Thai Massage is an Eastern approach to bodywork (originally one component of an entire system of “Buddhist medicine”) developed 2,500 years ago. Often referred to as ‘lazy man’s yoga’ as it is yoga ‘being done to you’. Thai massage incorporates deep pressure, joint mobilization, stretching, traction, acupressure, and compression. The practitioner uses elbows, knees, hands, and even feet to work the spaces between the muscle bellies aka the energy lines (”sen”) and also directly on the muscles themselves. Thai massage is traditionally practiced fully clothed and on a mat but can also be the foundation for table massage.

The body drift healing arts offers traditional Thai-style floor massage on Sundays. For floor sessions, please wear loose-fitting clothing. This is a more active type of session where you will be guided into various postures and stretches. In addition, Thai-style moves are incorporated within all table sessions for those who prefer direct / skin contact. This is sometimes referred to as “Table Thai Massage”. Both approaches (floor or table) are extremely effective in treating the body both physically & energetically. In addition to table or floor Thai, I also offer Thai-style heated herbal compress massage.

• Thai-style heated herbal compress massage – Used for centuries in Traditional Thai medicine, Thai Herbal Body Compresses are a wonderful way to combine heat, herbs, and aromatherapy into one modality; Table-Thai-inspired massage will include relaxing strokes with integration of the compress throughout;
• the unique blend of medicinal herbs imported from Thailand is wrapped in an organic dye-free fabric and includes:
  • turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime, tamarind Leaves, rose, pandan leaves, camphor, bauhinia acumintea, galangal, crinum leaves, acacia Leaves, and curcuma amada. Each compress will be sent home with clients, and may be stored, reheated, and used an additional 5 times within 5 days of your session; store in an air-tight bag in the refrigerator; please wait at least 30 minutes after using to allow the herbs to soak into the skin before bathing or showering.
  • This add-on is an additional $10 as they are specially ordered from Bangkok and sent home with you to enjoy for a week after your session!

Thai massage is known for many health benefits including but not limited to:

• Muscle Pain & Spasticity Relief
• Stress & Anxiety Reduction
• Joint Stiffness & Pain Relief
• Enhanced Energy
• Stimulates Circulation & Lymphatic Drainage
• Increased Flexibility & Range Of Motion
• Headache Relief
• Improved Sleep
• Great for muscle repair, stiffness, and sciatica

Thai herbal compress massage potential benefits include relief of pain and inflammation; alleviation of muscle stiffness; promotion of intense relaxation; soothing of migraine pain; improvement of blood and lymph circulation; and the healing of certain skin conditions.