Thai massage is a therapeutic practice originating in Thailand, developed by Buddhist monks over the last 2500 years. This massage method is passed on from master to pupil, combining the acupressure principles of Chinese medicine with stretching inspired by Indian yoga, offering an energetic and physical release of the body.
Different types of massage are available:
– Traditional Thai medium-pressure massage: focuses on relaxation, using stretching movements to improve joint and body suppleness.
– Deep-tissue, high-pressure massage: designed to treat musculoskeletal disorders, including tension and sports injuries.
– Medical massage with Thai hot herbs: designed to alleviate the pain associated with muscular, tendon and joint inflammation, while optimizing blood circulation.
– Thai Oil Massage: combines Thai techniques with medium-pressure movements and oil.
– Swedish massage: uses massage oil to perform a variety of techniques on the skin.
– Aromatherapy massage: this type of massage releases emotions in the body, promoting complete healing without side effects.
– Reflexology massage: this foot massage involves pressure therapy on specific reflex points.
– Spa foot and leg massage: relieves stress and fatigue, while improving skin softness and blood and lymph circulation.
– Sports massage: therapy designed to relax soft tissues and reduce stress and tension.
– Medium-pressure back, head and shoulder massage: helps relieve tension, headaches, neck and back pain.
– Medium-pressure back and shoulder massage: targets back and shoulder areas to relieve nervous tension and relax muscles.
– Foot and leg massage: soothes tired legs and feet.
– High-pressure Thai sports massage: designed for athletes, this intense massage helps to relax strained muscles.