Asako has over 20 years experience as a massage therapist and offer Remedial massage, Aromatherapy, Ka Huna massage, Lomi Lomi massage, Lymphatic drainage, Shiatsu, Pregnancy massage.
Remedial massage
If you have aches, pains, tensions or discomfort and need working on more specific area, this is for you!
A firm massage style that helps relieve specific musculoskeletal problems related to injuries, chronic muscle tension, or painful muscle spasms, long term stress and inappropriate posture.
Plus....*Japanese Osteopathic approach.
There are so many great Japanese osteopathic practitioners in Japan. Their pain approach is different to here in Australia. As I feel limited to treat only by remedial massage approach I combine with these great mentor's techniques. Their concept about pain causes by wrong positions with joints and bones by tight muscles, so it needs to bring back the body in anatomical good position. These techniques are some similar to Shiatsu techniques with stretching and mobilizations, it can be deep pressure to release these tight muscles.
Remedial Hot Stone massage
Stone therapy helps to go deeper effect for muscles, joints and relaxation than massage itself.
Remedial hot stone massage combines with remedial massage techniques using hot stones. (and cold stones sometimes) Stones are polished smooth basalt stones as known as black volcanic rocks. These stones get deep into muscles to help soften the fascia therefore much efficient than massage itself. It promote Increased circulation, reduced tension and chronic pain, also deep relaxation.
Myofascial Release and Myofascial cupping technque
It's a very effective technique to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Myofascial release is manual soft tissue manupulation technique for stretching the fascia. Fascia is located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone, it is a seamless web of connective tissue that covers and connects the muscles, organs, and skeletal structures in our body. Injuries, stress, trauma, and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia, and the goal of myofascial release is to unlock fascia restriction and restore its balance.
Myofascial cupping technique is unique in that it 'lifts ans separates' soft tissue, known as negative or tensional pressure. This in turn can increase nutrient-rich blood supply to the tissue, while giving a gentle passive strech to the underlying soft tissue.
Aromatherapy Massage
When it comes to the true therapeutic aromatherapy, quality does matter.
The inhaled aroma from essential oil which extract from plants is widely believed to stimulate brain function. Essential oils can also be adsorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing.
It is used for a variety of applications, including pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function.
Aromatherapy massage is using essential oils individually blended to your needs, are applied to your body and face by a sequence of massage techniques. Nurturing and deeply relaxing, the combination of therapeutic touch and aromas can be powerfully effective to enhance psycological and physical well-being.
Asako uses the high quality standards of therapeutic essential oil products Essential Therapeutics which has developed the Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Guarantee(T.G.E.O).
The T.G.E.O Guarantee means:
Pregnancy massage
Its contributing a wide range of benefits to the expectant mother and her baby.
The therapeutic bodywork which focuses on the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dynamic changes of the child birth experience. It helps to reduce stress, anxiety and many of the physical discomforts such as pain, tension and fluid retention.
You experience complete massage comfortably supported in a side lying position and a reclining seated position.
Ka Huna massage and Lomi Lomi massage
( option with hot stones )
A holistic approach to rejuvenation and healing for body, mind & soul
Ka Huna massage originated in the South Pacific and was used during Rites of Passage as a transformational massage and healing system. It is also known as Hawaiian Temple style massage.
This beautiful form of bodywork provides a holistic approach to healing by balancing the body-mind in physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions. The practitioner uses their hands, forearms and elbows and moves around the table (using flowing Hula and Tai Chi style movements) They work with energy to apply soft and deep tissue massage.
People suffering stress, depression, exhaustion, physical discomfort and injuries, confusion, grief or loss may also benefit from Ka Huna massage. It can also assist if you're dealing with ongoing illness, work or relationship issues.
Ka Huna bodywork benefits
*sense of peace and deep relaxation
*releases deep-seated neuromuscular tension and allows energy to flow more freely
*treats the lymphatic, immune, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems to improve
*re-energising and rejuvenating
*offers opportunity for self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love
*brings clarity and confidence, joy, open-heartedness and trust
*helps to release fear, anger, grief and guilt...
Lomi Lomi massage takes you to a deep, quiet place inside yourself. Your breath slows your mind is free relaxed and creating a feeling of being nurtured and cared for.
Lymphatic drainage Massage
For general wellbeing and strength lymph system
The lymphatic system is a vital part of our bodys healing, cleansing and regenerative process. It is required to stimulate the lymph flow and assist in the removal of waste & toxins from the body.
Using manual lymphatic drainage to clear lymph nodes with gentle rhythmic circular motions and strokes.
Also I do another special form of lymphatic massage that specifically targets the flow of lymph in the body. Different from the soft-touch method, using lymphatic gloves with dry brush and magnetic rollers, a specific amount of pressure, and rhythmic long stroking movements to stimulate the lymph, encouraging its movement from the heart for the drainage of fluid and waste.
* It's depends on the client conditions and needs.
Shiatsu Massage
Healing through touch by oriental concept of energy
Literally means finger pressure. Its originally coming from Japan an focuses on specific pressure points, meridians (energy channels throughout body) and using some streching to encourage your bodys meridians to flow more freely. Helps release energy blocks, enabling your body to heal itself naturally and for wellbeing.
Performed on a futon mattress on the floor and do not need to take off cloths. Loose comfortable clothing is recommended.
Energy Healing
Reiki
It's subtle energy healing but you can feel deeply relaxing.
Reiki is a natural and simple healing method which lays the hands gently on the body. This allows you to absorb more life force energy referred to as chi or ki. It vitalizes your life force and balances the energies in your body.
Usui Reiki is traditional Reiki healing system. Karuna Reiki has developed by a Reiki master through channeling. It's more powerful healing energy and goes in to much deeper level. Asako combines these two Reiki together to enhance more healing.
Indian head massage
For those people who are stressed out and too much thinking
This technique focuses on the upper back, shoulders, neck, face and head. It helps with the elimination of toxins, relaxes scalp and promotes blood flow which assists in promoting hair growth through stimulation. It's relaxing, soothing and also helping to improve flow of the cerebral-spinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord thus giving you clear thinking and a sense of focus.
Traditionally it uses sesame oil or I can use organic coconuts oil to nourish hair but if you avoid oily messy hair you can use flower water or none. Ask Asako!
Aromatherapy Reflexology
Aromatherapy through feet is simple but powerful!
The sole of the feet contain thousands of nerve endings that connect all organs, glands and system of the body. Thus essential oils go through feet which is very powerful. This style of reflexology is aim to be relaxed, releases stress and tension with using essential oils which your needs.
To start with feet massage I will soak your feet with warm herbal tea foot bath...hmm yummy!
