Clinical Massage & Manual Therapy for Pain-Free, High‑Performance Living
Holistic sessions combining massage, CST, Thai Yoga, movement & nutrition—personalized to eliminate pain and optimize daily life, athletics, and goals.
MANUAL THERAPIST
‘Essentially what I do is help you identify where you are stuck, and find a way to get things moving again.’
JIYÚ is the Japanese word for freedom & autonomy. Cultivating long-term health and performance is the result of living an authentic and balanced life. What that entails is different for each individual and can change throughout our years. This requires an individual to take responsibility for their own well-being, and I am here to support you in every step of that endeavor.
We utilize the principles of (East) massage therapy, yoga, meditation, martial arts, philosophy, and (West) exercise, nutrition, & behavioral science to help clients balance their long-term health, creativity, and personal goals.
A holistic approach means we treat the entire person, not just the symptoms. We do this by exploring how our body, mind, and patterns influence one another. When our body and mind are in alignment then we can move through life with more ease, make more appropriate life choices, and cultivate healthier relationships.
WHY CHOOSE JIYÚ HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Sessions are fully tailored by a licensed manual therapist.
Focus on pain resolution and long-term wellness, not just relaxation.
Can combine many modalities to fit individual assessment.
Boutique, client-focused care in Durham.
Massage & Bodywork Services
Our approach is integrated; we draw from various modalities and use what is most appropriate for you in the moment.
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Focus on removing dysfunction from the body to reduce pain, release tension, and support the body's own natural ability to heal. Perfect for anyone seeking long-term results and a higher baseline of health, not just temporary relief.
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A gentle, nervous system-based technique that encourages deep relaxation and supports your body’s natural healing processes.
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Designed for athletes and active adults, sports massage helps speed recovery, enhance flexibility, and prevent injuries.
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A dynamic blend of assisted stretches, compression, and acupressure that increases range of motion and overall well-being.
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Tui Na is a powerful modality within Chinese Clinical Massage, employing manual techniques like brushing, kneading, pressing, rolling, and joint traction to open stagnant energy, relieve musculoskeletal tension, and restore functional movement. This hands‑on approach integrates acupressure along meridians for a deeply therapeutic and targeted healing experience.
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Acupressure is used at JIYÚ as part of Chinese Clinical Massage—it involves stimulating specific points along the body’s energy lines to relieve pain, correct dysfunction, and promote holistic healing. This technique blends manual pressure with energetic insights, offering a non-invasive, balancing approach to support wellness.
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Gua Sha—another tool within the Chinese Clinical Massage repertoire—is a scraping technique applied along muscles and meridians to help break down tension, promote circulation, and support movement and healing across the body. It’s a targeted treatment that complements other manual therapies offered in JIYÚ’s approach
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Foot Reflexology is another modality under the Chinese Clinical Massage umbrella. Here, practitioners apply pressure techniques to the feet to influence corresponding zones in the body, encouraging balance and systemic relief.
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Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine technique sometimes integrated into bodywork modalities—using suction to create local blood flow and promote “stagnation release” and tissue recovery.
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Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that helps release stored tension and trauma by increasing awareness of physical sensations and movement
WHO WE HELP
Sports Recovery & Performance
Active adults and athletes
Faster recovery, better performance, and injury prevention.
Mind-Body Wellness & Connection
Clients wanting greater mind-body connection
Improve focus, embodiment, and long-term well-being.
Eastern & Western Integration
Anyone seeking holistic, integrative care
Blend of Tui Na, Gua Sha, Thai Yoga, Swedish, and Deep Tissue.
Pain & Chronic Condition Relief
People living with pain or chronic conditions
Headache, migraine, muscle tension, injury rehab, post-surgery recovery are just some of the symptoms with which we can help.
Mobility & Function Support
Those seeking better mobility and function
Improve circulation, joint range, lymphatic health, and overall movement.
Stress & Nervous System Reset
Individuals managing stress, anxiety, or depression
Calm the mind, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep quality.
Meet Your manual Therapist
Pasquale Antonio, LMBT, brings a holistic and results-focused approach to massage therapy. By combining therapeutic techniques with an understanding of body mechanics, Pasquale helps clients achieve measurable improvements in pain relief, posture, and overall wellness.
JIYÚ is the Japanese word for freedom & autonomy. Cultivating long-term health and performance is the result of living an authentic and balanced life. What that entails is different for each individual and can change throughout our years. This requires an individual to take responsibility for their own well-being, and I am here to support you in every step of that endeavor.
We utilize the principles of (East) massage therapy, yoga, meditation, martial arts, philosophy, and (West) exercise, nutrition, & behavioral science to help clients balance their long-term health, creativity, and personal goals.
A holistic approach means we treat the entire person, not just the symptoms. We do this by exploring how our body, mind, and patterns influence one another. When our body and mind are in alignment then we can move through life with more ease, make more appropriate life choices, and cultivate healthier relationships.
manual therapist Credentials:
Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (LMBT) NC License #19561
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What treatment modalities does JIYÚ offer?
JIYÚ provides a holistic blend of modalities—including massage therapy (Deep Tissue, Swedish, Chinese Clinical Massage like Tui Na, Gua Sha), Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Therapeutic Yoga, Breath & Body (a fusion of yoga, dance, and somatic work), Holistic Personal Training, Systema Martial Arts, and Corporate Wellness programs.
2. What are the benefits of Massage & Bodywork Therapy?
Massage and bodywork at JIYÚ support physical benefits like pain relief, improved circulation, digestion, mobility, lymphatic support, and recovery from injury or surgery. They also offer psychological perks such as reduced stress, enhanced focus, better sleep, and a deeper sense of well‑being.
3. What is Craniosacral Therapy and how can it help?
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on bodywork technique focused on the central nervous system. It relieves tension and supports overall well-being by unlocking subtle movement and encouraging deep nervous system regulation.
4. What is the Breath & Body class?
Breath & Body is a 6-week breath-based fitness series in Durham that combines the health benefits of yoga, movement, dance, and martial arts. It’s designed to optimize movement, resilience, and overall health via embodied play.
5. How can corporate or team wellness be incorporated?
JIYÚ offers customizable corporate wellness programs, including on-site or virtual classes, stress-management workshops, yoga, and health coaching—all tailored to support team health, focus, and performance in workplace settings.
balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life
Jiyú Holistic Wellness Can Help Your Body Heal Itself.
JIYÚ Holistic Wellness is located in a quiet business community at: 20 W Colony Place, Suite 160, Durham, NC. We offer convenient online scheduling, flexible appointment times, and free parking.