Kinds of Membership
and Requirements
The Japanese Shiatsu & Holistic Medicine
Society of Canada
1.
Certified Practitioner Member (Practitioner Level)
2. Associate
Member (Non Practitioner Level
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1. Certified Practitioner Membership requirements
(Practitioner Level)
a) Shiatsu:
More than 500 hours of course study required
b) Anma: More than 500 hours
of course study required
c) Seitai: More than 500
hours of course study required
d) Reflexology: More
than 150 hours of course study required
e) Aromatherapy:
More than 200 hours of course study required
f) Traditional Thai Massage:
More than 200 hours of course study required
g) Acupuncture: More
than 1900 hours of course study required
a) Shiatsu: Require more
than 500 hours
Human Anatomy: 50 hours
Anatomy is the study of the structures and functional
design of the human body. Our course is focused on the musculoskeletal
system. The Anatomy course provides students an essential foundation
for upcoming courses and clinical experiences.
Pathophysiology: 50 hours
Physiology is the study of how the body works
at the level of cells, basic tissues, and organs. Pathophysiology
extends this investigation to examine the ways in which body tissues
become diseased or dysfunctional. These foundation courses introduce
the student to pathophysiology of all of the body systems, begin
to examine some systems in more detail, and focus on cross-system
fundamentals like injury/inflammation/repair, infectious disease,
immunity and autoimmunity, cancer development, and so on.
Oriental Medicine and Shiatsu Theory:
50 hours
This course details the history and philosophy
of oriental medicine and shiatsu theory including Yin-Yang theory,
five element theory, fundamental substances, meridians, organs,
causes of disease, patterns of disharmony, diagnosis, and rationale
of treatment.
Shiatsu Fundamentals: 50 hours
This course provides the complete basic skills
of shiatsu treatment and preparations involved in creating safe
and clean clinical environment for the clients.
Shiatsu Treatment: 100 hours
This course covers practical aspects of meridian
theory, diagnostic procedures, treatment of specific conditions,
the client-therapist relationship, and treatment strategies and
reports.
Ethics: 5 hours
The code of ethics of clinical practice, and relevant
aspects of law are discussed in this course.
Business: 10 hours
This course introduces the student to basic concepts
of practice management to aid in the operation of a successful
practice. Topics include bookkeeping, taxation, marketing, advertising
techniques, public relations, and goal setting
Therapeutic Relationship: 10 hours
These courses focus on development of the verbal
and non-verbal skills needed to collaborate effectively with clients
and other health care practitioners.
Remedial Exercise: 25 hours
This course provides various aspects of self-care,
which help maintain good physical and mental health for therapists,
and increases the effectiveness of treatment for their clients.
Students learn the principles behind stretching, strengthening,
mobilization, and aerobic activity in order to be able to effectively
incorporate remedial exercise prescription into their work with
clients.
Student Clinic: 100 hours
Student Clinic is a supervised setting that creates
the opportunity to experience clinical practice in a learning
environment. Knowledge and experience gained from other courses
is put into practice in Student Clinic.
Other: 50hours

b) Anma : Require more than 500 hours
Human Anatomy: 50 hours
Anatomy is the study of the structures and functional
design of the human body. Our course is focused on the musculoskeletal
system. The Anatomy course provides students an essential foundation
for upcoming courses and clinical experiences.
Pathophysiology: 50 hours
Physiology is the study of how the body works
at the level of cells, basic tissues, and organs. ; pathophysiology
extends this investigation to examine the ways in which body tissues
become diseased or dysfunctional. These foundation courses introduce
the student to pathophysiology of all of the body systems, begin
to examine some systems in more detail, and focus on cross-system
fundamentals like injury/inflammation/repair, infectious disease,
immunity and autoimmunity, cancer development, and so on.
Oriental Medicine and Anma Theory:
50 hours
This course details the history and philosophy
of oriental medicine and shiatsu theory including Yin-Yang theory,
five element theory, fundamental substances, meridians, organs,
causes of disease, patterns of disharmony, diagnosis, and rationale
of treatment.
Anma Fundamentals: 50 hours
This course provides the complete basic skills
of Anma treatment and preparations involved in creating safe and
clean clinical environment for the clients.
Anma Treatment: 100 hours
This course covers practical aspects of meridian
theory, diagnostic procedures, treatment of specific conditions,
the client-therapist relationship, and treatment strategies and
reports.
Ethics: 5 hours
The code of ethics of clinical practice, and relevant
aspects of law are discussed in this course.
Business: 10 hours
This course introduces the student to basic concepts
of practice management to aid in the operation of a successful
practice. Topics include bookkeeping, taxation, marketing, advertising
techniques, public relations, and goal setting
Therapeutic Relationship: 10 hours
These courses focus on development of the verbal
and non-verbal skills needed to collaborate effectively with clients
and other health care practitioners.
Remedial Exercise: 25 hours
This course provides various aspects of self-care,
which help maintain good physical and mental health for therapists,
and increases the effectiveness of treatment for their clients.
Students learn the principles behind stretching, strengthening,
mobilization, and aerobic activity in order to be able to effectively
incorporate remedial exercise prescription into their work with
clients.
Student Clinic: 100 hours
Student Clinic is a supervised setting that creates
the opportunity to experience clinical practice in a learning
environment. Knowledge and experience gained from other courses
is put into practice in Student Clinic.
Other: 50hours

