Acupuncture vs. Acupressure: Exploring Two Paths to Holistic Healing

Acupuncture and Acupressure points on the head of a mannequin.

In the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), both acupuncture and acupressure offer profound healing benefits. While acupuncture often receives more recognition, acupressure is a powerful, needle-free approach that works along the same energy channels or “meridians” in the body. At our holistic school, we believe acupressure offers unique advantages—especially for students who want to […]

Herbology Wonders: 3 Herbs for Seasonal Winter Blues

Herbology

Winter can be a magical time with its snowy landscapes and cozy nights. However, for many, the shorter days and colder weather can bring on a case of the winter blues, also known as seasonal depression. Luckily, nature has a treasure trove of remedies, and today, we’ll explore three amazing herbs that can help lift […]

Why is Massage Therapy Essential: A Lifeline for Remote Workers

Swedish Massage

Why is Massage Therapy Essential: A Lifeline for Remote Workers The Strain of the Digital Age In today’s world, where working from home or spending long hours in front of a computer has become the norm, our bodies are silently crying out for help. We often don’t realize it, but our modern lifestyle is a […]

Discover the Power of Nutritherapy: Transform Lives in a World Craving Holistic Health

Nutritherapy, Holistic Nutrition, Ecole Setsuko

In today’s fast-paced world, where healthcare systems are stretched thin and people are seeking more personalized approaches to wellness, there lies a golden opportunity, Holistic Health. It’s an opportunity to make a difference, to be a beacon of hope and health in a society that is increasingly recognizing the limitations of conventional medicine. This is […]

Embracing Autumn: Nourishing Your Body and Balancing Tissue States in Herbology

Tissue states, Herbology, Nutrition

Autumn whispers to us through the rustling leaves, inviting a dance of balance and preparation within our bodies. In the wisdom of Western herbalism, as taught by the esteemed Matthew Wood, we find guidance to navigate the seasonal shift. The fall brings with it a particular focus on the ‘Wind’ and ‘Dry’ tissue states, which […]

Why You’ve Been Doing Fall All Wrong: TCM Edition

Why Youve Been Doing Fall All Wrong TCM Edition

Dietary Missteps: The Foods and Herbs You Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Consuming The No-Nos: The Go-Tos: By swapping out some of the common fall foods and herbs that are not TCM-friendly with these recommended options, you can align your diet more closely with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. This will not only make your fall more […]

6 Benefits of Being a Massage Therapist and studying at Ecole Setsuko

In the second part of the Advanced Swedish course, students will learn how to locate and identify specific tensions and structures in the body while learning how to address them with targeted approaches.

1. High standard of teaching / education At Ecole Setsuko we offer courses and programs for anyone or everyone who seeks balance, self awareness and is keen on the healing arts. We work as a family, we only succeed if you succeed. We are here to guide you and help you on your path towards […]

The Freedom of Limits by Cathy Cochrane

basket of vegetables

Who doesn’t love the fall? The back-to-school energy of fresh notebooks, resetting daily routine, getting all your ducks in a row for the settling-down end of the year. I sure love it. On the other hand, my inner teenager is balking at the idea of constriction, rebelling along with my 13-yr-old who hates having to […]