Certified Holistic Health and Shiatsu Practitioner (CHHSP) Diploma
Program Offerings
York Community College offers the CHHSP Diploma with three flexible options to meet the needs of our students:
- 11-Month Intensive Onsite
- 11-Month Intensive Combined Distance
- 2-Year Combined Distance
Students also have the option to take courses individually and apply them toward the full diploma.
Program Overview
The CHHSP Diploma program provides a strong foundation in holistic healing, designed to activate the body’s natural healing processes by initiating the parasympathetic state. It focuses on healing through the integration of Mind, Body, and Spirit, employing techniques such as Oriental Bodywork, Elemental Iridology & Nutritional Profiling, and Energy Medicine.
A wide range of healing modalities are covered within the framework of 5 Element Theory, Earth Medicine, and Chakra Systems, offering practitioners a versatile toolkit to draw upon or combine for holistic treatments. Upon completion of the program, graduates may choose to specialize further in their preferred modalities.
As Certified Holistic Health Practitioners (CHHSP) and Integrated Shiatsu Therapists (IST©), graduates are prepared to serve a wide range of clients. The CHHSP Diploma is delivered by an experienced faculty, who are current practitioners in their respective fields, ensuring students receive the highest quality of basic and advanced training.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the CHHSP program have found success in a variety of professional environments, including:
- Chiropractor, physiotherapy, and naturopathy clinics
- Spas, fitness clubs, and resorts
- Cruise ships and health ranches
- Private clubs, women’s centers, and community centers
- Hospice care, private home offices, and professional clinics
Courses Required
The Certified Holistic Health & Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma requires the completion of the following courses, amounting to 1,660 hours of study and training:
- 101/201: Oriental Bodywork – 525 hours
- 103/203: Energy Medicine – 300 hours
- 104/204: Elemental Iridologist (requires completion of course #205) – 190 hours
- 205: Auriculotherapy – 40 hours
- 102/202: Floor Shiatsu – 545 hours
- 100: Ethics and Business – 60 hours
For more information on course outlines and objectives, please see the individual modules.
Additional Requirements
Students must complete the following additional requirements outside of their study hours. It is the student’s responsibility to track and submit their completed training:
- First Aid – $125.00 for full first aid and CPR certification (alternatively, this can be completed online through Simple CPR to qualify for professional membership with STA or NHPC).
- Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or Martial Arts Training – 30 hours (per year for students in the 2-year CHHSP program).
- Receive a Minimum of 3 Professional Treatments – Approximate cost: $300.00.
