Thai Massage

(Thai Ancient Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Classical Massage, Thai Bodywork)

Originally known as the Traditional Thai massage, it is a type of massage that uses ‘thai’ styles which involves stretching and deep massages. Brought by a contemporary of Buddha named Jivaka Kumar Baccha over 2000 years ago, its Thai term is “Nuat phaen boran” (nuat- massage; phaen-manner; boran-ancient.) and it comes in different variations and techniques. It is also called as the Yoga massage because of its Yoga-like positions that it involves in the session.
One thing that makes Thai massage unique from other forms of massage therapy is that it does not use oil or lotion and so, clients are treated fully-clothed and usually laid down on a mat on the floor. During the treatment, therapists use their hands, arms, knees, feet and apply pressure by shaking, rocking the body, tapping, and stretching using yoga positions. Thai massage is about guiding the mind, body, and spirit to create balance and harmony that leads to self-healing.

Some of the health benefits of Thai Massage:

• reduces stress and promotes relaxation
• improves mobility and range of motion
• improves blood and other body liquid circulation
• sharpens mind and body

Here are some of the conditions when Thai massage is not recommended:

• *people with osteoporosis (must consult physician first before getting a massage)
• *open wounds, infectious skin diseases
• *pregnant women (must consult physician first before getting massage)
• *post surgery conditions
• *people from chemotherapy sessions (unless prescribed by the doctor)
• *people with heart diseases (must consult physician before getting a massage)