Lead Massage Therapist

Shiho Tanaka, LMT

Shiho Tanaka, LMT (she/her) provides structured, assessment-informed medical massage with a calm, steady presence. A graduate of the CUNY Healing Arts Program, she blends Deep Swedish, Zen Shiatsu, Thai massage, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy to address both structural restriction and nervous system load. Her approach is grounded, precise, and responsive—supporting clients in restoring mobility while reducing chronic tension patterns. She’s also been training under David Weintraub, LMT the longest of anyone on the team, since being the first therapist hired by David in 2014.

Shiho frequently helps clients with sciatica and nerve-related leg pain, TMJ and teeth grinding, frozen shoulder, tech-neck and upper back tension, prenatal hip and low back pain, and chronic stress and burnout.

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At a glance

The essentials

NYS LMT • 13+ Years in Practice in NYS, over 10 years in practice in Japan • Graduate, CUNY Healing Arts Program (Associate Degree in Massage Therapy) • Advanced prenatal and postpartum clinical training

Hands‑on client care 2 days/week (book ahead)

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Stress-driven tension patterns, prenatal structural changes, and nerve-related neck, jaw, and hip pain.

Calm, precise pressure blending Shiatsu compression, fascial work, and nervous-system-aware pacing.

A clearer understanding of what’s contributing to your discomfort, what shifted during the session, and practical next steps to help improvements hold between visits.

WHY Shiho

Precise work.
Clear next steps.

Shiho integrates structural precision with a grounded, nervous-system-aware approach—particularly valuable for prenatal clients and those navigating chronic stress or layered pain patterns.

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Shiho completed advanced prenatal and postpartum training, including clinical study at North Shore University Hospital supporting high-risk pregnancies. She understands how to position, pace, and adjust treatment safely while still delivering meaningful structural change.

Her work draws from Deep Swedish, Zen Shiatsu, Thai techniques, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy. Rather than applying techniques mechanically, she blends them strategically—using compression, sustained fascial work, and targeted release based on how your body responds in real time. She has also trained under David Weintraub the longest on the team, as one of his very first protegees.

Shiho’s presence is steady and attentive. Clients often arrive carrying both physical tension and mental overload; her pacing helps downshift the nervous system so deeper work becomes productive rather than reactive.

She works effectively at depth when needed, but avoids forcing tissue. The goal is measurable change—improved range, reduced nerve irritation, easier breathing—not simply intensity.

Best Fit

Is Shiho the right therapist for you?

A great fit if you:

Prenatal or postpartum clients seeking clinically grounded care
Chronic tension patterns layered with stress and nervous system overload
Clients who benefit from both structural work and calm pacing
Sciatica, nerve-related symptoms, or TMJ patterns that haven’t fully resolved
Those wanting thoughtful depth—not performative intensity

Not the best fit if you want:

Looking for spa-only relaxation without assessment
Wanting maximum pressure without pacing or feedback
Expecting immediate resolution of long-standing issues in one session

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CONDITIONS TREATED

What Shiho helps with most often

Tap a condition to learn more—start where it hurts.
You don’t need the perfect label for your pain—start with what you feel. Shiho will evaluate what’s driving it.

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HOW Shiho WORKS

How sessions work—and why results hold

Listen + Assess

Focused intake and simple movement checks to clarify what’s primary vs. compensatory.

Targeted treatment

A blended session integrating fascial, compression, and trigger point work tailored in real time.

Re‑check + next steps

We re‑test what matters, then you leave with a simple plan and 1–3 next steps to help results hold between visits.

Time not styles

You book time (60 or 90 minutes). After evaluation, we choose the right blend—no spa menu.

Support beyond the table

When helpful, Shiho can coordinate with your PT/MD/trainer so your plan stays aligned.

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Meet Shiho

What shapes Shiho's work

Shiho Tanaka graduated from the CUNY Healing Arts Program with an Associate Degree in Massage Therapy and has continued to expand her clinical scope through advanced prenatal and postpartum study. Her clinical training at North Shore University Hospital working with high-risk pregnancies sharpened her understanding of safe positioning, contraindications, and progressive treatment pacing.

Her work bridges Eastern and Western frameworks. Zen Shiatsu and Thai massage inform her use of compression and body mechanics, while Deep Swedish, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point Therapy allow her to address structural restriction directly. This integration creates sessions that feel cohesive rather than segmented.

Shiho is particularly effective with clients whose tension patterns are amplified by stress. She understands how breathing mechanics, jaw tension, and rib mobility influence one another—and addresses these patterns systematically. Her sessions are steady and focused, creating enough safety in the nervous system for deeper change to occur.

In addition to structural training, Shiho holds Reiki Level II certification and practices Quantum Healing techniques. Within her medical massage framework, this refined sensory awareness enhances—not replaces—clear assessment and measurable outcomes.

Clients often describe her work as calming but strong, structured yet intuitive. The goal is not simply relaxation; it is sustainable change.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Credentials that  back the work

Relevant training—and what it means for your care.

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Graduate

CUNY Healing Arts Program (Associate Degree in Massage Therapy)

Advanced Clinical Training

Prenatal & Postpartum Massage • Clinical study at North Shore University Hospital (high-risk pregnancy support)

Modalities Integrated

Deep Swedish • Zen Shiatsu • Thai Massage • Myofascial Release • Trigger Point Therapy

Additional Certifications

Reiki Level II • Quantum Healing Practitioner

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