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Welcome to ISS
Office: Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm EST 215-340-9918 fax: 215-340-9181
NEW Intro to Shiatsu, Beginner's courses on four Wed evenings 7-10pm.
Enroll now for June 4. Maximum 8 students $289
Summer Schedule:
Shiatsu Level one evenings & weekends: June 4,11,18,25, June 28 & 29, July 2,9,16,23, August 2&3, August 6, 13,20, August 23&24, August 27
Intro to shiatsu July 12 & 13
Shiatsu Level One Intensive July 14-18 & August 4-8 & 11-15
Shiatsu Level Three: June 12-14, June 16-19, July 19-22 & July 25, 26-29.
Continuing Ed. Courses:
Intro to Shiatsu, June 28 & 29, York, PA, 12 hours call for Info
Orthopedic and Sports Injuries: Instr: John Schmidt, July 7-12, 2008 50 hours
Shin Tai Fascia: May 15-18 Instr. Diane Hynes, 24 hours
Hara: June 21 & 22, Instr. Saul Goodman, 12 hours
Central Channel Releases, Sept. 24-26, Part one, Instr. Saul Goodman, 18 hours
Part two Feb. 18-20, 2009 18 hours, Part three June 25-28, 2009 24 hours
Self Care with Elizabeth Frediani, 26 hours, April 18-19, June 21, August 2, 200
Please Call 215-340-9918 or email.
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Welcome to ISS
The International School of Shiatsu, founded by Saul Goodman, has been training excellent shiatsu practitioners since 1978. Join us to celebrate our 30th year! Students from all parts of the world study & practice shiatsu and shiatsu shin tai. If you have a desire to help others and improve your own life, read on...
Our Shiatsu school's mission:
1. Train, nurture and support our students while developing their skills to become excellent practitioners of Shiatsu and Shiatsu Shin Tai.
2. Provide on-going training and support in advanced bodywork.
3. Provide the experience of Shiatsu to the general public.
4. Educate the public to improve wellness and lifestyle choices.
5. To provide a training program for teaching assistants.
Shiatsu is an energy-based bodywork therapy that originated within the Asian Healing Arts. It incorporates the theory of acupuncture which proposes that energy, known as "Chi" ( or "Ki") moves through the body along well defined passageways called meridians. Creating balance in these energy flows is considered to be essential for health and well-being. Shiatsu, which involves application of pressure on energy points and energy pathways, has been found exceptionally effective for stress-reduction, reducing fatigue and alleviating a wide spectrum of symptoms.
Shiatsu Shin Tai, created by Saul Goodman, releases old stress patterns and recovers life force energy, allowing the client to live more fully in the present. Saul's courses are available to bodyworkers who have completed a minimum of 300 hours of study.
Why study Shiatsu?
Shiatsu offers an antidote to our stress-filled lives. Touch is essential to life!
The faster the pace of living, the more exhausted we become. We live on adrenaline, rushing to meet deadlines, fuming in traffic jams, tossing and turning with nightly overload of reminders of tasks unfinished.
Our fast paced society has immediate access to all forms of communications, yet people find their lives empty, their careers unfulfilling. They seek more from life, not sure how to find it. There is an overwhelming need for bodyworkers who are the catalyst for change. By bringing the receiver's attention to their bodies, clients gradually make healthier lifestyle choices.
Shiatsu is a great transformational tool for those who seek self development and improvement of lifestyle choices. Often we rush through life nurturing others, taking care of the daily needs of family, career, & community. At some point in time, we've become the priority. We realize we need to make choices for ourselves. Shiatsu training allows for slow, integration of better lifestyle choices. It takes at least 21 days to change one old habit. So, slow consistent changes work best.
Shiatsu also teaches us to re-connect with people on a healthier level. We meet others who are genuinely interested in living a more meaningful life with greater awareness.
Shiatsu requires only the use of your thumbs or hands. It can be done anywhere, at any time-check your local and state regulations for certification and licensing requirements (go to www.abmp.com) . Shiatsu is an amazing skill that you can use throughout the world.
Who studies Shiatsu?
Anyone interested in energy work, seeking change may be attracted to shiatsu.
Students, from ages 18 to 73, from many backgrounds find shiatsu a powerful protocol for transformation. In the Beginner's Weekend, Intro to Shiatsu, students learn to apply palm and thumb pressure following the basics of the whole body outline.
They learn an ancient technique for self-development as well as theory and philosopy of shiatsu. Some students bring friends, parents, or life partners to share the class experience.
(Note: no partners required to attend, there are always lots of students and assistants willing to receive treatments!)
Reiki Practitioners, massage therapists, salon owners, reflexologists often choose to add shiatsu to their practices. Many courses are available for Continuing Education hours.
Students of Martial Arts are already familiar with the concept of energy and seek to learn the healing qualities of energy. Nurses, physical therapists, and teachers also are attracted to shiatsu and find many ways to integrate the skills into their work. Some high school students study shiatsu, perform community service programs and present shiatsu for their required research projects.
TIME COMMITMENT:
The Shiatsu Program requires a time commitment of 24-30 months. If the student begins with January Intensive Classes, the student graduates in December of the following year. If the student begins with the evening classes, it may require 30 months.
The program is comprised of two parts: the Foundation & the Practitioner Program. The Foundation Program, 270 hours, includes three levels of theory, technique and practice. The Practitioner Program, 370 hours, includes the Asian and Western sciences, the advanced techniques, and the development of clinical skills. This curriculum of 640 hours is for those who truly desire to become Shiatsu Practitioners. Some students seek to find their own path as self-employed bodyworkers. Others desire careers in salons, chiropractic offices or health clubs. As they learn, students decide which specialties to develop.
Housing:
Some students travel long distances and stay with local families while taking courses. There are also many hotels in the area. Other students find old friends and distant relatives in the area. Local students commute for evening and weekend courses. Some students move here for the two year program and find part time employment. (While ISS has no housing available, we will send a list of local families and hotels. There is always information available at www.doylestownalive.com
Please click here to see our complete course listing.
Visit during our student Clinics...First Saturday of the Month
Come to visit the town, check out the school location. You can observe clinic and feel the energy in the room. It's amazing. Ask questions and share some time with the current students. Bring your family so they know where you're considering studies. IF there are appointments open, you might experience a shiatsu as well. Only $35. Reservations required as we limit the number of observers. 215-340-9918. If you have questions, always feel free to contact us.
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