Uncategorized Archives - Shiatsu Therapy Association

Reinstatement Fee

If your membership has lapsed for no more than 12 months, you are eligible for reinstatement, and can continue to use your original RST number.

$25.00

R.S.T. (Registered Shiatsu Therapist ) status is granted to members who have successfully completed training in Shiatsu Therapy in an approved Shiatsu school whose curriculum is equivalent or superior to the S.T.A.'s educational standards, and who satisfy all other application requirements which include proof of education credentials, copy of school diploma, copy of program curriculum, copy of any level of current CPR/First Aid certificate. Only a R.S.T. is eligible to vote on S.T.A. issues. A $50 fee (non-refundable) will be charged for each application. Membership approval will depend on all above requirements being met and approved by Board of Directors. **See the Benefits of Membership as an R.S.T under R.S.T. Designation

$160.00

Supporting Membership

A person shall be eligible for membership if that person does not practise Shiatsu Therapy, but supports the purposes of the Association and who is interested in the development, practice, promotion, teaching or research related to Shiatsu Therapy.

$50.00

School Member

A school providing professional Shiatsu training based on a curriculum that is equivalent to or exceeds the S.T.A. 750 Hour Standard, and that meets the requirements of the Board of Directors and the Education Committee of the S.T.A.

$275.00

Annual Renewal – June 1st 2026- May 31st 2027

Thank you for your support of the STA, both through these past few years, and into the Future! We are looking forward to the road ahead! To maintain your membership in good standing, members must submit a copy of their renewal form, current insurance, and copies of Continuing Education Credits as applicable. As of 2021 all members must also demonstrate that they are current in CPR. CE Credits are 8 annually. Please see the CE policy for other questions regarding Continuing Education. Thank you !

$120.00

Student Member

Persons currently enrolled and engaged in a complete course of study in a S.T.A. approved Shiatsu school or Apprenticeship Program.

$50.00

Associate Member

A professional practitioner of a like or complimentary discipline shall be eligible for membership as a Registered Associate Member with all rights to membership if they are deemed eligible and meet qualifications of their program of study with the resulting credentials recognized by the National Health Practitioners of Canada under the holistic therapies NOC 3232. The Associate Member agrees to abide by the code of ethics and policies held by the S.T.A. and by the disciplinary process outlined in these by-laws and policies of the association. This member will be recognized for the purposes of obatining insurance where the STA is seen as a professional and registered body.

$100.00

Professional Organization

An organization that may or may not offer Shiatsu Therapy services, but supports the purposes of the S.T.A. and is interested in the development, practice, promotion, teaching or research related to Shiatsu Therapy.