Feeling stressed? Overworked? Having difficulty sleeping? Needing an energy boost?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you should consider getting a massage to release those weary muscles, help your body’s circulation, and improve your overall well-being.

Yuri Sakaguchi, Spa Director and Therapist at the Heaka Aveda Spa in Tenjin, offers some of the best massages this author has ever had the pleasure to experience.

Yuri has spent several years in Australia and has recently returned to Fukuoka with her husband, whom is also a massage therapist, where she has worked with Heaka Aveda Spa since its opening this spring. Her technique can most easily be described as “Shiatsu Fusion” – using a variety of deep tissue and relaxation methods to achieve the client’s desired state of well being. The final result? A definite sense of improved circulation, well being, and calm, which noticeably lasted throughout the entire weekend. Tension was released and replaced with relaxed muscles and joints. Even your hair will feel relaxed!

Heaka Aveda spa is the only Aveda product and treatment spa in Fukuoka, and all of their treatments are exclusively used with Aveda products. For those not familiar with the Aveda Brand, it would be useful to note that the comapny believes in conducting business in a manner that protects the Earth, conserves resources and does not compromise the ability of future generations to sustain themselves.

Headquartered in the U.S., Aveda has quickly become the forerunner of Eco-friendly Haircare and Skincare products, offering their customers unique blends of organically grown floral and plant extracts and oils that have been scientifically proven to improve your hair’s texture and strength, in addition to your skin’s complexion and radiance. Eco-conscious spa owners have taken notice of Aveda’s unique branding image and advanced techniques and since early 2000, Aveda spas have been spreading across the world and just recently, to Fukuoka. This author says that it’s about time!

You can easily walk into the front of the house and purchase any product from Aveda’s line, or walk in and make an appointment for either a hair or spa treatment with one of Heaka’s friendly staff. Be warned that most of the staff do not speak English, so it is helpful to know your katakana in order to point to the services that you would like. Luckily, Yuri is very proficient in English, so you can ask to speak with her directly if you need assistance.

For a 30-minute (plus) body treatment, the cost is competitive at 6,300 yen. Since your head will be massaged as well, a bonus hair set and style is provided at the end of the treatment, a value of 1,000 yen! Sa-bi-su in Japan at its best!

To make an appointment, please contact:

Yuri Sakaguchi, Spa Director/Therapist
Heaka Aveda Fukuoka
BM bldg. 2F 1-12-66 Daimyo Chuo-ku Fukuoka
092.720.5220
www.aveda-heaka.com

Hours of Operation:
Weekdays: 11am-9pm
Weekends: 10am-8pm