Acupuncture

In addition to practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture styles since 2010, Mari has been studying and practicing Ishizaka Ryu since 2003. She has had great results promoting overall health and wellness using TCM Acupuncture points on the limbs, head, abdomen, chest, back and ears. Ishizaka Ryu is a highly effective Japanese style of Acupuncture that was passed down to Mari through her family lineage. With this method she works with Acupuncture primarily along the spine and other areas to restore vitality and wholeness to the organs and muskuloskeletal system and vibrancy to the whole body. It is wonderful for acute conditions, pain and chronic illness. Mari was awarded “Best of Oakland” in 2018 for her work in Gynecology and Obstetrics.

A key element of Mari’s practice involves sitting down on the first session to connect with her clients.  She takes the time to understand their specific set of challenges, and uses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) methods of Tongue and Pulse diagnosis to develop a customized treatment plan including nutritional and lifestyle assessment and recommendations, and the assessment of the most effective modalities to use in each individualized session to support the client in reaching their healing goals.

Massage

Mari’s powerful and therapeutic massage style incorporates Acupressure (pressure points) & Tui Na (kneading and stretching), and the subtler form of Jin Shin Jitsu (literally translates to “The Art of the Creator Through the Person of Knowing and Compassion.”) Her unique style is aimed at unblocking energy flow and restoring vitality. Over her 17+ Years of practicing and refining her combination of techniques she is able to adjust to her clients needs and uses pressure that serves each client best in releasing and opening. Her personal experience has taught her that a combination of modalities (Acupuncture, Massage, Cupping, and Reiki when indicated) within one session has the most transformative results and is the most easily integrated.  

Cupping

In addition to stationary cupping, Mari offers moving cupping depending on what is indicated and desired by the client. Cupping encourages the flow of energy and circulation increasing blood flow, detoxifying the skin, liver, and other organs while unblocking the meridians and releasing muscular tension.

From her professional and personal experience Mari has found that cupping is effective for chronic pain, avoiding coughs, colds, treating asthma, allergies and other respiratory ailments. Mari has found cupping to be a reliable modality (when indicated) that helps remove blocks to optimal fertility.

Shonishin

Shonishin is a gentle and painless Japanese non-insertion technique designed for babies, kids, and sensitive patients that uses tiny tools to activate the flow of healing energy in the meridians which affect the whole body. In her practice, working with infants and young children from birth onward, Mari has witnessed many transformative and healing moments working with little ones.  She has been working with infants and young children for over nine years for all kinds of ailments including:

ADD/ADHD, Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Bedwetting, Colic, Colds, Coughs, Diarrhea, Ear Infection, Eczema, Excessive Night Crying, Epilepsy, Failure to thrive, GERD, Headaches, Hives, Indigestion, Pain, Poor Sleeping Patterns, Stomach aches, Stuttering, etc.

Mari trained with some of the most renown Pediatric Doctors, Midwives and Acupuncturists in the field including Soma Glick, DAOM and Raven Lang LAc.  Mari was awarded “Best of Oakland” in 2018 for her work in Pediatrics.

Essential Herbs

Mari’s special passion for working with TCM Essential Oils has led her to start her own line made from the highest grade ingredients to allow clients to take a more active role in their healing. She customizes blends for each client and in addition to offering some more standardized formulas. She has personally experienced very powerful results including vast transformation for children and adults alike. Some examples include:

Allergies, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Colds and Flus, Digestion, Fistula Healing, Headaches, Herpes, Immune System Strengthening, Increased Appetite and Failure to Thrive, Increased Fertility, Injury Healing, Insomnia, Intestinal Healing, Joint and Muscle Pain, Menstrual Cycle Regulation, PMS, PTSD, Sleep Disturbances, Stress, Wound Healing, etc.

Mari has studied with Evelyn Roberts who is the first to bring these unique oils to the US.

Chinese Herbs

When studying TCM herbal formulas, Mari was immediately drawn to the powerful properties of these herbs and has worked with them now for over 10 years. She specializes in creating customized formulas for her clients for numerous conditions including: 

Allergies, Asthma, Colds and Flus, Digestion, Discomforts of Pregnancy, Fertility, Fibroid Reduction, Headaches, Heartburn, Hormonal Balancing, Immune and Adrenal Strengthening, Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances, Menstrual Cycle Regulating, Mental Emotional Disturbances, Nausea, Pain, Postpartum Care, Pregnancy Holding, Skin Conditions, Stress and Anxiety, etc.

She works with a renown herbal company, Five Flavors Herbs of Oakland, who use the highest quality of herbs to create powerful and individually tailored remedies. Mari also draws on her background in Macrobiotics which complements her knowledge and practice of Chinese herbs by adding healing Traditional herbal compresses and natural home remedies. 

Reiki for Children, Adults & Animals

Drawing on her Japanese heritage and Reiki training in the Usui style, Mari found herself having a natural connection with this energetic healing modality. Reiki is an energetic hands-on healing technique that restores balance and flow where the body needs it most.  She becomes a “vessel” for the Universal Healing Light energy to pass through her into the client with the intention that their natural body wisdom directs this healing energy in whatever way it is needed for their optimal health.  Her Reiki creates a healing space of deep relaxation, calm, and restoration. This modality is gentle enough to use with children, adults and Animal friends.