About Thai Massage.......
 What
is Thai massage?
Thai Massage Thai massage is believed to have been developed
by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500
years ago in India. It made its way to Thailand, where the
Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced
by traditional Chinese medicine. For centuries, Thai massage
was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine.
Thai massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure
along the body’s energy lines to increase flexibility,
relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s
energy systems. It is both deeply relaxing and energizing.
Thai massage takes place on a futon mat on the floor, and
you wear loose fitting clothing. Some spas, like The Mandarin
Oriental, Miami,, provide you with an outfit to wear. Others
may ask you to wear something loose and comfortable, like
sweat pants. You start by laying on your back, and the therapist
uses gentle compression and stretching techniques to open
up your body, beginning with you legs. Some people say Thai
massage is a little like doing yoga without any effort, because
the therapist will push your body into various positions without
any work on your part.
Thai massage is done with all your clothes on, so some people
recommend it if you feel uncomfortable with nudity during
a Swedish massage. The therapist literally uses their whole
body, including their feet, to move your body into various
positions, so in some ways it feels more even intimate than
a Swedish massage.
Thai massage has its roots in a spiritual tradition, and
its purpose is to heal a person physically, emotionally and
spiritually.
What does Thai massage feel like?
- Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more
classic forms of massage
- Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because
the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet
to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people
say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work
- Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure
are also used during treatment
- People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing
What should I expect during my visit?
- Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor
- No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually
asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage
- A typical Thai massage is 60 minutes to two hours long
What conditions is Thai massage used
for?
Many people find that Thai massage has the following benefits:
- relaxes
- reduces stress
- improves circulation
- increases energy
- increases flexibility
- improves range of motion
- centers the mind and body
Precautions
Massage is not recommended for certain people:
- infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
- immediately after surgery
- immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended
by your doctor
- prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots
being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your
doctor before having a massage
- pregnant women should check with their doctor first if
they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant
women should be done by massage therapists who are certified
in pregnancy massage
- massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed
skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas
of recent fractures
Additional tips
- Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
- If it's your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive
at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms.
Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few
minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage
- Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete
health history, because people with certain conditions should
not have Thai massage
- If you feel discomfort at any time, let your massage
therapist know
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