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!!
We are currently planning new opportunities for Members to fill their CE cups!
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:
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