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Many people come to see me because something about their body no longer feels reliable; persistent tension, chronic pain, or mobility that hasn’t fully returned after an injury, or years of neglect.
My work combines Japanese manual therapy with practical movement guidance to help restore comfortable, reliable movement. I focus on the underlying causes of the problem while also addressing the symptoms that are getting in the way of daily life.
You can work with me through hands-on treatment sessions or through online mobility consultations. Treatment sessions focus on direct therapeutic work, while online sessions provide assessment, personalized movement guidance, and simple practice plans to support steady improvement.
Sotai Shiatsu Treatment Sessions
These sessions are designed for people dealing with persistent tension, chronic pain, stubborn mobility limitations, or for those who want to address small problems before they grow.
These sessions integrate Shiatsu therapy, Sotai natural movement, gentle assisted stretching, and simple corrective exercises into a single treatment focused on relieving pain, reducing tension, and restoring how your body moves and supports itself.
During a session, methods may include:
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Targeted pressure work to release tension patterns and alleviate sore areas
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Gentle corrective natural movements to reset habitual holding patterns
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Assisted stretching and joint mobilization to restore range without forcing it
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Minimal, practical self-care guidance to reinforce results between visits
Most people are seeking treatment for persistent stiffness, chronic tension, recurring pain, or movement limitations that have not fully resolved on their own, either due to an injury, surgery, or unknown reason. Many people who come to see me have already tried massage therapy, physiotherapy, or other treatments but still feel that something about their movement has not fully resolved..
Treatment can create meaningful change, but lasting results come from reinforcing those changes in daily life. You will most definitely receive one or two simple practices to support progress between sessions. I will also offer a few lifestyle suggestions if I feel they might be impactful to the improvement of your issue.
The overall aim is simple: reduce pain and tension, restore mobility, and help your body move reliably again in everyday life.
Rate:
$120 / hour (+tax)
(75 minute sessions suggested)
Home Visit:
Flat $30 travel fee
(scalable for distant travel)
Clinic Sessions:
Available at my Home-Clinic
(near Rosedale Station)
Session length is flexible, but 75-minutes is standard to leave time to address everything. Treatment is about what you need, not conforming to the clock, and sometimes sessions can go a little over time. Please leave 10 minutes open after your treatment in case we need to continue a little longer.
If you have worked with me before, please use the link below to find my scheduling page, but if you are new, or have some questions, please get in touch with this form first.
Online Mobility Consultation
These sessions are designed for people who want guidance in solving a specific mobility problem. Some people use consultations alongside a practice guide when they need help working through the material or overcoming a barrier. Others use them when they want personalized direction for their situation.
During a consultation we review your movement, identify the underlying issue, and develop a practical strategy you can begin using right away.
Rate:
$90 / 45 minute sessions (+tax)
If you have worked with me before, you can use the scheduling link below to book directly.
If you are new or have questions, please contact me through this form, first.
Movement Meet-Ups
Join live gatherings organized to practice natural movement in real-world settings and connect with others. Whether we’re hiking or visiting a movement center together, these meet-ups get you moving in the real world, provide community support, and help you stay motivated to develop your personal practice.
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What People Say
Daiki Matsumaru
Alex is a great Shiatsu & Sotai therapist as well as a natural fitness expert with variety of interrelated skills and knowledge. I learned a lot about natural movement training from him. After injuring my neck in a bicycle accident, Alex's treatments helped regain range of motion and eased the pain and stiffness I was feeling.
Adrian Jean-Paul
It's easy to see that Alex has spent years perfecting this art and delivers the results of his study and experience in a practical and easy to use format with videos and explanations throughout. As a lifelong martial artist, I can not overstate the value of the Natural Mobility Ukemi Foundations course. It is inevitable that we all fall at some point, so it's just a matter of time until we will need the skills learned in this course.
Rose Anne M.
Alex is very knowledgeable, forthcoming, and articulate in the way he explains things, making it simple to understand how so many movements and principles are linked... I feel more aware of my body, not only while training, but more importantly in daily life. ”