Fumiaki Tanaka MSTAT, RCST – Craniosacral therapy & Alexander Technique

Fumiaki is a wizard. I'm so grateful for the gentle, compassionate and life-changing work we've been doing together!I'm still a young man but I've suffered from near-constant back pain (and sometimes knee, shoulder, neck, eye pain and headaches) for years.I'm one of those people who thought they had tried everything - and eventually gave up ever fixing the pain.Using a combination of Alexander technique and craniosacral therapy (infused with a bit of three principles counselling), Fumiaki is helping me to remove the underlying mental and habitual blocks that lead to tensions in my body. It's rehabilitation and reeducation - I'm finally learning how to live well in my body (and my mind). How to be me!I've had some real breakthroughs, such as realising (on a very deep level) that I actually have permission to fully relax, to do nothing sometimes, or even just to stand up straight! And that merely standing tall made me feel guilty, aggressive, arrogant.We're 13 sessions in, but it feels like there's still much more to learn.

I started working with Fumiaki while briefly living in London for a few months for my husband's work. I am clinical counselor that specializes in perinatal mental health and trauma. Caring for myself and learning about somatic modalities to healing is so important to being able to care for my clients as well as refer them to other modalities when talk therapy isn't the best fit for them or they would like something more. As I've continued weekly sessions with Fumiaki I've become more sensitive to the energy. Difficult to articulate, however I told Fumiaki it feels like being held. And there's no doubt, I recognize a release and a shift during and after our sessions together. Fumiaki is kind and gentle, with a grounding energy that creates a safe space to explore one's own energy. Thank you Fumiaki!

“I worked all the day and my mind it was fullOf the things in my head I just had to get through;But down in my heart I knew it was trueI just had to get back to what the child knew”I started going to AT because I am tall and, as the world is not designed for tall people, over the years my lower back pain kept recurring and getting worse.What AT taught me is that, without knowing, you pick up bad habits in everyday posture. AT gives you the awareness to “unlearn” that and re-connect to what you did naturally many years ago – only with more self-awareness and an increasing sense of control. I could sense from the first lesson it was right for me and a solution was in sight if I worked at it enough.Fumiaki-san has great English and his use of imagery and instructions accompany a strong sense of what’s happening at a really precise level physically. He’s also come through it himself and is supportive and encouraging. He brings his own blend of Japanese/Western experience but does not force this on you – he allows you to find your own path within the overall framework.Recommended!Jonathan

Working with Fumiaki has been amazing - he has helped to heal chronic neck pain that I felt completely stuck with, and develop greater body awareness and ease around my scoliosis. His understanding of the link between body and mind is huge, and his teaching is gentle, insightful and very effective. I feel so much gratitude for his guidance and I recommend him highly.

Fantastic practitioner! Fumiaki is talented, and knowledgeable. I have learnt so much since starting weekly sessions with him, and in practice - my mental state and physical state have both improved!

My body can be so easily affected by my mental state, I used to suffer from severe stomach pain or bad skin condition whenever I was stressed by something. Going through few lessons over the last couple of months, he has taught me how to unite my mind and body and now I'm gradually becoming capable of stay calm and relaxed whenever I needed physically and mentally. And I don't suffer from stomachache nor bad skin rush as much as I did before!He is a great teacher and I highly recommend his lessons.

Fumiaki has helped me reduce muscle tension throughout my body. Even the subtler tensions I didn’t know I was holding onto until I released them. His background in the theatre also means he is well equipped to discuss presence and process when it comes to performing or public speaking.

Its difficult to put into words, what cranio sacral therapy does for the body, mind and soul. I had the privilege to have 6-8 sessions once a week with Fumiaki and they were a game changer in my healing and health journey. He energetically understands the body and its flow beautifully. Each session we were able to go deeper and restore the bodys energetic flow. I felt ease in the body and release of tension and tightness after years of physical injury and suffering. Thankyou Fumi :)

I can't recommend Fumiaki enough! I came to him in a lot of pain, having issues with my back and hips for years. While my issues are improving, I am learning so much about myself and what causes my pain. I am learning how to listen to my body, do less and stop holding onto my stress and tension. I feel calmer, am in less pain and therefore have more energy.Fumiaki has a unique way of explaining how the body works in such a simple and visual way. It is so much easier to understand how everything relates to each other and what is needed to make subtle yet significant changes.Fumiaki's combination of mind and bodywork is very powerful and I look forward to seeing and feeling where this will take me.

Fumiaki is an outstanding Alexander Technique teacher whose extensive experience and expertise set them apart in this field. My initial motivation for seeking their guidance was to address persistent shoulder pain stemming from extensive computer use and work-related stress. I had started learning Alexander Technique in a different city and was looking to continue.From the very first session, it was evident that Fumiaki possesses a remarkable ability to guide students through the intricacies of the Alexander Technique. Their unique talent facilitates a deep almost meditative state. Truly extraordinary.I am incredibly grateful for the positive influence Fumiaki has had on my life. Their mastery of this technique, combined with their caring and thoughtful approach, makes them a standout professional. I wholeheartedly recommend Fumiaki to individuals seeking relief from physical discomfort and a path towards inner peace. They are an invaluable guide on the journey to a healthier, more harmonious life.