Thai Massage and Thai Acupressure
A combination of acupressure massage, joint manipulation and passive yoga stretches applied in a soothing rhythm
Thai massage
Thai massage is a clothed massage combining acupressure, compression, massage, joint manipulation and stretches. The relative balance of techniques used in a treatment depends on individual needs. It is the combination that makes it a unique and potent massage form.
Traditional thai massage.
Traditionally, Thai massage can be very long, up to 3 hours. This is due to the Thai (and yogic ) view that any health or body issue does not exist in isolation and that a thorough whole body treatment is best to completely release all tension and find all the connecting imbalances in the body. Longer Thai massages are also fantastic as a preventive, for rehabilitation or for an occassional treat.
shorter Thai massages.
Whilst longer massages are the ideal , it is an adaptable massage form and shorter sessions are more common and still very effective. Possibilities are available in 2 1/2 hours, 2 hours, 1 1/2 hours, 1 1/4 hours or 1 hour. A 3/4 hour or 1/2 hour back neck and shoulder massage are also possible.
some of the conditions Thai massage can benefit include:
- General aches and pains
- Back, neck, shoulder and arm/hand problems
- Hip, knee and leg problems
- Stiffness
- Fibromyalgia
- Poor circulation
- Stress and fatigue
It is also great:
- As a tonic
- To support detox
- As a support and complement for yoga, martial arts, dance and sport
- To take out energy sapping mental and physical tension
- To relax
thai acupressure.
Thai acupressure is a focused short treatment version of Thai massage. Sessions are 1/2 hour, 3/4 hour and 1 hour and focus mainly on an area of pain, discomfort or stiffness using a combination of repeated acupressure on the relevant points and any appropriate massage techniques. Thai Acupressure can be used to treat most types of muscular skeletal type body pain. Thai acupressure would normally need two or three sessions close together for best effect.
natural health
In common with other natural health practices, Thai massage is holistic in approach and aims to support the natural healing and self-rejuvenating capacities of body and mind. Sometimes common health issues not listed above can resolve or improve in response to the overall rebalancing process of Thai massage.
chronic conditions
Chronic longer-term conditions generally take longer to resolve. In these cases three to six treatments fairly close together can make a significant difference. As with any natural health practice, self-help in the form of appropriate exercise, diet and lifestyle adaptation will support the effectiveness of Thai massage treatments.
maintainence and prevention
For a general boost of health and vitality, again three to six treatments fairly close together can be very beneficial. As a preventive, a Thai massage every two, four or six weeks is the recommendation. Regularity of massage, even if it is every two or three months, really helps. You can of course have a one off treatment to relax and rejuvenate anytime or just to try it out.
Thai massage treatments and prices:
1 hour: £30
1 1/4 hour: £35
1 1/2 hours: £40
2 hours: £50
2 1/2 hours :£60
3 hours: £70
Back Neck and Shoulder massage:
3/4 hour: £25
1/2 hour: £20
thai acupressure
1/2 hour £20
3/4 hour £25
1 hour £30
Booking your first session
To discuss your needs please phone or e mail. Unless you already feel clear about what you want, for Thai massage a 1 1/2 or 2 hour session is a good place to start, or 1 hour for a Thai acupressure session.
reductions
Concessions are possible. If you are on a low income but feel you would benefit from the massage, please ask.
gift vouchers
Gift vouchers are available if you would like to get a massage as a present for family or friends.
where
I work from my home clinic in Bridgetown, Totnes. Home visits are possible for an extra charge for time and petrol.
Events, festivals, parties and workplaces.
If you would like Thai Massage at your event, festival, party or workplace please e mail or phone 07915 650106 and either just myself or a team of therapists can be arranged.