Traditional Thai Massage
Thai Gold Massage
Developed over 2,500 years ago with Indian and Chinese influences. Thai massage works to open, stimulate and balance the flow of energy through the body to assist in its own self-healing. The various techniques are used include using the thumbs and palms of the hand to rhythmically manipulate the energy lines and warm the muscles followed by mobilisation of joints and yogalike stretching and pulling. The many benefits include improvement of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, increased flexibility, muscle tone, reduce stiffness and tension, and an overall feeling of relaxation and well being. Thai massage is considered to be firm and strong but the pressure should be tolerable. The receiver can remain clothed but loose comfortable clothing is recommended.
The kneading of muscles, which dominates in Western style massage, is absent from Thai massage; energy points are pressed or general pressure is used instead. There is a lot of stretching involved and many exercises might well be described as 'applied physical Yoga'.
Like other styles of massage, traditional Thai massage increases vascular activity which breaks up and moves trapped toxins. But Thai massage is unique because it directs all the toxins out, both energetically and physiologically. Consequently, people don't feel sedated after a session. On the contrary, clients feel centred and grounded when the massage is over. Another unique aspect of this massage form is that the stretches and acupressure are administered to the client's limits, and the therapist's thumbs, hands, elbows, knees and feet are used.
Full 1 ½ hour and 45 minute sessions are available and the sequence of the treatment can be adapted according to the individual's problems and needs.
1 ½ hour session £60
45 minute session £35
Gift vouchers are available
Book a course of 6 full sessions and receive a Thai Foot Massage free.
Thai Islands Massage
This is a dreamy and highly beneficial therapy for those who need time away from their busy and strenuous lifestyles. The Thai Islands Massage leaves you with a feeling of total relaxation.
Warmed, rich and exotic coconut oil is used in this deeply soothing energy line massage, combined with light stretching. This combination of massage and stretching has a great effect on the circulatory system and enhances lymphatic drainage helping to eliminate toxins from the body. The muscles are relaxed as the therapists thumbs are used in long continual sweeping strokes along the energy lines.
There is a half hour massage which includes the back, neck and shoulders as well as a luxurious Full Body Thai Islands Massage which lasts 1 ½ hours . Both are fantastic for relaxation and to ease tension as well as an introduction to the therapy as a whole.
Half hour back, neck and shoulder massage £22
One and a half hour full body massage £65
Royal Thai Foot Massage
Has its origins in China and developed Chinese, Japanese and Korean foot massage.
The therapy works to open up energy lines and stimulate reflex points that correspond to internal organs. The lower legs and feet are worked. Unlike conventional reflexology a stick is used to stimulate the reflex points and the legs are warmed and wrapped for added effect. The many benefits range from improvement to the circulatory and lymphatic systems, improved flexibility and acceleration of physical healing.
The therapy takes 1 hour and costs £40