Our Story

Founded in 2018, Harmony Touch was created by a group of passionate massage therapists and wellness experts who specialize in Japanese therapeutic techniques. Our mission is to share authentic knowledge about traditional Japanese massage methods and their modern applications for health and wellbeing.

With combined experience of over 50 years in the field, our team has studied with masters throughout Japan, bringing their expertise and cultural understanding to our readers worldwide. We believe in the power of Japanese massage traditions to promote balance, relieve stress, and support overall wellness in today's fast-paced world.

Our Values

Authenticity

We honor traditional Japanese massage techniques while embracing modern approaches to wellness.

Compassion

We believe in the healing power of touch and its ability to foster physical and emotional wellbeing.

Education

We're committed to sharing knowledge and empowering others to understand Japanese wellness practices.

Innovation

We continuously explore how traditional practices can be adapted for contemporary wellness needs.

Our Expert Team

Meet the specialists who contribute their expertise and passion to Harmony Touch

Team member 1

Yuki Tanaka

Founder & Lead Therapist

With over 15 years of experience in Shiatsu massage, Yuki trained in Kyoto before bringing her expertise to our platform. She specializes in traditional Japanese pressure point therapy and energy balancing techniques.

Team member 2

Akiko Yamamoto

Content Director

Akiko combines her background in traditional Japanese medicine with modern content creation. She oversees our educational resources and ensures our articles maintain both accuracy and accessibility.

Team member 3

Kenji Nakamura

Anma Specialist

A third-generation Anma practitioner, Kenji brings deep historical knowledge of Japanese massage traditions. He focuses on research and documenting traditional techniques for modern audiences.

Team member 4

Mei Kobayashi

Wellness Researcher

With a background in Japanese herbal medicine and aromatherapy, Mei explores the complementary practices that enhance massage therapy and contributes her findings to our holistic wellness articles.

Team member 5

Takashi Ito

Educational Consultant

With a background in both Japanese massage therapy and educational design, Takashi helps develop our training resources and ensure our content is accessible to students and practitioners at all levels.

Our Credentials

Harmony Touch team members hold various certifications and accreditations from respected institutions in Japan and internationally:

Japan Shiatsu Association

Professional membership and certification

Tokyo Academy of Traditional Therapies

Advanced certification in Japanese massage techniques

International Therapy Examination Council

Internationally recognized qualifications

Kyoto Institute for Wellness Research

Research and clinical practice certifications