Shumin Yu CMT

Overview

• Business name: Shumin Yu CMT — Certified Massage Therapist
• Facility type: Small therapeutic massage center specializing in Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Medicine massage), Swedish, deep tissue, cupping and related bodywork
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Professional, therapeutic and restorative. The practice emphasizes restorative touch rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an individualized, assessment-first approach. Treatments blend acupressure, deep-tissue techniques, hot stones and warm towels to create a relaxing yet clinically oriented session.

Features & Amenities

• Complimentary hot stone treatment included with all massages
• Hot moist towels used in treatments
• Foot soaks with salts and minerals for Head/Shoulders/Feet sessions
• Oil and lotion for warming and soothing muscles in oil-based sessions
• No-oil, clothes-on options available (e.g., Head/Shoulders/Feet massage, introduction to Tui Na)
• Cupping equipment (plastic and silicone cups with hand suction pump)
• Hot stone therapy used after cupping and in other massages
• Gentle assisted stretches and passive stretching techniques
• Practitioners trained in a signature Tui Na formula; staff must pass rigorous internal training standards
• Doctor referrals and rehabilitative focus — many referrals noted for therapeutic cases
• Online booking and gift cards via Square links

Services

• Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Medical Massage) — multiple styles including Deep TuiNa, Relaxing/Balance TuiNa, Introductory TuiNa
• Swedish Signature Massage — full-body, assessment-based, oil-based relaxation massage
• Deep Tissue Massage — focused on deeper layers, trigger point and active release techniques
• Head, Shoulders & Feet Massage — clothes-on, starts with foot soak and includes head/neck/shoulder work
• Cupping Therapy — plastic/silicone cupping with hand pump; cups left 10–20 minutes followed by hot stones and towels
• Couples Massages — coordinated appointments (not currently offered in the same room; each person receives a customized session)
• Rehabilitative / Physiotherapy-style work — for chronic neuromuscular and circulatory issues, includes stretching and targeted release

Pricing

• Most full Tui Na / Swedish / Deep TuiNa sessions:
  • 60 minutes — $75
  • 90 minutes — $110
  • 120 minutes — $150
• Cupping Therapy:
  • 30 minutes — $50
• Head/Shoulders/Feet (example):
  • 60 minutes — $75

(These prices are listed on the site for standard session lengths; confirm when booking as rates can change.)

Location & Hours

• Address: 1544 Jefferson Street, Napa, CA 94559
• Phone: 707-509-0081
• Email: info@ShuminYu.com
• Online booking: multiple Square appointment links and a Square site are provided on the website
• Operating hours: Not listed on the website content provided — callers should use the phone number or online booking link to check availability and hours

Notes

• The practice emphasizes a Traditional Chinese Medicine foundation (Tui Na techniques, meridian assessment, reflexology principles) integrated with Western modalities (Swedish, deep tissue, sports/rehab).
• Complementary hot stone and towel therapy is a consistent feature across services.
• Cupping is explicitly used therapeutically and clients should expect possible bruise marks for up to ten days after a cupping session.
• Couples can book coordinated appointments but are treated separately (not in the same room).
• Practitioner background: Shumin (aka Julie) has a personal history rooted in Chinese traditional remedies, trained at Alhambra Medical School of Oriental Medicine, and is a certified massage therapist who also trained staff to her standards.
• Best for clients seeking a blend of relaxation and therapeutic bodywork with a Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.