John Yu

Hello! I’m John

In my nearly two decades immersed in the practice of massage therapy, I’ve had the privilege of encountering a myriad of clients, each with their own unique story. It’s been filled with gratitude for the chance to guide individuals from places of discomfort to places of health.

Throughout my practice, I’ve honed techniques that blend slow, focused pressure with progressive tissue stretching. This approach often yielded remarkable results for a diverse clientele, ranging from dedicated athletes to devoted yoga practitioners. Yet, it was embracing fatherhood that truly reshaped my current perspective.

Becoming a new father has fostered a newfound appreciation for the challenging experience of parenting. While I excel in the slower, focused fascial approaches integrated into my Swedish massage, my true expertise lies in visceral manipulation.

My journey with visceral manipulation traces back to the Barral Institute, where I’ve enthusiastically taken courses since 2008. This gentle yet precise therapy specializes in addressing digestive, pelvic, respiratory issues, and head trauma by promoting organ mobility through manipulation of surrounding connective tissue. Over time, I’ve witnessed the profound impact this approach can have over several treatments.

Moreover, my role as a new father has deepened my fascination with the perinatal process: I feel that visceral techniques could offer valuable support to women undergoing the fertility process by promoting circulation and loosening pelvic tissues.

In the moments when I’m not immersed in the world of massage therapy, my focus shifts to parenthood. My pre-parenthood pursuits of hiking, snowboarding, and chi gung have given way to the world of board books and YouTube programming with my little imp.

Thanks for reading about my approach and experiences. I feel it’s a privilege to guide clients towards greater well-being and balance and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.