Aruna Ramamurthy knows the rugged path of personal transformation. As a young woman in India, she experienced a life-altering event that set her on a mission of self-discovery and healing. Her inspirational story is one of courage and strength, grounded in emotional and physical growth that now blossoms in the wellness work she leads for her clients. As CEO of two companies, Therapeutic Medical Massage and Enlighten Embody Empower Yourself, Aruna's holistic approach helps her clients tap into their own inner resources, guiding them to lasting change.
Through her own recovery, Aruna realized the power of the mind-body connection. She focused on breathwork, mindfulness and the importance of tuning into one’s own needs—tools she continues to advocate for today.
“Recovery was a turning point for me,” she shares. “Breathing is always the place to start. When we focus on our breath, we calm the nervous system and open ourselves to [restoration], both physically and emotionally.”
Aruna wears many professional hats—CEO, founder, medical massage therapist, empowerment coach, yoga instructor, hypnotherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Programmer (NLP). But to her, these roles are not separate. They are branches of the same mission: teaching and guiding individuals to help themselves heal as a whole person.
In her medical massage work, Aruna blends technical skill with intuition. Simple and foundational, this union defines her entire practice. Medical massage focuses on relieving pain associated with acute and chronic injuries, but in her experience, relief comes not only from releasing muscle tension, but also from releasing what the muscle has been carrying.
“It’s mind, body, and spirit,” she explains. “People come for massage, and when I’m working on them, energetically I can feel what they’re holding. I can tell whether there is anger, sadness, fear, hurt, guilt or shame,” she says. “I help address the root cause rather than just the symptom.”
Aruna knows her strengths.
“My purpose is to empower people,” she says, her voice warm and steady. “I’m a problem solver. I want to understand what’s underneath the pain.”
Through NLP and hypnotherapy, Aruna's coaching philosophy focuses on uncovering beliefs that quietly hold people back—sometimes for decades. Whether it’s passing vital exams, finding clarity in relationships or letting go of stress, she helps clients set and meet goals.
“It’s about tapping into your subconscious mind,” she explains. “Often our minds hold onto patterns and beliefs for years without us realizing. I help people see whatever they don’t want to see, in a safe way. I help people let go of the limiting beliefs they have about themselves.”
Aruna looks ahead to this new year as an opportunity for healing and even more growth, but not in a traditional way.
“I don't do resolutions,” she says with a laugh, “but I can help set goals. Everybody has goals. When you understand how your mind works, you can take action that aligns with your values.”
Beyond one-on-one sessions, Aruna is already planning her annual fall retreat for women. This multi-day event combines yoga, meditation, nourishing food and personal growth activities. Registration is open online.
Whether struggling through physical pain, pushing through a personal challenge or striving for a professional goal, Aruna believes that everyone has the capacity for meaningful change and now is the time to take it on.
“2026 is your year to get it done—whatever it is you want to accomplish. Healing begins with one quiet breath,” she says.
Aruna Ramamurthy | Therapeutic Medical Massage | Enlighten Embody Empower Yourself | 5740 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 102, Mason | 513.999.6797 | TherapeuticMedicalMassage.com, CoachWithAruna.com, EnlightenEmbodyEmpower.com
“My purpose is to empower people. I’m a problem solver. I want to understand what’s underneath the pain.” – Aruna Ramamurthy
In her medical massage work, Aruna blends technical skill with intuition. Simple and foundational, this union defines her entire practice.