Jennifer Linarez is an experienced Certified Massage Therapist and Instructor from Alberta with over a decade of expertise in both professional practice and college-level teaching. She holds an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma and a Manual Osteopathy Diploma, along with numerous specialized certifications.
Jennifer is bilingual in Spanish and English. She is active and loves to play sports, having experienced her own sports injuries and effects of treatment. She from then has wanted to extend that relief of Pain and discomfort to others.
She currently provides a wide range of therapeutic treatments through her own massage business combining a technical and intuitive approach. Dedicated to client-focused care, detailed assessments, and effective communication.
Kevin Qian is a dedicated massage therapist, educator, and personal trainer with a unique background as a professional dancer specializing in breaking. His experience in high-performance movement gives him a deep understanding of the physical demands placed on the body, allowing him to provide effective treatment and injury prevention strategies tailored for athletes and active individuals. Kevin’s philosophy, “Maximum Gainz,” reflects his commitment to optimizing movement, recovery, and performance for long-term success.
After graduating with honors from Kiné-Concept-Guijek, Kevin has continuously expanded his expertise through specialized training. He has been trained as a sports massage therapist under Malcolm Morissette and holds certifications in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), Thai massage, myofascial decompression with cupping, and Guasha. His global perspective is further enhanced by his studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Taiwan, allowing him to integrate both Eastern and Western approaches into his practice.
In 2023, Kevin placed third at the Canadian Massage Championship, showcasing his technical skill and dedication to excellence. He is also the co-founder of MVT+, one of Quebec’s top-rated multidisciplinary clinics specializing in osteopathy, physical therapy, and sports massage. Through MVT+, Kevin is committed to not only helping clients move better but also mentoring therapists in sustainable techniques to prevent burnout and ensure long-lasting careers.
As a certified personal trainer and professional breaker, Kevin’s movement-based approach to treatment is both practical and performance-driven. He understands firsthand the toll that intense physical activity can take and uses his diverse skill set to create personalized recovery and performance strategies.
With a friendly yet professional approach, Kevin empowers clients and fellow therapists alike to work smarter, prevent injuries, and achieve their goals without compromising their health or longevity. Whether treating elite athletes, dancers, or everyday clients, Kevin’s goal is to help everyone move, feel, and perform at their best.
Claire Elliot is a clinically trained herbalist and herbal educator passionate about the cosmology of wellness comprising the body, mind, emotions and spirit. She will support you in listening to your body while teaching you how to bring herbs into your life.
While healing is cyclical, wellness is multifaceted, and one is in constant change woven by the relationships to our environment, self and community. Claire is devoted to helping women and people who menstruate know their cycles, to make informed choices about their health.
Claire’s herbal training includes the wonder of weeds with Monica Giacomin, clinical herbalism with Marianne Beacon, Vitalist and Evolutionary herbalism with Sajah Popham, Herbal Medicine for Women with Dr. Aviva Romm. With an innate curiosity, Claire continues her studies and professional development in Traditional and Medical Astrology and herbalism.
Clinical Herbalist, avid researcher, and member of Montreal’s vibrant herbalism community. My interests include the Physiomedicalists, the Eclectics, and their impact on modern western herbalism, herbal energetics and its connections to Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal formulation, mushroom medicine, cultured and wild foods, as well as experimenting with interesting new recipes that integrate medicinal herbs, because I love to cook! Women’s health is a particularly important topic for me, in addition to finding ways to integrate herbal medicine into pet care. I currently teach courses in Herbal Materia Medica (Herbal Energetics), Herbs by Body System, Human Energetics a.k.a. Tissue State Imbalances and hands-on Herbal Fabrication workshops, as part of the Setsuko Community Herbalist Certificate. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy taking my camper van to the East Coast, discovering interesting new green spaces to hike, and wild foraging.
Shanice Nicole is a Black feminist educator, facilitator, writer, (out)spoken word artist, and mother based in Montreal. She has been teaching a version of Sexuality and the Professional Practice at École Setsuko since 2016 and is passionate about creating equitable, inclusive, and anti-oppressive learning spaces. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations in the Applied Human Sciences program at Concordia University and has since educated diverse audiences through courses, workshops, panels, keynotes, interviews, and performances. Her debut children’s book Dear Black Girls was published by Metonymy Press in 2021 and she is the curator of free community resources such as Jobs & Things and All Black Everything Montreal. Shanice Nicole was nominated as Gala Dynastie’s Author of the Year in 2022 and named as one of CBC’s Black Changemakers in 2024. She believes that everyone has the power to make change and dreams of a freer world for us all.
With a deep foundation in Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, and Shamanic energy work, Malek brings a holistic approach to bodywork that balances science with tradition. His practice is rooted in the understanding that healing happens on multiple levels—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—and that true wellness comes from harmonizing these elements.
A dedicated therapist and teacher, Malek integrates his background in martial arts, Ayurvedic principles, and somatic awareness to guide students and clients toward deeper connection and self-awareness. His work is a blend of precise technique and intuitive observation, creating a safe, professional, and non-judgmental space for transformation.