c) Seitai: Require more
than 500 hours
Human Anatomy: 50 hours
Anatomy is the study of the structures and functional
design of the human body. Our course is focused on the musculoskeletal
system. The Anatomy course provides students an essential foundation
for upcoming courses and clinical experiences.
Pathophysiology: 50 hours
Physiology is the study of how the body works
at the level of cells, basic tissues, and organs. ; pathophysiology
extends this investigation to examine the ways in which body tissues
become diseased or dysfunctional. These foundation courses introduce
the student to pathophysiology of all of the body systems, begin
to examine some systems in more detail, and focus on cross-system
fundamentals like injury/inflammation/repair, infectious disease,
immunity and autoimmunity, cancer development, and so on.
Oriental Medicine and Seitai Theory:
50 hours
This course details the history and philosophy
of oriental medicine and shiatsu theory including Yin-Yang theory,
five element theory, fundamental substances, meridians, organs,
causes of disease, patterns of disharmony, diagnosis, and rationale
of treatment.
Seitai Fundamentals: 50 hours
This course provides the complete basic skills
of seitai treatment and preparations involved in creating safe
and clean clinical environment for the clients.
Seitai Treatment: 100 hours
This course covers practical aspects of meridian
theory, diagnostic procedures, treatment of specific conditions,
the client-therapist relationship, and treatment strategies and
reports.
Ethics: 5 hours
The code of ethics of clinical practice, and relevant
aspects of law are discussed in this course.
Business 10 hours
This course introduces the student to basic concepts
of practice management to aid in the operation of a successful
practice. Topics include bookkeeping, taxation, marketing, advertising
techniques, public relations, and goal setting
Therapeutic Relationship: 10 hours
These courses focus on development of the verbal
and non-verbal skills needed to collaborate effectively with clients
and other health care practitioners.
Remedial Exercise: 25 hours
This course provides various aspects of self-care,
which help maintain good physical and mental health for therapists,
and increases the effectiveness of treatment for their clients.
Students learn the principles behind stretching, strengthening,
mobilization, and aerobic activity in order to be able to effectively
incorporate remedial exercise prescription into their work with
clients.
Student Clinic: 100 hours
Student Clinic is a supervised setting that creates
the opportunity to experience clinical practice in a learning
environment. Knowledge and experience gained from other courses
is put into practice in Student Clinic.
Other: 50hours

d) Reflexology: Require more than 150 hours
30 hours of classroom instruction:
Basic Anatomy and Physiology (minimum of 15 hours)
The first step in learning how to care for the human body is to
understand how it is structured, and how it works. This course
helps you put names to the parts and systems, and gives you understanding
of how the systems work together to affect the whole person.
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Lymphatic System
The Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Female Reproductive System
The Male Reproductive System
The Neurological System
The Endocrine System
The Immune System
Basic pathological conditions and
corresponding reflexes to work on
Basic history of reflexology in North
America
Basic theory of reflexology
Methodology of documenting reflexology
sessions
Practical instruction (minimum of
15 hours)
This course involves the practical methodology of working on the
reflexes on both feet.
Student Clinic: 100 hours
Student Clinic is a supervised setting that creates
the opportunity to experience clinical practice in a learning
environment. Knowledge and experience gained from other courses
is put into practice in Student Clinic.

