Restore Balance.
Relieve Tension.
Reconnect with Your Body.
Personalised Body Therapy
in Hockley, Essex
The innovative AYAKO Method - a unique blend of Eastern and Western techniques, including chiropractic care, Active Release Techniques, Shiatsu, and Osteopathy. This holistic approach looks at the body as a whole, helping to relieve tension, improve range of motion, and restore balance so you can move with greater ease and perform at your best.
What is the AYAKO Method?
The AYAKO Method is an innovative approach that combines chiropractic techniques, Active Release Techniques, and traditional Eastern medicine. This unique method helps unlock your body’s natural strength, improve mobility, and enhance physical performance.
At the heart of the AYAKO Method is the transformative
Deep Muscle Adjustment® (深層整筋®) technique.
This gentle yet highly effective method addresses misalignments, promotes muscle realignment, and encourages natural adjustments within the body, helping it return to a balanced and healthy state.
Guided by the philosophy that “the cause of shoulder pain is not just in the shoulders,” the AYAKO Method addresses discomfort at its root, targeting underlying causes from multiple angles to deliver lasting relief.
The AYAKO Method’s Deep Muscle Adjustment® offers immediate and noticeable results. It revitalizes your inner health, restores radiant beauty, and helps you reconnect with yourself physically and mentally. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, improved posture, or a renewed sense of balance, the AYAKO Method provides a natural and holistic solution tailored to your needs.
Demonstrating the Deep Muscle Adjustment® (深層整筋®) technique using the Activator IV.
The vibrations produced by the Activator IV stimulate receptors in the nervous system through the bones, joints, and muscles. Once activated, these receptors help regulate the nervous system, promoting the optimal functioning of the muscular system and autonomic nervous system. This regulation of the nervous system can, in turn, support the normalization of muscular and visceral functions, potentially aiding in the improvement of bone misalignments or joint distortions.
What to expect in your first treatment?
Your first session is designed to give us enough time to get to know your body properly. We’ll begin with a consultation and assessment, followed by a personalised treatment using the techniques most appropriate for you. This may include the AYAKO Method, Deep Muscle Adjustment®, Skull Treatment Therapy and Shiatsu. I recommend starting with 90 minutes so we have enough time to explore your needs without rushing the treatment.
90 mins First Session
£95 £75*
*Limited opening offer until the end of September
Your first session may include 🌿
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We begin with a conversation about your concerns, medical history, lifestyle and any areas of tension or discomfort. I'll also observe your posture and movement to better understand your body's needs.
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I'll assess areas of tension, mobility and alignment to identify where we can focus our work.
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I'll combine the techniques that are most appropriate for you — including the AYAKO Method, Deep Muscle Adjustment®, Skull Treatment Therapy and Shiatsu — based on what your body needs and what you’d like to work on.
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I’ll share simple tips and techniques you can use at home to help you stay in tune with your body day to day. My goal is to give you the knowledge and tools to understand your body better, so you can take an active role in your own wellbeing between treatments.
Returning Clients
60 mins Session - £70
A personalised body therapy session focused on the areas that need the most attention.
90 mins Session - £95
More time for a thorough treatment, deeper work on specific areas, and additional self-care guidance.
30 mins Session - £40
A focused session for specific areas of tension or targeted work.
Our Treatments
From relieving everyday tension and discomfort to improving mobility, balance and physical performance, every treatment is tailored to what your body needs. We’ll discuss what you’d like to work on and decide together how to make the best use of your session.
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The innovative AYAKO Method combines Western and Eastern approaches, including chiropractic techniques, Active Release Techniques and traditional Eastern practices. At its core is the gentle yet effective Deep Muscle Adjustment® (深層整筋®) technique, which works with the deeper muscles to release tension, improve alignment and restore balance.
By looking beyond the area where you feel discomfort, the AYAKO Method takes a whole-body approach to help improve mobility, range of motion and ease of movement.
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Using targeted pressure with fingers, palms and thumbs, Shiatsu (指圧) helps release tension, ease stiffness and support circulation, leaving you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Rooted in traditional Japanese bodywork, Shiatsu takes a holistic approach to the body, working with pressure points and energy pathways to encourage a sense of balance and wellbeing.
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This focused session emphasizes the powerful effects of STT, starting with a relaxing arm massage to improve circulation and release tension. Many clients find that this alone helps ease tightness in their back. The session continues with focused work on the scalp and neck, targeting the sphenoid bone (蝶形骨) to enhance relaxation and restore balance.
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Your treatment doesn't have to end when you leave the salon.
I'll share simple tips and techniques you can use at home to help you stay in tune with your body and understand what it needs day to day. My aim is to give you the knowledge and tools to take an active role in your own wellbeing between sessions.
About Me
Hello, I’m Riko, a body therapist at MOKU MOKU, originally from Osaka, Japan. I have been practising body therapy since 2019, following my training and certification at the Ayako Holistic Academy in Japan.
My practice is based on the AYAKO Method, a unique approach combining Eastern and Western techniques, including chiropractic techniques, Active Release Techniques, Shiatsu and Osteopathy. Through this method, I work with the body as a whole to relieve tension, improve mobility and support better balance and movement.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, from people looking for relief from everyday stiffness and tension to dancers and athletes looking to improve mobility and physical performance. My own background in acting and dance has also given me a particular interest in how the body moves, compensates and holds tension.
My aim is not simply to help you feel better during a treatment, but to help you understand your body and become more in tune with it. Alongside personalised treatments, I share simple self-care tips and self-massage techniques that you can use between sessions to support your body and maintain your progress.
Testimonial
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"The full-body treatment from Riko not only helped my body but was also a unique experience. Anyone struggling with muscle tightness that is difficult to resolve should seek out Riko for her exceptional methods."
Sam - IT professional
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"On first thoughts Riko was really welcoming and felt at ease the moment I walked through the door. She started with a consultation so she understood my needs, aches and pains. I had to full treatment booked which was 90minutes and included everything. She was very thorough, calm and explained everything. Two days on and my body feels better, I have more fluid mobility in my arms, back and legs and I’ve even noticed my posture is better. I would thoroughly recommend Riko - Body Therapy."
Louise - Dental Nurse
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“From the moment you meet Riko you are greeted with such welcoming energy and you immediately feel you can trust her with your treatment needs. She is knowledgeable of the body in both a physical and spiritual perspective, and I came out of my treatment feeling more informed and motivated to improve my physical health. She encourages the practice of better understanding your body, in hopes that her work will lead you to self sustain your own physical health. I so loved the home-y and relaxing atmosphere she created, and cannot recommend her more. Can’t wait to be back soon!”
Juna - Actor
Client Essentials: Preparation, Aftercare, and Policies
Location
Private treatments are available in a home based salon in Hockley, Essex. The exact address will be provided once your appointment is confirmed.
The location is a 15-minute walk from Hockley Station.
What to Bring on the Day
Please wear comfortable/stretchable clothing, such as yoga or training wear.
Tight-fitting clothing that clearly shows your body lines is recommended.
Post-Treatment Care
After the treatment, it takes 24–48 hours for your body to "install the correct posture into your brain." During this time, please avoid alcohol consumption, bathing, and intense exercise.
Some clients may experience mild reactions (healing responses) due to improved blood circulation. These typically subside within 48 hours, so there’s no cause for concern.
Cancellation and Late Arrival Policies
You can cancel your appointment free of charge up to 24 hours in advance by emailing bodytherapy.riko@gmail.com. Cancellations made after this time will incur a fee equal to 100% of the treatment cost.
Arriving more than 15 minutes late without prior notice will be treated as a no-show and subject to the full cancellation fee.
If you arrive late, your session may be shortened accordingly.
Payment
We offer two payment options for your convenience. Payments can be made at the end of your appointment either via bank transfer or in cash. Unfortunately, we do not have a PIN machine available at the moment. Therefore, we kindly ask that you arrange payment through bank transfer or bring cash with you.
Before Booking
Please note that we cannot provide treatments for individuals under the following conditions. If any of these apply to you, please refrain from booking:
Pregnant or possibly pregnant
Infectious diseases (e.g., athlete's foot, sores, exudative conditions)
Varicose veins or phlebitis
Within six months of surgery
Osteoporosis
Heart disease
Within 12 hours of consuming alcohol
Fever
Contact
Contact
Private treatments are available at my home salon in Hockley, Essex. Full address will be provided once your appointment is confirmed.
To book an appointment or if you have any questions, please fill out the contact form below.