Traditional Thai Bodywork

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Thai bodywork is part of a traditional healthcare system native to Thailand and falls under the umbrella of Traditional Thai Medicine.  As opposed to many other massage modalities, Thai massage is primarily done on a mat on the floor with the patient fully dressed.  However, what really makes Thai massage unique is the theoretical system of knowledge that guides the use of therapies to treat the physical body while also supporting emotional and mental well-being in the context of environment and life stages.  Thai bodywork is especially effective at loosening stuck areas in the body, allowing greater movement and healthier function to result. Treatments are always customized to an individual’s current needs and can range from deeply therapeutic, spot-specific work on injuries and stubborn tension, to whole body relaxation and grounding massage to calm a busy mind, and much more!

Some Thai bodywork techniques include:

  • The use of warm herbal compresses to soften and warm-up tissue
  • Compression of tense muscles with hands, forearms, feet and knees
  • Point work to release bound tissue
  • Passive range of motion to help increase joint mobility 
  • Passive stretching to increase flexibility for shortened, tight muscles
  • Sen line work and Tok sen for freeing movement along pathways in the body
  • The use of medicated balms, liniments, and other herbal formulas
  • Thai fire-cupping or scraping techniques to break up stagnation and relieve inflammation

Thai bodywork can treat a variety of conditions, and may be effective treatment for:

  • Stress reduction and relaxation
  • Injury and surgery recovery
  • Chronic pain and tension
  • Nerve pain and problems
  • Pregnant (after the first trimester) and postpartum women
  • Repetitive motion conditions in athletes and active people

 

Different session lengths are available depending on your needs:

1-hour: spot-specific therapy  $90

1.5-hour: basic full-body or deeply focused therapy on a specific area, also the minimum treatment length for New Client Intake Sessions   $135

2-hour: systemic full-body therapeutic session or spot-specific therapy on multiple areas   $180

3-hour: spot-specific therapy integrated into a systemic full-body therapeutic session    $270