About Sisu Oasis

My deepest desire is to empower you to feel better, more whole, and fully present for yourself, your family, and your life.

At the heart of Sisu Oasis is the spirit of Sisu—the indomitable Finnish mindset to overcome adversity. This philosophy was passed down to me from my grandmother, who taught me that strength and resilience are key to a healthy life. Growing up with a deep connection to sauna and massage, I have carried these traditions with me, blending them with my lifelong expertise in the healing arts.

Hi, I’m Lin. Welcome to Sisu Oasis!

Sisu Oasis has been my dream since 2000, born out of the generosity and inspiration of many amazing souls. ..

The grounds of Sisu Oasis, tucked in the peaceful foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, are sacred and reflect my love for the forest and Hawaii. I feel immense gratitude to be able to share this healing space with others.

I have been in the medical profession and healing arts since 1976, and I’m proud of my Finnish Sami heritage, which has guided my approach to wellness. Growing up, my grandmother had a simple philosophy for health: “First, we went to the sauna. If that didn’t work, we called the massage therapist. If we still had problems, only then did we call the doctor.” I have carried this tradition forward, always prioritizing the body’s natural ability to heal first, and turning to medical modalities when needed.

At Sisu Oasis, we combine these timeless practices with modern therapies like cryotherapy, offering natural, non-invasive treatments for recovery, beauty, and overall wellness. My hope is that you, too, can experience this rich heritage of healing, embrace the sauna, relax, and create your own self-care traditions.

Credentials/Training:

  • Nationally Certified Lymphedema Therapist (1987)

  • Certified by leading European Lymphedema Clinics: The Vodder Clinic in Austria (1987) and The Foeldi Clinic in Germany (1996)

  • Developed four hospital lymphedema programs, including Stanford Research Hospital in Northern California

  • Experienced in Outpatient Physical Therapy providing a range of Lymphedema Care services

  • Massage Therapist -Canyon Ranch Wellness & Resort Spa, Tucson, AZ (10 yrs)

  • Canyon Ranch Massage Administrator/ new program development- Manual Lymph Drainage /Polarity Therapy (2 years)

  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Licensed Massage Therapist AMTA

  • Certified Healing Hypnotherapist

  • Certified Qigong practitioner from Spring Forest Qigong-Master Chunyi Lin; Master Jixing Li-Qigong Energy Healing; Master Zhou-Zhengnung Qigong; Jeff Primack-comprehensive Magnetic Qigong & Breath work; Dr. John Burns PT-Tai Chi F.I.T & Qigong; Shifu Eileen Hancock, Body Balance Academy

  • Certified in Orthopedic and Aesthetic Cryotherapy through NXLVL Cryo and America Cryo

Kind Words…

  • Sisu Oasis is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will take you to another world and return you rejuvenated and transformed. The fatigue, joint pain, and tension all seemed to have melted away. I’m so happy to have found this gem and hope to be back soon!

    — Alex M.

  • "After just five sessions, my legs feel lighter, and the fat pockets around my knees and ankles from 10 years of lipo-lymphedema are gone. I’m wearing stockings, shorts, and skirts I’d never have considered before. The cryotherapy was comfortable, and I saw a noticeable improvement in my skin immediately and in the days that followed. I’m hooked on targeted Cryo!"

    — Leah H.

  • It has been 10 hours since my treatment and my wrist, neck, legs and feet feel much better! The Cryo is working!

    — Christina H.

  • "I was able to stand all day at work on my ankle with no pain! Recovery was incredibly fast."

    — Susannah B.

  • Sisu Oasis is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will take you to another world and return you rejuvenated and transformed. The fatigue, joint pain, and tension all seemed to have melted away. I’m so happy to have found this gem and hope to be back soon!

    — Alicia F. | Frotox Cryo Facial (1 Session)

  • Thank you, Lin for the cryotherapy treatment on my recently sprained ankle. I noticed a decrease in touch sensitivity and it was visibly less swollen. I was able to stand all day at work on my ankle, no pain, very fast recovery!

    Susannah B. | Targeted Cryo for Healing & Recovery

  • Lin’s treatments are like nothing I’ve experienced before and she is an absolute joy to spend time with.

    — Amanda M.