e) Aromatherapy: Require
more than 200 hours
Candidates must have successfully completed a
minimum 200 hour aromatherapy program, including the aromatherapy
lymphatic drainage massage component, and required to submit a
detailed copy of their aromatherapy course outline, including
bodywork, marks, other aromatherapy related courses and/or workshops.
Massage techniques
Detailed techniques combine Essential oils, Swedish
massage, with some Acupressure & Shiatsu points. Deliver deep
relaxation & healing while maintaining consciousness of your
breath, momentum & body weight.
Aromatherapy & History
Iincludes some Herbal medicine. Aromatherapy effects
on the brain. How essences travel through the olfactory to the
limbic system affecting mood and emotion, memory, immunity, etc.
Over 30 various Essential Oils
Learn each essential oil including chemical composition,
origin, production methods, safety, applications and medicinal
properties.
Safety & Contraindications
Learn safety data and toxicity studies regarding essential oils.
Blending Laws
Learn the rules of blending essential oils for
effectiveness and a long lasting blend.
Treatment Methods & Applications – massage, inhalation,
baths, compresses, natural cleanses etc.
Art of Perfume
the notes system for long lasting full aromatic
blends.
Basic Chemistry
essential oils contain many natural chemicals. Each chemical component
carries its own properties and some change or are nullified with
certain blends.
Quality Control
Develop a connoisseur’s nose for high quality,
undiluted, and unadulterated pure essential oils.
Essential oil extraction
Understand various methods of extraction of these
pure plant essences.
Storage
Proper storage increases shelf life, strength
and safety. Some essential oils become harmful to the skin, 6
months after opening.
Carrier Oils
From Apricot to Hemp learn the various carriers,
their chemistry, properties and applications. Learn to customize
for varying skin conditions.
Client Safety
Learn safety and contra-indications with heart
condition, whiplash, pregnancy, epilepsy etc. Understand the do’s
& don’ts regarding treatments and essential oils.
Client Health History
Learn to take a professional health history. These
reports enable a more complete understanding of your client’s
heath care needs, while you tract aromatic blends to avoid sensitization.
Pathology 101
Discover various conditions essential oils can
aid to dramatically increase healing rate.
Basic Anatomy
Develop a basic knowledge of various systems in
the body. From diagrams to body painting we offer visual tools.
Learn useful tips to improve functions and integrity of each system.
Pregnancy, Breast-feeding, babies
& childcare
Learn gentle, safe, effective natural techniques
to nourish and heal our little loved ones. A natural start will
strengthen the body’s own healing abilities & enhance
immune system.
Nutrition 101
Wholesome nutrition is fundamental of good health
and vitality. Increase healing by supporting detoxification and
nourishment with food basics. From juice fasts to wheat grass,
it’s a green revolution.
Student Clinic
Student Clinic is a supervised setting that creates
the opportunity to experience clinical practice in a learning
environment. Knowledge and experience gained from other courses
is put into practice in Student Clinic.
Essential Oil Study
History of Essential Oils
Methods of Extraction
Quality of Oils
Methods of absorption
Carrier Oils
Blending Techniques
Methods of Application
Safety and Contraindications
Consultation / Communication Skills
Treatment Design
Ethics
Basic Aroma Chemistry and Botany
Anatomy and Physiology
Case Studies
Final exam

f)
Traditional Thai Massage: Require more than 200 hours
Candidates must have successfully completed a
minimum 200-hour Traditional Thai Massage program and required
to submit a detailed copy of their Traditional Thai Massage course
outline, including bodywork, marks, other Traditional Thai Massage
related courses and/or workshops.
Course should include the following subjects.
General Subjects
Human body system,
The manner of massage
Safe and proper way to massage
The moral of massage
The history of Thai old medicine
Basic knowledge of "Ten primary lines" theory
Practice
Massage for body, legs, arms, back, shoulder and head
Massage in a looking up posture
Massage in a lying on one side
Massage in a lying on the face
Massage in a sitting posture
More postures and techniques
Student Clinic

g) Acupuncture: Require
more than 1900 hours
Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Fundamentals of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, The Treatment of Disease, Differential Diagnosis,
Acupuncture Points, Oriental Medicine Diagnosis, Auricular Acupuncture,
External Techniques, Clean Needle Technique and Needling, Acupuncture
Technique, Ethics, Practice Management and Communication Skills,
Biomedical Pharmacology, Research Modalities, Japanese Acupuncture
and Clinical Practicum.
Please send;
1) the signed Application form
2) the signed JSHMSC Code of Ethic
3) 2 photos <1.5" (wide) x 1.75" (high)>
4) copy of your School or Institute Certificate
5) payment (personal cheque or money order)
6) other necessary documents (refer kinds of membership and requirements)
7) tow reference letters (preferably from JSHMSC's
members)
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2. Associate Member
(Non Practitioner Level)
a) Associate Member of Students
This category is available to full-time fellows, Shiatsu &
Holistic Medicine students in recognized Holistic Medicine school
training programs who have an interest in Holistic Medicine and
the programs of the Academy. No special training or experience
is required. However, verification of student status at an appropriate
institution is necessary.
b) Associate Member of Instructor
This category is available to anyone who is a JSHMSC’s Certified
Practitioner Member and teaches at a school or an educational
institution that is recognized by JSHMSC.
c) Associate Member of Education
This category is available to anyone who owns/operates an educational
institution that is recognized by JSHMSC, and trains students
to be a holistic practitioner.
Submission of a personal history and police report is mandatory.
d) Associate Member of Administrator
This category is available to anyone who owns/operates an institution/center
that hires holistic practitioners to operate the business.
e) Associate Member of Supporting
This category is available to anyone who financially
supports any activities carried out by JSHMSC, and/or participates
in JSHMSC’s charity work.

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