IKKYU Corrective Massage Therapy

IKKYU Corrective Massage Therapy IKKYU offers exceptional remedial massage therapy to enhance posture and movement balance. Bilingual (ENG/JP), private, near St Leonards Station.

Qualified therapist uses safe and effective techniques—no undressing needed. Claimable with health insurance. Offering an integrative remedial massage therapy which is the combinations of Australian Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Exercise Therapy, Japanese Massage/Osteopathic Techniques, Postural Observation, Movement/ROM Test, Self-Care Advice.

That “harmless” phone tilt?It can add up to 27kg of pressure to your neck — the weight of an 8-year-old child.No wonder ...
19/11/2025

That “harmless” phone tilt?
It can add up to 27kg of pressure to your neck — the weight of an 8-year-old child.

No wonder so many people experience:
• headaches
• tight shoulders
• upper-back stiffness
• shallow breathing
• fatigue in the afternoons

This is Tech Neck (forward head posture), and it gradually becomes your default posture if left untreated.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, our Japanese remedial massage therapists specialise in unwinding this exact pattern:

✓ Restoring the natural neck curve
✓ Releasing shoulder & upper-back tension
✓ Improving rib expansion for easier breathing
✓ Gentle, precise neck work (no cracking, no force)

Clients walk out taller, lighter, and breathing more freely.

Ready to ditch Tech Neck for good?

Book here → https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Health funds | Appointment only | St Leonards

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Most people spend hours each day looking down at their phone — without realising how much it affects their posture.When ...
17/11/2025

Most people spend hours each day looking down at their phone — without realising how much it affects their posture.

When the head tilts forward, the weight on the neck increases dramatically.
This leads to:
• tight shoulders
• headaches
• shallow breathing
• stiff upper back
• reduced rib movement

Over weeks and months, this becomes a “default posture,” making movement feel heavy and restricted.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we help reverse this pattern through gentle Japanese remedial techniques that restore neck alignment, improve rib motion, and ease the tension caused by daily tech use.

Awareness is the first step — realignment is the second.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Your body works like a tree:feet = roots,core = stem,upper body = branches.If the “roots” are unstable — flat arches, ti...
17/11/2025

Your body works like a tree:
feet = roots,
core = stem,
upper body = branches.

If the “roots” are unstable — flat arches, tight calves, or uneven weight distribution — the entire body adjusts to stay upright.
This creates a chain of imbalances:
• knee strain
• hip tightness
• lower back tension
• shoulder and neck compensation
• poor balance

Most people never realise their foot mechanics are affecting their workouts, posture, and daily comfort.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we assess how your feet connect with the ground, then use Japanese remedial alignment techniques to help the rest of your body move with stability and ease.

Strong roots create a strong body.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

We often hear clients say,“I think I overtrained.”But many times, what they’re feeling isn't overuse — it's misalignment...
16/11/2025

We often hear clients say,
“I think I overtrained.”
But many times, what they’re feeling isn't overuse — it's misalignment.

Overtraining pain usually feels like:
• deep muscle fatigue
• general soreness
• reduced energy or motivation
• slower recovery

Misalignment pain often shows up as:
• one-sided tightness
• sharp or “pinchy” discomfort
• recurring tension in the same spot
• joints feeling “blocked” or stiff

Misalignment forces certain muscles to overwork while others switch off — creating pain that no amount of stretching or rest truly fixes.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we realign your posture so your muscles share the load evenly again.
Move well → train well → recover well.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Many people focus on the workout… but recovery is where the real improvement happens. And recovery is deeply influenced ...
14/11/2025

Many people focus on the workout… but recovery is where the real improvement happens. And recovery is deeply influenced by posture.

After exercise, your muscles tighten in the direction of the movement you repeated.
If your posture stays slightly off — rounded shoulders, tight hips, or a tilted pelvis — those patterns lock in, making the next workout harder and increasing the risk of injury.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we help realign the body after training.
By releasing overworked muscles, restoring joint balance, and improving breathing mechanics, your recovery becomes smoother, faster, and more complete.

A well-aligned body doesn’t just feel better — it performs better the next day.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Think of your body like a tree.If the stem collapses, the branches bend — and the whole tree loses strength.Your core wo...
13/11/2025

Think of your body like a tree.
If the stem collapses, the branches bend — and the whole tree loses strength.

Your core works the same way. It supports posture, breathing, and stability.
When breathing becomes shallow or posture slumps, the “core system” — including the diaphragm, deep abdominal muscles, and lower back — weakens. This can make exercise less effective and increase strain on your shoulders, hips, and knees.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we restore that foundation through posture-based massage and guided breathing awareness. By reconnecting your core and breath, your movements become lighter, stronger, and more efficient.

Strength starts from the inside — not just the muscles, but the breath.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Ever wonder why your workouts sometimes cause tension instead of strength?It often comes down to posture.Poor alignment ...
12/11/2025

Ever wonder why your workouts sometimes cause tension instead of strength?
It often comes down to posture.

