About Us
Our Story
Opurea, created by Master Gwinn Ioka, brings together Eastern & Western techniques
to form the foundation of its wellness plan.
Opurea was founded with the goal to revolutionize the massage industry, changing the way wellness is taught, bought, and sold. The Opurea™ team provides professional and rewarding corporate on-site, event, and in-home massage experiences. Our certified therapists are hand-picked by accredited instructors in the industry.
About Our Founder
Gwinn Ioka, CEO
Master Gwinn Ioka makes a difference in peoples’ lives by realigning the muscular skeletal system using various techniques and tools. Her certification in rehabilitation therapy informs the focus of each session. Her “tools and techniques” are grounded in the ancient theories of Shiatsu (meridian work) and Olympic athlete work - blading/scraping (IASTM) and taping techniques (KT taping).
She is trained as a Movement Specialist (Functional Anatomy Seminars – recognized by professional sports teams), a Corrective Exercise Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and is mentored by Grand Master Dr. Kaneko.*
OUR MENTOR
Dr. Doann Kaneko
DoAnn T. Kaneko is a doctor of oriental medicine, acupuncturist, lecturer and author. A graduate of Saint Paul Rikkyo University, Toyo Acupuncture College, and SAMRA University & Health Sciences, he is a second-generation practitioner of his family’s traditional healing art and pioneer who brought Shiatsu Anma to America (Meridian Anma). He founded Shiatsu Massage School of California in 1983 and a recipient of the 2017 World Massage Festival Hall of Fame.