Zen Thai Shiatsu Massage Practitioner Training - Level 1

April 9th - 12th, 2026

4-Day Immersive Training Retreat
Saltspring Island, BC

Bringing freedom of movement to the structural and energetic bodies… a 4 day immersion exploring the foundational skills and guiding principles that make the potent bodywork art of Zen Thai Shiatsu

Zen Thai Shiatsu Massage Practitioner Training - Level 1

Zenthai Shiatsu is a unique movement-based therapy with roots in the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine, Zen Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Osteopathic techniques. It is practiced on a ground mat, fully clothed. The gestures are weaved together in an artistic and expressive way with room to play and explore connection and curiosity.

How can two bodies move harmoniously to bring about the greatest healing? How can we tap continuously into loving kindness and fluidity of movement while dissolving the delusion of separation?

This course is excellent for therapists, yoga teachers, or anyone wishing to enhance their subtle, yet powerful relationship with the elements. No experience is necessary.

  • Thai massage, Zen Shiatsu, and Osteopathic Techniques
  • Level one training certification
  • Learn a 90 minute bodywork sequence
  • Give and receive touch through guided bodywork flows
  • Connect with community and deepen your relationship to self
  • Begin your discovery of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine

In this course, you will:

Learn two hours worth of bodywork gestures which can be strung together in a powerful sequence or added/integrated into your existing bodywork practice.

Practice Yoga Asana, partner Yoga, and Qi Gong in order to ground, center and strengthen your body for this work, as well as connect deeper to your community and deepen your relationship to self.

Give and receive guided flows, one on one practice and participate in group discussion

Receive a detailed manual with pictures, a video of the course content, and a 32 hour certificate of completion.

Once completed, you can optionally move on to our in-depth Zen Thai Shiatsu Therapist Training - 9 Month Program.

“Transform. Cultivate inner awareness, a deepened sense of touch and enrichment of conscious community. Dive into the dance of sacred ritual and playful curiosity”

More Information

Tuition & lunchtime meals: $750 + GST

Accomodation: Options from $35-$125/night 

Training Course frequently fill up and a $150 deposit is required to save your spot.

  • 4 lunchtime meals
  • Class-time runs from 8:30am-4:30pm each day, with optional evening communal activities
  • Course Manual
  • 1 Month access to online video tutorials
  • 32-Hour Practitioner Certificate

Payment plans are available if needed.

If finances are a barrier to you but you are deeply feeling the call, please be in contact and we’d be happy to try and find a creative solution.

A private residence on Saltspring Island (10 mins from the ferry)

Clara is bringing in a guest teacher this time and will not be the main instructor herself! 

Merryn has been in private practice as an Integrative Bodyworker for 25yrs. Over the decades Merryn has specialised in professional athletes, complex medical presentations, chronic biomechanical imbalances and delicate trauma responses.
Teaching across university mentorships, government colleges and private education sectors, Merryn merges science, consciousness and nature energetics.
As a student of Tom Myers, Robert Scheip, Devo Muller, Adrian Whineray and Gwyn Willams, Merryn brings an insightful, holistic and integrative lens to how humans move though life and hold their experiences within their tissues.
Her approach is captivating, engaging and playful, seeing every possibility as inspiration for optimal vitality and function

Join Us

Fill out Registration Form below, and send $150 deposit. Any questions can be directed to:

info@westcoastzenthai.com

Deposit can be paid via e-transfer to info@westcoastzenthai.com.

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