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Shiatsu Diffusion
Society / SDS (Ontario)
The Shiatsu Diffusion Society is a self-regulated governing body for Shiatsupractors in Ontario approved by the International Shiatsu Association and the Japan Shiatsu College. |
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Certified Shiatsupractor® / CSP - is a professional designation granted to an SDS member who has successfully graduated from a program recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in Ontario and/or a program recognized by the ISA internationally and/or has proven themselves competent through upgrade courses or experience. |
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"Shi" means thumbs & fingers "atsu" means pressure. It was originated by the founder of shiatsu, Tokujiro Namikoshi Sensei. It is the application of manual and digital pressure to the skin with the aim of preventing and curing illness by stimulating the body's natural powers of recuperation, eliminating fatigue-producing elements, and promoting general good health. - from " The Complete Book of Shiatsu Therapy" written by Toru Namikoshi
"Shiatsu technique refers to the use of thumbs, fingers and the palms of
ones hands to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the
body for the purpose of correcting the imbalances of the body, and for
maintaining and promoting health. It is also a method contributing to the
healing of specific illnesses." |
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The SDS is an organization dedicated to providing the highest educational and professional standards for Shiatsu therapy in Ontario. The SDS purposes are:
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The Shiatsu Diffusion Society requires its members to practice Shiatsu according to the teachings of Tokujiro Namikoshi and the definition set out by the Japanese Ministry of Health & Welfare, in the manner set out by the Japan Shiatsu Association. In Particular, pressure is to be applied by the thumbs, fingers and palms of the hand of the Shiatsupractor to anatomical prescribed points on the client's body. No other parts of the body such as knees or elbows, and no needles, mechanical devices or other modalities are to be used in the Shiatsu treatment. This Code sets out the Obligations and Duties of the Shiatsupractor with the objective of promoting and achieving high standards in the practice of Shiatsu. Failure to comply with this Code may lead to temporary or permanent suspension of membership in the Shiatsu Diffusion Society.
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The City of Toronto accepts certification by the SDS as validation for issuing a Holistic practitioner business license. The City of Vancouver accepts certification by the CSSBC as validation for issuing a Business license. |
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The SDS promotes Shiatsu, Canada wide. In partnership with the CSSBC, we participate in Shiatsu conventions, promotional activities and insurance. The SDS membership coincides with CSSBC membership. |
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The SDS has Group Professional Liability Insurance with the CSSBC. Active SDS members are required to have Professional Liability coverage. |
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We are presently working on having Shiatsu therapy when done by a
Shiatsupractor covered on extended health benefit plans. To be successful we
need your help. If your benefits package does not cover your Shiatsu therapy
please print our "Dear Human Resources/ Dear Insurer" package and send it to
the appropriate person. |
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