Poor alignment changes how your muscles activate — some work too hard, others barely engage. Over time, this imbalance leads to pain, slower progress, and even injury.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we focus on restoring your posture so your body moves efficiently again. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or doing yoga, aligned movement means smoother motion, better results, and fewer aches.

Train smarter — not harder.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Many women notice changes in their posture and muscle tension around their menstrual cycle — but few realise why.Hormona...
11/11/2025

Many women notice changes in their posture and muscle tension around their menstrual cycle — but few realise why.

Hormonal fluctuations influence not only mood, but also joint flexibility, water retention, and muscle tone. This can lead to increased lower back discomfort, neck tightness, or fatigue.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we focus on restoring alignment and circulation to help your body adapt to these natural cycles. Through gentle, Japanese-style remedial techniques, we release deep tension, promote stability, and support your body’s own rhythm.

Understanding your cycle means caring for yourself — not just enduring it.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Movement doesn’t have to mean a workout — it can simply mean awareness.Every hour, take 30 seconds to move: roll your sh...
10/11/2025

Movement doesn’t have to mean a workout — it can simply mean awareness.
Every hour, take 30 seconds to move: roll your shoulders, twist gently from your ribs, or breathe deeply through your nose.

These micro-habits undo the quiet damage of sitting too long — the tight hips, rounded shoulders, and foggy focus.
At IKKYU in St Leonards, we teach clients how small, consistent movements can sustain posture and comfort between sessions.

Because healing isn’t just what happens on the table — it’s what you do every day after.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Ever notice how stress changes your breathing?Your shoulders lift, your chest tightens, and the breath gets shorter.For ...
09/11/2025

Ever notice how stress changes your breathing?
Your shoulders lift, your chest tightens, and the breath gets shorter.

For many desk workers, this isn’t occasional — it’s constant.
Hours of sitting and leaning forward compress the diaphragm, limit rib movement, and activate the neck muscles instead. This keeps the body in a “fight or flight” mode even when you’re sitting still.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we use a Japanese remedial and movement-based approach to help your body breathe again — literally.
By aligning posture, releasing tension around the diaphragm, and retraining gentle breathing patterns, your nervous system can finally shift from stress to calm.

Restore your breath. Reset your focus.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

If you sit for most of the day and struggle with recurring lower-back pain, you’re not alone.The true cause isn’t “weak ...
08/11/2025

If you sit for most of the day and struggle with recurring lower-back pain, you’re not alone.

The true cause isn’t “weak muscles” — it’s how the body compensates when posture, hips, and breathing fall out of sync.

When the hips lose mobility, the lower back begins doing work it shouldn’t.
Over time, the spine tightens, circulation slows, and even simple movements can feel heavy.

At IKKYU, we combine Japanese remedial precision with movement-based therapy to:

- Restore natural hip and spinal motion
- Re-train postural awareness
- Release compensations safely, without force
- It’s not about cracking or stretching harder — it’s about helping your body move the way it was designed to.

- St Leonards | By appointment only | Health fund rebates available
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Do you often feel your shoulders tightening by the end of the day?That constant stiffness isn’t just from stress — it’s ...
07/11/2025

Do you often feel your shoulders tightening by the end of the day?
That constant stiffness isn’t just from stress — it’s a sign your posture and breathing patterns are out of balance.

When you spend hours leaning forward, your body starts over-activating certain muscles and switching off others. This imbalance doesn’t only create neck and shoulder pain — it can also affect your energy, focus and even sleep.

At IKKYU in St Leonards, we use a Japanese remedial and movement-based approach to restore balance through careful postural assessment, movement correction and soft-tissue therapy.

Don’t just “loosen” your muscles — retrain your body to move the way it’s meant to.
→ https://ikkyu.com.au/massage-therapy-stleonards/

Better alignment. Better movement. Better you.

Address

Suite 10, 6-8 Pacific Highway St, ST LEONARDS
Sydney, NSW
2065

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61420828118

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ABOUT US

IKKYU Corrective Massage Therapy provides a professional Japanese Massage. We have always been loved by our clients as a first choice to relieve your pain and stress including back pain, muscles tightness, movement restrictions, and general health and wellbeing.

Our approach is uniquely combined with Remedial Therapy, Sports Massage, Exercise Therapy, Japanese Osteopathy, and Posture Corrective Therapy.

We are here to help your concerns such as: • Improve Muscle aches (Back, Hip, Shoulder, Neck, Knee etc.) • Reduce Muscle tensions • Improve Sleep patterns • Increase Energy level • Improve General health and wellbeing • Enhance your Overall performance of activities of your choice

We trust in making ourselves a partner in your health, working closely with you to deliver a treatment plan that’s tailored not just to your condition but also your specific goals and requirements in your life.