ABOUT RYOKO SUZUKI, MS, CHT, RTT, LMT, CSYT
SHORT BIO:
Ryoko (“Lyo-ko”) has a teacher's heart. She has been helping empower her clients for over 20 years and is one of the most respected and sought after teachers and holistic therapists in Nashville, TN where she has been living for over 10 years. Originally from Aizu, Japan, Ryoko's thoughtful healing is influenced and informed by her decades of studying the healing modalities. Using a combination of Eastern and Western medicines, Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal. Ryoko will get to the core of your issues/illnesses and you will likely notice the effects after your very first class or session!
"Come join us on this incredible journey of healing, transformation, and Self-discovery." - Ryoko
Ryoko (“Lyo-ko”) has a teacher's heart. She has been helping empower her clients for over 20 years and is one of the most respected and sought after teachers and holistic therapists in Nashville, TN where she has been living for over 10 years. Originally from Aizu, Japan, Ryoko's thoughtful healing is influenced and informed by her decades of studying the healing modalities. Using a combination of Eastern and Western medicines, Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal. Ryoko will get to the core of your issues/illnesses and you will likely notice the effects after your very first class or session!
"Come join us on this incredible journey of healing, transformation, and Self-discovery." - Ryoko
LONG BIO:
Ryoko (“Lyo-ko”) completed her first yoga teacher training and became a registered yoga teacher in 2002. Originally from Japan, Ryoko grew up with traditional Buddhism philosophy and has continued to study, practice and share those ideals through teaching and studying different forms of yoga. In 2005, she deepened her meditation with Vipassana Meditation and yoga practice under the guidance of Swami Samarpanananda Saraswati in India.
Ryoko has her B.S. degree in Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude, (minor in Psychology), and her M.S. degree in Sports Medicine & Biomechanics. She is also a Rapid Transformational Therapist(RTT®), Clinical Hypnotherapist, licensed massage therapist, STOTT Pilates/Qigong (Ancient Chinese healing modality/moving form of meditation) instructor, certified Strength & Conditioning specialist, and Reiki (a Japanese form of stress reduction & relaxation that also promotes healing) practitioner. In addition to different Eastern healing modalities and Western osteopathic manual therapy techniques, Ryoko also used yoga & meditation as an integral part of rehabilitation with great success in Orthopedic Physical Therapy settings.
After her extensive and thoughtful study of Western & Eastern medicine, different style of yoga (Kripalu, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Anusara, Iyengar, Yin, Acu-Yoga) and qigong, Ryoko discovered the most benefits through her own healing (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformations) and true teaching of yoga in her study of Svaroopa® yoga, which focuses on releasing deep layers of spinal tension. Under the guidance of Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati (formerly Rama Berch, the originator of Svaroopa® yoga), Ryoko travels to study Svaroopa® yoga, Advanced Yoga therapy, Vichara therapy (yoga therapy for your mind) and meditation through Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram in Downingtown, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, and Ganeshpuri in India. Ryoko is the only registered Svaroopa® yoga & authorized Svaroopa® Vidya meditation (in the ancient teachings of Kashmiri Shaivism) teacher as well as the only Certified Svaroopa® yoga & Vichara therapist in the state of TN (Click here to learn more about "The Learn To Meditate Course"). Ryoko continues to deepen her meditation practice and other healing modalities with several other world renowned teachers (including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda, Marisa Peer - the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy®, Dr. Lad - The Ayurvedic Institute, and Deb Erickson - a Master Neuro Trainer). Ryoko’s passion for teaching and extensive therapist background makes her classes truly unique, warm, joyful, peaceful, memorable, meditative, and therapeutic. Her presence (and smile) creates a positive and safe environment for both learning and healing.
Ryoko brings over 20 years of clinical manual therapy experience, treating and educating patients of all ages as well as athletes and professionals from all levels (professional musicians, Olympian gold medalist, professional to youth football leagues, etc...), with orthopedic injuries, repetitive use conditions, automobile accident injuries, chronic pains, sacroiliac joint dysfunctions and spine disorders. Ryoko’s Integrated Therapeutic Massage & Holistic Healing includes Yoga Therapy, Embodyment®, Vichara Therapy, Aromatherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Neuro Mindset Coaching, Craniosacral Therapy, Strain Counterstrain, Neuromuscular, Medical Massage, Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique, Shiatsu, Reiki, and Pre & Postnatal Massage. After a consultation, your session will be designed with care and tailored to meet you where you are in your healing path. Ryoko’s comprehensive service includes a thorough evaluation, individually designed treatment, and your own self-care home program to maintain the optimum healing effect.
Ryoko’s unique approach of bridging her extensive background in Western medicine and Eastern healing modalities makes her sessions very effective in not only treating acute musculoskeletal conditions, but also addressing chronic pain issues (neck/shoulder/back pains), spinal disc problems, sciatica, MS, headache/migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc... which have failed to heal from more traditional Physical Therapy and Chiropractic approaches. Her practice focuses on the integrated healing of body, mind & spirit. Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal as she continues to share her special gift of intuitive healing with others. Instead of treating only symptoms, she addresses the underlying causes of an illness in a very subtle way (not forcefully, but gently) to dissolve physical, mental, and emotional blockages (pain, discomfort, and old mental patterns, etc...). Experience deep relaxation, transformation, and profound changes in your body, mind, and emotions to be present in your own presence! Ryoko is so passionate about sharing natural remedies with you and helping you listen to your own body.... there is amazing innate wisdom within you! Ryoko is available for one-on-one healing sessions, private/semi-private yoga classes, individual wellness consultation for your health & well-being, and a FREE essential oils class for your friends & work places to learn more about natural remedies with therapeutic grade essential oils.
