Ikue Ueno’s Journey with Human Garage & Fascial Maneuvers

My path with Human Garage and Fascial Maneuvers began in September 2020, when I was first introduced by my friend Brodie Marples.

That same summer, Fascial Maneuvers were born in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on the beaches of Kitsilano near the home of Lululemon founder Chip Wilson. Created by Gary, Cynthia, and Jason, the practice began as outdoor community classes where people gathered to move, release, and heal together.

The first time I met Gary and experienced Fascial Maneuvers in person, something inside me said:

“I need to do this. I want to learn this. I am going to become a coach.”

Not long after that, in October 2020, Human Garage hosted their first-ever Fascial Maneuvers workshop, which I attended. About 15–20 people gathered in Lions Bay, where we hiked up a nearby mountain, shared organic pizza we made together, and moved fascia together. We spoke about living an organic lifestyle, health, and wellness — a glimpse into the community spirit that was forming. This was the moment I saw how movement, food, and conversation could weave together into something much bigger than a class: a way of life.

At the time, Human Garage was still very new. The first Human Garage app was released in December 2020, and the very first Coaching Program was held in January 2021 in Lions Bay. Because of other commitments, I couldn’t attend that first in-person immersion — but by April 2021, I was ready.

I was the only one who applied that round, so my coaching was held privately online. As a dancer, I already embodied movement, so instead of just learning the 10 basic maneuvers, the coaching turned into a deep dive into the emotional and healing layers of fascia. That one-on-one experience was transformative — and it helped inspire what later became the Lifestyle Artist Program, integrating tools for emotional release alongside physical practice.

From there, my journey expanded. I grew and evolved with the Human Garage team, contributing in many ways — from hosting calls and mentoring coaches to supporting the global community. Along the way, I had the honor of opening for Human Garage trauma release events multiple times — two in Vancouver and once in Austin, Texas, for the kickoff of the Trauma Release Tour in 2024. Each of these experiences deepened my role as both a facilitator and a lighthouse.

In November 2022, after Human Garage hosted two retreats in Cancun and leadership shifted to Aisha’s Akasha Sanctuary, Gary entrusted me to lead the Vancouver Fascial Maneuvers classes. Since then, I have been teaching consistently at the Capoeira Ache Brasil Academy — sometimes up to four classes a week, always holding the space for community growth and healing.

Almost three years later, Vancouver Fascial Maneuvers has become not just a class, but a sanctuary of truth, consistency, and liberation.

Through this entire journey, I remain grateful — for the community, for the countless people I’ve met, and for the opportunity to keep evolving and inspiring others through movement and fascia.

🌊✨ I am here to liberate myself, and to inspire others to liberate themselves.

Timeline of My Journey

  • Summer 2020 → First outdoor FM classes in Kitsilano (roots in Chip Wilson’s backyard).

  • Sep 2020 → Attended first class at Lions Bay; committed to becoming a coach.

  • Oct 2020 → Attended the first-ever HG Fascial Maneuvers workshop in Lions Bay

  • Dec 2020 → HG app launched.

  • Jan 2021 → First Coaching Program in Lions Bay.

  • Apr 2021 → Joined the online coaching program as only applicant; private coaching inspired the team to create the Lifestyle Artist Program.

  • Jan 2022 → Began TikTok Live classes for Human Garage.

  • Oct 2022 → First HG Retreat in Cancun, Mexico

  • Nov 2022 → Second, larger HG Retreat in Cancun, Mexico → entrusted with leading Vancouver classes at Capoeira Studio.

  • Aug 2023 → Transitioned from TikTok to Instagram Live (Find Your Flow, Mondays at 4 p.m. PST, ongoing).

  • Nov 2023 → Attended & taught at the Costa Rica Retreat.

  • Dec 16, 2023 → Opened HG Trauma Tour Vancouver (~450 people).

  • Feb 2024 → Joined HG’s first Coach Retreat in Cancun.

  • Jan–Aug 2024 → Mentored HG coaches + created a coaching program for the community.

  • May 2024 → Opened HG Trauma Release Kickoff Tour in Austin, TX (~1,000 participants).

  • Aug 2024 → Opened Vancouver Trauma Release event (outdoor, park).

  • Aug 2024 → Hosted a Fascial Facelift class through HG (very successful).

Where I Am Today (2025)

As of September 2025, I continue to lead with consistency and devotion. I host two weekly Fascial Maneuvers classes in Vancouver through Human Garage, along with a weekly Instagram Live class — Find Your Flow — every Monday at 4 p.m. PST.

Beyond group work, I also offer hands-on sessions and private sessions, both in-person and online, supporting people one-on-one through fascia, movement, and empowerment.

I am not only teaching this mission — I am embodying it. I am the mission. Vancouver remains a living hub for Fascial Maneuvers, and my work continues to ripple globally.

✨ If you’d like to work with me, please feel free to reach out directly or check out my offerings and class information. https://www.ikuedancerfasciaoracle.com

Much love,

Ikue | Dance & Fascia Oracle™ 💃💞

Embodiment Guide & Mentor


The very first official 15 Min Stress Reset (2022)