With the whole palm, I perceive the client's body, finely to its details, gradually releasing tension from deep within, responding to what the body truly desires.
This treatment is fully customized and tailored to each individual, not just based on knowledge or technique.
As you feel the ultimate Yurumi, I help you return to a comfortable state of body and heart
I’d be delighted if you simply rested your thoughts and mind, and savored the experience purely with your body.
~ Testimonials ~
🌸✨ Through Asako's session, my mind and body felt refreshed!✨🌸
By loosening my body, I could feel my everyday stress and tension gradually being released.
🧘♀️💖Additionally, it also became a valuable time for self-reflection, allowing me to gain some new insights.✨
The session, held in a comfortable and calming space, gave me an opportunity to notice messages from deep within my heart.🌈💫
Thank you, Asako, for such a wonderful experience! I’m looking forward to the next session!😊🌟 (Mx.E)
I was surprised by it being completely different from what I had imagined. During the session, I experienced an indescribable sensation, and it was a feeling I had never felt before. It was as if my body and muscles moved on their own, independent of my will, and it felt incredibly pleasant and comfortable.
I had a persistent discomfort in my left hip joint from an old snowboarding injury, and even though I had tried chiropractic treatments, it never improved, but however, without me mentioning it, she noticed the issue.
After each session, my shoulders feel significantly lighter, and after a while, I can almost hear my body saying that everything is aligned now. As I continued monthly sessions, I realized one day that the discomfort in my left hip was completely gone. The post-session conversations are also fun, leaving me feeling both physically and mentally refreshed every time. (Mx.R)
To be honest, at first, I didn’t really understand what “loosening” meant when I decided to give it a try. I think it’s because I’ve suffered from chronic, severe shoulder stiffness for so long that even with regular visits to osteopathy clinics, massages, or Pilates, I didn’t see much improvement and couldn’t imagine my stiff shoulders loosening. However, after the session, I felt a gentle warmth spreading from my lower back to my shoulders, and my shoulders seemed to relax and drop naturally. It made me want to drift off to sleep in that comfortable state. With Asako’s mysterious hands,not shiatsu or massage, I felt like I regained a sense of ease and comfort in my body. I wonder if this is what 'loosening' feels like. I’d love to try it again! (Mx.H)
Thank you so much for such an amazing session!🙏
It felt so good!😆
It seems like things that had been stagnant in my body started flowing again, and even the symptoms of Raynaud's disease, which I've had since birth, flared up and then disappeared all at once!
The severe pain in my lower back has also significantly lessened.
I usually go for a walk in the evening, and I noticed that my pelvis felt like it was in a different position, and I was like,
“This was the correct position!?”
So, I walked while consciously focusing on putting my weight in the right places and worked on helping my body remember this proper positioning.
I’m so grateful!🙏🙏🙏
I’ll definitely recommend this to everyone! (Mx.M)
I’ve been receiving Asako’s treatments for several years now, and every time, I can feel how her skills and techniques both evolve and improve. The comfort I experience isn’t just limited to the session itself—it continues to resonate in both my mind and body afterward, instantly transforming the world around me, and leaving me feeling incredibly light.
Thank you, Asako, for always providing such a soothing treatment without any roughness or force. (Mx.H)
When Asako touched my head... I felt my whole body become incredibly light, as if something accumulated in my head gently escaped, leaving me in a deeply comfortable state.
I even fell asleep without realizing it.
I’ve tried many types of massages before, but this was the first time my body felt so naturally relaxed. It made me want to experience it again.
If I had to summarize, it feels like you want to entrust her. Everything.
Even my tension melted away effortlessly. (Mx.F)
I’ve had two sessions with Asako. Asako has very refined senses, and instantly noticed the areas of my body where energy wasn’t flowing or where movement was sluggish, and worked on those areas with great care.
During the session, I felt as if I were wrapped in the stillness and warmth of the deep sea, and it was a blissful time with both my mind and body being released. I had long struggled with poor movement on the right side of my body, but after the treatment, I noticed an alignment in the balance in my body, and an uplift in my mental state, and because of that, I’ve become more positive and proactive than before!