While continuing her spiritual journey and practice, Ryoko enjoys tea/coffee time, cooking (Ayurveda, macrobiotic, vegan, etc...), gardening, hiking, traveling, reading, listening to music, taking photos, chanting, and playing her piano, singing bowls, didgeridoo & harmonium.
You can read more about Ryoko's personal healing journey here.
Feel free to contact me for any questions. I would love to hear from you.
"Come join us on this incredible journey of healing, transformation, and Self-discovery."
~ Namaste, Ryoko
Ryoko (“Lyo-ko”) completed her first yoga teacher training and became a registered yoga teacher in 2002. Originally from Japan, Ryoko grew up with traditional Buddhism philosophy and has continued to study, practice and share those ideals through teaching and studying different forms of yoga. In 2005, she deepened her meditation with Vipassana Meditation and yoga practice under the guidance of Swami Samarpanananda Saraswati in India.
Ryoko has her B.S. degree in Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude, (minor in Psychology), and her M.S. degree in Sports Medicine & Biomechanics. She is also a Rapid Transformational Therapist(RTT®), Clinical Hypnotherapist, licensed massage therapist, STOTT Pilates/Qigong (Ancient Chinese healing modality/moving form of meditation) instructor, certified Strength & Conditioning specialist, and Reiki (a Japanese form of stress reduction & relaxation that also promotes healing) practitioner. In addition to different Eastern healing modalities and Western osteopathic manual therapy techniques, Ryoko also used yoga & meditation as an integral part of rehabilitation with great success in Orthopedic Physical Therapy settings.
After her extensive and thoughtful study of Western & Eastern medicine, different style of yoga (Kripalu, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Anusara, Iyengar, Yin, Acu-Yoga) and qigong, Ryoko discovered the most benefits through her own healing (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformations) and true teaching of yoga in her study of Svaroopa® yoga, which focuses on releasing deep layers of spinal tension. Under the guidance of Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati (formerly Rama Berch, the originator of Svaroopa® yoga), Ryoko travels to study Svaroopa® yoga, Advanced Yoga therapy, Vichara therapy (yoga therapy for your mind) and meditation through Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram in Downingtown, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, and Ganeshpuri in India. Ryoko is the only registered Svaroopa® yoga & authorized Svaroopa® Vidya meditation (in the ancient teachings of Kashmiri Shaivism) teacher as well as the only Certified Svaroopa® yoga & Vichara therapist in the state of TN (Click here to learn more about "The Learn To Meditate Course"). Ryoko continues to deepen her meditation practice and other healing modalities with several other world renowned teachers (including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda, Marisa Peer - the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy®, Dr. Lad - The Ayurvedic Institute, and Deb Erickson - a Master Neuro Trainer). Ryoko’s passion for teaching and extensive therapist background makes her classes truly unique, warm, joyful, peaceful, memorable, meditative, and therapeutic. Her presence (and smile) creates a positive and safe environment for both learning and healing.
Ryoko brings over 20 years of clinical manual therapy experience, treating and educating patients of all ages as well as athletes and professionals from all levels (professional musicians, Olympian gold medalist, professional to youth football leagues, etc...), with orthopedic injuries, repetitive use conditions, automobile accident injuries, chronic pains, sacroiliac joint dysfunctions and spine disorders. Ryoko’s Integrated Therapeutic Massage & Holistic Healing includes Yoga Therapy, Embodyment®, Vichara Therapy, Aromatherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Neuro Mindset Coaching, Craniosacral Therapy, Strain Counterstrain, Neuromuscular, Medical Massage, Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique, Shiatsu, Reiki, and Pre & Postnatal Massage. After a consultation, your session will be designed with care and tailored to meet you where you are in your healing path. Ryoko’s comprehensive service includes a thorough evaluation, individually designed treatment, and your own self-care home program to maintain the optimum healing effect.
Ryoko’s unique approach of bridging her extensive background in Western medicine and Eastern healing modalities makes her sessions very effective in not only treating acute musculoskeletal conditions, but also addressing chronic pain issues (neck/shoulder/back pains), spinal disc problems, sciatica, MS, headache/migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc... which have failed to heal from more traditional Physical Therapy and Chiropractic approaches. Her practice focuses on the integrated healing of body, mind & spirit. Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal as she continues to share her special gift of intuitive healing with others. Instead of treating only symptoms, she addresses the underlying causes of an illness in a very subtle way (not forcefully, but gently) to dissolve physical, mental, and emotional blockages (pain, discomfort, and old mental patterns, etc...). Experience deep relaxation, transformation, and profound changes in your body, mind, and emotions to be present in your own presence! Ryoko is so passionate about sharing natural remedies with you and helping you listen to your own body.... there is amazing innate wisdom within you! Ryoko is available for one-on-one healing sessions, private/semi-private yoga classes, individual wellness consultation for your health & well-being, and a FREE essential oils class for your friends & work places to learn more about natural remedies with therapeutic grade essential oils.
While continuing her spiritual journey and practice, Ryoko enjoys tea/coffee time, cooking (Ayurveda, macrobiotic, vegan, etc...), gardening, hiking, traveling, reading, listening to music, taking photos, chanting, and playing her piano, singing bowls, didgeridoo & harmonium.
You can read more about Ryoko's personal healing journey here.
Feel free to contact me for any questions. I would love to hear from you.
"Come join us on this incredible journey of healing, transformation, and Self-discovery."
~ Namaste, Ryoko
OM svaroopa svasvabhavah namo namah
I bow again and again to my inherent essence of Beingness, the inherent Divinity, the one divine reality, which exists within myself, within you, within all existences, and beyond...
I bow again and again to my inherent essence of Beingness, the inherent Divinity, the one divine reality, which exists within myself, within you, within all existences, and beyond...
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