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Engstrom Bodywork Kyoto
Structural Bodywork & Movement Education
I welcome Japanese clients, international residents, and visitors to Kyoto. My sessions combine hands-on bodywork with movement education, tailored to your concerns and goals. I don’t offer acupuncture or needle-based therapies in Japan.
Who This Is For:
Living in or visiting Kyoto can be physically demanding - long days walking, uneven streets, extended travel, desk work, and the lingering effects of past injuries.
These sessions are perfect for you if you want:
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Relief from persistent pain or stiffness
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Better posture and alignment
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More ease in walking, standing, and daily movement
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A deeper understanding of how your body actually works
This is practical, hands-on care - without medication, quick fixes, or guesswork.
What Makes This Different
In Japan, I do not practice acupuncture or needle-based therapies.
Instead, sessions focus entirely on advanced hands-on bodywork and movement integration:
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Zen Bodytherapy®: A structural integration approach that helps reorganize fascia, improve alignment, and restore ease in everyday movement.
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Physio-Synthesis and Postural Restoration Institute methods: Integrating manual therapy with corrective movement to retrain patterns, rather than “chase” pain from one spot to another.
This is not relaxation massage. It is focused, intentional work designed to create real, lasting change.
What To Expect
Sessions are one-to-one, unhurried, and tailored to your body.
You can expect:
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Hands-on bodywork combined with simple movement
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Clear explanations of what’s happening and why
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Immediate shifts in ease, balance, and awareness
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Practical tools you can use at home, in your hotel, or at work
You’ll leave feeling lighter, more stable, and more connected to how your body moves.
Common Reasons Clients Book
People in Kyoto typically come to see me for:
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Neck, shoulder, and back pain from travel or desk work
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Hip, knee, and foot issues from walking or past injuries
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Postural strain or feeling “compressed” or misaligned
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Stress, fatigue, and nervous system overload
These sessions work well alongside medical or therapeutic care, but are not a replacement for medical treatment.
Sessions
Sessions combine hands-on bodywork and movement education, tailored to your needs. The appointment lengths below include time for conversation, assessment, and practical guidance.
Initial Session - ¥8,000
45–60 minutes
Your first visit begins with a conversation about your current concerns, relevant health history, and goals. I’ll assess your structure and movement, begin hands-on bodywork, and offer practical guidance on next steps. Conversation, assessment, and bodywork are all included in your appointment.
Focused Bodywork Session - ¥15,000
Approximately 60 minutes
A shorter appointment for a specific concern or to follow up on earlier work. There is time for hands-on bodywork and movement guidance within a narrower scope. If you have several concerns or would benefit from more time, choose the Standard Session.
Standard Bodywork Session - ¥20,000
Approximately 90 minutes
My usual appointment for comprehensive bodywork and movement education. Depending on your needs, a session may include Zen Bodytherapy® (structural integration), Physio-Synthesis, and other manual techniques. The additional time allows us to explore a particular concern more fully, address other areas, or include more therapeutic movement. Each visit builds on how you are feeling and responding to the work.
Hotel & Home Bodywork Session - ¥25,000
60–90 minutes
A personalized bodywork session in the comfort of your hotel or residence. This option is for those who prefer the convenience of a visit or have difficulty traveling to the studio. Sessions include hands-on bodywork and movement guidance, adapted to your needs and the available space.
Travel within central Kyoto is included. For locations outside this area, any additional travel charge will be agreed upon before booking.
How to Choose
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If this is your first visit, start with the Initial Session.
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Choose Focused Bodywork for a specific concern or a shorter follow-up appointment.
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Choose Standard Bodywork for more comprehensive work or additional movement education.
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Choose Hotel & Home Bodywork if you’d prefer me to come to you.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of service.
At this time, payment is accepted in cash (Japanese yen) only.
What to Wear
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Men: boxers or briefs
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Women: underwear and bra, two-piece swimsuit, or athletic wear
Your comfort and privacy are always respected.
Please remove jewelry before your session.
Avoid wearing fragrances if possible.
Location and directions
Studio sessions are held at Livre in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto.
〒606-8317
12 Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
京都府京都市左京区吉田本町12
Getting there
From Demachiyanagi Station, it’s about a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride (2 stops). Get off at Kyodai Nogakubu-mae and walk about 3 minutes.
Walking directions: Head east on Imadegawa Street, pass the Hyakumanben intersection, and continue along Kyoto University. After the Kyodai Nogakubu-mae bus stop, turn right at the first intersection (there’s a Lawson across the street). Continue straight and you’ll see the sign on the left.
Parking: Several coin parking lots are nearby, and bicycle parking is available on site.
No walk-ins. By appointment only.
For an appointment call or text: 090-6067-0682
or email info@davidengstrom.net