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In the first place, in Japan, there are many workshops for professional national licensed Shiatsu therapists to keep and improve their skill. In Canada, there are courses for registered chiropractors and massage therapists. They need to attend these workshops to keep their qualified licenses. This workshop/course is called “Professional Educational Continues".

In 2007, Kiyoshi Ikenaga-sensei started the first Shiatsu workshop for professional Shiatsu therapists in Canada. In 2009, this workshop made a new start as "Professional Educational Continues" for Shiatsu therapists in Japan Shiatsu Clinic (JSC) under the umbrella of Ikenaga Shiatsu International Holdings (I.S.I.). This is one of several benefits for I.S.I. members, in order to make a better working environment.

From the start till now, the special feature of this workshop must be an attendance of Kiyoshi Ikenaga-sensei. We can practice together with the long experienced Shiatsu therapist. This is a great opportunity to learn and work with other Shiatsu therapists, and improve on your skill level.

Next workshop will be from 7pm- on March 8, 2010!

<Report on Dec 25th, 2009 Workshop>
Jan. 26, 2010
Dec.25, 2009

Oct. 12, 2009

Date: January 26, 2010
Theme: Tubo of Aze

Attendant: Ikenaga-sensei, Yoko-sensei, Kazumi-sensei, Keita-sensei, Akiko-sensei, Toshinori-san,
Toshiya-san, Mariko

Firstly, we simply introduced ourselves for Toshiya-san and Toshinori-san, who just joined ISI. Then Akiko-sense explained about how the Jikiden meeting started and its purpose, and also Yoko-sensei reaffirmed the meaning of ISI. After that, Kiyoshi-sensei talked about tubo of Aze that was the same theme of the last workshop in briefly.  Regarding tubo of Aze and Kai-atsu, please refer to Akiko’s report of the last workshop and Kiyoshi-sense’s blog at any time.

After Kiyoshi-sensei’s lecture, he gave us a demonstration of the treatment.  Kiyoshi sensei told us that the demonstration is just a sample approach, so as long as you follow the basics faithfully, then he hopes you can build it up on your way.  The model for the demonstration was myself.

It was the treatment of lumbar pain disorder:  Alleviating tension in the abdomen often results in relation of the lumbar region as well, but due to limited time, Kiyoshi-sensei started the treatment with myself in the prone position.

Firstly, Kiyoshi-sensei checked to see if the spine was straight or not. The cause of lower back pain could be the abnormality of hip joint anglethe length of the legs become differentscoliosis. Or the cause could by scoliosisthe abnormality of  hip joint ‘s anglethe length of the legs become different.

Objective : Treatment seeks to improve blood flow and eliminate muscle tightness and alleviate pain.

Treatment  :Kiyoshi-sensei performed basic shiatsu from infrascapular to the sacral region. The infrascapular regions were treated extensively in the three lines running along the spine. Then he treated the gluteal, posterior and lateral femoral and posterior crural regions. With the patient in the spine position,  Kiyoshi-sensei checked the length of the legs again, then performed basic shiatsu in the shorter leg first, from the inguinal region to the lateral crural region, then proceeded to the longer leg.  Lastly, Kiyoshi-sensei regulated the length of the legs, by giving lateral rotation of the hip joint of the shorter leg, and medial rotation of the hip joint of the longer leg.

Kiyoshi-sensei paid attention to my response carefully during the whole treatment. He treated around the joints especially thoroughly, and also he caught and treated the points where I noticed there was something going on as well, treating with extra care. His pressure was pleasurable, which meant Kai-atsu for myself. If I were to be treated again on another day, the pressure points and also the way of treatment would be different from the above, to adjust to my body condition.
This is the way of the treatment based on tubo of Aze.

After Kiyoshi-sensei’s demonstration, I asked him about some questions I had.

Q: There are clients who want more and more pressure. Does satisfying the client mean giving him more pressure?

A: I do not give strong pressure because of the client’s demand. Satisfying the client does not mean meeting his selfish demand. It means making the customer happy by giving proper Shiatsu.

Keita continued by asking Kiyoshi-sensei a question.

Q: My client, who had a car accident 10 years ago, wants strong pressure every time because his whole body was tight as a wall. How can I make him satisfied?

A: Intend to take 10 years to get over it, because it took 10 years to build up the condition.

The OS with whom I work with can make various clients happy by his shiatsu treatments that follow the principle of shiatsu faithfully. I am wondering what my shiatsu lacks. I feel that having good communication with each client is also important. I am sure that I need more experience.  If I come across a difficulty, what I can do is to ask myself if my shiatsu is based on the principle of shiatsu that is “vertical pressure,” “sustained pressure,” and “concentrated.”  And also ask if I can catch right points or give pleasurable pressure to the client, while constantly seeking to improve my shiatsu technique.

After Kiyoshi-sensei’s demonstration, we treated each other. I gave Kiyoshi-sensei shiatsu treatment because he offered to see if my pressure was weak. He advised me to add more “fluid pressure method” (to make change of the feeling of touch), and to relax my shoulder. Whenever I try to put more strength, my shoulder and arms lose flexibility and sensitivity.  It was good to confirm that the other staff have stable posture and position that gives pressure by weight movement. And also there are things I could learn from the exchange with the new staff as well. Attending the meeting, I was able to recognize again what I need to learn to improve my shiatsu. (Reported by Mariko)

A lecture for Lumbar painShiatsu practice each other

The workshop held on Dec 25th, 2009 was at the Yaletown clinic on Aze--Tsubo (trigger points).  Presentation was done by Ikenaga-sensei.  Key points of the lecture were as follows:

1. Addition to the Basic Shiatsu Points, we need to detect any additional Aze Tsubo Pts.
2.  Detection of active Aze Tsubo pts is based on the sensitivity  of the thumbs and fingers.

Ikenaga-sensei notes that these Aze Tsubo points are difficult to master, but are very important. After the lecture, the attendee's practiced shiatsu on the floor and on the therapy-tables.

(reported by Akiko, proofread by Maria)
A lecture by Ikenaga-senseiShiatsu practice on a therapy-table
For JSC members, to improve our Shiatsu technique was held on  Oct. 12, 2009. The theme was a Shiatsu treatment for a pregnancy. We watched DVD and practiced with participants each other on Shiatsu tables. On the assumption that the receivers are pregnant, they lay down on the lateral side and their neck, back and legs was focused on.


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