Accredited massage and holistic health courses with mentorship. Career-ready in Montreal and Dorval. This is a key aspect that differentiates us from others.
Massage Therapist Certification and Holistic Health Education
At Ecole Setsuko Montreal and Dorval (West Island), we are more than just a learning institution; we are a vibrant community dedicated to pursuing holistic health and wellness. Our mission is deeply rooted in empowering students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills that transcend traditional boundaries. What Makes Ecole Setsuko different from many of the schools out there? Community and Holistic Approach: At Ecole Setsuko, we’re not just a school; we’re a community. Our holistic approach to teaching goes beyond traditional methods. We emphasize the importance of treating the body, mind, and spirit as a whole. Comprehensive Education: We provide our students with more than just massage techniques. We educate them on finding root causes, understanding how emotions and trauma can be stored in the body, and the significance of mental and emotional well-being in their practice. Business Skills: Unlike many schools, we equip our students with current marketing and advertising knowledge and essential skills for opening and running a successful business. This practical knowledge is crucial in today’s world and sets our students up for real success. Personal Attention and Mentorship: With our smaller class sizes, we ensure that each student receives personal attention. They aren’t just numbers to us; they are part of our family. We focus on mentoring and coaching them to be excellent therapists and to guide their clients toward better health and well-being. Staying Current: We constantly update our curriculum to stay aligned with the latest regulations and requirements from the Massage Therapy Associations. This ensures our students are always current and informed. Recognized by multiple associations such as Ritma, ACTMD and many more, You have the option of choosing the association that feels like the best fit for you and your needs. At Ecole Setsuko, we are committed to shaping a future where holistic health is accessible, understood, and valued. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment.
12/20/2025
When the thoracic inlet softens, the entire system exhales.
We deeply value Tony’s approach to craniosacral and fascial work, which informs the depth, quality, and rigor of this training.
Conditions apply.
Where do you see yourself integrating this approach in your current practice?
Take the next step in your professional training.
Apply for admission.
12/18/2025
When practitioners stop forcing the body, everything changes
If you’re ready to build confidence through presence, this training is for you.
🗓 January 2026 | Craniosacral Therapy Certification
📍 École Setsuko
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12/17/2025
It just takes that one step to change your whole Life.
That’s exactly what one of our lead instructors did when he discovered the world of massage therapy. 🌟 Now he’s sharing that passion with all of you at
École Setsuko.
❎If you’re feeling stuck or do you want to take charge in your life??,
✅Join us for our free
Discovery Day on January 7, 2026, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
You’ll meet the very expert who found his calling in massage and turned it into a thriving teaching career. He can’t wait to help you discover your own potential.
👉 Ready to explore a new passion?
Follow us and start your journey!
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12/14/2025
Does this hit home ? You reached the perfect spot for your client !
At our school, we don’t teach therapists to “massage everything.
We teach you how to:
• Assess before you touch
• Work with intention, not guesswork
• Treat the problem, not just the area
• Get results your clients actually feel
This is how clients come back.
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👉 DM us “TARGETED” to learn about upcoming trainings
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12/12/2025
You have followed our series and you already learned the fundamentals,
now learn how to work with intention, efficiency, and clinical precision.
At Advanced Target Massage Therapy (Target Series) through École Setsuko, you’ll go beyond basic strokes to address specific goals, patterns, and chronic presentations therapists see every day.
This training is designed for therapists who have completed 400 + hours and are ready to:
✔ deepen their hands-on skillset
✔ build niche expertise
✔ get faster, measurable results for clients
✔ elevate their clinical confidence
You’ll learn targeted approaches that help you treat specific conditions not “one technique fits all.”
🌟 Ready to level up your massage career with precision and purpose?
➡️ DM “ADVANCED” to enroll
📍 Advanced Target Massage Therapy with École Setsuko (for trained therapists ready to specialize)
12/10/2025
Massage Therapists Try this the next time your client has forward head posture 👀
💾 Save it for later + follow for Part 3 in the Advanced Target Massage Series with Jennifer Linarez.
Curious about our Target techniques ? Or
Ready to niche down and get known for results?
Join our Advanced Target Massage Therapist Training
📅 Starting January 5th 2026
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12/09/2025
Massage therapists: these are fast, effective techniques for clients with forward head posture.
✅Part 1 : Small adjustments create big changes.
Working front and back simultaneously with circular motions can quickly reduce tension on both sides in seated clients.
Part 2 breaks down where to focus for real changes.
Register for the Advanced Target Series at École Setsuko starting Jan 5
Until then follow us for part 2!!!
12/08/2025
Forward head posture is more common than you think and the good news? Well show you how!
Follow our Target Series with Jen (the other Jen!)
Jennifer breaks down simple, effective techniques to help correct forward head posture and release tension caused by daily tech use.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss a single technique in this series!
12/05/2025
What if you didn’t just learn Shiatsu, but lived it?
We are deeply grateful for our Shiatsu Diploma Program.
Our students embody every element, not only in practice, but in life.
We wear the colors, eat mindfully each week, and work together to truly experience each element.
This immersive way of teaching helps students integrate Shiatsu techniques more naturally, confidently, and with greater depth.
✨ Enrollment for the Shiatsu Diploma 2026 is now open.
Step into a learning experience that transforms more than just your hands.
If this peaks your curiosity find out more , we are here to listen .
DM us for more info.
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12/05/2025
What if you didn’t just learn Shiatsu, but lived it?
We are deeply grateful for our Shiatsu Diploma Program.
Our students embody every element, not only in practice, but in life.
We wear the colors, eat mindfully each week, and work together to truly experience each element.
This immersive way of teaching helps students integrate Shiatsu techniques more naturally, confidently, and with greater depth.
✨ Enrollment for the Shiatsu Diploma 2026 is now open.
Step into a learning experience that transforms more than just your hands.
If this peaks your curiosity find out more , we are here to listen .
DM us for more info.
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Setsu-ko means “touching energy”. It was my grandmother’s name passed on to me whose meaning I never understood until I began this work. As a trained dancer, I used my body as my sole vehicle for expression, communication and technique. I received my first massage at the age of 16. It was then that I knew my purpose in life; to make people feel as good as I did in that moment. For over 17 years I have been working with clients, expanding my practice, travelling, teaching and learning new techniques. It is my passion to share my experiences and insights, while ‘bridging the gap’ between the old generation and the new. To bring back ancient teachings and cultural traditions that has healed families for centuries.
Our unique approach to learning includes a multidimensional awareness to health, wellness and balance. Each educational component is accompanied by an IN-body, somatic experience. In this way, combining physical, emotional and the energetic/spiritual aspects creates harmony and balance. Without this awareness, the dis-stress in our lives, can eventually show up as physical pain, emotional unrest, mental instability or a diagnosed dis-ease.
This school provides a safe space for self-discovery, outreach and transference of knowledge. Our clinic level will offer consultations and bodywork sessions within the community, bringing relief to those who suffer from ailments and imbalance and who cannot afford the costs of private holistic therapies, while giving our students a chance to gain hands-on experience, confidence, and communication skills which will be supervised by the teacher.
Ecole Setsuko is a holistic health education school that offers both workshops for general interest and full certification programs in the field of natural therapy, massage therapy, acupressure and energy work. Located in Montreal, Quebec for our on-site teaching clinics and in person training, we can also access a larger audience by offering online trainings.
Jenni Lee; Founder and Director Ecole Setsuko
PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
Acupressure & Chinese Dietetics
Holistic Nutrition
Massage Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Sound Therapy
Shiatsu