Integrative Asian Massage
Boise, ID

(physical and emotional self-healing)

Your body contains hundreds of pressure points that correlate to various systems and organs. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture as treatment focuses on these points. However, instead of needles, acupressure uses gentle, firm pressure of the hands.

Acupressure provides a wide array of benefits as it reaches the core of many emotional disorders and stress-related physical ailments.

As emotional experiences (even from childhood) are stored within your body, they often lead to unexplainable physical pain and ailments. As emotional wounds restrict the energy flow in our blood (Qi), the stress of these events has a compounding effect, much like when muscles contract after injury.

This energy is considered to be the essence of our spirit, a source of enthusiasm, and a vital component of our body’s functions.

Releasing the scars we carry into adulthood helps restore balance to this crucial life force fundamental to overall health and recovery.

How Can Therapeutic Acupressure Benefit You?

Acupressure can unveil and release deep-seated emotional trauma – stimulating nerve communication pathways and improving a wide variety of symptoms.

• Reduce allergies
• Improve blood circulation
• Improve sleep quality
• Improve organ function
• Balance emotions
• Improve the body’s ability to heal
• Reduce chronic physical pain
• And more!

(Japanese style of bodywork and breath meditation)

Shiatsu literally means finger (shi) pressure (atsu). Zen Shiatsu combines pressure with the rhythm of your breath to work with your body rather than against it.

Your practitioner will typically use their thumbs, arm, or elbow, to apply pressure to energy points and channels that correlate specifically to your body’s needs.

Soft tissue manipulation in addition to active and passive exercise and stretching may be part of your treatment. Pressure is always customized to your preference – light, medium, or deep.

How Can Zen Shiatsu Benefit You?

It’s common to feel a sense of deep relaxation and stress relief as you experience this elegant and meditative style of treatment.

• Improve bowel function
• Decrease fatigue
• Improve sleep quality
• Relieve headaches
• Reduce chronic lower back pain
• And more!

(known as the Loving Hands massage)

Lomi Lomi is unique in that it uses a combination of soothing and restorative techniques, nut oils, breathing, prayer, and dance to restore the body’s Qi energy.

As Margaret Machado said, “the difference between Lomi Lomi and Swedish massage is the ‘loving touch.’ Its holistic approach creates a connection between your mind, body, emotion, and spirit.”

Lomi is a Hawaiian word, meaning, “to knead, to rub, or soothe: to work in and out, as the paws of a contented cat.” We combine these free-flowing strokes with acupressure to create a unique and profound healing experience that is as beautiful as it is relaxing.

How Can Lomi Lomi Benefit You?

In addition to therapeutically addressing physical issues, you’ll enjoy a holistic experience integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

• Improve circulation
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Reduce muscle pain
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve immune response
• Improve flexibility and motion
• Improve overall sense of well-being
• And more!

(a combination of relaxing and invigorating therapy)

Tui Na (pronounced twee nah and translated as Push – Grasp) is one of the oldest, most traditional forms of Chinese medicine. Although not suited for everyone, it has gained international attention for its safe and effective treatment for a wide variety of both physical and emotional conditions.

Different than western therapies, Tui Na goes beyond the muscles, bones, and joints to work with the body on a deeper, energetic level. Using a variety of acupressure and manual techniques, stretching and joint rotations are often incorporated to help balance the body’s vital energy (Qi) flow and natural healing processes.

As a mother practice of Integrative Asian Bodywork, Tui Na is used at Whole Being Massage in Boise as a holistic foundation for integrating Eastern and Western therapies.

How Can Tui Na Benefit You?

Experience pain relief during this deeply therapeutic and surprisingly relaxing style of bodywork, while restoring balance and harmony to your body’s natural energy systems.

• Reduce lower back pain
• Relieve headaches
• Reduce musculoskeletal pain
• Ease digestive disorders
• Improve respiratory issues
• Decrease stress
• Increase emotional well-being
• And more!

“Tui Na is the dance of energy of Tai Ji between two people.”
-Master Fu Ling