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Rev. Christopher J. Bashaw, PhD/MA, DD, RN, CNFT, Soke.

Kosho Hoho Yooga is an American eclectic Martial Art, developed by Christopher Bashaw, soke, Family Head. Kosho Hoho Yooga, or "Old Pine Tree Method of Unity and Self Discipline", a blending of Kosho Ryu Kempo and Tai Chi. Kosho Hoho Yooga takes the traditional teachings of the Japanese Warrior Monk of 1235 AD (true self-defense, healing, and spiritual arts) and makes it applicable for the 21st century. Christopher holds black belt ranking in Shaolin Kempo Karate, Mugei-Mumei no Jitsu, as well as certification in Yang style Tai Chi. He was recently awarded his Hachidan from the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio in 2006. In January 2007 Christopher was inducted into Action Magazine Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Christopher has been a Registered Nurse for over 2 decades, including pediatrics, military, pain care, recovery room, occupational health, drug and alcohol recovery, insurance case management, and rehabilitation. Over the last 20 years he has become certified as a Reiki Master/Teacher, developing his own system, Kokoro Ryu Reiki System of Natural Healing; Christopher is also the founder of Shugendo Yoga, a spiritual, gentle healing form of yoga which is done by Kosho Hoho Yooga-ka as well as students outside the system; as well he has taken vows as a Buddhist Priest, he holds a Doctorate in Divinity. He incorporates western herbalism, internal and external Chi Kung healing, and Shamanism into his practice and the art of Kosho Hoho Yooga. Bashaw is also a renowned psychic and medical intuative, available for private readings and sessions. Christopher is a founding member of WaShin International. Bashaw, soke, is also a CNFT(Certified Natural Fitness Trainer). Kosho Hoho Yooga students are considered to be warrior healers; in fact they tend to be more shaman's who happen to do the martial arts. Kosho Hoho Yooga: http://www.freewebs.com/kosho_hoho_yooga ; email master_tenbu@yahoo.com .

Bashaw not only teaches Kosho Hoho Yooga but provides the following services:

Christopher Bashaw provides a safe and caring environment for individuals to self-heal. This is done by offering more than any one modality; by offerings a complimentary approach which is not limited to mystical, divination, herbal, nutritional, energetic and bodywork complementary care modalities that promote wholeness and self-healing, but focuses on these particular benefits.

We offer hands on treatments as well as offering classes and workshops that provide opportunities for positive self-reflection and self-development. We promote a holostic model of self-care and healthy living.

The modalities we offer are not meant to replace medical advice, but to work with your medicval provider.

Your health has to make sense to YOU, whether you seek treatment based on conventional or complementary/alternative approaches to medicine. Christopher Bashaw has been a registered nurse encroaching 25 years of western practice. With his knowledge of allopathic western medicine Christopher is a practicing herbologist, shamanic practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher, yoga and tai chi instructor, angel card reader, medial massage practitioner, crystal healer and certified natural fitness trainer. He holds advanced degrees in Naturology (study of natural medicine), religion and divinity. He is an ordained Buddhist Priest, and licensed family head of Kosho Hoho Yooga system. He holds an eight degree black belt in the martial arts and has been inducted into several martial arts halls of fame. The system Kosho Hoho Yooga depicts the warrior healer modal of ancient times.

Christopher’s personal and professional approach adapts the approach that healing occurs as dis-ease is vanquished when the body, mind as well as the spirit harmonize; and this is done through the use of natural laws of healing while understanding a western medical model. Christopher’s training has include various academic courses, certifications and traditional apprenticeships.

Massage: As a RN Christopher practices medical massage. It is well documented that massage contributes significantly to your health and well-being. Massage relaxes, increases circulation, eases anxiety, and expedites recovery from injury. Medical massage is therapeutic bodywork delivered in a medical model of understanding. Delivering medical massage care requires advanced understanding in pathology and contraindications, medical communication and documentation. In the massage profession, we have only recently begun to clarify the differences between medical massage and wellness massage.

