With Junko Shutou Direct from Osaka, Japan
February 13-14, 2027 • Hyatt House Orlando Airport • Orlando, Florida
For the First Time in Over 10 Years
Join us for a rare opportunity to study directly with Junko Shutou, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of the Tanioka Family tradition of Shonihari Pediatric Acupuncture from Osaka, Japan.
For four generations, the Tanioka family has preserved and refined a unique approach to pediatric acupuncture rooted in gentle touch, palpatory diagnosis, non-invasive treatment techniques, and deep respect for the natural development of children.
This seminar offers a rare chance to experience this living lineage tradition directly from one of its current representatives and active daily practitioners.
A Living Clinical Tradition
Located in Osaka, Japan, the Tanioka Family Clinic has welcomed children and families for generations. The clinic remains an active center for Shonihari and Taishi Hari practice, where pediatric patients are treated daily using specialized non-insertive techniques developed and preserved within the family lineage.
Visitors entering the clinic immediately encounter a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Children play comfortably while awaiting treatment, and families return year after year seeking care that is both gentle and remarkably effective.
This tradition emphasizes not only technique, but relationship, observation, touch, rhythm, and presence.
The treatment philosophy is simple:
Meet the child where they are. Listen carefully. Touch gently. Help the body remember balance.
About Junko Shutou
Junko Shutou is President of the Headquarters of the Taishi-style Shonihari Association, a Board Member of the Japan Pediatric Acupuncture Society, Certified Pediatric Acupuncturist, Certified Instructor, and Director of Kensho Acupuncture Clinic in Osaka, Japan as well as the lineage holder of the Tanioka Family Taishi Shonihari practice.
She graduated from Morinomiya Medical College in 1991 and has spent decades practicing and teaching the Tanioka Family approach to pediatric acupuncture.
Her international teaching experience includes seminars and workshops in:
- Santa Fe
- Germany
- Vienna
- Portland
- Paris
In addition to her clinical work, she has authored and co-authored publications on pediatric acupuncture, palpatory diagnosis, treatment techniques, pediatric dermatological conditions, constipation, and traditional moxibustion methods.
What You Will Learn
This highly practical and hands-on seminar will introduce participants to the principles and clinical applications of Taishi Hari style Shonihari treatment approach.
Topics include:
Non-Invasive Pediatric Treatment Techniques
- Specialized Taishi Hari methods and tool
- Gentle stimulation appropriate for infants and children
- Treatment according to age and constitution
Diagnostic Methods
- Pediatric pulse diagnosis
- Hara (abdominal) diagnosis
- Determination of treatment approach based on palpatory findings
- Simultaneous diagnosis and treatment
Advanced Palpatory Skills
- Developing tactile sensitivity
- Assessment through touch
- Treatment rhythm and pressure
- Recognizing changes in tissue quality
Clinical Applications
- Common pediatric complaints
- Working skillfully with children and parents
- Treatment planning
- Applications for highly sensitive adults
Why This Seminar Is Different
Many acupuncture seminars teach techniques.
Few provide direct access to a living family lineage.
This seminar offers the opportunity to study with a practitioner who continues to use these methods every day in clinical practice, within the same family tradition where they have been refined and transmitted for generations.
The emphasis is not merely on what points to use.
The emphasis is on developing the practitioner’s hands, sensitivity, perception, and ability to interact skillfully with children and families.
These are skills that cannot be learned from books alone or in online seminars.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is appropriate for:
- Licensed Acupuncturists
- Students of Acupuncture
- Japanese Meridian Therapy Practitioners
- Pediatric Acupuncture Practitioners
- Toyohari and Hari Practitioners
- Anyone seeking to improve palpatory and diagnostic skills
No prior experience with Shonihari is required.
Seminar Details
Dates
February 13-14, 2027
Location
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Orlando, Florida
Continuing Education
14 CE Credits Approved
Tuition
$475
Registration Includes
- Taishi Hari Needle
- Seminar Materials
- Hands-on Training
- CE Certificate
What Participants Can Expect
✓ Study directly with Junko Shutou Sensei, with personalized guidance from senior practitioners and longtime students of the Tanioka Family Taishi Shonihari tradition
✓ Hands-on practice throughout the weekend
✓ Small-group learning environment
✓ Rare access to a living Japanese lineage tradition
✓ Practical skills immediately applicable in clinical practice
✓ Techniques useful for both pediatric and highly sensitive adult patients
Register Early
This seminar is expected to draw practitioners from across North America and class size may be limited to preserve the hands-on learning experience.
We encourage early registration to secure your place.
Payment and Cancellation/Refund Policies
Registration is not complete until payment is received by the office. We can accept payment by check, Zelle or Venmo. There will be a non-refundable 3% credit card processing fee charged for all credit card payments.
- Full refund minus $25 administrative fee for registrations cancelled in writing on or before 01/01/27
- 50% refund between 01/01/27 and 01/15/27
- No refunds after 01/15/2027