« After my second year in my Human Kinetics program at the University of British Columbia, realizing I was disheartened by the conventionalism of the program and feeling unfulfilled, I decided to take a break from school and move to Whistler, BC. My love for the mountains lead me to work for the summer as a waitress. Still contemplating going back to UBC, I found myself drawn into the Spa at Chateau Whistler, where I was later hired.
From the amazing staff I learned about and researched different therapies. With a few selective therapists taking me under their wings, I was encourgaged to go back to school a year and half later. This led to my enrollement at the Canadian Accupressure College.
Coming into the program with an open-mind and a keen interest in learning more about wholistic therapy, due to my own injuries as an athlete, I felt a need to understand my body in a different way. I came to the CAC Shiatsu program with no expectations and fell in love with it. My love for working with people grew and my understanding of the body through touch, communication, and compassion open new doors to healing both for myself and helping others.
Experiencing a huge growing year and an awareness of a different way of approaching therapy lead me to move back to Alberta, Canada to promote Shiatsu after graduation. I began working at various spas and clinics and eventually started up my own business working with a local Chiropractor in Banff, AB.
Working and continuing my education in other wholistic therapies, meditation, and teacher's training of Yoga, I eventually found a balance between promoting Shiatsu and teaching in different communities. My work has taken me to many places in Canada and overseas (Ireland, UK, parts of Europe, SE Asia) due to my other love, travel. Researching and working in different countries to promote Shiatsu and Wholistic therapies has helped expand my horizon and given me more of a global perspective of the health and wellness industry. I plan to continue my travels and practice to reach as many people as possible. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to recognize my own gifts both for personal and professional growth.
The Canadian Acupressure College acted, for me, as a catalyst to follow my path. It gave me strength, courage, and unforgettable friendships that I will hold in my heart forever. The CAC gave me the tools that encouraged my own personal growth and transformation as a human being allowing me to see the gifts I have always possessed and that I now see and encourage in others.
This path as been a very challenging one to follow at times but I encourage anyone to enroll in the CAC programs to see where it leads you...trust in your own potential and follow your dreams...it's a great ride!
Pura vida. »
~ Erin Routly, graduate 1999–2000
« Since graduation, I was practicing Shiatsu in Whistler at the Delta Mountain Health Club for 3 seasons, and in the summer, I was the sole practitioner at a fishing lodge in the remote Haida Gwaii, also for three seasons...
As for words to recommend CAC, 'an experience that will completely alter your life path to one of more awareness'... »
~ A.R., Shiatsu Graduate |
« The Canadian Acupressure College provided an excellent completion to my earlier entry into the Acupressure Profession. The course work contained a well-rounded curriculum completion which enabled me to establish a successful and thriving practice in my home town in Pune, India. The College faculty delivered their courses with skill and high standards in a friendly atmosphere. I was most appreciative of the practical work and chance to hone my personal skills. »
~ Geeta Nain, Pune, India
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« The Canadian Acupressure College granted me the Certification and empowered me with the confidence to pursue further study whilst being accepted as a Professional Alternative Health Care Practitioner.
My work in Support Care has been enhanced mainly by the Anatomy and Physiology and Hakomi models of the training.
My role as House Man positions myself as ambassador of safety and support to continue influencing all family members to take on a more responsible approach to life and health both physically and holistically as it effects all its members, myself included.
I would not hesitate to recommend the college to anyone. »
~ G.T., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
« As a result of my training and graduation from the Canadian Acupressure College, for the past 2 1/2 years I have been working part-time on Alzheimer and Demential residents (1/2 hour sessions weekly) at an extended care facility.
I had the opportunity to participate on a Pilot Project for 1 1/2 years providing chair acupressure to staff at Hospitals and Medical Clinics. Also, I have a clinic out of my home where I have a small clientele. My personal reward from attending the CAC has been truly enlightening. I have seen clients "change" as a result of only one session. »
~ J.H., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
« Two years ago I had a free 10 minute treatment on my back. I had quite a bit of pain between my shoulders, in the shoulder blade area. After suffering with this pain for 5 months, it was gone!!
Today, I still send blessings to that student in training at the Canadian Acupressure College. »
~ H.F., Clinic Client |
« I have been a Shiatsu Practitioner 3/4 time since graduating from the Canadian Acupressure College in 1999. For the last two years I have been practicing out of my home on our organic farm in southern Saskatchewan. My client base comes as far as 200 kilometres. I see people from all walks of life: nurses to farmers; from children as young as 3 to the very elderly. I was quite surprised to find rural people to be so receptive to my work and so hungry for alternative forms of health care. It has been a very rewarding profession. »
~ I.T., Shiatsu Graduate
« The emotional growth (together with the business skills I learned at the school and the experience I gained through their supervised clinics) gave me the confidence I needed to go out and immediately begin my own Jin Shin Do® practice. »
~ C.B., Jin Shin Do® Graduate |
« The year I spent at the CAC was a life changing event for me. I am a happier, kinder individual. There can be no comparison to a school that feeds the intellect only, to one which promotes the exploration of the whole person, that feeds BODY, MIND and SOUL. »
~ B.H., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
« I feel that my experience gained while attending CAC is both invaluable and holistic to my work as a skilled Jin Shin Do® acupressurist. The operation of the school is well organized and managed. All of the staff are professional, competent, talented, and compassionate in their work. »
~ L.H., 1997Jin Shin Do® Graduate |
« I received more than a Shiatsu Diploma. I received important life skills that I will never forget. The training prepared me for the technical and spiritual and business aspect of my job. »
~ K.S., Shiatsu Graduate
« I appreciate the enthusiasm and knowledge passed on to me by the staff and alumni of the Canadian Acupressure College and have had many valuable personal and professional opportunities open up due to my training. I am very confident helping many through my practice of Shiatsu. »
~ F.C., Shiatsu Graduate |
« The clinic settings were well guided and gave me the confidence to go out and offer treatments to the public. I now have a beginning practice which I feel confident will grow. »
~ C.S., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
« Their willingness to listen and consider student ideas and the personal understanding for each individual are things that make this school special. »
~ V.D., Shiatsu Graduate |
« The teaching method at CAC involved a lot of hands-on work which I believe is vital if [a college] is to turn out good Graduates as well as serious academic studies. It is a wonderful environment in which to learn as the faculty members are very supportive and very experienced. »
~ B.M., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
« I can gladly say that I have received what I expected from the program and more! This included the "excellent and competent training so I can gain the skills, knowledge, competence and confidence necessary to do my work well and with pride. »
~ M.L., Jin Shin Do® Graduate |
« I feel the Canadian Acupressure [College] is truly a special and unique school. Over the school year I gained so much personal growth and insight. The kind of love and bond created amongst us, students of Jin Shin Do
®, was incredible. »
~ A.D., Jin Shin Do® Graduate
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