Registered massage therapist ยท Port Moody, BC
Find your pause in Port Moody.
A nurturing, gentle approach to massage therapy that calms your nervous system and gives your body permission to slow down.
A nurturing, gentle approach to massage therapy that calms your nervous system and gives your body permission to slow down.
A foundational treatment for those seeking total-body ease. Gentle Swedish techniques and skin-mobilization methods calm the nervous system without deep pressure, for a nurturing, restorative experience that invites your mind and body to reconnect.
For tension held deep within. Hand-picked, natural stones glide over the body as a grounded extension of my hands, with warmth settling into the skin for a deep, remarkable ease. Masumi also teaches hot stone therapy to fellow RMTs.
Sazanami, "small waves" in Japanese, is an original treatment for those who find traditional massage too stimulating. Ultra-light, flowing movements, reminiscent of a mother's caress, offer a quiet sanctuary for high sensitivity, chronic fatigue, grief, or anxiety.
Most of our lives run on autopilot, moving from one task to the next without ever really landing anywhere. A session with Masumi is an invitation to stop that motion, even briefly, and come back into your body.
There's no goal to fix or push through here. My hands are simply there with you, tracking what's actually happening in the moment rather than working toward a result. That quality of attention, unhurried and unforced, is often what lets the nervous system finally exhale.
You don't need to do anything to be here. Just arrive as you are, and let the hour be exactly that: a place to pause.
True relaxation begins the moment you step into the room. Every detail is designed to help you let go of the outside world and simply be.
The ritual of breath. Each session begins and ends with three intentional breaths, a gentle invitation to find your center. For the opening breaths, choose a calming scent: the bright notes of bergamot, or the classic peace of lavender.
A comforting environment. Your treatment takes place in a cozy, sensory-rich space with dimmed lighting, soft music, and a heated table. The goal is for you to feel completely passive, letting your mind drift while your body is nurtured.
Safety and consent. Before we begin, we'll use a body chart to discuss your areas of focus, for clear consent and shared understanding, in a safe, trauma-informed space where you can fully relax.
"Massage is a silent, rhythmic conversation between therapist and client."
Masumi's approach to massage is calming and nurturing, designed to ease the nervous system and promote a profound sense of well-being. In today's busy world, it's easy to forget to pause and appreciate our bodies. Masumi offers a cozy, welcoming sanctuary where clients can shift their focus inward and honor the incredible beings they are.
Her path as an RMT is deeply personal. Having always been highly sensitive to touch herself, Masumi often found traditional massage overwhelming or even painful. That sparked a mission to provide a different kind of care: a treatment for those with similar sensitivities who need a touch they can truly trust, in a space where your boundaries and comfort come first.
To Masumi, massage is a form of art: a caring touch and genuine attention that help restore energy and reconnect the mind and body. Through this intuitive flow, she invites you to find your pause and return to a state of peace.