traditional thai massage

History of Thai Massage

Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient form of therapeutic healing originating over 2,500 years ago. Roots of Thai Massage can be traced back to the founder of the practice, Father Shivago Komarpaj, a doctor. The surviving records collected are at Wat Pho, a major monastery in Bangkok.

Is Thai Massage For You?

This form of massage is for everyone! There are always certain situations in which caution should be taken. It is not suitable for those with serious medical problems such as heart conditions, high blood pressure, cancer, infectious diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes, varicose veins, and skin conditions. It is also not recommended for pregnant women past their first trimester. If in doubt, consult your physician.

Revitalizing Yet Relaxing

Traditional Thai Massage resembles a slow, meditative, flowing dance with the practitioner using his or her own body as leverage to work through approximately 130 continuous moves.

Keep your body healthy. Try a Traditional Thai Massage.

table thai massage

Thai massage, off the mat

While traditional Thai massage is performed using a mat, Table Thai massage is performed using an elevated platform, similar to traditional western massages.

Benefits of all forms of Thai Massage

  • Relief of headaches (including migraines).
  • Relief of neck/shoulder tensions.
  • Relief of metabolic wastes and fibromyalgia.
  • Effective in sciatic and back pain.
  • Effective in arthritis and tendonitis.
  • Effective in sleep disorders/emotional stress.
  • Increase elasticity of muscles/motion.
  • Increase healing for injuries.
  • Increase daily energy from mental fatigue.

More research benefits are being discovered.

Each individual responds to Thai Massage in his or her own experience. Each client’s level of flexibility will be respected. Both the enthusiast athlete and those who are less flexible will be truely accommodated.

thai foot massage

What is Thai Foot Massage?

Thai Foot Massage is an ancient massage. It has been used more than 3000 years. It prevents and cures many diseases.  For example: headaches, tension, asthma, sinus infections, and migraines etc. The foot massage is good for stimulating the activity of internal organs, and to improve blood and lymph circulation. Thai massage balances the body’s elements and foot massage is for stimulating the activity of internal organs. Thai massage is performed by using hands, fingers and a special wooden Thai stick with cream or oil.

Advantages of Foot Massage

  • To stimulate blood and lymph circulation in the body.
  • To cure many diseases: headaches, migraines, stress, asthma and kidney disease etc.
  • To increase energy level.
  • It is an offensive health care, by preventing sickness.



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