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Engstrom Bodywork Kyoto

Structural Bodywork & Movement Care

Experience the same high-level, results-driven bodywork trusted by clients in Seattle - now available in Kyoto.
 

Designed for expats, international residents, and health-conscious travelers, these sessions help you move better, feel better, and stay fully present during your time 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:

  • Relief from persistent pain or stiffness

  • Better posture and alignment

  • More ease in walking, standing, and daily movement

  • A deeper understanding of how your body actually works

 

This is practical, hands-on care - without medication, quick fixes, or guesswork.

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Massage Therapy Session

What Makes This Different

In Japan, I do not practice acupuncture or needle-based therapies.

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Instead, sessions focus entirely on advanced hands-on bodywork and movement integration:​

  • Zen BodyTherapy®: A structural integration approach that helps reorganize fascia, improve alignment, and restore ease in everyday movement.​

  • Physio-Synthesis and Posture 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.

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What To Expect

Sessions are one-to-one, unhurried, and tailored to your body.

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You can expect:

  • Hands-on bodywork combined with simple movement

  • Clear explanations of what’s happening and why

  • Immediate shifts in ease, balance, and awareness

  • 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.

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Common Reasons Clients Book

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People in Kyoto typically come to see me for:

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  • Neck, shoulder, and back pain from travel or desk work

  • Hip, knee, and foot issues from walking or past injuries

  • Postural strain or feeling “compressed” or misaligned

  • Stress, fatigue, and nervous system overload

 

These sessions work well alongside medical or therapeutic care, but are not a replacement for medical treatment.​​

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Location and Appointments in Kyoto

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Sessions are tailored to your body rather than strictly timed. Most fall within a 60–90 minute range depending on your needs.

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Initial Session - ¥8,000

A focused first session to assess your structure, movement patterns, and key areas of tension.

Includes hands-on work and clear guidance on next steps.
Typically 45–60 minutes.

 

Full Bodywork Session - ¥15,000

A complete session combining structural bodywork and movement integration.

Designed to create meaningful change in how your body moves and feels.
Typically 60–90 minutes.

 

Extended Session - ¥20,000

For deeper or more comprehensive work.

Ideal if you want more complete structural change or are working through complex patterns.

 

Private In-Room Bodywork Session — ¥22,000

A full, personalized session in the comfort of your hotel or residence.

This option is ideal for those who prefer privacy, convenience, or are unable to travel to the studio. Sessions include the same depth of hands-on bodywork and movement integration, adapted to your space.

Travel within central Kyoto is included.
Sessions typically last 60–90 minutes.

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Payment

Payment is due at the time of service.

At this time, payment is accepted in cash (Japanese yen) only.

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How to Choose

If this is your first visit, start with the Initial Session.
If you already know you want deeper work, you’re welcome to book a full session directly.

 

What to Wear

  • Men: boxers or briefs

  • 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.

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For an appointment call or text: 090-6067-0682

or email info@davidengstrom.net

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