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..."I am a Registered Shiatsu Therapist and the President of the Shiatsu Therapy Association of British Columbia. I was first introduced to the world of shiatsu therapy in the early 1980’s while studying the martial arts under the tutelage of Datu Shishir Inocalla after sustaining a lower back injury while training with him.
His application of shiatsu resulted in an immediate disappearance of my lower back pain. It was at this point that I became obsessed with shiatsu and Eastern medicine and sought out to learn all that I could about it. It was not until 2004 that I made the shift to becoming a professional shiatsu therapist, but I feel that it pays to follow your heart and answer your calling.
I received my formal shiatsu training and graduated from Langara College/Sourcepoint Shiatsu Centre’s 1100 hour Shiatsu Therapy program at the top of my class. I now have a very busy practice and I am married with two children, both of these facets of my life give me much joy and fulfillment..."
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"John's skill and experience has helped me more than I could have ever imagined! Shiatsu relieves my TMD and Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Sndrome (PCOS). He has opened my mind to understanding how my body works and inspired me to look into practicing Shiatsu myself."
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"Shiatsu is just not massage, it is a melding of body, mind and spirit. It has allowed me to find acceptance in all things by letting go of old outdated ideals and concepts, allowing the ki within me and the ki that is all around us to heal, nurture and lead me down my healing path.
John, thank you for teaching me, allowing me a safe harbour to return to during our shiatsu sessions. I have learn so much in a year, but that is just the beginning. Arigato, my teacher, therapist and friend."
Carol Mundt |
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"Shiatsu....What I can say except that it works! I have been receiving treatments on a monthly basis for over a year now. From my first treatment I received great results and so on after that. My reason for seeing John was for my back pain, lack of sleep ( because I would wake up every night at 2 am. ) and overall well being. I started feeling differences in my body, mood, and overall well being that things have changed and feel so much better. I always try to do my stretches and press on the points that John always recommends after each treatment.
I find that getting the 90 min session is better for me because I find that John is able to work more at my problem areas for longer , hence, having a better outcome for that session. I find that the longer the session, the better I feel and I also find that the results last longer. Its funny that my body tells me when its time to see John again, because I start to feel my back pain more.
I’m only 24 years old, and have tried many types of massages, ranging from Hot Stone to getting treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Since getting massages from an RMT meant me getting it somewhat covered by my benefits, I didn’t get the same results that I get with Shitasu. So I would rather pay to get results that my body needs to function.
On another note., John has been able to teach me more about my internal energy and how everything works, he doesn’t just say “ ok, lie down, where does it hurt?” He does a full consultation, keeps a record of it for future reference, and is always asking probing questions about how I feel. He then does his magic. Really able to pinpoint some problem areas that I didn’t even mention to him. It’s just wonderful to know that there is someone out there like John, who is truly passionate about his craft.
Thank you oh so very much John for all of the great treatments I have received from you this past year, and will continue to see you every month!"
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