École Setsuko

École Setsuko 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.

Marcia is showing us a hip rotation sequence, which is great for:✔️ Improving mobility✔️ Releasing tension in the hips✔️...
04/03/2026

Marcia is showing us a hip rotation sequence, which is great for:
✔️ Improving mobility
✔️ Releasing tension in the hips
✔️ Supporting the lower back

Most therapists rely on strength…
But what if your body could do the work for you?

In our Shiatsu program, you learn how to:
✨ Use positioning instead of force
✨ Work with the body, not against it
✨ Create deep, effective results, without burnout

It’s not just technique… it’s body intelligence.

This is where precision, flow, and connection come together 🤲🏼

If you’re ready to upgrade your practice and protect your body long-term… this is for you.

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04/02/2026

Working with elderly clients requires a different level of awareness.

✔️ Slower pace
✔️ Lighter pressure
✔️ Joint support & positioning
✔️ Listening beyond words

These small adjustments make a BIG difference.

Learn how to safely and confidently support aging bodies at École Setsuko.

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We made a mistake in our my post yesterday… and our first instinct was to delete it.But then we thought about what we se...
04/01/2026

We made a mistake in our my post yesterday… and our first instinct was to delete it.

But then we thought about what we see every day at École Setsuko.

Students learning new techniques.
Hands unsure at first.
Movements not perfect.

And that’s exactly how it should be.

Because confidence doesn’t come from getting it right the first time.
It comes from doing it again… and again… and again.

So we kept the post and made this instead.

Mistakes aren’t a setback. They’re part of the process.

This is how we adapt to life, this is how we adapt to our massage courses at École Setsuko.

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Even Jenni can’t do it all ->so she called in the big names. 🔥👉🏼 .strengthrecovery > MATCH METHOD , APRIL 16-17 👉🏼 >...
03/31/2026

Even Jenni can’t do it all ->so she called in the big names. 🔥
👉🏼 .strengthrecovery > MATCH METHOD , APRIL 16-17

👉🏼
>ART OF TRANSFORMATIONAL TOUCH , April 20-21

👉🏼 .with.kching > SPORTS THAI MASSAGE , April 22,23

👉🏼 .baron for SMFT LEVEL 3, April 27-29

Some of the most incredible people in the game are coming to her school, and YOU get access to all of it.

This is the collab you didn’t see coming. Don’t miss your spot , sign up now. SAVE THE POST and Link in bio

03/30/2026

➡️DISCOVERY DAY: Introduction to Sports Massage
➡️Mar 30, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm
➡️NDG location
➡️Only $50

In this hands-on introduction, you’ll explore:

✅What a career in sports massage looks like
✅The three key treatment approaches: pre-event, inter-event, and post-event treatment
✅A mini case study to understand real-world application
✅Practical techniques you can start using with clients right away

You don’t need a degree to start. You just need to show up.
Try sports massage before you commit, that’s literally what this day is for.
👊 One spot could change your career.

Most therapists try to grow by doing more…But the real shift is:👉 choosing the right niche👉 building the right connectio...
03/28/2026

Most therapists try to grow by doing more…

But the real shift is:
👉 choosing the right niche
👉 building the right connections

Prenatal clients:
– come consistently
– trust deeply
– refer easily

But here’s the part no one talks about 👇

Your BEST clients are already:
– seeing doulas
– working with midwives
– visiting naturopaths & acupuncturists

If you become their go-to referral
👉 your practice fills naturally

At École Setsuko, we don’t just teach techniques
We teach how to actually build a practice.

✔ safe prenatal care
✔ real-world application
✔ confidence + positioning

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03/24/2026

Massage therapists and bodyworkers — if you want to level up your clinical skills and expand your treatment toolbox…
Here are the upcoming continuing education workshops at École Setsuko (Montreal & Dorval).
From sports performance and Thai techniques to lymphatic work, fascia, sound therapy and deep tissue — this season is stacked.

🔴 MARCH

• Integrative Prenatal Massage Floor Techniques (Mar 28)
• Introduction to Swedish Massage — 2-day intensive (Mar 28–29)
• Discovery Day: Introduction to Sports Massage (Mar 30)
• Advanced Therapeutic Massage Deep Tissue Program (Mar 31 → Jun 16)

🔴 APRIL

• Swedish Massage — 1-day workshop (Apr 1)
• Building the Roadmap to the Body (Apr 4–5)
• Matcha Method — Thai-inspired table flow (Apr 16–17)
• Sound Therapy Level 3 (Apr 18–19)
• Art of Transformational Touch (Apr 20–21)
• Sports Thai Massage (Apr 22–23)
• Prenatal Table Work (Apr 25–26)
• Structural Myofascial Therapy® Level 1 (Apr 27–29)

Address

NDG & DORVAL
Montreal, QC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15144821991

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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