Kunde (pronounced: kün-dey, spelled: ཀུན་བདེ།) Institute, a center for Tibetan wellness and healing, was founded by Doctor Yangdron Kalzang in 2004. The name “Kunde” was given to the center by her root teacher, Kenpo Troru Tsenam Rinpoche, one of the most highly respected scholars of traditional Tibetan Medicine in Tibet. In Tibetan, “Kunde” means “may all beings be healthy, wealthy and happy.” Dedicated to the mission of benefiting all people with affordable, integrative health services, Kunde offers a variety of traditional Tibetan and Asian medical modalities. Offices are located in Daly City and Berkeley.
Massage
Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:
At Kunde Institute, our licensed massage therapist offers following services on Saturdays and Sundays at our Daly City location only:
LYMPHATIC MASSAGE is a treatment for stimulating the immune system by aiding in the release of toxins through the lymphatic system for optimal health. It is excellent for colds, flu symptoms, PMS, headache and many other conditions related to stagnant fluid buildup in the body.
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE is the form of this massage that treats consequences of cancer therapies where fluid balance has been interrupted and damage to lymph vessels and nodes has occurred. Swelling in the limbs due to these therapies as well as those suffering from insufficient systems from birth, can find relief and a return to good health with regular treatments.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY is another area of focus for treating stress related conditions. Michele uses the BioDynamic approach to this bodywork allowing the cranial bones to find freedom and fluids within the spinal column to flow unimpeded. This is deeply relaxing and many say it “re-sets” them emotionally and mentally. It is a hands-on technique similar to Reiki utilizing deep focus, attention and space for the receiver to do the healing.
FULL BODY MASSAGES are also available using warm oils to penetrate the deep tissues and mobilize the joints for better movement.
About the therapist:
Michele Coxon is a Certified Massage Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist in the Bay Area in private practice since 1991. Michele is a therapist, educator and Director of Education and Training for the ILF (India Lymphedema Foundation). She was in Mumbai in 2016 teaching seminars and self care in various hospitals and medical institutions. She has taught in several Bay Area massage schools over the years.
Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:
- Anxiety
- Digestive disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Insomnia related to stress
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Soft tissue strains or injuries
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular joint pain
At Kunde Institute, our licensed massage therapist offers following services on Saturdays and Sundays at our Daly City location only:
LYMPHATIC MASSAGE is a treatment for stimulating the immune system by aiding in the release of toxins through the lymphatic system for optimal health. It is excellent for colds, flu symptoms, PMS, headache and many other conditions related to stagnant fluid buildup in the body.
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE is the form of this massage that treats consequences of cancer therapies where fluid balance has been interrupted and damage to lymph vessels and nodes has occurred. Swelling in the limbs due to these therapies as well as those suffering from insufficient systems from birth, can find relief and a return to good health with regular treatments.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY is another area of focus for treating stress related conditions. Michele uses the BioDynamic approach to this bodywork allowing the cranial bones to find freedom and fluids within the spinal column to flow unimpeded. This is deeply relaxing and many say it “re-sets” them emotionally and mentally. It is a hands-on technique similar to Reiki utilizing deep focus, attention and space for the receiver to do the healing.
FULL BODY MASSAGES are also available using warm oils to penetrate the deep tissues and mobilize the joints for better movement.
About the therapist:
Michele Coxon is a Certified Massage Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist in the Bay Area in private practice since 1991. Michele is a therapist, educator and Director of Education and Training for the ILF (India Lymphedema Foundation). She was in Mumbai in 2016 teaching seminars and self care in various hospitals and medical institutions. She has taught in several Bay Area massage schools over the years.