Japan Shiatsu Clinic at Yaletown

I pulled my neck last week, which caused pain and knots all the way down my right side (shoulders, shoulder blades etc). I booked an appointment with Yuki R. once the inflammation went down a bit. She worked out all the knots from the base of my skull down my back. She is very knowledgeable and knew where to find all the sensitive spots. She worked out all the kinks and I feel much better today. I will definitely be returning. Thank you Yuki!

I had a wonderful shiatsu massage from Aoi. From the moment I arrived, Aoi and the atmosphere was both calm and welcoming. Aoi has a gentle yet skilled approach that immediately put me at ease. The 45 minute session was deeply relaxing and helped release built-up tension I had on my left side without ever feeling rushed. I especially appreciated how attentive Aoi was to my comfort throughout, adjusting pressure and focusing on areas that needed extra care.
By the end, I felt lighter, more balanced, and extremely calm. It was exactly the kind of restorative experience I was hoping for. I highly recommend Aoi if you’re looking for a professional, soothing, and... read full review

I knew this place would be good before I even tried it. I was right. I did thirty minutes focusing on traps and neck with Takashi. His pressure was excellent, he started decently strong, and after a minute he gave me the option to adjust it and I asked for even stronger. The style is slow paced and therapeutic, kind of like a Chinese style dry massage but without the frantic chicken-like pace that they often employ. It's slow in the way that t'ai chi is slow. It gives your nervous system time to adjust to it and relax. Basically they just press on the outline of your muscles with their thumbs. It sounds simple, but all the good styles of massage are simple,... read full review