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Advanced Clinical Integration for TCM & Bodywork Professionals

​Elevate your practice from a standard treatment model to a high-results clinical powerhouse. 


This intensive is designed for established practitioners who want to bridge the gap between "managing" symptoms and "resolving" chronic, deep-seated pathologies.

 

​The Achievement
​In an era of generic protocols, the practitioner who can deliver immediate, visible results for chronic illness becomes the local authority. 

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You will master a proprietary synthesis of structural realignment, visceral release, and energetic medicine.
 

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What’s Included

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  • Format: 5 days intensive, 6 hours per day

  • Total Hours: 30 Continuing Education Hours

  • Location: Temple of Light, Pavones and Bosquesito Uvita

  • Dates: February 2-6, 2025

  • Supervised practice sessions with classmates and clients

  • Learning materials and course manuals

You will master a proprietary synthesis of structural realignment, visceral release, and energetic medicine.

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​Clinical Proficiency: Integrate "hidden" techniques developed through decades of private practice.

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​Critical Thinking: Move beyond recipes. Learn to identify the hidden patterns that connect structural misalignment to organ dysfunction.
​Niche Authority: Gain the tools to treat the "difficult cases" that other therapists refer out.

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​Curriculum Highlights

​Structural-Visceral Synthesis: 

Advanced releases for the diaphragm, psoas, and sacrum to unlock the body’s respiratory and neurological flow.

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​The STS Advantage: Exclusive training in the Skeleton Tapping System (STS) for deep articular and bone-level healing.

​Advanced Diagnostics: Mapping the 12 Classical Meridians against modern myofascial diagnostic zones.

​Bio-Energetic Nutrition: Using flavor profiles and pH theory to anchor clinical results through the gut-brain axis.
 

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Learning Environment​​

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Pavones is one of the most untouched and peaceful regions of Costa Rica - a quiet sanctuary between jungle and ocean

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Temple of Light, where the training takes place, is a round wooden temple created specifically for healing arts, meditation and energy work . Natural light fills the space during the day. The ocean breeze moves through the structure. You hear only birds, waves and the sound of breath.

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This environment makes advanced practice not just education, but transformation
 

Certificate​

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Participants will receive an Advanced Shiatsu Training Certificate from Shiatsu Academy CR, acknowledging 30 hours of advanced classroom training.

Price: $2,500
Early bird price: $2,300 until January 15th, 2025

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Here you can find a detailed breakdown of each lesson in the program.

The 5-Day Syllabus ​Day 1: The Theoretical Foundation ​Mornings: Advanced Zang-Fu & 5-Element Theory: Moving beyond the basics into complex pattern identification. ​Afternoons: The 12 Classical Meridians: Mapping diagnostic zones for precise palpation. ​Evening: Clinical Nutrition: Utilizing the TCM pharmacopeia of foods to treat inflammation and organ deficiency. ​Day 2: Structural Integration & The Psoas-Diaphragm Connection ​The Upper Gateway: Advanced techniques for the chest, neck, and shoulders to restore diaphragmatic amplitude. ​The Power Center: Realignment of the hips, sacrum, and pelvis with a focus on deep psoas release. ​Live Clinical Practice: Working with guest clients. ​Day 3: The Ancillary Modalities of TCM ​Microsystem Mastery: Advanced Ear Acupuncture protocols for pain and trauma. ​Thermal & Vacuum Therapy: Precision Moxibustion and Cupping techniques for stasis and cold syndromes. ​Integrated Review: Synthesizing these tools into your current bodywork flow. Day 4: STS – The Skeleton Tapping System Bone-Level Healing: A formal presentation and training in the STS method. Articular Restoration: Focused practice on treating complex joint and articulation issues. Clinical Lab: Direct application on patients with chronic mobility challenges. Day 5: Synthesis & Certification The Master Protocol: Integrating all modalities into a seamless, personalized treatment flow. Clinical Forum: In-depth Q&A and clarification of advanced nuances. Peer Exchange: Students treat one another to experience the work firsthand. Commencement: Delivery of Certificates and your professional STS Kit.

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Start your journey into the healing art of Shiatsu today

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