Meet Reiko Ikeba
Registered Massage Therapist & Registered Acupuncturist in North York
My name is Reiko Ikeba, and I am a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.) with more than 15 years of experience in therapeutic care.
Originally from Chiba, Japan, I have always felt a natural calling to help people who were experiencing pain. My own experiences with physical recovery, personal growth, and healing have shaped the way I approach my work today.
Through Kizki Healing, serving clients in North York, Toronto, I bring together massage therapy, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Meridian Shiatsu, and holistic practices to support the relationship between the body, mind, and spirit.
My approach is gentle, integrative, and personalized to each individual.
My Journey to Healing
From a young age, I felt drawn to helping people who were experiencing pain. As a teenager, I went through emotional challenges that led me to reflect deeply on myself, healing, and life. This inner journey eventually guided me to Canada, where my path as a healing practitioner truly began.
After fracturing my shoulder, I decided to pursue a career in therapeutic care. Through my own recovery, I became deeply interested in the ways the body can be supported through hands-on treatment and holistic approaches.
In 2009, I graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) and began my career as a Registered Massage Therapist. Over the past 15 years, my clinical practice has allowed me to work with many different bodies, experiences, and expressions of pain.
As my understanding of the body deepened, I began to realize that supporting well-being could go beyond muscles alone.
From Massage Therapy to Traditional Chinese Medicine
In 2018, I returned to Japan to study Meridian Shiatsu under Masunaga Sensei. This experience deepened my connection to Japanese healing traditions and inspired me to explore Eastern medicine further.
Motivated by my studies in shiatsu, I entered the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (OCTCM), where I continued my education in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
I graduated in 2023 and became a Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac.), expanding my practice to include acupuncture alongside my work as an RMT.
My journey continued when I met my teacher, Mr. Yokoyama. Through his guidance, I was introduced to Qi-based diagnosis and deeper energetic perspectives that continue to influence my understanding of holistic care today.
The Kizki Healing Approach
Today, I integrate my background in massage therapy, acupuncture, Meridian Shiatsu, and holistic practices to create treatments that honour the whole person.
Every body has its own history, patterns, needs, and ways of responding. I take time to understand the individual in front of me and thoughtfully adapt each treatment accordingly.
My goal is not only to support relief from physical discomfort, but to create space for greater balance, relaxation, energy, and resilience.
At Kizki Healing, I believe that caring for the body can also create an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves more deeply.
A Healing Practice Rooted in Connection
My journey from Chiba, Japan, to Canada has shaped the way I understand healing. The combination of my Western clinical training, Japanese healing traditions, and studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine continues to inform my work with each person I meet.
Kizki Healing is where these traditions come together - offering a thoughtful and personalized approach to acupuncture, massage therapy, and holistic care to clients.
I invite you to slow down, listen to your body, and create space for your own healing journey.