Kona Shiatsu Clinic

Good body work, really good. Not so good professional boundaries. If you are a man go without reservation or hesitation. I did previously give him 5 stars because the body work is 5 stars. The professional boundaries deserve zero so I averaged. At my appointment while I was being treated Tom lamented to me about his own personal issues that I as his patient, consider unprofessional and as a woman felt slimed. He did friend me on FB where he came on my page and his behavior validated my decision not to return. I did not give him feedback face to face because any woman who has been in my shoes knows how productive that is… not.

Wow! Tom’s shiatsu massage made the pain in my neck and shoulders feel 95% better. This was my 1^st Shiatsu massage & I am amazed how much better I feel! Thank you Tom! If I lived here I would see him regularly. I highly recommend Tom!

Tom healed my neck/​head pain immediately. I hurt it sailing and was recommended to him by my auntie who goes to him once a month. I was completely satisfied. The clinic is clean, friendly, and has an aloha vibe. Thanks TOm!

I was vacationing in the area and wanted a massage. Tom knew exactly how to alleviate my stress and pain. Very therapeutic massage – and I get lots of massages, so I know a good one.

I came into Tom because my TMJ symptoms were the worst they had ever been, to the point that I had constant pain in my jaw, ears and it seemed as if my jaw might just freeze shut. I was expecting just to get stress relief, which might help my jaw, but Tom specifically treated my jaw and provided me with immediate, lasting relief. Ahhhhhh! Thank you so much!
His prices were completely reasonable and there is a private parking lot in front of the business.

I recently injured myself and have been hurting terribly. Tom came highly recommended to me by 3 of my friends. I am SO glad I went to see him! He found the points in my neck that were causing headaches and pain, was able to relieve pressure and was extremely knowledgeable about how to treat it with care. I highly recommend his services. He was professional, knowledgeable and is very gifted in his kraft. Go see Tom!

Excellent massage! I highly recommend going here if you have that knot that you just can’t get out.
Me and my wife came to the Big Island for a one week vacation and wanted to get a good massage but not pay the high hotel spa prices. We found Tom on Unilocal and decided to give him a try. He has a little office off the highway that has a peaceful ambiance and nice view.
The massage was a little different than the spa experience. You don’t have to get naked and you also don’t get covered in oil. However, Tom is just as effective, if not more without all that fluff. Tom was able to work out my problem spot without me even telling him where it was.
I enjoyed the massage that I went back for another one the same trip.

This is a man with gifted hands. He knows where it hurts without your telling him. If I were a local, I’d see him regularly, but as it is, I feel lucky I had the choice to pick an honestly therapeutic massage like this over a froofy spa for my vacation indulgence. Thank you, Tom!

I’ve gone here several times but unlike a chiropractor or other place it’s been for different issues because when Tom has worked on me I get the issue that has been bugging me fixed. Tom knows his stuff and not only works to get the knots out but also instructs you on how you can work on any pain issues yourself and pinpoints what is probably going on.
I’ve gone to those kinds of massage therapists that use aromatherapy along with a gentle touch and music. I need something stronger to really work my aches and pains out and shiatsu is just the ticket for me. Yeah, this is deep tissue type massage (I’m sure he can use a lighter touch if needed) but I can take it and encourage it. I feel like I’ve been through a workout after going here but am loose afterwards.
I highly recommend this place.

Confession: Tom and Lynn, the owners of Kona Shiatsu, are the parents of my best friend. That said, I absolutely swear this review is not biased at all. If I didn’t like my massage, I wouldn’t have gone to the trouble to create this listing and review the clinic.
Now for the good stuff:
Tom has ruined me for any other massage. Seriously, nobody is good enough and I’m actually a bit annoyed because I just can’t enjoy anything else and can’t find anything good enough.
A couple of years ago I got into massage when a friend took me to Kabuki Springs for the first time. Then I started trying out the spas in Vegas while my boyfriend played in his poker tournaments. Point being, I’ve had a LOT of massages over the past year or two. A LOT.
Over this past Christmas break, I had the opportunity to get a massage at Kona Shiatsu, and it totally ruined me.
If you’re lucky enough to be going to Hawaii, skip the overpriced hotel spas and call up Tom and Lynn to get a massage that will actually make a difference. No, you won’t have a sauna or a steam room or a mud mask. No, you won’t have any oil on you or any smelly lotions. No, you won’t be lying naked and cold on a table while you wait for your massage.
Wear a loose tshirt and some cotton pj pants and settle in for something real. Tom uses pressure points, gentle movements, and a vast knowledge of how the body works to give you the massage of your life. No rubbing the same spot over and over, no bruises from elbows in your back, just good shiatsu. The best part is that Tom really works to address whatever is going on with you. If you’ve got a headache, or your back muscles have been bothering you, or you’ve got a chronic condition, Tom knows how to deal with it. You might be a little sore the next day, but it’s the good kind that you get when you know you’ve done something good for your self (like a nice workout). Trust Tom to do his thing, and walk away knowing that your body (and your wallet — he’s totally affordable!) will be thanking you for it.
What I wouldn’t give to be a regular… If only the flight to Kona wasn’t such a premium.