Traditional Thai massage techniques that allow practitioners to utilize their body weight. The guest is fully clothed and no oils are required. Western style massages require the guest to undress for oils to be applied to the body and the massage is most often performed on a table.
Western massage will typically focus on a specific area of the body where the guest has a given concern. Thai massage always performs work on the entire body addressing the guest’s overall well being to help the body function at its highest levels. ​
Additionally, Thai massage uses point pressure to open energy lines or “Sens” in the body as diagrammed throughout Asian culture. The energy work is combined with stretching techniques to open the guests body creating a relaxing and simultaneously invigorating experience. A Thai massage practitioner may utilize their hands, elbows, knees, or feet throughout the massage. Rest assured Thai massage is never painful. Western massage mainly focuses on kneading of muscular tissue through compression and various hand movements.
Thai massage has been practiced for well over 2500 years, kept in its traditional form, and is becoming increasingly popular in the West.