The straightforward advice and insights she shared during the session have been valuable in my daily life. Thank you so much. And, I look forward to seeing you again. (Mx.S)
Having received Asako’s sessions for over a year now, I’ve come to understand the importance of circulation in the body, and not only my physical discomfort but also my external appearance have improved over time, and helped release the tension and return my body and heart to its natural, comfortable state, allowing me to hear my body’s signals more clearly. When I overwork myself or feel anxious, my heart’s voice shows up in the form of pain in my body.
For me, Yurumi Care has become a way to deepen my understanding of myself, and I’ve grown to love myself more than ever before.
A relaxed body=a relaxed mind. (Mx.M)
I feel like my heart has opened up after loosening up! It’s easier to hear my true inner voice now~
A few days after the session, a wart naturally fell off.
It was as if I underwent a light and smooth purification process. I wish the session had lasted longer!
While talking during the session, it felt like Asako was receiving messages from my higher self, and representing them.
Additionally, she was in a state to not treat her clients like patients, doing sessions in a place exceeding the mind.
It’s truly a new kind of care for a new era, where it’s not like an orthopedic massage, but with the body aligning, and my insides becoming lighter. I can’t wait to experience it again! (Mx.Y)
Asako’s sessions bring clarity not only to the body but also to the mind! For several days after each session, I feel like my heart is skipping with joy!
This is a treatment that can shift mindsets to a more positive place.(Mx.A)
From taking the treatment, I felt as though something trapped within my body was released.
Not only did my body feel lighter afterward, but my mind was refreshed.
I took the treatment during a time of career transition, and it helped clear my thoughts, allowing me to connect with my true desires and listen to my pure, inner voice.
Thank you very much! (Mx.R)
Asako’s massage felt good, and while the massage is gentle it’s guiding the muscles back to their natural positions, and once they’re back, I can feel the once blocked energy in my body flowing smoothly again.
After each session, my body feels light and my mind refreshed after excess power was taken off. I can go shopping with such light steps afterward!
Thanks to Asako’s sessions, I’ve become more proactive in taking care of myself. Since I’ve experienced a free-like body in the treatment, it’s easier for me to approach that state.
For example, I’ve started adding salt to my baths as Asako suggested. Her care inspires me to integrate self-care into my daily life.
This treatment allows you to fell that a loosened up free body can also make your heart free! Her touch is truly magical, making both my body and mind feel lighter. (Mx.T)
This body care is different in terms of direct effects I feel after regular massages, such as relief in pain of the back or shoulder,but instead, it's a treatment where she gently touches your body, releasing tension you didn’t even realize you were holding, making you feel deeply relaxed and sometimes even brings unexpected tears as your body and mind unwind together.
At times, I felt as though my physical self became incredibly small in the middle of the treatment, and having this really weird sensation of realizing that my physical body was actually larger after the treatment ended.
It’s a bodycare that only those who took the treatment would understand, different from usual treatments. It’s hard to tell in words, but you’d understand once you’ve experienced it, but maybe that person who took the treatment would feel a loosening that’s difficult to put into words! (Mx.R)
My feelings that have been suppressed for a long time have popped up after I Asako’s sessions, and now I have started to face my feelings over time.
When my muscles loosen up, strangely, my mind loosens as well, and I’ve realized that deep down, I don’t always want to keep pushing myself. I wish to live more freely from now on. (Mx.J)
Asako’s treatments felt like a process of removing things blocked from both the body and mind.
I gradually felt tension being pulled away, bringing a wonderful sense of emotional release.
That, I believe, is the process of fully loosening up from the treatment to reset both the body and mind, which created a desire to experience that comfort again. (Mx.M)
I’ve taken Asako’s massages multiple times, and each time, her techniques seem to evolve. It’s a unique experience that’s difficult to explain in words but just really cool.
It’s like she listens to my body and aligns it with what feels best, helping me relax and find balance.
I always end up falling asleep every time, despite taking a longer time loosening up.
I’ve realized how important loosening and relaxing is, but I can’t loosen up as easily when alone, so I feel very grateful for the time Asako spends for me in that process.
Each session also brings new insights and realizations, making it a truly invaluable experience.(Mx.A)
I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, so I fully entrusted myself to her.
She worked on my head, and my head felt like it was not my head, but malleable like clay.
