Upcoming Trainings
Shonishin – Pediatric Acupuncture with Stephen Birch
February 21 and 22, 2026
APAJap is pleased to present an exclusive training with Stephen Birch, a world‑renowned figure in Japanese acupuncture and one of the leading specialists in Shonishin — pediatric acupuncture.
This traditional Japanese method uses gentle, non‑invasive techniques to treat babies, children, and adolescents, promoting physical and emotional balance from the earliest stages of life.
Over the course of two days, participants will explore:
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The philosophy behind Shonishin
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The specific tools used in this approach
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Diagnostic and treatment techniques
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Practical cases and live demonstrations
This training is ideal for professionals who wish to integrate pediatric care into their clinical practice with sensitivity and effectiveness.
Investment
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Early Bird Price (until 20/01/2026) Members: 295€
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Early Bird Price (until 20/01/2026) Non‑Members: 350€
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Regular Price Members: 320€ Non‑Members: 400€
Sign up now and secure your spot!
In‑Person Course with David Euler Kiiko Matsumoto Style Structural Imbalances and Internal Organs
This in‑person course brings David Euler to Portugal, one of the most respected names in palpation‑based acupuncture. With more than three decades dedicated to clinical practice and teaching, Euler is known for his precise, sensitive approach, deeply rooted in Japanese styles, particularly the teachings of Masters Nagano and Kiiko Matsumoto.
About the Instructor:
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Acupuncturist with over 30 years of international experience
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Specialist in palpation‑based acupuncture
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Co‑author, with Kiiko Matsumoto, of Kiiko Matsumoto’s Clinical Strategies Volumes I and II
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Instructor of acupuncturists and physicians in several countries, including at Harvard Medical School
He integrates Japanese techniques with European microsystems and low‑level laser therapy, offering treatments that are effective, gentle, and highly personalized.
His approach stands out for its detailed practical application, clinical reading through palpation, and the ability to combine traditional methods with contemporary therapeutic tools.
📅 12–13 September 2026 📍 Lisbon, Portugal
Registration and Payment
Seat Reservation To secure your place in the workshop, a registration fee of €200 is required. This amount serves as a reservation and is deducted from the total cost of the training. The remaining balance is paid later, according to the participant category and the Early Bird phase.
Investment
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APAJap Members
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Until 31 March: €395
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Until 31 May: €450
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After 31 May: €495
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Non‑Members
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Until 31 March: €500
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Until 31 May: €550
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After 31 May: €595
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Partners
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Until 31 March: €450
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Until 31 May: €495
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After 31 May: €550
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Shiatsu for Little Giants The Touch that Calms, Heals, and Strengthens
Fernanda Sousa Tavares
Come discover the magic of therapeutic touch adapted to the world of children! In this Shiatsu for Children workshop, you will learn simple, gentle, and highly effective techniques to help little ones relax, improve focus, regulate emotions, and strengthen the body’s natural balance.
This course is ideal for parents, educators, therapists, and anyone who wishes to offer children a tool for deep, respectful, and joyful well‑being. Through conscious touch, play, movement, and creativity, we create a safe environment where care and connection can truly flourish. Join us and learn how to bring more calm, confidence, and joy into children’s daily lives!
Format: In person
Investment
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Early Bird Price (until 20/01/2026)
APAJap Members: 75€ | Non‑Members: 85€ -
Regular Price Members: 85€ | Non‑Members: 95€
Sign up now and secure your spot!
Children’s Nutrition Course Health is built in the early years Dulce Costa
Feeding babies and young children is a topic that often raises concerns among parents, leading to many questions during consultations, especially when the child becomes ill. Therapists know that preventing health problems is more important than treating them.
Many parents also seek a more natural approach to nutrition, but due to lack of knowledge or support, they often end up buying packaged porridges, fruit purées, and ready‑made soups that seem to have the “right formula.”
Professionals can make the most of this interest and openness from parents by guiding them through the transition to solid foods and helping children grow with fewer health issues. From pregnancy until around the age of four, we build much of what will become the foundation of future health — which is why the dietary choices made in the early years are especially important.
Recorded course with immediate access. Downloadable e‑book (PDF).
In this course, you will have access to:
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An introductory class covering which foods should be introduced first and why.
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A class on which foods should not be offered and ideally should not be kept at home.
