Mountain Zen Shiatsu

Specialties

Zen Shiatsu is a form of bodywork that engages muscles, joints, and nerves, but also energy within the meridians (known as Qi). It encourages release of blockages and brings the body into a relaxed state to encourage self-​healing.

Shiatsu is both bodywork and energy work. Shiatsu treats the whole body — physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms. It can be good for managing chronic pain, insomnia, stress, depression, anxiety, headaches, past injuries, trauma & more.

If traditional massage has ever felt too invasive, shiatsu is for you!

If you want physical massage to include energywork healing, shiatsu is for you!

Meet the Business Owner

Raymond J.

Business Owner

Mountain Zen Shiatsu is the private practice of shiatsuist A. Raymond Johnson, a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC #13 209), a Certified Practitioner with the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA), and a graduate of Zen Shiatsu Chicago. He also has a B.A. in Environmental Science from Northwestern University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. Raymond grew up in Atlanta, then lived in Chicago for 17+ years (including 9 months in a Zen Buddhist temple) and is happy to be back in the South, bringing alternative healing modalities to the Asheville area and western North Carolina while living among the trees and mountains.

Mountain Zen Shiatsu also recommends

Downtown Books & News

20

reviews

Newspapers & Magazines

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Bookstores

Raymond J. says,

«One of my favorite spots downtown, their selection of used books on shiatsu, Chinese medicine, and healing is amazing!»

Zen Buddhist Temple

14

reviews

Buddhist Temples

Raymond J. says,

«Where I learned to meditate and embrace my own buddha-​nature. A beautiful sacred space that has hosted many bodhisattvas.»

Zen Shiatsu Chicago

10

reviews

Massage

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Specialty Schools

Raymond J. says,

«I spent a lot of time here as a student, but I loved getting sessions there as well and really miss having this space in my everyday life.»

Black Mountain Yoga

3

reviews

Yoga

Raymond J. says,

«Beautiful space with a wide range of classes, plus a sauna!»

Louise’s Kitchen

92

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Breakfast & Brunch

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American (Traditional)

Raymond J. says,

«Best breakfast in Black Mountain! Say hi to Lee at the counter.»