Malek encourages students to develop both technical skill and sensitivity, fostering an ability to listen to the body’s subtle cues and respond with clarity and intention. He believes that learning is an evolving journey and enjoys helping students explore the interplay between structure and mindfulness in their practice.
Craig Cormack has been working in the field of Integrative Health for almost 30 years. He spent 15 years under the wing of Sifu Irving Leong of the Seven Stars Tai Chi School in Montreal. During this time, he learned and taught the 119 Wu Manch Tai Chi form, weapons, push hands and self defence. Craig also learned 2 levels of Qi Gong and Tai Chi Nei Qong from Sifu Leong.
Craig also achieved the mastery level of Reiki under masters Sifu Elizabeth Gilberg and Sifu Marlon Wilson. Craig studied with world-renowned acupuncturist Dr. Mario Wexu and graduated from the L’Intstut d’Acupunture Et de Massotherapie Chinoise Wexu in Montreal. He has subsequently taught courses for many years in Chinese Massage (Tuina) and Acupressure.
Craig’s focus is to help his students to be the best version of themselves, ultimately to empower them. It is his pleasure and privilege to teach at Ecole Setsuko.
Lucy is a recent graduate of École Setsuko, where she earned diplomas in Acupressure Massage (TCM) and Naturopathy, specializing in Holistic Nutrition and Herbology. In addition, she is a certified life coach and a trained shamanic practitioner. With a diverse background in various healing modalities, Lucy combines her expertise to provide comprehensive, holistic support that nurtures her clients’ body, mind, and spirit.
Carla has always been passionate about creativity and the human body, and Ecole Setsuko has helped her explore that connection further. After enrolling, she earned a dual diploma in Naturopathy and Chinese Medicine Dietetics & Acupressure. Working in the field and with the school has deepened her love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and reignited her inspiration. She now serves as Ecole Setsuko’s social media manager, keeping everyone updated on current events and spreading the word about the school.
Mark is a passionate herbalist, wild crafter and nature enthusiast based in Montreal. He’s dedicated to sharing the deep power of medicinal plants and guiding people on their own plant-based adventures. With a deep connection to the natural world, Mark combines traditional and European knowledge to help others rediscover the benefits of plant-based wellness. Whether guiding immersive walks through local parks and neighbourhoods to identify edible and medicinal plants or offering workshops on herbal remedies, Mark inspires his community to become more resilient, sufficient and sustainable.
Mark started his plant journey nine years ago as a fresh new arrival to Montreal. The city and its community inspired him to explore his old (and somewhat) forgotten love of gardening and all things green. He started gardening for private residences in the suburbs of Montreal and quickly started a farm-to-market project providing fresh herbs and transformations to his community. Today, he is the head of an educational garden in a local Montreal college, bringing thousands of students outside every year for fresh and unique classes, workshops and gatherings.
With a strong passion and interest for health, Carina devoted her studies to conventional and allopathic medicine, with a BSc in Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University; including studies in the Faculty of Pharmacology in Montpellier, France.
Her main intentions and questions have always revolved around finding the optimal conditions to reestablish health and to maintain health. Through her yoga studies and practices, Carina now creates a bridge between human Physiology and Yoga Philosophy.
With extensive training and over 20 years experience, Carina now offers private consultations to address particular health needs of each individual; and facilitates Anatomy, Physiology, Stress Management and other aspects Yoga Therapeutics via Teacher Training Programs.
The passion and curiosity continue, and fuel her ongoing quest to share the essentials of health, and how to make it accessible, efficient, and sustainable.
Administrative Assistant
Theresa is a dedicated and skilled administrative assistant who has returned to Ecole Setsuko, the school where she once graduated. In addition to her role at the school, she is a licensed massage therapist, still actively working to help clients achieve physical and emotional balance. Her expertise in massage therapy complements her administrative work, as she brings a calming, organized approach to everything she does. At Ecole Setsuko, Theresa supports the smooth operation of the school by assisting with student and teacher correspondence, managing various administrative tasks, and ensuring efficient communication throughout the school. With her strong organizational skills and a genuine passion for helping others, Theresa is committed to fostering a positive and well-run environment for both students and staff. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor make her an invaluable asset to the team, as she plays a key role in maintaining a welcoming and productive atmosphere at Ecole Setsuko.
Christina Benoit RN; RH, is a practicing Clinical Herbalist registered with the Ontario Herbalist Association. As a Registered Nurse Christina understands the complexity of the body mind interrelationships and has been supporting people in their health for over 18 years. In 2023, she graduated from Abrah Arneson’s 3-year apprenticeship program.
Understanding both our contemporary medical system and the holistic support offered by herbal medicine, Christina is in a unique position to bridge the two different medical paradigms. Christina also teaches Yoga and is a Reiki practitioner. Christina approach to sharing the both the pragmatics and miracles of plant medicine is founded on the respect for nature and all she offers. Christina is passionate about helping individuals find their plant allies while on their journeys to health.
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