Thai massage

"A wonderfully soothing and relaxing massage that leaves you energised and refreshed with a deep sense of well-being."

What is Thai massage? 

Thai massage is an ancient form of physical therapy used to balance the energy in the body through working on energy lines, pressure points and passive yoga. It developed over thousands of years with its origins in Indian Ayurvedic medical traditions brought to Thailand around 200-300 BC.

How does it work?

The aim of Thai massage is to release toxins and waste materials from the joints, muscles and connective tissue, and stimulate internal organs by gentle pressure on specific energy points.

Thai massage is like physiotherapy, osteopathy and yoga all in one. It benefits the body increasing flexibility and energy levels giving a great sense of wellbeing. Essentially, anyone will benefit from this powerful technique.

Benefits of Thai massage:  

 -Relieves stress and aids relaxation

-Relieves muscle tension and stiffness

- Improves posture, balance, corrects body alignments and dissolves energy blockages

-Improves blood circulation

-Reduces blood pressure

-Helps detoxification of the body

-Relieves tension headaches and eye strain

-Improves joint mobility

-Strengthens immune system

-Helps the body the heal itself

Methods:

A typical session is carried out on a thin mattress at floor level; the client is fully clothed wearing loose comfortable clothes. Traditional treatment lasts from 1 to 2 hours.

The massage is given in silence, in a meditative state to allow the therapist to understand the client and to give the client a chance to focus and learn about himself.

What does Thai massage feel like?

Thai massage is more energising than more classic forms of massage. I use my hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you using a sequence of gentle, flowing movements, your body is moved, loosening and stretching the joints and the muscles. People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energising.

Technique:

Thai massage, like most Asian methods, is a technique used to give a person an experience of the total body. It is similar to acupressure and Shiatsu combined with stretches and yogic postures. Thai massage works on the major meridians, also called energy lines which run throughout the human body. It aims to harmonize the body, to loosen blocks and relax the body and mind. In contrast to traditional Chinese medicine, which uses acupuncture to manipulate the pressure points, Thai massage stimulates these same points with healing touch. Therefore, the points suffer less stress, and life energy, or Prana, is allowed to freely circulate.

 Other Services offered:

Thai herbal compress massage

A herbal massage incorporates heated herbal compresses into the Thai massage which are applied directly to the skin or through the client's clothing during a massage session. Hot compresses are excellent for chronic problems such as back pain, arthritis, stiff ligaments, migraines, and chronic stress or anxiety. In addition the healing effects of therapeutic herbs give a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind.