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Sep 30, 2024 ● By by Steve Rogne
Zen Shiatsu is a therapeutic practice rooted in ancient East Asian medical principles, offering a holistic approach to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Unlike conventional massage or reiki, which focus primarily on physical manipulation or energy balancing, Shiatsu integrates both of these elements into a cohesive therapy that targets deeper layers of health and vitality.
Mar 31, 2021
Scholarships and work study programs are available to help cover the differences between a student’s individual award and the total tuition costs.
Feb 26, 2021 ● By Polly Liontis
Mother Earth is awakening from the depths of her winter hibernation with nutrients stirring as she massages and softens the shells of seeds beginning their journey toward the surface. This eternal process can provide a roadmap to follow so that we may also awake, flourish and blossom like our surroundings. Polly Liontis of Zen Shiatsu Chicago explains how Chinese medicine philosophy provides some lessons.
Dec 30, 2020
The spacious, ground-floor building has three classrooms and large student and instructor break and kitchen areas, allowing for expanded course offerings and more room for safe student spacing and comfort.
Jul 31, 2020 ● By Polly Liontis
When you’re hungry, eat, when you’re tired, sleep,” which is another way of saying, “Listen to your body, your emotions, your own inner wisdom.
May 29, 2020
Relief from pain, tension and stress is right at your fingertips!
May 23, 2020 ● By Polly Liontis
Freedom comes to us when we can relax into what is present in this moment. Yes, we have anxiety about the future, we have fears of survival on all levels. But we also have many internal resources that we can lean on and lean into right now.
May 18, 2020
Polly Liontis (LMT, AOBTA - CP) from Zen Shiatsu Chicago talks with Natural Awakenings Chicago publisher Peggy Malecki about finding peace and balance in these troubling times.
Apr 30, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson
Favorite tools for taking care of ourselves during this crisis from leading holistic professionals in our area.
May 26, 2019
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is seeking volunteers to participate in a live demonstration of shiatsu for chronic pain from 5 to 7 p.m., July 20, in Evanston.
Mar 26, 2019
Many people suffer from chronic pain conditions, whether from long-term stress, accidents and injuries, or unknown causes.
Nov 21, 2018
Based on thousands of years of Chinese and Japanese medical philosophy, shiatsu is a distinctive form of bodywork that provides the nurturin...
Aug 28, 2018
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is looking for models to participate in a live demonstration of Shiatsu for Fears and Anxiety from 5 to 7 p.m., September 8.
Jul 28, 2018 ● By Carrie Jackson
Based on thousands of years of Eastern philosophy and healing, Shiatsu is a distinctive form of bodywork that provides the nurturing satisfaction of touch with a unique energy balancing experience.
May 27, 2018
Zen Shiatsu Chicago will offer a 30-hour Beginning Zen Shiatsu class from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays from June 21 through August 23.
Nov 20, 2017
Students now have options for evening, daytime or distance certification training at Zen Shiatsu Chicago. The school has offered an evening/...
Jan 27, 2017
Clients suffering from phobias such as fears of flying, public speaking, medical procedures, snakes, heights and more have reported substantial alleviation of their fears while receiving shiatsu at Zen Shiatsu Chicago.
Sep 26, 2016
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is offering an 18-month training course that fulfills the educational requirements for Asian bodywork certification and Illinois massage licensing.
Jun 26, 2016
Zen Shiatsu Chicago Clinic Director Steve Rogne will perform a live treatment demonstration on volunteer clients from 5 to 7 p.m., July 16, in Evanston.
Dec 23, 2015
Many people suffer from chronic immune system dysfunction such as autoimmune conditions and allergies, or chronic infections like Lyme and Epstein-Barr. Clinicians at Zen Shiatsu Chicago have acquired specialized training to help individuals that have these challenging conditions and are now offering treatment options.
Aug 26, 2015 ● By Carrie Jackson
Because of the focus on mindfulness, spirituality, healing and wellness, an increasing number of people are turning to practices such as massage and shiatsu as a mid-life career change.
Mar 26, 2015 ● By Carrie Jackson
Zen Shiatsu Chicago, located in Evanston, was started in 1988 and has become one of the top schools in Illinois for practitioner training and certification.
Oct 27, 2014
Lindy Ferrigno, a master shiatsu therapist and shamanic healer in practice for 40 years, has relocated to Evanston.
May 23, 2014 ● By Tapasya Katarina Stanisavljevic
Zen Shiatsu Chicago, established in 1988, is home to a thriving professional clinic that includes more than a dozen experienced practitioners.
Jan 27, 2014 ● By Megy Karydes
It turns out a spa day may be more within our reach than we think, with affordable options all over the Chicagoland area.
Dec 26, 2013
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is expanding the availability of its shiatsu student clinic.
Nov 26, 2013
Zen Shiatsu Chicago is offering Beginning Zen Shiatsu classes that start January 9 at the school’s Evanston campus.
Aug 24, 2012 ● By Megy Karydes
Steve Rogne, director of Zen Shiatsu Chicago, in Evanston, believes shiatsu might help alleviate the occasional aches and pains and help our sleep problems.
Apr 25, 2012
Zen Shiatsu Chicago will offer a Beginning Shiatsu course, which is the perfect choice for those wishing to share the gift of bodywork with friends and family.
Apr 30, 2011 ● By Carrie Jackson
Whether it’s to relieve stress, soothe aching muscles, care for an injury or simply relax, massage is slowly coming into the mainstream.
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