Schedule of Classes

Upcoming Classes

Foundation Class: Shiatsu Short Form 

Our Shiatsu Short form class will cover pressure, correction, stretching, and exercise techniques (passive joint mobilization), with the additional technique of vibration. It will also cover some Shiatsu Anma theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine and practical application. By learning the techniques separately, students are able to build a stronger foundation, improve body mechanics, and gain greater confidence in their practice. Prerequisite: Watch our Orientation video here.

Advanced Class: Shoten Shiatsu Anma Therapy

This advanced level interactive (4) hour training will teach how to effectively treat pain conditions by utilizing the techniques and principles of Shoten Shiatsu Anma Therapy (focused Japanese acupressure). Participants will learn how to identify pain conditions, nd effective methods to release energy blockages and muscular/tendon tension. Our lead instructor Alan Saruwatari has developed this unique way of shiatsu through his over 40 years in the healing arts field and having provided over 30,000 treatments. He will provide you with instructions, demonstrations and hands-on learning.

Prerequisite: If students have not taken the Foundation class, they must at least have a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and meridians. This class is a prerequisite for the Advanced Shiatsu Anma Therapy Shoten Shiatsu classes.

In-person
September 26, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
To register click here.

Foundation Class: Anma Long Form 

Our Anma Long Form class will cover soothing, kneading and pressing techniques with the additional techniques of vibration, shaking, tapping, semi-tapping, snapping, tossing and lifting. It will also cover some Shiatsu Anma theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine and practical application. By learning the techniques separately, students are able to build a stronger foundation, improve body mechanics, and gain greater confidence in their practice.

Hybrid – In-person & Online on Zoom
3 Sundays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 9:00 am-6:00 pm, PST
To register click here.

Self-Healing Workshop

This workshop designed to guide you through the healing practices of Self-Shiatsu Anma, Meditation, and Movements. This workshop is your gateway to simple, effective and practical techniques addressing pain relief, stress reduction, immune-boosting, common ailments, energy balancing, and holistic healing. 

November 1, 2026
9am-12:00pm
To register click here.

Schedule of Classes

Shiatsu Anma Therapy Orientation

To help you get the most from your Shiatsu Anma Therapy education, all students are required to watch our Orientation Video before the first day of a Foundation class.
You can view it here or on the home page.

Foundation Classes

Shiatsu Short Form

Our Shiatsu Short form class will cover pressure, correction, stretching, and exercise techniques (passive joint mobilization), with the additional technique of vibration. It will also cover some Shiatsu Anma theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine and practical application. By learning the techniques separately, students are able to build a stronger foundation, improve body mechanics, and gain greater confidence in their practice. Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video here or on the home page.

Anma Long Form Classes

Our Anma Long Form class will cover soothing, kneading and pressing techniques with the additional techniques of vibration, shaking, tapping, semi-tapping, snapping, tossing and lifting. It will also cover some Shiatsu Anma theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine and practical application. By learning the techniques separately, students are able to build a stronger foundation, improve body mechanics, and gain greater confidence in their practice. Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video here or on the home page.

Hybrid – In-person & Online on Zoom
3 Sundays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 9am-6pm, PST

To register click here.

Advanced Classes

These Advanced classes are a continuation of the Foundation classes to master the art Shiatsu Anma Therapy. They will combine the techniques of  the Shiatsu Short Form and Anma Long Form and is a way to balance energy blockages. You will learn various techniques and methods for different areas of the body following a structured sequence that utilizes major pressure points and meridians, all within 4 different postures. As each area is covered, fundamental principles and techniques from prior days will be introduced. These are only a few of our Advanced Classes.
To learn more click here.

Prerequisite: For all non-shoten shiatsu classes, students have not taken the Foundation class, they must at least have a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and meridians.

Shoten Shiatsu Anma Therapy – 4hrs

This advanced level interactive (4) hour training will teach how to effectively treat pain conditions by utilizing the techniques and principles of Shoten Shiatsu Anma Therapy (focused Japanese acupressure). Participants will learn how to identify pain conditions, nd effective methods to release energy blockages and muscular/tendon tension. Our lead instructor Alan Saruwatari has developed this unique way of shiatsu through his over 40 years in the healing arts field and having provided over 30,000 treatments. He will provide you with instructions, demonstrations and hands-on learning.

Prerequisite: If students have not taken the Foundation class, they must at least have a basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and meridians. This class is a prerequisite for the Advanced Shiatsu Anma Therapy Shoten Shiatsu classes.

In-person
September 26, 2026, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
To register click here.

Advanced Shiatsu Anma Therapy – Shoten Shiatsu for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – 3 hrs

Learn specific techniques to effectively treat individuals diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Together we will explore the condition according to Western Medicine, Anatomy/Physiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, (TCM) and how specific Shoten (Focused) Shiatsu Anma Therapy techniques can address and often eliminate this pain condition in as few as three treatments.

Prerequisite: Shoten Shiatsu Anma Therapy – 4hrs

Advanced Shiatsu Anma – Entire Back & Hip Pain – 4 hrs

Our goal is to balance energy blockages and alleviate a wide range of issues including common complaints like sports injuries, occupational injuries, the effects of aging, internal organ malfunctions, and stress-related factors. We also focus on addressing back and hip stiffness stemming from poor postural management, often associated with activities such as prolonged computer use

Advanced Shiatsu Anma – Immune Boosting – 4 hrs

Boost your body’s defenses with abdominal pressure and targeted massage that activate the spleen, lymphatic system, and vital energy centers. By nurturing the Kidney’s prenatal energy and the Stomach and Spleen’s postnatal energy, you support lasting vitality. Pressure therapy along the spine combined with deep breathing techniques, regulates the autonomic nervous system,  promotes deep relaxation, and strengthens immunity.

Advanced Shiatsu Anma – Stress Related Issues, Anxiety, & Insomnia – 4 hrs

In this class, you’ll explore guided meditation combined with breathwork and pressure techniques to relieve stress and restore mind–body harmony. You’ll learn to activate key chakras to awaken vital energy, boost mental clarity, and enhance spiritual vitality, while tapping into your body’s “inner pharmacy” to promote natural balance and overall well-being.

Dates:  To Be Announced.

Other Classes

Do In – 1 hr

Do In is an ancient Japanese self-healing art that promotes better health by balancing and strenghtening our Ki (energy) through shiatsu pressure points, meditation and movements. Our beginning Do In is easy to learn and do!

Instructor: Alan Saruwatari has worked in the healing arts since 1985 and is the owner and shiatsu anma therapist at One, Natural Healing Center. He has taught at local, state and national levels and is Lead Instructor at Kaneko Healing Arts.

Dates: To be announced.