Thai stretch Massage

The historical and cultural background of Thai Massage is believed to have originated in Thailand over 2500 years ago. The ancient therapy has been practiced there for many centuries and was originally developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhachha (Shivago Kompara). Thai Massage is closely linked to buddhism because of Shivago kompara, having links to the Buddha who had a vast knowledge of medicine.

When the expansion of Buddhism moved from northern India into southeast Asia, word of the healing art of Thai massage spread out with it, first to the southern region of India, then to Sri Lanka and finally onto Thailand and Burma (now called Myanmar). The massage technique was an integral part of the Buddhist religion, and though Buddhism itself took four centuries to reach Thailand, the method of massage quickly gained popularity among the Thai people. Thai massage is, in fact, so closely associated to Buddhism that traditionally practitioners must say a prayer in Pali, the ancient sacred language of Theravada Buddhism, to Thai massage’s credited creator before they start working each day.

The objectives of Thai massage are to treat the whole person in a holistic way bringing about healing and balance of the body with the power of touch. The aim Is to promote homeostasis with the release of tension, promote relaxation, ease stiffness, break down toxins and improve general health. A typical Thai massage aims to lower stress, boost energy, relieve headaches, stimulate circulation and improve range of motion.

Thai massage benefits include improvement of flexibility, muscle tone, circulation, digestion, range of movement, stimulation of the immune system, deeper breathing, release of emotions, relaxation, positive attitude, corrects imbalances, stimulates body’s own natural healing process. Typical benefits reported by clients following Thai massage treatment are; relief from tension headaches, reduction in non-specific subacute and chronic back pain, relief from muscle pain and spasticity as well as joint stiffness and pain. This in addition to the benefits of stimulating circulation and lymphatic drainage, boosting energy and calming the nervous system.

Some of the reported effects of Thai massage include; improved flexibility, muscle tone, circulation, digestion, range of movement, detoxifies, stimulates the immune system, causes deeper breathing, releases emotions, relaxes, helps to give a positive attitude, corrects the imbalances in the body, stimulates the body’s natural healing process.

Thai massage techniques have been reported to improve, physical conditions, may improve emotional wellbeing, increased energy levels, may clear energy pathways, may promote homeostasis, relaxation, stress relief, reduces tension, helps the body to heal itself, promotes efficient body system function.

There are a number of contra –indications (medical reasons) that prevent or Thai massage. They include; 

 pregnancy, cardiovascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, hypotension, heart conditions), haemophilia, any condition already being treated by a GP or another complementary practitioner, medical oedema, osteoporosis, arthritis, nervous/psychotic conditions, epilepsy, recent operations, diabetes, asthma, any dysfunction of the nervous system (e.g. muscular sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease), Bell’s palsy, trapped/pinched nerve (e.g. sciatica), inflamed nerve, cancer, postural deformities, spastic conditions, kidney infections, whiplash, slipped disc, acute rheumatism, undiagnosed pain, when taking prescribed medication, fever, contagious or infectious diseases, diarrhoea and vomiting, skin diseases, undiagnosed lumps and bump, localised swelling/inflammation, varicose veins, cuts, bruises, abrasions, scar tissues (2 years for major operation and 6 months for a small scar), sunburn, hormonal implants, abdomen (first few days of menstruation depending how the client feels), haematoma, hernia, recent fractures (minimum 3 months), after a heavy meal, conditions affecting the neck. 

60 minute treatment £90.00

90 minute treatment £120.00