ONE REST
To be an oasis of rest and relaxation
ONE STUDY
To continue to study every moment and improve knowledge and skill
ONE QUEST
To stay committed to our quest to provide the best service
”The Mind and Body are connected”
~ Approaching your mind and body with hands-on diagnosis and treatment ~
Welcome to IKKYU: Corrective Massage Therapy
IKKYU Corrective Massage Therapy is a premier remedial massage clinic located in St Leonards, NSW, Australia. IKKYU provides an effective and integrated massage approach that combines various methods and techniques based on a Holistic Human Movement Analysis.
At IKKYU, we aim to regain a balanced body condition and alignment while re-educating the brain and body to notice the bad “habits” accumulated in daily life together, and we do it together with you in a “three-legged race” approach.
“Healing is a part of habit correction”.
In order to help your body and mind achieve a better condition, it is important to recognize and improve your daily use of your body and notice any bad habits that have become ingrained. The positive physical changes that you get from this “awareness” will help you to maximize the enjoyment of all activities that you are involved in and will lead to improvement in the quality of your life.
If your body is changed, your life itself will change. Everyone can change anytime. So please don’t give up. Why don’t you regain a positive body and mind with us?
We will do our best to support you to assist your body’s innate ability.
IKKYU: Mission
ONE CLASS
To provide service with first-class skill and heart
ONE BREATH
To teach how important it is to have a break and take a deep breath
ONE RELIEF
To give a support and relief to as many people as possible and to be a light for them
Six major reasons to choose IKKYU
BECAUSE we take enough time for counselling and examination to clarify the “real cause” of your pain or discomfort.
Many clinics still focus only on the “pain and discomfort area” where clients are suffering at the moment. However, it is just a short-term solution, and this temporary treatment does not lead to a fundamental improvement.
At IKKYU, we do not focus on giving a massage on the affected area (pain and discomfort). That’s because the affected area is only a “victim” of “the real cause”. IKKYU saves “victims” by treating the real cause through holistic assessment and treatment.
BECAUSE our treatment is performed by combining multiple treatment
theories and technology recognized in Japan and all over the world.
”A treatment without an examination is not a treatment”.
“The entire body is connected deeply”
These are the important treatment theories and concepts of teachers I respect.
By pursuing “causes of pain” based on anatomy and examining the entire body with “a holistic way of thinking”, we conduct postural & movement analysis/evaluation. Based on this, we, IKKYU, approach the fundamental root of pain safely and effectively.
BECAUSE we are teaching self-care exercises to build up a body that is less
likely to “relapse” while improving the pain.
A therapist is supposed to improve the chronic pain and discomfort. However that is not enough.
I, an Australian certified fitness personal trainer as well, introduce and teach simple self-care exercises regularly that you can do yourself. My specialized style, “three-legged race”, makes it possible to minimize “relapse”.
BECAUSE there is no waiting time. As appointment-only system, we do not
waste your precious time.
Since each treatment needs to be concentrated, we apply an appointment-only system and take only a limited number of clients per day.
We take an appointment at your preferred time and confirm it via email or SMS in advance, so you don’t need to wait and will not be disturbed during the session.
BECAUSE we provide a private room for each client, it is a good atmosphere
to feel free asking about any worries or concerns.
In many manipulative clinics or medical offices, massage tables are placed close together of the same space is shared with others, so that it is not easy to confide your worries or concerns frankly. Haven’t you ever had that experience? Actually, I have.
IKKYU provides “treatment in a private room”, so we prepare a good environment to focus to your concern. As they say in general, the mind and body are connected deeply. I believe a relaxing space is necessary mentally and physically.
Our private room and massage tables are kept fresh using various kinds of aroma essential oils to induce relaxation. I am also mindful of room light and creating a comfortable atmosphere. We offer the choice of a bright room or darker room. You can adjust it according to your mood of the day, so you can relax both mentally and physically during the treatment.
