Kiyoki's goal is to promote and help facilitate calm and pain-free, healthy living through her work. Her clientele ranges from competitive athletes and chronic pain sufferers to those who just want to drift away and relax. Her specialty is Therapeutic Deep Tissue Release and Advanced Cupping Therapy. She enjoys working with and helping pregnant women feel their best. Not only is she trained in Prenatal, but she received Prenatal Massage throughout her own pregnancies and she knows how beneficial massage is to an expecting mother and her baby. *Kiyoki was a finalist in the 2020 Austin Birth Awards for Prenatal Massage Therapy. *Kiyoki was a finalist for Austin's 2021 Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award.
Experience & Philosophy:
Kiyoki believes that massage and bodywork can provide so much more than simply a relaxing experience for the client: massage is beneficial to the several systems of our bodies and it aids in the re-centering of both our mental and emotional well-being. Furthermore, massage is an enjoyable natural option for pain management of all sorts. Kiyoki is mindful of every client and believes that each person and session should be respected and honored with the highest-quality experience.
Kiyoki's touch is nurturing and relaxing, yet very effective in reducing stress and tension. Her pressure ranges from light to firm, accommodating the client's preference. She is well-versed in the following: Swedish/Relaxation, Therapeutic Deep Tissue Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports and Dynamic Muscle Release, Orthopedic Therapy, Stretch Therapy, and varying applications of Cupping Therapy.
Education:
Kiyoki has been studying and practicing massage therapy since 2008. She studied at the California Holistic Institute in San Luis Obispo, CA and at The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX.
Kiyoki is certified in Advanced Contemporary Cupping Therapy Methods from the International Cupping Therapy Association and can perform a variety of cupping services such as the following: negative pressure manual lymphatic drainage, cellulite/scar/stretch mark reduction, gentle abdominal massage, facial cupping rejuvenation, sports/orthopedic/dynamic cupping, and biomagnetic cupping.