Berkeley – Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, director of the Shang Shung Institute of America, will teach an introductory course in Traditional Tibetan Kunye Massage Therapy this Memorial Day weekend at the Dzogchen Commmunity West Center in Berkeley.“Tibetan medicine is an ancient living knowledge that is beneficial for many modern diseases,” said Phuntsog Wangmo, director of the Traditional Tibetan Medicine certification program at the Shang Shung Institute of America. “In today’s society it is easy to become unbalanced, and Tibetan medicine can effectively prevent and treat these imbalances at both the mental and physical level. The Shang Shung Institute is helping the future of Tibet by preserving our culture and making the wisdom of our ancient lineage available to the world.”
Who
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, director of the Shang Shung Institute of America
What
Kunye Massage Therapy: Level 1 Intensive
When
Memorial Day Weekend 2006 (May 26-31)
Where
Dzogchen Community West Center
2748 Adeline Street, Suite D
Berkeley, CA 94702
How
Course: $340 before May 1 and $380 after.
To register, call Adam Okerblom on (415) 283-7493 or email ACInSpirit@Yahoo.com.
Dr. Wangmo earned her advanced degree in Traditional Tibetan Medicine from Lhasa Universtiy. Working on behalf of the ASIA organization, she has helped set up hospitals and training centers throughout her homeland. She now directs the Shang Shung Institute’s Traditional Tibetan Medicine Program.
Kunye Massage Therapy
Kunye Massage Therapy is unique to Traditional Tibetan Medicine. “Ku”, to anoint with oil, and “Nye”, to massage key points, is an ancient healing practice that involves the application of prescribed medicinal herbs through specialized massage techniques that focus on muscles, nerves, tendons and other external body points. Dating back to 8th century texts, Kunye Massage Therapy has been proven effective for range of acute modern health issues including anxiety, insomnia and fatigue as well as variety of other nervous system disorders.
