Shirley Itani

"People who wonder whether the glass is half empty or half full are missing the point. The glass is refillable." —​Unknown

I come to the massage world from the art/creative fields.  I studied art in college and graduated with a BA in painting from Boise State University. Throughout my life I have worked in various creative jobs, including hair styling, fine art gallery/framing, floral design, and jewelry design (with beads and metals). I left Boise for a job in creative San Francisco, After a number of years working there, I met my husband, David, and moved back to Idaho. At that point in my life, I knew I was be...

I come to the massage world from the art/creative fields.  I studied art in college and graduated with a BA in painting from Boise State University. Throughout my life I have worked in various creative jobs, including hair styling, fine art gallery/framing, floral design, and jewelry design (with beads and metals). I left Boise for a job in creative San Francisco, After a number of years working there, I met my husband, David, and moved back to Idaho. At that point in my life, I knew I was being called to become a massage therapist, because I had always dabbled in massage, and I had been fascinated with and drawn the body structures in school, and then I had trained in chair massage while working for Aveda Corp in the Bay Area. So, shortly after returning to Boise in 2004, I enrolled in the Idaho School of Massage Therapy and haven’t looked back.  While I do all types of massage, my passion is deep tissue work, helping to restore function and balance to bodies that have become imbalanced, painful and overworked. I use various modalities (trigger point therapy, myofascial release, cross-fiber work, and neuromuscular techniques) to achieve my goals of helping restore wellness.  I have a good working knowledge of human anatomy and how our muscles work together. I do my job with the understanding that we are complicated beings: Mind, body and spirit. What affects one part, affects the whole.  

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Licenses
Massage

ID # MASG 221

Cosmetology

ID # RC14630

ABMP Certified Massage Therapist

# 1225059

Education
2005

Idaho School of Massage Therapy

Swedish Module

2008

Idaho School of Massage Therapy

Bodywork practitioner

Experience
Bodywork

Self Employed

I have owned my own practice since 2018.

I did bodywork (not just fluff work) in a spa!

I worked for 14 years in a top Boise spa and bring that spa aesthetic to my bodywork practice. I believe our bodies respond with relaxation to lovely smells, sights and sounds. If we relax, then we are able to release tension and contraction more easily. That makes my job easier.

REVIEWS for my massage services

by Crystal on May 30
I had such a beautiful experience with Shirley yesterday. From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely cared for and completely at ease. Her presence is calming, intuitive, and grounding, and the massage itself was exactly what my body and nervous system needed. She has a way of knowing where tension is being held and works with so much intention and care. I left feeling lighter, deeply relaxed, and more connected to myself. It wasn’t just a massage, it felt healing on every level. So grateful for the experience and already looking forward to my next session. Highly recommend Shirley if you’re needing rest, release, and true nurturing care.
by Corinne on May 15
Shirley is amazing and always does a great job
by Cori on Apr 15
She’s amazing!
by Lee on Apr 02
Shirley is the best! So knowledgeable about the human body, how your body holds pain and negative emotions, skilled, and easy to talk to (or not if you want quiet!).
by Dylan on Mar 19
The best out there
by Anonymous on Feb 02
Shirley is excellent! Very knowledgeable.
by Anonymous on Jan 11
Shirley has amazing skills and healing energy. I always leave feeling relaxed and calm.
by Amy on Dec 25
Shirley is the best. She knows exactly where to find your issues and works them out. She is also just a very kind and caring human.
by Anonymous on Dec 08
I found my massage therapist!!! She helped my tight neck and shoulders so much and the whole process was so relaxing. I can’t wait for my next one.
by Rori on Nov 13
The best available

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