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What is Ku-nye?

        Ku-nye (བསྐུ་མཉེ།), pronounced "Coon-Yee," Tibetan massage has been practiced for thousands of years in Tibet and the Himalayan region of Asia as an integral part of Tibetan Medicine. KUNDE is honored to offer this ancient healing practice to our patients.

Benefits of Ku-nye

        Ku-nye is beneficial as a stand-alone treatment as well as a preventative measure against illnesses and a supportive treatment in conjunction with other modalities. It is an excellent way to relax and promote general health and well-being. In your Ku-nye treatment, you may receive consultation on diet, herbs, and health based on the four seasons. Since ancient times in Tibet, it has been believed that Ku-nye aids in longevity by clearing and sharpening the sensory organs while supporting the function of the internal organs.

Expectations from Ku-nye

        In Tibetan, the word “Ku” (བསྐུ།) means to apply oil and “Nye” (མཉེ།) means to apply pressure with a variety of movements. In a Ku-nye treatment, the practitioner focuses on specific points on the body which correspond to different constitutions or natural of illnesses. Ku-nye uses natural products such as butter, sesame oil, olive oil and sandalwood oil as the massage lotion. After your massage, your Ku-nye practitioner will also apply ChiPa, a cleansing technique. This cleansing technique uses different natural powders to absorb the oil from the skin.

Ku-ney is beneficial for:

Neurological problems
including numbness, sciatica, and paralysis, psychological and emotional imbalances including agitation, anxiety, depression, moodiness, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, and insomnia.

Women's health issues 
including irregular menstruation and PMS, dysmenorrhea, pregnancy and pain during labor.

Stress related problems
including migraine headaches and tension headaches.

Back pain
including upper, middle, and lower back pain.

Other Issues
including constipation, tight muscles, joints and ligaments, neck and shoulder rigidity, whiplash, poor circulation, rough and dry skin, plantar fasciitis (pain of heel)


**Ku-ney is contraindicated for the following conditions:
Infectious and Inflammatory conditions
Liver and Gallbladder disorders
Severe water retention


**What to avoid in relation to Ku-nye:
        ​Please do not eat a large meal before the Ku-nye treatment. Also, avoid taking a cold shower or being exposed to the cold directly after the massage.
Read more:
What Makes Tibetan Kunye Massage Therapy Unique? by Adam Okerblom, LAc