Grace Ku 古玉青
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Student of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Specialties & Techniques:
- John Barnes’ Approach to Myofascial Release®: Chronic pain management such as low back pain, carpal tunnel, sports Injuries, pre and post-surgery through the reduction of fascia restrictions.
- Upledger CranioSacral Therapy: This gentle modality can help release deep emotional stress, migraine, reduce TMJ dysfunction, and improve sleep quality.
- Esalen/Abhyanga Massage Therapy A whole body integration to improve lymph and blood flow, resulting in a deep state of relaxation.
- Acupressure, TuiNa, Gua Sha and Cupping Massage Applying Traditional Chinese meridian and acupuncture theory to increase blood flow, reduce pain, and improve physical and mental performance.
About Grace
Grace Ku’s work was featured in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. She is the author and illustrator of OneBody Massage. For 15 years, she was one of the main contributors to Google’s Health and Performance program. She is passionate about sharing self-care gems with the public, she presented at Authors at Google and at NetFlix’s year-end company event.
She is studying at Five Branches University in pursuit of a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains with her family, creating art, nerding out on human physiology, and world philosophy.
Education & Certifications
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor
- Academy of Art University B.A
- Five Branches University Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAcHM)
Treatment Philosophy
“My work is about amplifying what works for you so your body, mind, and emotions can be in harmony. In our sessions, you will experience that your body is working with you, instead of against you. We accomplish this by understanding the holding patterns, building trust, unwinding, and establishing new patterns. After all, there is so much beauty in this world to be experienced!”
Grace’s book: One Body Massage
OneBeing.Live
from Grace’s Clients
Linda P.
Are you living with constant pain and seeking relief? Look no further—Grace is the answer to your prayers. With expertise in a wide range of bodywork modalities, Grace skillfully applies gentle techniques tailored to your needs, delivering the relief you’ve been searching for.
Warning: Once you’ve experienced Grace’s care, nothing else will compare!
Alison H.
My experience with structural integration/massage with Grace Ku was exceptional. She is available for much more than just an amazing massage. Working with her, I have healed physically, emotionally and energetically. She is highly skilled in all of those arenas, as she has a high level of awareness and intuition as well as skill in bodywork. If you live in the Santa Cruz area, do yourself a favor and start your healing process now.
Eric G.
Grace does top quality bodywork. I’ve been to Midline for three sessions with Grace, and each time she provided outstanding work. She did a careful interview and evaluation before each session, and then she gave special attention to my particular areas of concern in my back and neck. It’s clear that she is highly skilled, experienced, and intuitive in her approach to bodywork. Highly recommended.