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Become a member of STAA

The Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia is made up of Registered Members who comply with professional standards which include Insurance, First Aid and on-going professional development. We also welcome Friends and Associates who do not meet the specific requirements for full registration, but do wish to stay up to date with Shiatsu-related news and be part of our community. 

Registered
$230/annum

This membership level is for practitioners with a qualification wishing to practice professionally in Australia. As a registered member of STAA you have access to the STAA Mentoring Program and much more! ​​​​​

Associate
$85/annum

This membership level is for practitioners who are not currently practicing but would like to maintain a relationship with STAA and its community, staying up to date with news, events, and developments in the field. ​This level is also for practitioners in other aligned modalities who benefit from participating in STAA events and being involved in the community.​​​​​​

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Friend
$40/annum

This membership level is for anyone interested in Shiatsu wishing to be on our mailing list which includes receiving access to our Pointers Journal. STAA events are also open to all friends at the discounted member price.

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Student
$0/annum

This membership level is for anyone currently enrolled in Shiatsu training who wishes to expand their participation and community connection by being involved in STAA events and news. Once graduated, students have to option of upgrading to a Registered or Associate level at a discounted price. 

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BENEFITS​ FOR REGISTERED MEMBERS

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  • Can publicly advertise membership of STAAAccess to monthly Tsubo newsletterAccess to annual Pointers Journal

  • Discount price for STAA events

  • Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters 

  • Eligible to be listed on Find-a-therapist on the Association’s  public website

  • Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources

  • Access to STAA Mentoring Program

  • Privilege of voting at STAA AGMs

  • Opportunity to participate on National Council

  • Access to STAA online community groups

  • Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content

REQUIREMENTS​

 

  • Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies HLT50207 or subsequent HLT shiatsu  diploma

  • Current First Aid + CPR certificate

  • Professional indemnity insurance 

  • 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development in the previous 12 months​​

BENEFITS FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS​

 

  • Access to monthly Tsubo newsletter

  • Access to annual Pointers Journal​

  • Discount price for STAA events

  • Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters

  • Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources

  • Privilege of voting at STAA AGMs

  • Opportunity to participate on National Council

  • Access to STAA online community groups

  • Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content

REQUIREMENTS​

 

No requirements to join us at this level of membership

BENEFITS FOR FRIENDS​

 

  • Access to annual Pointers Journal

  • Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content

  • Discount price for STAA events

  • Discount if upgrading to another level of membership​​

REQUIREMENTS​

 

No requirements to join us at this level of membership

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

 

  • ​Access to monthly Tsubo newsletter

  • Access to annual Pointers Journal

  • Discount price for STAA events

  • Eligible for discounts from STAA’s discounters

  • Access to STAA Member Portal which includes further resources

  • Opportunity to participate on National Council

  • Access to STAA online community groups

  • Free advertising in Tsubo + Pointers of Shiatsu-related content

  • Discount if upgrading to another level of membership​

REQUIREMENTS

 

​Currently enrolled in an approved Shiatsu training program

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Get in touch

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss which membership level best suits your needs

Contact

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 0411273270 

Australia

Established in 1987, the Shiatsu Therapy Association of Australia Inc. (STAA) is the national peak body representing shiatsu therapists.

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STAA is dedicated to expanding the awareness and recognition of shiatsu in the Australian community and its integration into the healthcare system.

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