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A class explaining how to create balanced family meals (the child eats what the family eats).
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Recorded recipes with step‑by‑step guidance, from the first plant‑based drinks, porridges, and soups to options suitable for the whole family.
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An e‑book with recipes, including some that can be offered in cases of intestinal issues such as constipation or diarrhea.
Format: online.
Platform: Mil‑Grãos Video availability: 3 months
Investment: Early Bird Price (until 20/01/2026) APAJap Members: €70 | Non‑Members: €100
Regular Price Members: €80 | Non‑Members: €110
Integrated Energetic Diagnosis: Tongue, Pulse, Extraordinary Meridians and Teishin Use
Ana Sofia Pacheco, 2026
Pulse and tongue assessment are widely used diagnostic tools in East Asian medicine. They complement palpation and case history, guide treatment, and bring clarity to the clinical strategy to be followed.
Their use requires skill that develops through continuous practice. This introductory training aims to provide the essential foundations for immediate clinical application.
The Extraordinary Meridians, in turn, expand the understanding of constitutional patterns, energetic dynamics, and the mechanisms of global regulation within the body. They function as fundamental axes of balance, adaptation, and integration.
The teishin, a classical instrument of traditional Japanese medicine, will be presented as a tool for both symptomatic and structural treatment. It is a sensitive, non‑invasive instrument that allows for simple, effective, and safe intervention, particularly useful in structural imbalances.
Throughout the course, practitioners will be invited to deepen not only their technical knowledge but also their presence, sensitivity, and clinical reasoning. By the end, participants should be able to clearly recognize and interpret the body’s signals, integrate different diagnostic approaches, and act with precision, awareness, and ethical responsibility, always respecting the uniqueness of each person.
Module I – Introductory Course on Tongue Diagnosis Date: 21 March (Saturday, 14:30–18:30) Location: Saber Parar
Module II – Introductory Course on Pulse Diagnosis and Teishin Use Date: 25 April (Saturday, 14:30–18:30) Location: Saber Parar
Module III – Extraordinary Meridians and Support Material for Treatments in the Logic of Japanese Acupuncture Date: 23 May (Saturday, 14:30–18:30) Location: Saber Parar
Investment
1. Individual Modules
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Module I: Early Bird – until 7 March
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Module II: Early Bird – until 11 April
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Module III: Early Bird – until 9 May
APAJap Members: 55€ | Non‑Members: 65€ Regular Price: Members 65€ | Non‑Members 75€
2. Package of 2 or 3 Modules
Early Bird – until 7 March
Members:
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2 modules: 100€
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3 modules: 140€
Non‑Members:
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2 modules: 110€
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3 modules: 160€
After the Early Bird deadline, an additional 20€ applies for both Members and Non‑Members.
Target Audience
Shiatsu practitioners, Qigong practitioners, and anyone interested in this training.
Trainings carried out
Since its foundation, more than 400 therapists have developed their skills in training promoted by APAJap
2023
February:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Toru Nakamura
Course: Teishin
May:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Toru Nakamura (in partnership with IVN and Jing Fang)
Course: Kiiko III
February:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Toru Nakamura (in partnership with IVN and Jing Fang)
Course: Kiiko I
September:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Toru Nakamura (in partnership with IVN and Jing Fang)
Course: Kiiko IV
March:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Toru Nakamura (in partnership with IVN and Jing Fang)
Course: Kiiko II
September:
Location: Lisbon
Instructor: Stephen Birch
Course: Pediatric Acupuncture (Shonishin)
2022 - 2011
23 courses held
Pediatric Acupuncture (Shonishin)
2011: Stephen Birch
2014: Stephen Birch
2015: Stephen Birch
2017: Stephen Birch
2019: Manuel Rodriguez
Kiiko Matsumoto (Kiiko I-IV)
2023: Toru Nakamura
Manaka
2011: Stephen Birch
2012: Stephen Birch
2013: Stephen Birch
2015: Stephen Birch (forward)
2021: Stephen Birch
2022: Stephen Birch
Others (Chiropractic, Kinesio Tape,)
2016: Paulo Correia
2017: Shioda Sensei
Japanese moxa
2014: Junko Ida
2016: Juni Mizutani
2018: Junko Ida
2019: Junko Ida
2024: Junko Ida
Meridian Therapy
Stephen Birch