Introduction to Maeshima, the Clay Specialist!

Nice to meet you!
I am Maeshima, the clay specialist.
Let me start by introducing myself!!

Born in August 1973
Born in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture (formerly Iwatsuki City)
Residing in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture
Mother of one child
Owner of two Bichon Frise dogs

When I fell ill during my childhood,
my mother would care for me using things around the house.
I was influenced by my mother, who valued
taking care of the body without relying too much on medicine.

Started aromatherapy in 2006
I quit my office job due to headaches and eye strain
and started working at a gardening shop, but my symptoms did not improve.
Because I was using headache medicine regularly,
I started aromatherapy
on the recommendation of a concerned senior colleague at work.

Encountered clay in 2008
I started working at a flower shop, which had been my dream.
I began incorporating the aromatherapy
that my former colleague had taught me.
While trying various things, I encountered clay.

Learned the benefits of clay in 2014
While pregnant with my first child, I suffered from heat rash.
I learned that clay care was good,
and when I tried it with some skepticism,
I became very interested in how it worked
and saw potential in care methods using clay.

Discovered clay therapy in 2016
I learned about the existence of clay therapy.
Because I felt it had potential for treating heat rash,
I also began incorporating clay therapy
into the care of my then one-year-old daughter.

Became a clay therapist in 2018
I became hooked on clay for my own skincare
and became a clay therapist.
I started courses and workshops
and have taught over 600 people in six years.

Opened a booth at a popular event in 2019
I opened a booth at "Acha Acha,"
a popular event held in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture,
and held a clay bath salt workshop,
which many people from children to adults attended.

Published an e-book on Kindle in 2020
I published "Healthcare Clay Therapy Parent-Child Diary: Enjoying it with Children" on Kindle,
featuring episodes of clay therapy with my daughter.
Since then, I have released a total of five books on Kindle.

Served as a workshop leader in 2022
I served as a workshop leader
at the ICA booth during Earth Day Tokyo 2022.
I was in charge of workshops
for many visitors over several days.

Won 2nd place in a recipe contest in 2024
In the original recipe contest for enjoying clay
sponsored by the ICA,
my "Clay Yellow Lip Gloss" won 2nd place
and was featured in the journal "Earth Issue 39."

Became a Clay Therapy Master in 2025
For my graduation research in the ICA-certified Clay Therapy Master Course,
I conducted an experiment on straight neck care using clay,
completed the course,
and obtained my master's qualification.

Conducting courses and salon work
For those who are worried about choosing skincare
or those who are concerned about daily fatigue,
I hold clay therapy courses in person and online,
and I also perform clay pack salon work at home.

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