Functional Massage

At Functional Massage, we provide orthopedic massage therapy and biomechanical optimization. More than just pain relief, we are committed to personal transformation. With science backed, evidence-based modalities, we address the whole system and not just the symptoms. 

 

Our approach involves passive therapy AND active therapy. With passive therapy, we utilize myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and neuromuscular massage. These various modalities promote relaxation, pain relief, and overall wellness. These techniques are proven to be most effective in relieving compressed nerves and rehydrating hypertonic muscles. Alongside releasing chronically tight areas, we also do the work of strengthening elongated and weak areas—this is the active therapy. With somatic movement education and biomechanical optimization, we reprogram the skeletal muscular body that it may operate with healthy reciprocal inhibition and full functionality. With this, we override "muscle memory" so that you can't slink back into old dysfunctional patterns.

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We believe in every human's potential to live pain-free, to feel liberated AND in control of their body. Utilizing the power of informed touch and modern science, we carry out this mission, one person at a time.
 

Asha Azama, LMT, HBS, SME, the founder and principal therapist of Functional Massage, has been working in orthopedic massage and the chronic pain management industry for nearly 15 years. He graduated from National Holistic Institute and is certified with Anatomy Trains, Functional Patterns, Pinnacle Performance Biomechanics, Somatic Movement Education, and Academy of Clinical Massage. He teaches advanced massage therapy in Hilo, HI.