"When any person is sick at Siam he begins with causing his whole body to be moulded by one who is skillful herein, who gets upon the body of the sick person and tramples him under his feet."  Royal Court in Ayutthia, 1690

Doesn't that sound pleasant?  Well, I won't trample you.. unless you want that!!  Here's a more modern day descriptiion:  Thai Massage is an Interactive manipulation of the body using passive stretching and gentle pressure alng energy lines.  These movements help to:

• adjust the skeletal structure
• increase flexibility
• relieve muscular and joint tnesion
• stimulate internal organs
• balance the body's energy system

The effect is uniquely relaxing as well as energizing.  Receiving a Thai Massage is a bit like doing yoga without putting forth any effort while also getting acupressure treatments. 

Sessions typically last two hours, and are performed on a floor mat with the client dressed in comfortable loose clothing.  Thai Massage uses two primary procedures - applyig gentle pressure with the hands and feet, and a wide variety of passive stretching movements.

 With these techniques, applied in a quietly meditative atmosphere, space is created in the muscoskeletal structure, the body begins to open and regain flexibility and ease of movement, while the mind gently returns to calm alertness.  Tension and toxic material is released from the joints, muscles and connective tissue.  The energy body, as well as the internal organs, are stimulated by pressure on peripheral reflex points.

The work displays on inherent knowledge of the inner workings of the body, a knoledge that developed over centuries of practic.  There is something int the essence of this work that appeals to a wide range of people on a core level; something that satisfies theriv physical and emotional needs, and perhaps even assists in their spiritual needs.

It appeals to people, and is evfective, because it treats the client with respect while encouraging them to let go of physical and emotional restrictions and to go beyond their present limitations.  Or, as a cliet once observed, "it's a whole and total approach to wellness" which allows one to "feel in harmony with the rhythms of life"

This ancient therapy is beneficial for young or old, active or inactive, healthy or not so healthy.  While each person will respond to this work in terms o their own experience and present state of health, it is well to remember that Thai Massage has been used for countless generations to treat degenerative conditions and promote wellness.

Thai Massage facilitates a sense of unity, wholeness, and balance.  It creates a dynamic physical experience which integrates the body, mind, emotions and spirit.