I recently attended a Thai massage seminar, and learned a traditional Thai massage sequence. There are two main styles of Thai massage – Northern and Southern. It was the Southern style that I learned, which uses more acupressure, as opposed to the Northern style using more stretches. The Thai massage I learned has plenty of great stretches as well, and they are blended with thumb pressure and palm pressure into a sequence that flows like a dance.
Thai massage, unlike many other forms of Asian bodywork, does not utilize Chinese medicine for its theory base. The Thai system has its own set of energy channels called Sen lines, which are thumbed and palmed during the treatment. Thai massage is excellent for increasing flexibility and circulation, reducing stress and tension, and flushing toxins from the body. It can help improve sleep and mental clarity, and tends to be rejuvenating and energizing.
Thai massage is performed with the client fully clothed and laying on a mat on the floor. Due to the nature of the work, Thai massage is not suitable for people with recent joint replacements or severe osteoporosis. This style of bodywork is particularly well-suited to athletes, dancers, and practitioners of yoga, who often get limited results from Western massage. Almost anyone who is comfortable getting down to the floor can benefit from Thai massage.
The traditional Thai sequence takes about two hours to complete, and it can easily be modified to fit a 90 minute or one hour session. For a limited time, I am offering a 90 minute Thai massage for the price of a one hour treatment in my practice. Please contact me to schedule your appointment. I look forward to working with you!