Shang Shung Tibetan Healing Center

Traditional Tibetan Medicine

Tibetan Medicine addresses the well being of the whole individual in the observation, healing and prevention of physical, mental and energetic imbalances. It is an ancient form of holistic health care that developed out of early indigenous Tibetan society and also incorporates ancient healing knowledge from China, Persia, India and Greece. 

Shang Shung Tibetan Healing Center

The Shang Shung Tibetan Healing Center is located in Northampton, MA and was founded in 2005 by Lhaje (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo. The healing center currently offers consultations, Kunye Massage Therapy, and monthly public talks. Affiliated with the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine, the Healing Center is also a place for students to gain practical experience. The Shang Shung Tibetan Healing Center is conveniently located at 16 Center St., Suite 323, in downtown Northampton, MA. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 413-585-1081 or visit the wepage at www.tibetanmedicinecenter.com

Senior Doctor

Lhaje (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo, LMT
Over 25 years as teacher and Doctor of Traditional Tibetan Medicine. Advanced degree from Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine

Manager/Doctor

Menpa (Dr.) Matthew Schmookler, LMT
Over 6 years as a Massage Therapist. Graduate of Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine with certification as Doctor of Traditional Tibetan Medicine from Qinghai University.

Tibetan Medicine consultations give you highly individualized diet, lifestyle and TIbetan herbal reccomendations to balance your body and mind. If you live with any physical or mental suffering or just want to prevent it, a Tibetan Medicine consultation could be appropriate for you.

We will sit down with you for about an hour and find out all of the conditions which are affecting you, including your constitution, diet, lifestyle, seasonal and environmental factors. We ask various questions, check your pulse and observe your physical condition to understand how these imbalances are manifesting in you. In conclusion, we recommend diet, lifestle, Tibetan herbs and external therapies to help bring you back into balance. 

Consultation Prices:

With Lhaje (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo
(approx. 1 hour) regular $75, low Income $55
Follow-up visitis (approx 1/2 hour) regular $45, low income $30

With Menpa (Dr.) Matthew Schmookler
(approx. 1 hour) regular $55, low income $35
Follow-up visits (approx 1/2 hour) regular - $30, low income $20

To make an appointment call (413) 585-1081 or email matt@shangshung.org

Kunye Tibetan Massage is one of the oldest forms of massage on Earth. Originally developed by yogis  to balance  energetic channels and chakras, Kunye Tibetan Massage has developed into an important branch of Tibetan Medicine. The application of the hand made herbal infused oils in Kunye are applied based on the season and the condition of the individual and serve as a great preventive health precaution as well as a way to balance ones condition.  In the medicine practice, Kunye is indicated for conditions associated with disturbance of the wind element, also known as lung in Tibetan.

Symptoms associated with wind disturbance include all mental conditions, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, depression, exhaustion, stress and tension.  Likewise Kunye is very helpful for relieving muscle tension throughout the body as well as nerve and joint pain. Additional applications in Kunye can include hot or cold stones, warm oil, essential oils, and gemstones depending on the condition and requests of the client. During the massage oil is applied, the muscles are massaged and pressure and warmth is applied to critical muscle releasing and wind points. 

Offered by Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, LMT and Matthew Schmookler, LMT, Kunye Massage is a fantastic way to stay relaxed and balanced.

Massage Prices:

1 hour Kunye Tibetan Massage: $65, low income $45
1.5 hour Kunye Tibetan Massage: $85, low income $70
1/2 hour Kunye Tibetan Massage or 1.2 hour compress and point therapy: $35, low income $25 

 To make an appointment call (413) 585-1081 or email matt@shangshung.org

Not offered at this time.

Shang Shung institute School of Tibetan Medicine P.O. Box 278 Conway, MA 01341 secretary@shangshung.org P: 413-369-4928 F: 413-369-4473