Izzy Shafey (Isllam)
Facilitator • Workshops & trainings • Registered Massage therapist.
As the first fully certified ZTS therapist in Canada back in 2015, Izzy prides himself on his Zenthai Shiatsu practice, therapy and teaching. He’s also a practiced martial artist, Surfer, and Yogi and therefore immediately felt awe, respect and kinship when he met Gwynn in 2014. He became Registered in Massage therapy in the province of B.C Canada and practices as both an RMT and Zenthai Shiatsu therapist while always seeking to elevate human potential. Located in Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
Izzy says...
“I’m here to know my roots, have vision for the future and live in the present, in our primal and advanced human bodies. I seek to understand and serve humanity, and age gracefully with it” 
Reflections from clients...
"Izzy's curiosity, creativity, and playfulness shine through in both his treatments and his teaching style. A true movement artist, Izzy is a master at finding the most easeful ways to move through a Zenthai session and is passionate about sharing those discoveries. Having been taught by and alongside Izzy, I deeply appreciate how attentive and encouraging he is to each individual student, sparking flames of passion for this art in many and bringing together a wonderful community feeling. Izzy's joy and many years of experience shine through to every body he touches"
– Clara Buttermere, Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, Victoria, BC Canada
"Izzy is a skilled practitioner and it is apparent he is energetically sensitive and knowledgeable about the human body and mechanical foundations. As a therapist myself who tries to be in tune with the frequencies of my body I enjoyed our sessions a lot and suggestions he made to me afterwards for movement and other lifestyle recommendations. You have to experience it by yourself.”
–Ignacio Guerrero, Traditional and TCM Healer, Costa Rica
"Izzy Shafey brought a level of presence and experience, not to mention skill to our sessions of Zenthai Shiatsu that has made this type of bodywork stand out more than most forms of massage I've ever felt. He attempts to practice what he preaches and it is apparent through every touch, stretch, knead and movement he employs. I recommend him for anyone wanting a healing and invigorating experience"
– Paul Manly, Nanaimo, BC Canada 
