About Us
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 physiotherapist and gained extensive experience in rehabilitation hospitals and home-based rehabilitation, specializing in massage and physical therapy. While training in various therapeutic techniques, he discovered Shiatsu and was deeply fascinated by its approach, which led him to pursue a career as a Shiatsu practitioner. While continuing to work as a physiotherapist, he studied at the Japan Shiatsu College, the largest school for Shiatsu practitioner training in Japan, founded in 1940. Under the guidance of Yasutaka Kaneko, Akitomo Kobayashi, and other masters, he deepened his knowledge of techniques combining traditional Shiatsu with modern therapeutic approaches.
In 2023, he moved to Marseille, where he opened the Shiatsu practice “IKOI.” As a Japanese Shiatsu practitioner in France, he is dedicated to practicing and sharing Shiatsu, while also introducing the principles of Eastern medicine and Japanese traditions of health and well-being. Through this work, he shares knowledge and practices that can help people care for their physical and mental well-being in everyday life, while contributing to building connections between Japan and France.
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THE POWER OF SHIATSU
« I was born and raised in Japan. As a therapist, I have spent many years working with people and helping them reconnect with their bodies and minds. Fatigue, stress, and physical tension are part of our lives, regardless of where or when we live. This has led me to continually ask myself, “What more can I do to help others?” It was through this search that I discovered Shiatsu.
In Japan, many traditions and practices for caring for the body and living in harmony with it have been passed down through generations. One of them is teate, which literally means “placing the hands to care for someone.” A hand gently placed on a painful area can bring comfort. A hand on the back can simply help release tension. These simple gestures have always been a natural part of my Japanese heritage. Shiatsu is not simply a technique of applying pressure to the body. It is a way of listening to the body, sensing its needs, and accompanying each person with care and attention.
It is this knowledge, passed down from Japan, that I now wish to share here in France.»
Keita Ogawa.Mission
- Spread Shiatsu throughout the world
- Contribute to health and longevity
- Preserve the tradition and develop Shiatsu
Contact
Opening Hours
| From Monday to Saturday | 9.00 am-7.00 pm |
| Sunday - National holidays | Close |
Address
8 chemin de Fondacle 13012 Marseille
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