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.
12/01/2025
Imagine wanting to walk on people’s backs… and finding out it’s actually a skill you can train.
From working on clients on the floor to dynamic, remix-style stretches, Shiatsu blends fascial release and smart body mechanics, so it supports your client AND benefits your body, not breaks it.
At École Setsuko, we teach massage therapists how to: ✅ Use body weight instead of force ✅ Protect hands, joints & back ✅ Practice longer without burnout
👉 Yes, this is real (and sustainable) 👉 DM “SHIATSU” or enroll now
11/27/2025
We had the pleasure of hosting BetsyAnn Baron as a teacher at École Setsuko last month !
BetsyAnn created the Structural Myofascial Therapy® (SMFT®) program. SMFT® works with the body’s fascial web to release restrictions that affect alignment, movement, and comfort. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, it considers how the whole body compensates over time.
What we love about her is that she also developed an introductory workshop for anyone curious about her SMFT® certification.
We held it last month and now we have the pleasure of offering it again:
December 7 | Dorval
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11/25/2025
Grounded, efficient, and effortless, see how Jenni’s Shiatsu techniques work with your body, not against it.
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11/24/2025
One of the main reasons Jenni is so fit? Do you see some yoga poses in her routine? Yes! Shiatsu not only grounds your clients, but it’s also one of the few modalities that benefits the practitioner.
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11/23/2025
We had to show you our fun side! And Jenni is nothing but pure joy in everything she does. You can truly feel her enthusiasm and spirit.
There are more videos and bloopers coming in the new year.
But you have to subscribe! Did you subscribe yet?
Yes, we are doing it!!
We are making our techniques accessible!
Jenni is opening the door for you to tap into your curiosity in massage and holistic health. This gives you, the viewer, a chance to see who we truly are and the passion Jenni and our mentors have for their students.
So embrace the journey, it’s a gift to connect with École Setsuko, with Jenni, and with all of our amazing mentors during the holidays!
“Teaching is my passion, and it brings me immense joy. Yet being a lifelong student keeps me humble, reminding me why I chose this path and why I founded École Setsuko. Every day, I have the privilege of learning from incredible mentors and expanding my potential.
Mentors like BetsyAnn inspire me to go deeper with my students and elevate my practice. I have immense respect for her for creating such a powerful course that strengthens our profession. I am grateful for all my mentors, together, we share our passion, guide our students, clients, and ourselves. “
-Jennifer Setsuko Lee
Director of École Setsuko
Share this who may benefit to work with treating the body’s fascia with intention, precision and postural somatic awareness.
A one day workshop event .
INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL MYOFASCIAL
(this time in Dorval) on Dec 7
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11/19/2025
Scar tissue runs deeper than the skin and its impact is profound.
Tell this to your clients
“Scar Tissue steals space. Fascia work gives it back.”
BetsyAnn Baron is an expert in myofascial therapy . She brings precision and engaging insight to every one of her workshops.
Curious to explore more about fascia and posture ?
Join us for our Introductory Day to
Structural Myofascial Therapy (SMFT) on December 7 and discover if this work resonates with you.
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11/18/2025
Last call for our December events !! All of the these workshops and programs are in Dorval .
Book your workshops in advance !!
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Learn the perfect spa-like head massage in just one workshop and be ready to get busy year round .
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Champi – Ayurveda Head Massage – SHIRO ABHYANGA
When the mind is tired, the head becomes heavy.
Thoughts press behind the eyes, the jaw holds what the heart cannot say, and the shoulders guard the weight of what we carry.
Champi is a soft unwinding.
Warm oil, slow rhythm, steady hands.
The nervous system remembers how to rest.
The breath deepens.
The mind becomes quiet.
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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
