Therapist with over 35 years of experience. Medical rehabilitator, occupational therapist, and holistic therapist, one of the first students in Bulgaria of Prof. Masayuki Saionji in Yumeiho massage (Level IV), graduate of aromatherapy from the International Federation of Aromatherapists in London, and creator of the proprietary Kan Therapy methodology.

When a medical rehabilitator with over 35 years of experience – one of the first students in Bulgaria of Prof. Masayuki Saionji in Yumeiho massage, a graduate of aromatherapy in London, and creator of a proprietary therapeutic methodology – recommends Stoleto, it is a clinical assessment with a deep professional foundation. Nikolay Hristov understands the human body as a holistic system. And in this system, movement is everything.

Nikolay Hristov – Medical rehabilitator, occupational therapist, and holistic therapist with over 35 years of experience, one of the first students in Bulgaria of Prof. Masayuki Saionji in Yumeiho massage.

Nikolay Hristov is a medical rehabilitator, occupational therapist, and holistic therapist with over 35 years of practice in physical therapy and integrative medicine. He works simultaneously with patients and students, building sustainable health habits – not only healing, but preventively strengthening the body and mind. He is one of the first students in Bulgaria of Prof. Masayuki Saionji in Yumeiho massage with a Level IV teaching degree. He completed an aromatherapy course with the International Federation of Aromatherapists in London. He practices and teaches Tai Chi, Qigong, and aromatherapy, and as the creator of the proprietary Kan Therapy methodology, he combines Western rehabilitation with Eastern philosophy of health. In 2008, he founded the licensed massage school "St. Nikola" and holds a Master's degree in Health Psychology from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski."

Recommendation from Nikolay Hristov for Stoleto

In my many years of practice, I view the human body as a holistic system in which movement, breathing, psyche, and energy balance are interconnected. I work with both patients and students, my main goal being not just recovery, but the building of sustainable health habits.

My observations show that one of the main factors in disrupting this balance is physical inactivity. Prolonged sitting leads to stagnation in the body, impaired circulation, tension in deep muscle layers, and disharmony between the physical and nervous states. This affects both the physique and the general sense of vitality.

In practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, movement is a primary tool for maintaining health – even minimal activity matters for balance and the internal regulation of the body. In this sense, solutions that introduce movement into daily life have special value.

The dynamic chairs from "Stoleto" create the opportunity for the body to remain active even while seated by stimulating subtle movements, activating deep muscles, and supporting natural balance in the body. This contributes to better coordination, freer movement, and a reduction in accumulated tension throughout the day.

As a therapist and instructor, I highly value approaches that build awareness and long-term care for the body. Active sitting supports this process by creating conditions for a better balance between movement and rest, which is the foundation of health.

I believe that this type of solution has an important place in the modern lifestyle, where the balance between body and mind is key to sustainable well-being.

Nikolay Hristov – Medical rehabilitator, occupational therapist, and holistic therapist with over 35 years of experience.

Who is Nikolay Hristov?

Nikolay Hristov was born in 1966 in Pleven. He is a medical rehabilitator and occupational therapist with specialized higher education in rehabilitation and an advanced bachelor's level in medical rehabilitation and occupational therapy. One of the pioneers of Yumeiho massage in Bulgaria – he specialized directly under Prof. Masayuki Saionji, holding a Level IV teaching degree. He completed a course in aromatherapy with the International Federation of Aromatherapists in London. His proprietary Kan Therapy methodology is the result of over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation and unconventional methods – it combines Yumeiho massage, aromatherapy, moxibustion, vacuum therapy, and reflexology into a holistic health system. He teaches Tai Chi, Qigong, and various massage techniques at his licensed school "St. Nikola," founded in 2008.

Professional Experience and Achievements

• 🏥 Medical rehabilitator and occupational therapist with over 35 years of experience in physical therapy and integrative medicine.
• 🇨🇳 One of the pioneers of Yumeiho massage in Bulgaria – specialization under Prof. Masayuki Saionji, Level IV teaching degree.
• 🇬🇧 Aromatherapy from the International Federation of Aromatherapists in London.
• 🥋 Instructor of Tai Chi and Qigong – practices for movement, balance, and internal regulation.
• 💡 Creator of the proprietary Kan Therapy methodology – an integrative approach combining Western rehabilitation and Eastern philosophy.
• 🏫 Founder of the licensed massage school "St. Nikola" (2008)
• 🎓 Master’s degree in Health Psychology – Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski."

Why does Nikolay Hristov’s recommendation matter for people with back pain and poor posture?

Nikolay Hristov has worked with thousands of patients suffering from the consequences of prolonged sitting – back pain, impaired circulation, tension in deep muscle layers, and disharmony between the body and the nervous system. His clinical and holistic perspective is definitive: inactivity is one of the main factors in disrupting health balance. When a therapist with such experience states that Stoleto’s dynamic chairs activate deep muscles, support natural balance, and reduce accumulated tension, it is not a marketing message – it is a clinical observation. For anyone looking for an ergonomic chair for active sitting to combat back pain, Nikolay Hristov’s words are an authoritative and verified guide.

Why does this matter for Stoleto?

Stoleto is designed around the conviction that the body must remain active even when sitting. This is exactly the philosophy shared by Nikolay Hristov – in Tai Chi and Qigong, even minimal movement matters for balance and internal regulation. Movement is health; stagnation is illness. Nikolay Hristov’s recommendation affirms Stoleto as a tool for preventing back pain, improving posture, and building healthy habits – recognized by one of the pioneers of holistic therapy in Bulgaria with over 35 years of clinical experience. If you are looking for an active sitting chair recommended by a specialist in rehabilitation and integrative medicine – Stoleto has the answer.

Stoleto – the chair of health. Not just a chair, but a revolution in sitting!