Functional Massage is Hilo's premier chronic pain management clinic. While we focus on therapeutic and medical massage, we offer a relaxing setting for all to unwind and rejuvenate. In addition to bodywork, we offer coaching for posture and biomechanics to help you feel, look, and move stronger and healthier. We teach beginner and advanced massage courses, as well as couples massage classes. Call now for a free consultation and come see why we are the best Hilo has to offer!
Do you experience chronic pain? Or are you still unsure why your back, hips, and/or neck are always tight? Perhaps you suffer from migraines, TMJ, herniated/bulging discs, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression/anxiety/fatigue, or a nagging sciatica. Whatever the case may be, Asha Azama (LMT, SME, HBS), and his therapists are here to help you understand why you are in pain and how to get out of it. For over 10 years, he has worked one-on-one with patients in medical clinics, chiropractic clinics, naturopathic healing centers, and private homes. He maintains a loyal clientele and teaches advanced massage courses and couples massage, as well as provides postural/ergonomic enhancements, clinical somatics, and biomechanical optimization. With evidence based, science-backed techniques, the root cause of a client's chronic skeletal-muscular dysfunction (negative postural habituation/holding pattern) is identified. From there, PASSIVE THERAPY is performed to release adhesions, holding patterns, and compressed nerves via Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT), Myofascial Release (MFR), Trigger Point Therapy, Craniosacral. After we have released the holding patterns and tight muscular chains, we now have the capacity for ACTIVE THERAPY; starting with postural enhancements and clinical somatics, we begin the process of learning proper biomechanics--how to use your kinetic chains and how to actively support your spine. The neural network must be strengthened, and we must expand and deepen our physical relationship with our anatomy and kinesiology, in order to live pain free. With discipline, patience, and good humor--anything is possible!
Do you experience chronic pain? Or are you still unsure why your back, hips, and/or neck are always tight? Perhaps you suffer from migraines, TMJ, herniated/bulging discs, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression/anxiety/fatigue, or a nagging sciatica. Whatever the case may be, Asha Azama (LMT, SME, HBS), and his therapists are here to help you understand why you are in pain and how to get out of it. For over 10 years, he has worked one-on-one with patients in medical clinics, chiropractic clinics, naturopathic healing centers, and private homes. He maintains a loyal clientele and teaches advanced massage courses and couples massage, as well as provides postural/ergonomic enhancements, clinical somatics, and biomechanical optimization. With evidence based, science-backed techniques, the root cause of a client's chronic skeletal-muscular dysfunction (negative postural habituation/holding pattern) is identified. From there, PASSIVE THERAPY is performed to release adhesions, holding patterns, and compressed nerves via Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT), Myofascial Release (MFR), Trigger Point Therapy, Craniosacral. After we have released the holding patterns and tight muscular chains, we now have the capacity for ACTIVE THERAPY; starting with postural enhancements and clinical somatics, we begin the process of learning proper biomechanics--how to use your kinetic chains and how to actively support your spine. The neural network must be strengthened, and we must expand and deepen our physical relationship with our anatomy and kinesiology, in order to live pain free. With discipline, patience, and good humor--anything is possible!
Operating Hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- ThursdayBy appointment only
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayBy appointment only
- SundayClosed
Go on, be a good friend and share MassageBook with them. They'll love you for it.