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Alexander Technique
Japanese Shiatsu Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Nevada City / Grass Valley
About Yoshi Sugiyama
Hello, I'm Yoshi.
With over 25 years of experience as an acupuncturist and massage therapist, I’ve had the honor of working with a wide range of individuals—from children to seniors, athletes to performers, and those living with complex conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease. My work has taken place in hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers, always rooted in a deep commitment to supporting each person’s unique healing journey.
Today, I specialize in Alexander Technique, Shiatsu Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy, offering a gentle yet powerful approach to restoring balance, ease, and vitality in the body and mind. My treatments draw on decades of experience and ongoing study in practices such as yoga, Pilates, energy work, Aikido, and traditional Japanese martial arts. By integrating these diverse disciplines, I tailor each session to support your individual needs—whether you are seeking relief from pain, greater freedom of movement, stress reduction, or deeper self-awareness.
My goal is to guide you toward a natural and harmonious state of being, where healing can unfold with grace. I invite you to experience a thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness, and to reconnect with the intelligence and ease that already exists within you.
Sessions
Here are three options for you.
You’re welcome to explore one in greater depth or adjust them to suit your current needs and goals.
Alexander
Technique
For improving posture, coordination, and body awareness—supporting relief from tension and pain, injury prevention, and enhanced performance for athletes, dancers, musicians, and equestrians.
The Alexander Technique is a method of re-educating the way you move and respond in daily life.
Many physical and emotional issues stem from habitual tension, poor posture, and unconscious reactions.Lessons use gentle hands-on guidance and awareness to help you release these patterns and move with more freedom and ease.This process supports relief from pain and stress, improved coordination and balance, and a deeper connection between mind and body.
Alexander Technique Can Help You:
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Ease neck, shoulder, and back pain
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Improve your posture without strain
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Break patterns of chronic tension
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Move better — in daily life or on stage
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Enhance performance and prevent injuries
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Feel calmer, more balanced, and present
※ Learn how small changes in awareness
can make a big difference.
1 lesson (50~60m) $85
Japanese Shiatsu Therapy
For deep release of physical, emotional, and energetic tension, relief from pain, and support in calming the nervous system—helping the body shift from stress into rest, balance, and natural healing.
Shiatsu is a Japanese therapeutic bodywork method focused on releasing muscle tension to support deep relief and relaxation.Using deep, soothing Shiatsu pressure—primarily with the thumbs, but also with palms, elbows, and assisted stretches—practitioners work along the body’s energy pathways to release tightness and restore balance.
Many physical discomforts, such as chronic pain, fatigue, and stress, stem from muscular tension and blocked circulation.
Shiatsu helps unwind these patterns, leaving clients feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to their bodies.
Shiatsu Can Help You:
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Relieve muscle and joint pain
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Improve circulation and flexibility
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Reduce stress and calm the nervous system
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Support better sleep and digestion
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Ease tension from daily strain or aging
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Promote overall balance and well-being
The treatment is performed over your
clothing.
1 treatment 60m $90
90m $135
Craniosacral Therapy
For deep release of physical, emotional, and energetic tension, relief from pain, and support in calming the nervous system and restoring inner balance.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps release tension in the craniosacral system—the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Using light touch, typically at the head, spine, and sacrum, the practitioner supports the body’s natural self-healing ability and encourages deep relaxation. CST is non-invasive and suitable for people of all ages.
CTS Can Help You:
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Reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system
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Relieves headaches, migraines, and chronic neck or back pain
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Eases tension from jaw issues (TMJ) and sinus problems
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Supports recovery from trauma, injury, or emotional overwhelm
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Improves sleep quality and promotes deep rest
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Enhances focus, emotional balance, and mental clarity
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Helps with symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
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Gentle support for babies (e.g. birth trauma), pregnant women, and older adults
1 session 70m $105
Contact
140 Litton Dr,#200,Grass Valley CA 9594
530-277-8943
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