Zen Shiatsu Chicago - The Massage School Alternative

Name: Zen Shiatsu Chicago - The Massage School Alternative
Address: 818 Lake Street, Evanston, Illinois, 60201, US
Telephone: (847) 864-1130
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

5.0 84 reviews

Massage Schools, Massage Therapy

818 Lake Street, Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 864-1130

Overall rating

5.0

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84 reviews

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About Zen Shiatsu Chicago - The Massage School Alternative

Zen Shiatsu Chicago, located in Evanston, has been offering shiatsu massage therapy for 30 years. They specialize in holistic bodywork therapy, providing deeply relaxing sessions that help with chronic pain, stress, and tension. Shiatsu therapists at Zen Shiatsu are holistic health specialists who can address internal health issues such as sleep problems, digestive concerns, and immune function. They excel in handling complex chronic conditions like autoimmune issues.

The school and clinic offer great courses and teachers, with convenient offerings at various times, making it easy for full-time therapists to complete training in their busy schedules. The location is about an hour and a half away for some clients, but the quality of education and convenience make it worthwhile.

Zen Shiatsu therapists provide individualized treatments, considering each person's whole being rather than just focusing on specific ailments. A client mentioned having relaxing experiences with Jan, who is described as calm, skilled, and pleasant to be with, offering wisdom and positive energy during sessions. Overall, Zen Shiatsu Chicago offers a personalized, holistic approach to massage therapy, benefiting those seeking relaxation or deep healing.

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Nov 2025

5.0

I am about to complete the part time Shiatsu program and wanted to take a moment to say how much I've loved this school. The teachers are intelligent, creative, intuitive, and kind. They have a deep passion and knowledge base that they find joy in sharing, and they want their students to succeed. The curriculum is comprehensive and holistic, covering not only Shiatsu technique (in-depth) but also Traditional Chinese Medicine, western anatomy/physiology/pathology, massage basics, business, and ethics. There are opportunities to explore other modalities or go more in depth in Shiatsu via elective coursework, and there are extensive hands-on/practical experiences. Lastly,… read full review

Jun 2024

5.0

I’ve been coming to Zen Shiatsu for years for both receiving bodywork and my CEUS as I’m a massage therapist for over ten years.
I have always had very good experiences and great therapists and teachers. Misha is AMAZING. However, today I had a truly awful experience with my Beginning Zen Shiatsu class. My areas of concern: the class was listed as 10:00-1:00 and the time was confirmed when I registered over the phone but apparently classes are 9:30-12:30 and no one bothered to update me with the new time. Another issue was the lack of accessibility and faulty biomechanics of the instructor: hyper-extension of their thumbs, wrists, and elbows and when I practiced biomechanics… read full review

Jun 2024

5.0

I’ve been coming to Zen Shiatsu for years for both receiving bodywork and my CEUS as I’m a massage therapist for over ten years.
I have always had very good experiences and great therapists and teachers. Misha is AMAZING. However, today I had a truly awful experience with my Beginning Zen Shiatsu class. My areas of concern: the class was listed as 10:00-1:00 and the time was confirmed when I registered over the phone but apparently classes are 9:30-12:30 and no one bothered to update me with the new time. Another issue was the lack of accessibility and faulty biomechanics of the instructor: hyper-extension of their thumbs, wrists, and elbows and when I practiced biomechanics… read full review

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