Deborah Valentine Smith returns to teach Jin Shin Do® Sepember 16 Basic Class
Deborah Valentine Smith returns this Fall to teach the 40 hour Basic Class over two weekends.
There are no prerequisites to taking this class which introduces the Jin Shin Do® form. For beginners this introduces the techniques of Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure providing irnformation that can be used on oneself and friends. For ABT practitioners, the class offers a new take on Asian Bodywork Therapy.
For more detailed information check out the attached flyer.
Classes will be held over two weekends, September 16-18 and September 30-October 2.
Fridays, 6 - 10pm
Saturdays, September 17 and October 1 from 9am - 6pm and
Sundays 9am - 6pm
Deborah also will be available on the Thursday before the classes for Jin Shin Do® sessions or opportunities for mentoring. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Shiatsu Anma Long Form Review with Bonita Kosciolek
Date: Sunday, Sept. 11th Time: 9am - 5pm (includes one-hour lunch break)
Location: CenterPoint 5300 West 35th Street, St. Louis Park, MN
Price: $60 ($10 off if AOBTA® member and additional $10 off if participant ALSO registers for Dr. Kaneko's full weekend workshop)
This class is recommended to Shiatsu professionals wanting a refresher course in Dr. Kaneko's Shiatsu Anma Long Form to enhance their private practice or prepare for Dr. Kaneko's upcoming advanced technique workshop. The class will provide a complete review of soothing and kneading techniques, pressure application, exercising, stretching and tapping techniques. Objectives: 1) provide a one-day class reviewing Dr. Kaneko's entire Long Form sequence and techniques including: Prone, Supine and Seated. 2) review location of Yu/Shu points, Bo/Mu points and their corresponding organs. 3) thorough review of the main meridians and their pathways.
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AOBTA® MN Fall Educational Offerings
We have some wonderful events coming your way,
So mark your calendars and save these dates!
Sunday, September 11 - Dr. Kaneko Review with Bonita Kosciolek Review these techniques to get the most out of Dr. Kaneko's advanced workshop in October. This unique offering will include review of Long Form.
Sept. 16-18th & Sept. 30-Oct 2nd - Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure Basics Class with Deborah Valentine Smith.
Learn the "Way of the Compassionate Spirit" and see how Jin Shin Do® correlates chronic tension with states of mind, hence, bodymind.
October 21 - Daoyin with Dr. Kaneko
Daoyin - the art of healing ourselves through meditation, breathing, self-massage, and therapeutic exercise.
October 22-23rd - Shiatsu for Sleep and Immune Disorders with Dr Kaneko.
*This is an advanced workshop for those who have completed at least one course in Shiatsu Anma.
Learn and practice a variety of assessment skills and techniqes to work with 5 elements, 8principles and root treatments. Deepen your knowledge of Zang-Fu Organ funtions and patterns of disharmony.
For more information or to registyer contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Five Element Emersion for Tai Chi and Qigong offered on June 26
I am excited to offer a special series on the 5 Elements. Each class will dive deep in the interconnected and resemblance you have to nature. With the play of elemental energy through Qigong and Tai Chi you can unleash your fullest potential on the world. Stepping on the path of destiny begins with knowing yourself physically and mentally. When you know yourself your purpose will be revealed!
Contact : Andrea Sullivan 651-230-1629 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Basic Introduction to Shiatsu offered at CenterPoint July 16
Workshop fee: $75 Satuday, July 16 10am -5pm (Register by July 8)
For those who wish to practice natural healing at home with family, friends and self, Shiatsu Basics provides an ideal introduction. Participants learn simple yet effective finger pressure techniques to relieve and prevent chronic aches & pains and everyday ailments. Basic theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Qi, Yin/Yang, and Eight Principles) are taught to facilitate understanding of how and why Shiatsu works.