David Kukkola

A Traditional Healer

David Kukkola, a Shiatsu Master and Medical Herbalist, brings 25 years experience as a practitioner of traditional healing to his private practice. David specializes in severe and chronic emotional and physical “diseases,” with a focus on the intimate relationship of the mind, heart, body and spirit in healing.

His approach integrates Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine, tongue and pulse diagnosis, food as medicine, releasing body blockages, counseling, custom-made herbal remedies, and creating ceremonies to activate and facilitate the healing process in individuals. David also teaches and facilitates “Healing Circles” for men, women, children and families to support the fundamental rebuilding of our communities.

David has studied and worked with healers from traditions around the world, including Native American, Asian, African and European cultures. The foundation of his healing practice was established at the Namikoshi Shiatsu College in the early 1980’s where, while living in a Buddhist temple, he studied under the tutelage of Shiatsu Master, Tokujiro Namikoshi, and graduated with a Shiatsu Practitioners Degree.

During his studies in Japan, David learned the ancient Art of Kanpo, which means “The Old Way.” This ancient healing tradition integrates the practices of natural healing; meditation and prayer, diet, exercise, herbs and body therapy.

He comments, “With conscious listening to your story, the invisible thread reveals itself and the interplay of health and disease is discovered. At the crossroads where these two opposing energies intersect, known by Native American healers as the ‘holy land’, opportunities for healing begin.”

“Hope is rekindled when all has been lost and a loving hand reaches out and touches your soul.”