Testimonials
Sciatica relief
“ Kimi Watada is magical. Definitely next level. If you’re looking, just stop. See Kimi.
I have been suffering from sciatic nerve pain going on 3 weeks - in pain, frustrated and at the end of my rope. I’d done self -Reiki, received Reiki, had myofascial therapy, and tried every stretch recommended, but the pain was still a daily situation. My sister swears by Bowen Therapy and it was time for me to give it a go. Her Bowen Therapist recommended Kimi as the person she goes to see when in the Bay Area. Kimi was very accommodating with scheduling and I arrived to her office - very welcoming and calming - hoping for any relief.
First, let me be clear that this is not merely Bowen. Kimi constantly assesses your body’s needs and pivots accordingly with a myriad of modalities. Her voice is soothing and sure - there was never a question or doubt in my mind that I was in the best hands. She is vigilant the entire time and constantly checks in while working on you. I felt 100% genuinely cared for throughout the entire session (and afterwards as well).
When the session was over, my body felt so light and loose, my head was clear, and my spirit felt lifted. I immediately recommended Kimi to one of my best friends and one of my clients.
I knew that I would feel things shift while my body processed the treatment (which it did) but I also felt the need for another visit with Kimi and booked a follow up about a week after the first. I didn’t imagine that my second visit would so exceed the first, but it absolutely did. I cannot say enough how grateful I am to have met Kimi and received healing from her.
This has been the most holistic healing treatment I have ever experienced. Ever. Don’t wait. Just see Kimi. You’ll be so happy you did.
Leona K. Hercules, CA
Healing Jackpot
“ The moment Kimi opened the door I knew I had hit the healer jackpot; I could feel that she had that elusive intuitive quality to cure one's ailments in spades--the quality that most doctors lack! And boy was I right and needed by one who was thinking of a replacement knee after playing sports for 5 decades (and a member of UC Berkeley's tennis team). Over the last 3 years, she has fixed my back, neck, shoulder, wrist, elbow, toe, my knee (now I can run, dance, play tennis, bike even without an ACL) calf, jaw, an infection in 1 visit, digestion, and many other parts. Now I do whatever I want because I know Kimi can fix anything. She can also heal remotely! While traveling in Europe, my boyfriend and I got THE VIRUS! I emailed Kimi and the next day my symptoms were halved and a few days later they were gone. Another benefit is that after I leave her office I feel perfect and at ease, as though I have been meditating for 3 hours straight! I visit her every 3 weeks or so for maintenance etc, I have referred many people to her and they end up referring their entire family tree to her. Kimi can help any problem in a variety of ways; and as I have said many times, "She is one in a billion!" “
Toni R. Berkeley, CA
Goodbye Pain meds!
“Boy, I am so grateful my Berkeley brother insisted I have 2 sessions with Kimi while I was out visiting from CT. After 30 chiropractor treatments, massage and PT,
my very intense sciatica nerve pain all on my right side was still unremitting. While this sounds awfully dramatic, I really was about to throw in the towel. 1200 mg. of nerve blocking Gabapentin kept the pain away but messed up my mind, coordination and confidence. And no guarantees that surgery would help.
Kimi’s approach was unlike anything I’ve experiencing anywhere else in the world. Totally intuitive and in no way a “massage”. I cannot explain it except for to tell you that after two sessions I have felt no more pain and I haven’t taken any more pain-numbing meds since. It’s great to feel I can live in my body again. Thank you, thank you, Kimi.”
Beth I. Florida
Finding Wellness
“ You can graduate at the top of your medical school class and not be a healer. As a physician who is board certified in two fields, neurology and psychiatry, and has practiced for three decades, I have to confess that I haven’t the faintest idea how Kimi does what she does. What Kimi does and who she is cannot be taught. I am however convinced that she has an extraordinary power of healing, a “charism”. Kimi employs no trance induction, has no wind chimes, burns no incense and has no mantras on the wall. Yet one knows instantaneously and with certainty that one is being tended to with the fullness of attention and a rare sense of understanding. I have left each of my more than dozen visits to Kimi with a sense of lightness and liberation - with the sense that I have been reconnected to a prior sense of wellness that had been lost for decades. This raises in me as a physician the question: How often does a patient accept and become resigned to pain, decreased range of motion and progressive rigidity prematurely and unnecessarily? I urge you to take to Kimi that which you have come to accept as a given is, as written in stone and see whether you may have not arrived at a premature and unnecessary resignation. Whether you are in fact younger than you think.”
Jonathan M. MD Berkeley, CA
Kimi is Magic
“ I had more than one ailment when I met Kimi. For many years I experienced chronic pain and numbness in my left hip, leg, and foot. My doctor had prescribed two MRI's and several physical therapy sessions, but they gave no relief. I subsequently suffered a brain aneurysm, and underwent three surgeries and a month-long hospital stay. I was thankful to be alive, but felt so weak, and in addition to the pain in my leg, I had developed weakness in my arms and grip. I felt so broken. Then my son-in-law introduced me to Kimi, and my healing began! Through my sessions with Kimi my body has strengthened, my grip has greatly improved, and for the first time in decades I can now feel my left leg and foot, the numbness is gone. (!) I am so amazed and thankful. The therapies that Kimi employs have proven invaluable to me, I tell her she's magic. It's not magic; Kimi possesses a thorough blend of theraputic skill and knowledge, combined with an intuitiveness that allows her to assess and deliver the exact thing my body needs. I thank Kimi for alleviating my pain, and I highly recommend her to you.”
Terry D. Benicia, CA“Kimi helped me so much! I have recurring tennis elbow/wrist pain as well as back issues. After a session with Kimi, my back was feeling much better and my wrist pain significantly less. Kimi listens to what my concerns are, spends time assessing my issues, and then uses a variety of techniques to help resolve the issues. She takes her time to assess my overall wellness and doesn’t rush through the process. I’ve come to rely on regular visits with Kimi to keep me pain free and on the tennis courts!”
- Lynn W., Walnut Creek CA
Pain relief from head to toe
“It’s great to address issues without investing a lot of time and money with repetitive appointments. I have been a client of Kimi Watada’s since 2013. I was referred to her by a friend and sought treatment for my plantar fasciitis. A week after my first treatment, I saw an 85% improvement. After my second treatment I was at 97% improvement and it continued to get better. Ever since, I have no more symptoms or problems resulting from Plantar fasciitis. As a physically active person, I tend to endure injury as a result of my lifestyle. Kimi has treated me for everything from neck issues to adrenal exhaustion, and I continue to seek treatment for new ailments today. Each time I see an amazing result. It usually only takes two treatments and I am resuming life again. Kimi’s work helps me to continue living and active and healthy life style free from pain or physical limitation.
- Nikki G. Pittsburg, CA
Chronic back issues resolved
"For more than 20 years, I've had chronic back problems. If I lift something too heavy, the next day I'm in pain that stays for weeks. No more. Since I discovered Kimi, I've been virtually pain free. Whenever I feel tightness coming on, I have a pleasant session with Kimi and her gentle "acupressure-like" technique brings wonderful relief. I highly recommend Kimi for anyone who has used chiropractors or other therapists to deal with chronic or acute back pain, as I believe she can work wonders for you."
- Tony F., Oakland CA
Hip Surgery Avoided
“A colleague introduced me to Kimi after hearing my conversations in the office regarding my left hip labral tear and the excruciating pain associated with it at around age 51. He shared his own personal stories of aches and pains and what Kimi was able to do for him. I was told by two top doctors that I needed a hip replacement or at best, a cortisone injection and surgical clean-up of damaged cartilage. You see I played basketball through college and continued to coach thereafter and teach the game through present. I was not ready to accept these options so seeing Kimi and considering her course, for me, was well worth the effort. I live approximately 35 minutes from Kimi, however, the level of pain I was experiencing did not matter as I was prepared for anything at that point. Within three visits, spaced about 1 to 2 weeks apart, the healing process was underway with pain significantly diminished and completely gone within that timeframe. Mobility was and still is 100%! I consider myself a fairly strong individual. The pain I was experiencing was debilitating. I could barely lift my left leg to a 90 degree angle. Her professionalism, ability to listen, empathetic nature and therapeutic techniques were new to me but with each manipulation, I felt so much better. I am now age 56 and have not had any surgeries. I work out every day, hike, bike and more and quite frankly, without exaggerating, consider Kimi to have helped me to truly understand the power of the human body to heal itself. Her sincerest desire is nothing short than to help you heal.”
- Terri M., Pleasanton, CA
Animals want to be pain free too!
"My family and myself have used Kimi’s services for many years, everything from tennis elbow to chronic headaches and sport injuries. She has always made us feel so much better, so when my 10-year-old cattle dog Sunshine was feeling some aches and pains due to her age, I immediately thought of Kimi to help relieve her pain. Sunshine has always been a very active dog and one of her favorite things is to chase the squirrels in our backyard. But one morning after trying to catch a squirrel, she came into the house limping and not putting any weight at all on her front paw. I let her rest for two days and when she still wasn’t feeling any better, I called Kimi. Of course, Kimi said she would love to try to help Sunshine. Kimi was so calm and soothing with her. She spoke to her gently and worked on her in a very kind and gentle manner. At one point, I almost thought Sunshine was going to fall asleep she was so relaxed. After a few minutes of Kimi working with her, Sunshine stood up as if she knew that whatever Kimi had done had worked and walked to her bed with no limp and laid down and went to sleep. The next morning, Sunshine was back out in our yard chasing squirrels and is loving life again!!! No more limping and pain free! I can’t thank Kimi enough for helping Sunshine, and I’m sure if Sunshine could talk, she would whole-heartedly thank her too!"
- Victoria W., Concord, CA
Animals want to be pain free too!
"My family and myself have used Kimi’s services for many years, everything from tennis elbow to chronic headaches and sport injuries. She has always made us feel so much better, so when my 10-year-old cattle dog Sunshine was feeling some aches and pains due to her age, I immediately thought of Kimi to help relieve her pain. Sunshine has always been a very active dog and one of her favorite things is to chase the squirrels in our backyard. But one morning after trying to catch a squirrel, she came into the house limping and not putting any weight at all on her front paw. I let her rest for two days and when she still wasn’t feeling any better, I called Kimi. Of course, Kimi said she would love to try to help Sunshine. Kimi was so calm and soothing with her. She spoke to her gently and worked on her in a very kind and gentle manner. At one point, I almost thought Sunshine was going to fall asleep she was so relaxed. After a few minutes of Kimi working with her, Sunshine stood up as if she knew that whatever Kimi had done had worked and walked to her bed with no limp and laid down and went to sleep. The next morning, Sunshine was back out in our yard chasing squirrels and is loving life again!!! No more limping and pain free! I can’t thank Kimi enough for helping Sunshine, and I’m sure if Sunshine could talk, she would whole-heartedly thank her too!"
- Victoria W., Concord, CA
Mother and Son Feel Better
“My son is doing so much better it’s really amazing. That night he said he slept better than he had since the first concussion happened. He said his back feels straight finally. I can’t believe the change in him. Also, within 2 days the swelling and discoloration in my hand has reduced so much it’s back to normal size and so I’m just focused on the bone healing. I am so blown away. I’ve been telling everyone to go see you. You totally rock.”
- Michelle P., Brentwood, CA