My limbs moved effortlessly in different directions, and I felt myself becoming more relaxed with every moment.
Afterward, my body and mind felt incredibly light.
Usually I see dreams about my work often, but for several days after the treatment, even my dreams felt different, more free and colorful. (Mx.K)
Asako seems to be aware of both my mind and body, allowing me to be constantly in a state of relaxation and comfort during the treatment. Her treatment goes on quietly and calming, leaving me refreshed in a way I can’t describe.
I’d love to experience her treatments again and again! (Mx.R)
The changes brought by "Yurumi Bodycare" differ from person to person, and even for the same individual, they vary depending on the time and situation.
Only what is needed at that moment happens for each person.
During the session, no unnecessary pressure is applied to the body. Instead, we provide gentle support, respecting the body and its needs.
For about one hour, simply trust and surrender to your body, and you’ll feel something begin to realign and restore itself.
The first and second photos show the result of the right side of the body relaxing, where it had been tense and holding stress.
The third photo shows the result of allowing emotions from deep within to surface, leading to relaxation of the left side of the body.
These photos are of clients who have been receiving treatments over the past year.
By continuing to receive Yurumi Bodycare, clients gradually develop a deeper awareness of their own bodies. As their awareness shifts, their bodies start to feel more comfortable, and inner balance is restored.
This leads to physical structures returning to their natural positions, resulting in visible changes to the body’s outline.
Rather than focusing on doing something to enhance appearance, Yurumi Bodycare allows the body to gently realign itself while savoring comfort. As a result, the appearance naturally becomes more refined and beautiful.
~ FAQ ~
I believe that loosening the body is because it’s not relaxed or loosened enough, but what is the cause of it?
The main cause is chronic tension.
For many people, their chronic tension becomes like an everyday thing, making them go about their daily lives without noticing it.
Often, they only notice it once they start feeling pain.
What benefits come from the body being loosened up? I’d like to know about the effects it has on sleep, stress relief, fatigue recovery, and smaller face sizes, as well as the relationship between the effects and the areas being massaged.
The circulation improves, which naturally helps relieve areas of discomfort.
The face size is often related to posture and tension, and by relaxing the body, a noticeable effect on facial contour can be achieved beyond imaginations.
To help someone loosen up, I assume that you must make them relax. What are the methods and tips for this?
The key is to accept the current state without rejecting any inability to relax.
By not viewing it as a problem, the mind gradually feels reassured, leading to a deeper state of relaxation.
You mentioned that learning the techniques of Yurumi is challenging. Specifically, what kind of training or practice is required?
The most important aspect is not the technique, but by knowing and facing oneself deeply.
This self-understanding fosters a sense of reassurance, allowing the body to relax naturally.
If I am not loosened up myself, I cannot help others both loosen up and relax.
In this state of Yurumi, I have practiced touching not the “physical elements” of the body itself, but the “space” between the physical elements.
I noticed that you began with the head and moved to rotate the arms and legs for the treatment, but what kind of sensations did you experience as you made others go through the Yurumi treatment? What do you actually feel as you perform the treatment?
I start with the head because the “brainstem”, which signals natural healing, is located there. By the area around it going through both loosening and relaxation, the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord gets better. For me, the client’s body flow is communicated through my hands to my pineal gland, and I sense this flow of loosening. When the client’s arm moves, I observe the loosening of their shoulders and pectoral muscles. When the client’s leg moves, I observe the flow around the lymph and tissue fluids near the hip area.
What inspired you to start the Yurumi?
After a few years practicing massage, I overdid treatments like Deep Tissue therapy, causing my body to become rigid, making me wake up every morning with arm pain. Around that time, a friend introduced me to "Sage Lymphatic Care Method," which became my gateway into the world of Yurumi. I later encountered the concept of “relaxation = forgiveness” and delved deeper into techniques like amical®️ body care, which allowed me to address even deeper tension, profoundly transforming my life.
What is Yurumi? What is it like when muscles are rigid and lack hydration?
For me, Yurumi means being in the most comfortable state for myself. Muscle rigidity can be caused by various factors, including overuse and tension. For example, it’s like a state of hardened, dry tofu.
What does it feel like when muscles regain hydration?
The body feels incredibly light, easy to move, and feels very good.
