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Shiatsu CE classes

So I have been out of school now for a year and am ready to take some continuing Ed classes. I am very interested in studying more shiatsu and am trying to decide between doing an online/at home course or a class room course. If any one has some suggestions on some good online classes or any thing on this subject matter they could share I would be truly grateful.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Melough LMT on September 2, 2009 at 5:56pm

Same boat, I am interested in energy work, but there is so much out there its like the sky's the limit. I need a flight plan to narrow down the choices myself. I have also struggled with the online vs live classes myself. Both are priced$$ the same so not much advantage that way. My feelings are to take the online class, get the materials, take my time and digest it, submit the tests and acquire the credits, then, if I truly am into the content, I would take the live class already having the theory out of the way. Again it would be costly, so I would only do this with areas that I want to exceed in.

Good luck!!

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Permalink Reply by Sue Wood on September 4, 2009 at 9:54am

Hi Danielle,
As a certified shiatsu practitioner and instructor, I feel you might be short-changing yourself by studying shiatsu online/at home. You would miss the "hands on" experience that is the core of studying energy or bodywork. Also,instructor guidance in locating meridians and acu-points.

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Permalink Reply by Mae Onosaki on September 6, 2009 at 1:44am

I agree, Danielle.
Since Shiatsu is based on energy meridians, I think having the hands on approach with an instructor there to validate or fine tune your perception is invaluable.
**I love Shiatsu!** (And I'll be taking more classes too!)

Sue Wood said:

Hi Danielle,
As a certified shiatsu practitioner and instructor, I feel you might be short-changing yourself by studying shiatsu online/at home. You would miss the "hands on" experience that is the core of studying energy or bodywork. Also,instructor guidance in locating meridians and acu-points.