Our Massage Therapist Namiko

Namiko was introduced to a variety of bodywork practices growing up in Japan. In her 20s, she moved to Colorado, where she lived for over a decade and developed a passion for running, skiing, hiking, and cycling. She began her career in health and wellness as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance, specializing in Iyengar yoga. Namiko taught at Craig Hospital, a renowned rehabilitation center for brain and spinal cord injuries.

Inspired by her patients’ dedication to healing and improving their health, she later pursued training in John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy, a profound form of bodywork. She traveled across the U.S. to deepen her expertise and is now a certified Advanced MFR therapist. In addition, Namiko incorporates modern cupping, stretch therapy, lymphatic drainage, and Ashiatsu into her practice. Namiko is currently finishing up her Masters in Eastern Medicine at the Chicago College of Oriental Medicine.

Namiko holds certifications in the following modalities and may integrate them into your treatment based on your individual needs:

• Myofascial Release Therapy (John F. Barnes MFR)
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (Vodder Technique)
• Fascial Stretch Therapy
• Vinyasa Yoga (RYT)
• Dynamic Cupping Therapy (ICTA)
• Personal Training (ACE)
• Reiki (Usui Reiki, Japan)