Alternating Currents

Emotional Fitness for a Sustainably Balanced Life

a bit about us

Honor and Compassion … We honor the human desire for genuine validation with integrity and compassionate service. With an ocean of  choices, we appreciate your  consideration of ACT and, look forward to building relationships that empower your emotional well being. With efforts to support you holistically, we are not  brand or device driven. We support our local vendors and the environment.

About Ashi

Among his many creative abilities  Ashi is a master  bass player.  A native of Tokyo Japan, where the “art of spa” is nothing less then spiritual.  His kind humble spirit and simple approach to life makes this concept possible bringing a peaceful INergy to those around him.  He specializes in therapeutic foot massage, combining traditional Japanese Amma  massage with his musical background.  Like a symphony, his style is precise, methodical and very healing.

His creativity doesn’t stop there, let me just say, Ashi is serious about food. His training as a Souse Chef and love for traditional Japanese cuisine inspires  simple, organic nourishment for individual or couples thairapy sessions and  group thairapy  retreats.








About Cheshi

After many years as an award winning hair stylist,  Cheshi developed bi-lateral tunnel and severe tendonitis for more than  two years. This sudden lifestyle change impacted her emotional and financial well-being prompting  an 85 lb weight gain. Alternative health was the approach she chose  to heal her body.

Determined to change her life, she  studied bodywork therapy  in San Francisco at the School for Self  Healing and the World School of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts. She received a  Holistic Diet and Nutrition certification from  Bauman College in Berkeley,  as a healthy way to manage her weight. Cheshi earned a B.A., in Human Development in 1989 from Cal State Long Beach.

But its her role as a beauty educator where she has clocked more Thairapy hours than many psychologist.  Historically the hair salon has been that safe haven offering  comfort and  emotional support for women not in the loop of traditional therapy. In this venue the only licensing needed is  a compassionate heart and the willingness to listen.

Overcoming what appeared to be a negative experience ignites Cheshi’s  passion for helping others on their path to optimal health and a more balanced lifestyle.

Some Thoughts About Our Work

Thank you for my healing work…you guys ROCK and have a truly amazing gift. As a performance artist, my body is constantly under tremendous strain. For the first time I feel so light and connected.

H. Shoopman, Dance Performance Artist… Los Angeles


The time spent in your chair working on my hands and Eric’s upper back and neck were invaluable to us

Sue Ellen Schell … Teacher, Palto Alto


The beauty and IN-ergy that embody Ashi and Cheshi  must be felt to be believed. In their capable hands you are transformed emotionally, physically and spiritually. What you experience defies explanation that mere words would only diminish. The effects linger long after you physically leave their presence. This is healing in its purest form…I will be forever grateful that Ashi and Cheshi have touched my life.

Lisa G. … Artist, Oakland








I met Cheshi at a retreat in Boston. We developed a bond right away and she invited me to visit her in Cali. When I arrived I was on a crazy fad diet. During my stay she shared many strategies to help me achieve my weight goal naturally. Ashi inspired and showed me easy ways to prepare simple and great tasting food to fit my busy schedule.

When I recently got married, Cheshi came to NY and did my makeup. I’ve never  felt more beautiful and elegant. I’m very conservative when it comes to make-up, but Cheshi showed me how just a little concealer and simple techniques could enhance my appearance without being too much. Returning from my honeymoon, my co-workers didn’t recognized me.. Thanks Cheshi !!

A. Bryan … Attorney, Brooklyn

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