What does your treatment consist of? Is it typical for the order to be from the head, to the arms, and to the legs?
As mentioned previously in Question 5, I usually begin with the head, then proceed to the arms, legs, and back to the head. However, if the head is too tense and direct touch increases that tension, I might start with the legs instead. The treatment is made to follow the voices of the body at that moment.
How does your method differ from the general massage methods? Is it different from techniques like shiatsu or stroking?
General massage and shiatsu focus on the “material”, or the muscles and surface of the body, and work by physically moving those “materials”. In contrast, my approach emphasizes the space between the material elements. By working with this space, the “material” naturally returns to its proper position.
Can one session bring noticeable results? At least how many sessions are needed to see effects?
Yes, even one session can bring noticeable changes. The process is like peeling back layers of an onion, by gradually releasing pain, stiffness, and tension. With the more sessions you have, the deeper the release is. Clients come once every 2–4 weeks for a few months before they can start noticing changes in their bodies. After about a year, clients often shift from “relying on me for Yurumi”, or “Going only because of pain”, to actively taking responsibility for their own body care.
Are there people who don’t experience the effects of treatment as much? What kind of people are they?
Everyone benefits to some degree, but some people may show slower progress. This can happen if their body “doesn’t currently feel the need to be relaxed” or if excessive relaxation might disrupt their emotional balance. Since my treatments are made to respect the body’s signals, I’ll never force loosening.
How long does a session last? Are there no effects if the sessions are too short?
Each session is about 60 minutes. It takes about this much as it covers the entire body, including the head, arms, and legs, but even short sessions can be effective. Touching just the arms, for example, can have a loosening effect on the neck and shoulders.
Do people fall asleep during sessions?
Yes, most clients fall asleep during treatment. The release from tension naturally brings on drowsiness. Being asleep reduces resistance, making it easier for the body to loosen and relax.
~ About Me ~
Asako Horiba
12 years ago, during a time when I was consumed by work and had shut off my senses, I encountered aromatherapy, which helped me regain my sense of smell.
From that experience, I’ve remembered something dormanant deep within me, and suddenly had an interest in the world of massage.
As I delved into this field, I began to feel the connection between the body and the mind, leading to my interest gradually shifting from common techniques focused on the physical body to more natural methods that restore both the body and the mind to their natural state.
After encountering the “Sage Lymphatic Care Method”, I’ve learned the care of loosening, and after encountering “Amical Bodycare”, my existing perceptions were overturned, and I felt that the door to the world of true nature was opened.
Today,
I continue to build upon what I can do each day, step by step, for a world where everybody will be “Returning to a pleasurable state of body and mind”.
Qualifications and Certifications
- CMTC Certified Massage Therapist (2014)
- Aqua Aroma Therapy adviser (2015)
- Sage Lymphcare self care master (2017)
- Tuning forks healing (2019)
- Harisienne Vulva and Vaginal Professional care (2023)
- amical ®️ bodycare “Karada no Gakko” therapist course (2023)
Career History
- Gained experience at the internship spa operated by a massage school in Manhattan Beach.(2014)
- Worked at "BUA Thai Massage" in Marina Del Rey while learning Thai massage techniques.(2015)
- Worked at "Tomoko Spa" in Beverly Hills, learning and refining high-quality massage techniques everyday.(2015-2021)
- Became independent, focusing on enhancing the precision of "Yurumi Body Care", while giving treatments.(2021-)
~ Appointments ~
Treatment Time60 min
$ 100.00
For the first visit, we kindly ask for an additional 10 minutes before the treatment for an explanation.
9:30am ~ 3pm (closed irregularly)
Location :
Within Torrance city
(424)262-1555
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I’ll inform you of the specific address once reserved
4pm ~ 9pm (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Location :
In Hide’s Shiatsu Torrance location
2396 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
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For those who prefer mobile sessions
The furthest I can go is usually within 50 miles of Torrance, but I will visit if requested from a different region.
Treatment cost + traveling fees (differs based on distance)
(424)262-1555
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For those who prefer mobile sessions with multiple people
If you are a business owner considering incorporating this as part of your employee benefits, or a spa owner looking to relax and support your therapists, I look forward to hearing from you.
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