Traditional Thai Massage

Steeped in centuries of tradition, Traditional Thai massage (Nuad Thai or Nuad Boran) is an incredibly versatile and adaptable form of bodywork full of many techniques, deep and subtle, that allow each session to be personalized to any and every body. Because of this versatility, Thai massage is good for pretty much anything that ails you! Sometimes Thai massage has a reputation of being painfully intense, but it is not so with a skilled practitioner. Thai massage is done on a comfortable mat on the floor with the receiver wearing comfortable and stretchy clothing. Thai massage therapies don’t need to use oils, but specific treatments may call for healing balms, liniments, salves and steamed Thai herbal compresses. The Thai massage practitioner uses thumbs and fingers, hands, knees, elbows and feet to release muscle tension and create space in your body for ease and freedom of movement. Using breath awareness along with compression, rocking,  stretching, and  joint mobilization, Thai massage is a mind/body healing experience, balancing energy and awakening harmony in all levels of your being. Benefits may include injury recovery, pain management, ease of movement, an increase in range of motion, increased feelings of well being and feeling grounded, the ability to breathe more freely, better sleep, increased energy, grief support and recovery, better digestion, and more!

Thai Abdominal Massage

Many healing practices all over the world acknowledge the abdomen as the energy center of our health and well being. In Thai massage theory the abdomen is the energetic center of our bodies, where all energy comes in to and is released from the body. Stress, poor posture and injuries cause tension and emotions to accumulate in the abdomen leading to a variety of physical and emotional problems. Supported by the balance and healing of Thai herbal compresses, we work with your breath and use deep, gentle and intuitive touch to help you release tensions and held patterns in your abdomen to restore healthy balance to your entire body. Some of the benefits may include: better digestion, decreased indigestion and bloating, increased energy, improved immune function, improved posture, the ability to breathe more freely, release of old emotions and a feeling of well being. Some people report feeling and standing taller and seeing more clearly after a session. This incredible bodywork brings deep healing. 

Prenatal Thai Massage

Thai Massage is a wonderful way to nurture the expecting Mama through this beautiful time of incredible change. Prenatal Thai Massage uses lots of comfy pillows and supportive cushions along with deeply relaxing and energy balancing Thai herbal compresses (special prenatal blend!), and compression and gentle stretches designed to relieve physical, emotional and mental stresses that can come with pregnancy. The benefits may include decreased edema, decreased back and sciatic pain, reduced headaches, ease and increased depth of breath, improved sleep and mood, and lets the mama to be find space and stillness in her breath in practice for labor. Traditionally, prenatal massage is contraindicated in the first trimester. Women with high-risk pregnancies, including preeclampsia, must get their doctor’s permissions before receiving massage.

Thai Herbal Compresses

Thai herbal compresses are little bundles of Traditional Thai medicinals that may include galangal, ginger, lemongrass, kaffir lime, turmeric, eucalyptus, salt, flowers, etc. and are formulated depending upon their use. The herbs are chopped and dried, or made with fresh ingredients, and wrapped in a natural cloth bundle. The bundles are then steamed and then compressed into the body during a Thai massage session, in conjunction with all the other amazing Thai techniques. The heat and moisture combined with the healing and balancing qualities of the herbs penetrate deeply into skin, muscles and joints providing nourishing, deep healing, decreased soreness and tension in the body, and increased circulation. They are deeply relaxing as well energizing and they smell incredible!