Who I am…
Mihee Suh : Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)
Thank you very much for visiting en Bodyworks and Massage.
My name is Mihee Suh, and I have been a licensed massage therapist in the U.S. since 2020. I am the person behind en Bodyworks and Massage.
I was born and raised in Japan, a place where massage therapy is very common. Since I was sixteen years old, in fact, I've been treating my body with anma, shiatsu, and chiropractic techniques. I didn’t know it then, but massage therapy would later become something that inspired and changed my life.
In my twenties, I was involved in a major car accident and later suffered from eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID). My body struggled to recover from both my injuries and this disorder and, over a decade later, I still experience lingering effects from both. Studying massage therapy has helped me better understand what I can do to help my body feel more balanced and work more efficiently. I’ve also learned how to help others facing similar challenges.
One of my great motivations in life is finding ways to communicate and connect with others around me. I have been taking photographs for over twenty years and I have worked in the hospitality industry at restaurants and day spas for several years. All these experiences have offered me many opportunities to work with and communicate with people from all walks of life.
What is “en”?
en Bodyworks and Massage gets its name from two Japanese kanji “円” and “縁”. Both of these kanji are pronounced “en” but they have different meanings.
“円 en” means circle. In Japanese culture, and in many other communities, a circle symbolizes harmony and cycle. When I provide massage and reflexology treatments, I am inviting your body to find its balance again.
“縁 en” can be translated as “dependent co-arising”. This Buddhist concept refers to the connection between all causes and effects, and between every action taken and not taken. In short, we find ourselves here because of many small reasons and decisions that weave together to lead us to this moment. Some call this “fate,” but it’s not quite the same. The choices you make in life are tied to the choices we all make together, and we find ourselves here as a result of all those decisions.
Imagine this: You feel pain or soreness, and this inspires you to act. You might stretch at home, ask around for advice, and see this website or hear about my work. Then we meet each other. That’s “縁 en”.
In Japan, many children learn about this concept from their parents or by being in nature or visiting temples. We often say that if a person had a lot of good “縁 en,” he or she will be a success. However, understanding en is a never-ending journey. It is pervades life but is not always clear.
I hope “en Bodyworks and Massage” will become a bridge between your mind and your body to help you find your balance. I want each session with me to be an opportunity for you to think about your body, your soul, and your mind.
Mihee Suh
en Bodyworks and Massage
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