Meet Our Massage Therapists

Vivian Takafuji is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist recognized by the Board of Nursing to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  She graduated in 2006 from Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Education Campus with a certificate in Massage Therapy, Summa Cum Laude. 

Additionally, Vivian is a basic-level certified acupressurist with training from the renowned Acupressure Institute based in Berkeley, CA.  Her unique approach blends both Western massage techniques to include Swedish, deep tissue, and range-of-motion exercises with Asian bodywork and Eastern-based core philosophies.  Her work is intended to release deeply-held patterns of muscular tension while gently balancing energies in the body to promote good health and wellness.

With a strong scientific education in molecular biology and research experience in human medicine, she is able to analyze neuromuscular-related ailments from different angles and apply a multi-faceted treatment approach.  She welcomes each client with a patient ear and an open and compassionate heart. She believes that the body is full of a powerful and innate self-healing wisdom, if we can only find the way to listen. 

“Listen to the Wisdom of Your Body” 

Vivian has been a part of our wellness team and has already made quite the impression on our patients.  Her technical skills speak for themselves, but what separates her from other massage therapists is her ability to intuitively read the needs of each individual patient and client.  She brings with her incredible energy, enthusiasm and a healing spirit.  Make sure you plan ahead to schedule an appointment with her.