Sarah Zender

Sarah Zender began her studies of holistic health at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard school of Massage Therapy where she earned a certificate in Therapeutic Massage Therapy in 2003. Sarah continued on her educational journey at the Temple of Kriya Yoga where she earned a 200 hour certificate in Hatha Yoga teacher training. From here Sarah continued on to the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine earning a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Master's degree in Oriental Medicine. Sarah also holds an advanced 108 hour certificate in Acupuncture from the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangzhou, China where she spent time in specialized lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine for women’s health, weight loss, MS, strokes and more in addition to interning at the teaching hospital on both the acupuncture and tui na (massage) departments.

Sarah’s approach to the human body is truly holistic using a wide range of modalities. The goal of this approach is to learn the deeper meaning of dis-ease by not only healing the symptom but the root cause of imbalance as well. The approach emphasizes the partnership of Practioner and Client and the empowerment of the Client through education and self awareness.

Sarah is also facilitating ASIS Arizona School of Integrative Medicine curriculum as Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College and College of Lake County in the areas of Student Liaison, Swedish massage instructor and Communication and Ethics instructor.