Koshonic Body Stress Release ©: Emotional stress, mental stress, physical stress, environmental and chemical stress are all part of life. Stress becomes a negative, destructive factor when it goes beyond the individual's ability to adapt to it. Stress can become stored in our bodies and manifest as backache, headaches, postural distortions or fatigue. Koshonic Body Stress Release © uses light, precise stimulation to encourage the body to release stored tensions. This includes physical touch combines with lightwork and shamanic therapy. Unlike, massage the individual is fully dressed, wearing a light layer of clothing. Ideal for fybromyalgia sufferers.



Reiki is a form of energy work or laying on of hands, used for the treatment of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dis-eases. Mikao Usui developed Reiki in early 20th century Japan, where he said he received the ability of 'healing without energy depletion' on Mount Kurama. In a typical whole-body Reiki treatment within the clinical setting, the practitioner asks the recipient to lie down, usually on a massage table, and relax. Loose, comfortable clothing is usually worn during the treatment. The treatment proceeds with the practitioner placing his hands on the recipient in various positions (However, a non-touching technique, where the hands are held a few centimeters away from the recipient's body may be applied for part or all of the treatment session). The hands are usually kept still for 3 to 5 minutes before moving to the next position. Between 12 and 20 positions are used along side the entire body, with the whole treatment lasting 45 to 90 minutes. A treatment is deeply relaxing and benefits both the client and the practitioner. Reiki is both powerful and gentle and in its long history has aided in healing virtually every known illness or injury - including: cancer, heart disease, AIDS, asthma, skin problems, cuts, broken bones, headaches, colds, and on and on. Any problem involving mind, body, or spirit can benefit from a Reiki treatment.



Crystal Healing: Crystals have been used for healing since ancient times by many different cultures and in the last twenty odd years, there has been a great revival of this effective healing art. Crystals are highly powerful and effective tools for healing as they contain a number of special properties and interact with us in many different ways. One of these properties is the unique vibration of each crystal. This is a result of its color frequency, chemical composition, inner atomic structure and outer form. Not only does this property make a crystal indispensable in altering electromagnetic waves for medical machinery and quartz watches, but it can also modify ‘healing energy’. Another property of crystals is the distinct orderly structure which enables them to absorb, reflect, transform, transmute, balance, direct, amplify, clear, focus etc. energies. Essentially, a crystal can adapt healing energy in any way imaginable. A session consists of being fully clothes and lying on a treatment table; the practitioner selects specific crystals to lay on the body. A treatment is initially a few minutes but will build up in time as more may be required. It has been said the effects of a 10 minute crystal treatment equates a 2 hour reiki session.



Nutritional and Herbal Consultations: In the nutritional and herbal consultation we will come up with a program specifically tailored to your needs and goals. This is a holistic approach that considers lifestyle patterns by accessing awareness practices, exercise frequency, and food choices to create a program which supports the individual and fits in realistically to their daily schedule. By incorporating delicious whole foods, dietary and herbal supplementation, regular exercise and awareness practices energy reservoirs will be replenished, a new level of emotional stability will be experienced and the internal processes of the body will be optimally supported to bring the body back to homeostasis. With a thorough consultation, we both will learn about your health, your body and your life to determine what your body needs to maintain health and wellness. You may be curious, or even skeptical, that your health concerns could be eased with the help of herbs or dietary supplementation. Here is just a sample of the problems herbs and your lifestyle changes can help improve and/ or alleviate: Allergies, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Colds and Flu, Constipation or Diarrhea, Depression, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, High or Low Blood Pressure, Immune Deficiency, Infections: Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, Insomnia, Menopause-related symptoms. Visit cost does not include supplements.



