Classes
Classes will be limited to a maximum of 15 students per session. Classes are scheduled during the evening, Shiatsu Therapy - 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Anatomy & Physiology - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The total length of the course is 200 hours, including:
- 80 hours of Anatomy & Physiology
- 120 hours Theory and Practice of Shiatsu Therapy
Holidays observed are as follows:
- New Year's Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Tuition And Fees
| Tuition (200 hours; including lab & books) | $4,500 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $100 |
| Total | $4,800 |
Schedule Of Charges
Upon enrollment, a registration fee (non-refundable) of $100.00 plus a deposit of $2150.00 will be required. This deposit is applicable only for the semester for which the deposit is made. Balance of payments must be made prior to commencement of classes. Checks should be made payable to the Aisen Shitatsu School.
Refund Policy
To cover administrative cost, and to assure the student a place in class, only those students withdrawing anytime up to a place in class, only those students withdrawing anytime up to one week prior to commencement of classes, will be refunded their tuition payments (less their registration fee of $100.00). Students who withdraw up to a week two of classes will be refunded their tuition less $1500.00 administrative cost and registration fee of $100.00 . No refunds will be made for withdrawals after the 10th day of classes.
Objective
The Aisen Shiatsu School emphasizes therapeutic effects of the stimulation of natural healing powers of the body. The course will teach the students the techniques of stimulation and rejuvenation by pressing various points on the body.
The course will provide the students instruction to assist them in qualifying for licensure as a massage therapist by Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Board of Massage.
The purpose of the Aisen Shiatsu School is to produce skilled Shiatsu Therapists. Thereby the people of Hawaii may be assured of receiving an effective therapeutic Shiatsu massage.
Human Anatomy And Physiology (80 Hours)
- Introduction of class
Greek & Latin Medical terminology - The Skeletal System
- Skeletal System, range of motion clinic (goniometry)
- Schedule Guest Speaker: Doctor of Chiropractor
- Muscular System overview
- Muscular System - Regional studies
- Discussions on Kinesiology
- Scheduled Guest Speaker: Registered Physical Therapist
- Nervous System
- Reflex System
- Scheduled Guest Speaker: Neurologist or Acupuncturist
- Endocrine System
- Blood & Cicrulatory System
- Circulatory & Lymphatic Systems, blood pressure
Scheduled Guest Speaker: Registered Nurse - Respiratory System
- Mid-Term Examination (25% of grade)
Digestive System - Scheduled Guest Speaker: Registered Dietitian
- Urinary System
- Integumentary System
- Reproductive System
- Record-keeping/ Ethics
- Contraindications
- Physical Disabilities
- Transfers/ Wheelchair handing field trip
- Special Situations/ Presentations/ Review
- Western Theory/ Apprenticeship orientation
- Final Examination (50% of grade)
Therapeutic Muscle And Nerve Shiatsu (120 Hours)
- Introduction to Therapeutic Muscle & Nerve Shiatsu
Origin & History
Theory & Method
Thumb usage
Practical Application & Lecture on head - Lecture & Practical Application & Review
Review head
Face - Lecture & Practice Application & Review Head, Face
Review
Lecture - Lecture & Practice Application & Review
Hips, Thights
Legs, Feet, Toes
Armpit, Arm, Forearm
Fingers, Palm
Back of thigh, Calf, Ankle, Foot
Sacrum, Hip
Back of Head, Neck Shoulder blade, Back, Lower Back
Back of Head, Neck Shoulder blade, Back, Lower Back
Questions and Answers to instructional staff
Review Entire Body
Practical Examination (Student must perform Shiatsu on two or more instructors and Pass with a score of 75% or more)
Practical Application
Head Problems (Pressure areas to the head)
Back Problems (Upper & Lower back relief)
Problem applications to chest
Chest, Stomach, Abdomen
Explanation of Problems in Stomach & Abdomen
Lateral Stretching Techniques
Leg Stretching Techniques
Leg Stretch
Back Stretch
Review
Review of dislocation & Alignment
Hip, Elbow, Knees, Shoulders
Minor sprains
Lateral Body (neck shoulder, spine)
Anterior Neck Chest, Abdomen
Review Entire Body
Patient Relations
Review entire Body, Shiatsu Therapy
Sitting on Chair
Massage Rules & Regulations
Graduation
Minimum graduation requirements are as follows:
- Attendance: 90% including make-up classes
- Anatomy & Physiology: 75% cumulative score
- Therapeutic Muscle & Nerve Shiatsu:
75% on first practical examination
85% on final practical examination
Special Classes
Customized Seminars and instruction may be available for individual and groups upon request. Contact school for more information.
Aisen Shiatsu School, Inc.
Interstate Building
1314 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Tel: 808-596-7354
Fax: 808-593-8282
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