Thai massage

Thai massage

Traditional Thai massage, or Thai yoga massage, is a therapy that combines acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles and assisted yoga postures. You receive it fully clothed, lying on a mat on the floor. Certified by ITM, the International Training Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Who it suits

• You would rather receive a massage at home than travel
• You are curious about a massage that combines pressure and stretching
• Desk workers and people with tight postures: it helps undo stiffness in the neck, shoulders and back caused by long hours of sitting
• Athletes and active people: it supports muscle recovery, joint mobility, and hamstring and hip flexibility
• People who prefer an active experience: an interactive session with assisted stretching, rather than lying still on a table
• People who dislike oil or deep tissue pressure

Not recommended for

• Pregnant women: the intense physical manipulation and pressure points are generally not recommended during pregnancy
• People with severe cardiovascular or bone conditions: anyone with high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis or recent surgery should check with a healthcare provider first
• People with acute injuries: avoid Thai massage while you are recovering from a fresh sprain, tear or bone injury

What happens in a session

We first take a few minutes to talk about how you feel today and anything I should know: an injury, pain, pregnancy or current treatment.

Wear soft, comfortable clothes. I set up a mat on the floor in your home and take a moment to say the Wai Khru mantra, to purify our intentions and to ask for healing and the release of illness. I always adjust the pressure to what you feel.

Thai massage is not a medical treatment. If you have a health condition, ask your doctor before arranging a session.