Shamanic Therapy and Spiritual Counseling: Lost and need guidance? Shamanic Therapy and Spiritual Counseling guides you to find the answers. Shamanic Therapy and/or Spiritual Counseling is the gathering of information from many sources which can include angels, guides, deceased loved ones, traveling to the lower, middle or upper spiritual realms. Shamanic Therapy and Spiritual Counseling takes information from the spirit world and turns it into practical knowledge giving you tools that can help you to become balanced in mind body and soul. Christopher applies proven shamanic and spiritual techniques to help you connect to your higher self, listen to your intuition, open your heart and to ultimately connect with your divine guidance. Christopher uses a non-sectarian approach to his sessions and all information remains confidential.



Angel Reading: Angels and Guides are with us always. Only recently have people embraced the concept of their help in our daily lives. Through the help of your angels Christopher divines messages from them to dshare directly with you so that you can more clearly make your own decisions in life. Many find this form of help very powerful and very healing. All readings confidential.

KHY Tai Chi and Shugendo Yoga: Tai chi from the KHY system is a slow, gentle, dance like exercise that promotes energy cultivation and flow. These patterns are learned and practiced over time. Like meditation and massage therapy, it appears that Tai Chi can slow the heart rate, improve digestion, and circulation, and relax the mind and body. Current research indicates that Tai Chi is a weight bearing and moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise. Practice of Tai Chi can improve balance, reduce falls and increase leg strength. It also lowers stress hormones, enhances respiratory and immune function and promotes emotional well-being. Classes include the science as well as esoteric lessons related to chi. Shugendo Yoga is a soft, spiritual yoga practice which includes non-sectarian prayer, self healing tips, yoga posture, chi kung, and mediation. It has been likened to the lightning path to raise the Kundilini and develop psychic awareness and improved health, safely.

Ear Coning/ Candling: Ear candling, also called ear coning or thermal-auricular therapy, is a practice intended to assist the natural clearing of earwax (cerumen) and "toxins" from a person's ear by means of a hollow candle placed in the ear. It involves lighting one end of the specialized hollow candle, and placing the other end in the ear canal. Ear Coning allows you to remove the debris from inside your ear that is unreachable with a Q-tip. This procedure is simple, fast, painless, and has been used for thousands of years. Reported benefits are said to offer real and marked benefits for many problems and conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat offering a natural alternative to conventional allopathic treatments such as antibiotics, ear syringing and grommets. Visit cost does not include price of ear cones.



Private Nursing Care: Do you have a dressing which needs to be changed? Do you require a patient advocate? Do you need someone to explain your medical records and condition to you? Do you need education about your medications? Need help setting up and organizing your medications? Do you require skilled nursing care for just a few visits? Provide a Dr’s order and make an appointment. Home care available as well as office visits. Does not include expense of supplies.



Think about this; do you know someone receiving palliative, care and comfort at home or in a facility? Are you a family member of a person receiving palliative, care and comfort measures? Do you need Bereavement spiritual counseling? Christopher Bashaw can provide any of these treatments at the individual’s bedside to providing supportive, compassionate and holistic care to the death and dying process. Charge does not include additional travel fee or supplies.

We adhere to the strictest code of ethics and professionalism.

Office fee: $65.00 per visit. Ear cones and supplements as well as nursing supplies not included. Office fee is based on a 1 hour appointment. Payment is expected at time of services without exception. Cash or check. Travel fee is based on mileage round trip from office to office at .49 cents per mile. Ear cones and nursing supplies are expected to be purchased by the individual and brought to the visit.

Cancellation and Missed Appointment Policy: Twenty-four hour cancellation notice is required if you must cancel your individual consultation or appointment. If you do not cancel your consultation within 24 hours or if you miss an appointment, Christopher Bashaw has the right to bill you for the full amount of allotted time scheduled. To cancel an individual session, please call 603-781-8348.

To book an appointment at the Mizu Tama Dojo and White Lotus Healing Clinic contact Christopher Bashaw


Bashaw is an accomplished healer, shaman, and soft style martial artist.

Bashaw is available for healing care, extra work, modeling, and limited acting. Please note that experience in these arenas are limited.