​500-Hour Zen Shiatsu Certification Training Program: 

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We offer a comprehensive curriculum based on traditional Japanese Zen Shiatsu at our Center. Students learn all aspects of the shiatsu practice in a rigorous yet friendly environment. Courses count toward our 500-hour Five Lights Shiatsu Certification which meets all national standards for the profession and enables graduates to apply for membership with the AOBTA (American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia). Professionals, as well as non-professionals, are also welcome to take individual courses.

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• 100 hours of Anatomy and Physiology can be taken Online - ABMP

• 50 hours Other Courses (First Aid & CPR, Ethics & Professional Conduct, Business Skills, Review of the laws, legislation, and regulations for the ABT profession, etc) can be taken Online - ABMP

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Massage Therapists with Transfer Credit:

Your massage training may cover the Western Sciences and Professional Development classes, combined with Eastern Medicine and elective coursework to qualify you as a graduate of our 500-hour Zen Shiatsu training program. Email your transcript to kumiko@fivelightscenter.com

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Payment Methods:

All training courses can be booked individually or in the Certification Bundles. We offer Certification Bundles which include class instruction and materials for introductory, intermediate, or advanced instruction (which you can select upon checking out):

• Bundle 1: Introduction to Zen Shiatsu (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) = $1200

• Bundle 2: Intermediate Zen Shiatsu (Level 4, Level 5, Level 6) = $1200

• Bundle 3: Professional Competency in Zen Shiatsu (Level 7, Level 8, Level 9) = $1200 

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*Purchase of bundles commits the student to pay for all levels (as indicated above) within 12 months of purchase. If for any reason a student is unable to continue studying at the time that the next level is offered, please let Five Lights staff know to arrange studies at a future time if an opening in the class is available.

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Cancellation Policy:

• Intensive and weekend workshop refunds: Cancellation 5 days before the course begins - full refund, less $30 withdrawal fee; less than 5 days - no refund but the fee may be transferred to other Five Lights Center courses, less $30 withdrawal fee. No refund in other cases.

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Regardless of race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, or marital status, we are an organization that celebrates the richness of our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in our practice, research and training programs.