San Francisco School of Massage Shiatsu Massage Therapy Certificate classes and courses, workshops, and continuing education

CLASS MENU	Zen Shiatsu Massage Program
SWEDISH MASSAGE MASSAGE THERAPIST BODYWORK THERAPIST ZEN SHIATSU ASIAN BODYWORKER MASSAGE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULES TUITION CHART FACULTY TESTIMONIALS CONTACT US DIRECTIONS TO SFSM RESOURCES "I loved taking this massage class!" - Jackie Barragan CMT	Shiatsu is a deep, invigorating, style of massage developed over millennia and brought to western shores in the 20^th Century. "Shiatsu" literally means "finger pressure." Similar to acupressure, shiatsu harmonizes the body’s energy by applying thumb and palm pressure to 14 major energy channels (meridians). Shiatsu promotes self-healing, provides long-lasting stress relief and relaxation, and restores the body’s energy to its natural state of homeostasis. "In shiatsu, giver and receiver create a warm and understanding human relationship through touch and body pressure and become sensitive to each other." – Shizuto Masunaga, founder of Zen Shiatsu. A typical shiatsu session is both relaxing and energizing as the therapist employs pressure while moving about the body in a rhythmic, flowing sequence. All major muscle groups are stretched and all joints in the body are mobilized, restoring energetic harmony and a sense of bodily awareness. Students in the Zen Shiatsu Massage Practitioner program will learn: Techniques for addressing all 14 major meridians in a 60 or 90-minute, whole body session performed traditionally on a mat. An understanding of energy movement, skills for determining imbalances and strategies for harmonizing Qi in individually-tailored massage sessions. Basic principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including meridians, their associated organs and important acu-points. Fundamentals of human anatomy and kinesiology. Body Mechanics for working safely and with ease, relying on use of body weight rather than muscular strength. Cultivation of mindfulness, breath awareness (for practitioner and client) and therapeutic touch. Basic marketing and business management skills to begin a career as a Shiatsu Therapist. This is a rigorous 115 hour program of study lasting approximately 12 to 14 weeks. Students work together throughout the program, developing camaraderie and competence as they practice on one another in and outside of class. Classes consists of lecture and demonstration, followed by guided practices. The basic Shiatsu Therapist training is offered three times a year, and is taught by Rachel Johnson ABT. The fall Shiatsu program begins September 15th and runs through December 4th. Classes are held Mondays and Fridays from 6:00pm - 9:30pm. This popular course fills quickly so register early to insure a place in the program. TUITION as of 1/1/07
	The tuition for our Shiatsu Practitioner Program is as follows:
	TUITION	BOOKS	S.T.R.F.	TOTAL	DOWN PAYMENT	MONTHLY
	$1290.00	$90.00	$2.50	$1380.00	$700.00	$340.00 X 2