About Us

IKOI (憩い) means in japanese “to rest the mind and body”.

We provide Japanese hospitality to rest your mind, and authentic Shiatsu to heal the body.

PROFILE

Keita Ogawa

Professional Shiatsu therapist / Instructer
Graduated from Japan Shiatsu College (63rd term)
Physiotherapist (Japan)

Born in Saitama, Japan, Keita grew up practicing martial arts under the influence of his father, a Kendo master. He became a physical therapist, gaining experience in rehabilitation hospitals and home-based therapy as a therapist specializing in massage and physical therapy. During his training in various therapeutic techniques, he discovered Shiatsu and was deeply fascinated by its depth, which inspired him to pursue a career as a Shiatsu practitioner. While continuing his work as a physical therapist, he studied at Japan Shiatsu College—the largest Shiatsu training school in Japan, established in 1940—under Yasutaka Kaneko,Akitomo Kobayashi and other masters, studying and refining techniques that combine traditional Shiatsu with modern therapeutic knowledge. In 2023, he moved to Marseille, where he opened the Shiatsu clinic IKOI, and as one of the few Japanese Shiatsu practitioners in France, he continues to practice and promote Shiatsu.

A message from the therapist:

THE POWER OF SHIATSU

«As a therapist, I have worked with people with a variety of mental and physical issues. Despite the constant evolution of technology, the number of daily pain and problems has not decreased. In my search for an additional solution to these problems, I discovered Shiatsu.

Shiatsu has its origins in the ancient art of “te-ate” (healing touch). No machine or new technology can ever replace the deep feeling of comfort and relaxation that the human hand can bring to the body.

In Japan, no one turns down a Shiatsu session. Everyone knows that Shiatsu is a wonderful way to heal the body and mind. The world of Shiatsu knows no borders. It is this will to make discover the richness and the power of Shiatsu to the French people which motivates me.

I would like to invite you to come to our center and discover the strenght and benefits of Shiatsu in your mind and body.»

Keita Ogawa.