening (17 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $350
Prerequisite: Reiki Levels 1&2
Reiki is an ancient energetic healing art that
can be learned & practiced by anyone. In Reiki Level 3 we expand
our knowledge of Reiki as we discover the 32 chakras of the spine
and incorporate working with crystals into our practice. This is
the first part of the Masters Level.
REIKI MASTER/TEACHER
LEVEL
Two Days and 1 Evening (17 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $500
Prerequisite: Reiki Level 3
In the Reiki Master/Teacher Level you learn more
symbols and how to teach & pass on Reiki attunements.
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
Mindfulness is being present in each moment &
breath. Spend a day discovering how!
CREATING FLOWER
ESSENCES
Two Days (14 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $300
Prerequisite: None
Flower essence is water infused with flower blossom
energy for emotional, mental & spiritual healing. Discover
how to create your own flower essences using tools you already have
in your kitchen.
AWAKENING WELLNESS
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
A day of movement, meditation, laughter & play
to awken your joyful radiant Self.
CHANT DON`T RANT
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
The art of chanting allows us to heal, transform
and move energy within the human body. As we open our voices to
the Universe we massage and nurture each and every cell of our body
through vibrations of voice and breath.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR BOWL
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
Is your healing bowl gathering dust? Not sure what
to do with your bowl? Would you like to connect with your bowl?
These and other questions will be explored as we strengthen our
relationship with our bowls.
BREATHE, MOVE &
MEDITATE
Mondays (1.5 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $100 or $20 per session if space is available
In this series of eight classes students will be
introduced to a daily practice that includes practical breathing,
movement & meditation techniques. Each week a new technique
will be introduced.
VAJRAYOGINI PRACTICE
Women Only
To be announced
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - $15.00 per session
Tibetan Nuns preserved the Vajrayogini practice in
their monasteries, sending the healing energy they had cultivated
in their bodies to Mother Earth. This yogic practice connects us
to the Earth keeping us grounded and vibrant, especially as we journey
through the seasons of our lives (pregnancy, motherhood, menopause..)
WOMEN ONLY
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FENG SHUI WORKSHOPS
Feng Shui will assist you in calling positive energy
(Chi) into all areas of your life, from family and relationships
to money and career – you will experience flow, balance, harmony
and abundance.
The positive benefits of Feng Shui encourage harmony and happiness
in relationships, increased prosperity and fame, and dissolve chronic
patterns of failure, difficulty and stress.
Brenda artfully combines her intuitive awareness with ancient Feng
Shui concepts and principles. With her insightful knowledge, Brenda
will assist you in transforming your environment into a personal
paradise to create peace, harmony, health, abundance, and good fortune.
FENG SHUI -
THE JOY OF FENG SHUI
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
In this fun filled and informative workshop we will
explore the basic concepts of Feng Shui. Placement of the bagua
in your environment, gua enhancements, cures and rituals will be
explored.
FENG SHUI -
FIVE ELEMENTS & SPACE CLEARING
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
In this fun-filled and informative workshop students
will be introduced to the Five Elements Theory. Students will also
gain an understanding of rooms and their special meanings as well
as space clearing rituals.
FENG SHUI FOR
HEALING SPACES
One Day (6 hrs)
Workshop Fee: $125
Prerequisite: None
Discover how to arrange your healing space according
to Feng Shui principles while instilling a sense of peace and serenity.
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For further information about
programs and workshops offered at STUDIO CHI, please call (250)
769-6898 or email:info@studiochi.net
Studio Chi is registered with the
Private Career Training Institutions
Agency of B.C.
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