BECAUSE I will take responsibility for treating your discomfort and worries
from beginning to the end as a director and a therapist as well.
In many manipulative clinics or medical offices, multiple doctors and therapists work in one clinic. Everytime you go, a different person is in charge of you, and you are forced to explain your symptoms and concerns many times from the beginning. Haven’t you ever had such an experience?
At IKKYU, we face each client and take responsibility for dealing with all symptoms from beginning to the end.
We give our best “three-legged race” support to the goal “to graduate”. Any concern about mind or body? Leave it to IKKYU. We will take care of it.
We look forward to hearing from you.
What Exactly Can You Get at IKKYU
- Correction of postural distortion and body alignment
- Improvement of movement
- Improvement of chronic pain and discomfort in the back, shoulders, etc and management of symptoms
- Chronic tension and fatigue due to excessive stress
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Regular body maintenance
- Deep relaxation
- Improvement of mental health and concentration
- Improvement of overall daily performance
Are you having a hard time managing your body on your own?
If any of the following applies to you, IKKYU could help you.
I have tried hospitals, physio, chiropractors, acupuncture, manipulative treatment, massages, personal trainings and etc., but there was no improvement.
I have resigned myself to this pain and discomfort staying with me for the rest of my life.
People around me, such as friends, family, colleagues and bosses could never understand this pain and physical discomfort.
I was told at the hospital that they can find nothing wrong with my bones, but the cause of my discomfort was still not clear.
I have been using only painkillers or compresses to relieve the pain temporarily.
I just want to get rid of the chronic pain and to enjoy working and my daily activities and improve my overall quality of life.
- I have tried hospitals, physio, chiropractors, acupuncture, manipulative treatment, massages, personal trainings and etc., but there was no improvement.
- I have resigned myself to this pain and discomfort staying with me for the rest of my life.
- People around me, such as friends, family, colleagues and bosses could never understand this pain and physical discomfort.
- I was told at the hospital that they can find nothing wrong with my bones, but the cause of my discomfort was still not clear.
- I have been using only painkillers or compresses to relieve the pain temporarily.
- I just want to get rid of the chronic pain and to enjoy working and my daily activities and improve my overall quality of life.
- Experiences and Messages from IKKYU Patients -
I had been suffering from the chronic stiff shoulders since I was a teenager and tried many manipulative treatments and massage, but it’s never been cured. I almost gave up. Honestly, I didn’t have any expectations at first from this clinic. Shige-san, a director at IKKYU, was very easy to talk to, and his warm response made me so relaxed. I explained all my physical problems, and we started an individualized treatment. After a few visits, the stiffness in my shoulders is almost gone!
I was shocked as Shige-san explained in an easy-to-understand manner about the mechanism of the body which means stiff shoulders cannot be improved by just loosening the painful part. I was surprised that my body changed so much by following the treatment and advice from Shige-san in my daily life. I am thankful to Shige-san so much.
Ordinary clinics ask clients to keep visiting over a long period, but IKKYU sets a goal “to graduate” and makes a treatment plan on that basis. This is the one of the differences from other clinics. At each visit, Shige-san teaches me how to take proper care for my body. His style is not only passive treatment like ordinary clinics. Shige-san enhances the relationship between client and the therapist, and it involves a close analysis of the client’s experiences to in order to significantly improve true health benefit. This “three-legged race” leads me to understand my body. I was so happy to become self-aware.
Every time I see Shige-san, not only my body but also my heart become lighter, and I gain vigour with each treatment. If you are suffering from physical pain, I would like you to see Shige-san once and receive his good treatment and energy
※ The above are personal impressions and experiences.
Please Feel Free to Contact Us by Email or Phone in Advance.
How to get IKKYU?
The nearest station is St Leonards.
●Address
Suite 10, 6-8 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065
●By Public Transportation
2,3 minutes on foot from St Leonards Station
●Where to park
Canberra Avenue along the railway tracks has parking free of charge for up to 2 hours. Please check the parking sign in case to be safe.