Thai Massage (medical) Therapy has been used in Thailand for
the past 2,500 years but it is only in recent years that it is slowly
becoming known in the west. It works by treating the body as a
whole, not just what appears to be the symptom.
Origins
The founder was a physician from Northern India, a contemporary
of the Buddha, Dr Shivago Komarpaj. He is mentioned in text, held
by Buddhist monks dating back to the second millennia B.C and is
thought to be the father of eastern medicine. He is fondly known as
the Father Doctor and is still held in high esteem today for his
contributions to the healing arts. In his massage the Father Doctor
combined yogic stretching principles from India and the
fundamentals of acupressure from Chinese medicine. Thai Medical
Therapy is a system unique to Thailand.
the past 2,500 years but it is only in recent years that it is slowly
becoming known in the west. It works by treating the body as a
whole, not just what appears to be the symptom.
Origins
The founder was a physician from Northern India, a contemporary
of the Buddha, Dr Shivago Komarpaj. He is mentioned in text, held
by Buddhist monks dating back to the second millennia B.C and is
thought to be the father of eastern medicine. He is fondly known as
the Father Doctor and is still held in high esteem today for his
contributions to the healing arts. In his massage the Father Doctor
combined yogic stretching principles from India and the
fundamentals of acupressure from Chinese medicine. Thai Medical
Therapy is a system unique to Thailand.
Thai Massage
What Is Thai Massage?
Thai Massage medical therapy is one of the four disciplines of traditional Thai medicine,
the others being herbalism, meditation, and dietary control.
Thai Massage works by treating your body as a whole, not just what appear to be your
symptoms. It works on the principle of maintaining the condition and the flow of the bodies'
vital energy through a network of channels known as Sen. Thumb pressure is applied to
the Sen (meridian lines), to break down blockages. This frees up space within the body
whilst stimulating the flow of energy and reinstating general well being. Thai Massage
works muscles and skeletal structure along with the bodies internal energy system, to
release tension and allow your energy to flow freely.
Thai Massage medical therapy is one of the four disciplines of traditional Thai medicine,
the others being herbalism, meditation, and dietary control.
Thai Massage works by treating your body as a whole, not just what appear to be your
symptoms. It works on the principle of maintaining the condition and the flow of the bodies'
vital energy through a network of channels known as Sen. Thumb pressure is applied to
the Sen (meridian lines), to break down blockages. This frees up space within the body
whilst stimulating the flow of energy and reinstating general well being. Thai Massage
works muscles and skeletal structure along with the bodies internal energy system, to
release tension and allow your energy to flow freely.
Benefits
Used as part of a well being programme there are many benefits. It can change your life
in ways you never thought possible. It works on both the emotional and physical levels.
Physical
In the Short Term Thai Massage will
In the Long Term Thai Massage will
Psychological Benefits
In the Short Term Thai Massage will
In the Long Term Thai Massage will
Treatments
Thai Massage is traditionally carried out on the floor (as opposed to a massage couch)
and you remain fully clothed. The treatment is quite physical and is applied by using
rhythmic yogic movements as well as acupressure. This is applied by using various
techniques including thumb pressure, and hand, feet, and elbow compressions to release
tension. It also doubles as a sports massage therapy, as it can be very deep, while
manipulating the muscles (in the East it is often used in conjunction with the Martial Arts).
Medical Hot Herbal Compress
This is a much deeper massage treatment that is very beneficial. It is performed using
herbal balls, which contain 32 different Thai herbs. The herbal compresses are steam
heated and then applied to the body. An excellent treatment for muscle tension aches
and pains.
Thai Foot Massage
This is a wonderful and relaxing therapy for both the feet and legs that is approximately
2000 years old in its origin. It is unique to Thailand and it has many aspects of the Thai
Massage incorporated. This therapy works from the feet, up the legs to the knees, and is
very relaxing.
You don't have to wait until you are ill to have a Thai Massage. Having one treatment is
wonderful, but it's not a quick fix. It has an accumulative effect, so the more you have the
less you need. Thai Massage medical therapy is about allowing you to take responsibility
for your own health. It can take anything from I to 3 hours per session depending on
individual need.
Used as part of a well being programme there are many benefits. It can change your life
in ways you never thought possible. It works on both the emotional and physical levels.
Physical
In the Short Term Thai Massage will
- Relieve muscle fatigue, soreness, and stiffness
- Relieve tired and stiff joints
- Encourage better circulation, more effective delivery of oxygen and nutrients to
the cells, and better waste removal - Encourage more effective breathing
- Promote relaxation
- Stimulate or sedate the nervous system
- Promote better sleep patterns
- Reduce swelling and enable better lymph drainage.
In the Long Term Thai Massage will
- Improve muscle suppleness
- Relax the nervous system and improve neural communication
- Improve circulation
- Boost immune system
- Enable deeper and more effective respiration
- Relieve insomnia
- Balance the digestive system
- Lower blood pressure.
Psychological Benefits
In the Short Term Thai Massage will
- Relax the body thereby reducing tension and the effects of stress
- Relax the mind reducing anxiety and its effects
- Increase energy by invigorating all body systems and reducing fatigue.
In the Long Term Thai Massage will
- Enable sustained relaxation
- Improve body image, awareness, and general self esteem
- Increase energy levels - less energy is spent in holding the body in a state of
tension (both physical and mental).
Treatments
Thai Massage is traditionally carried out on the floor (as opposed to a massage couch)
and you remain fully clothed. The treatment is quite physical and is applied by using
rhythmic yogic movements as well as acupressure. This is applied by using various
techniques including thumb pressure, and hand, feet, and elbow compressions to release
tension. It also doubles as a sports massage therapy, as it can be very deep, while
manipulating the muscles (in the East it is often used in conjunction with the Martial Arts).
Medical Hot Herbal Compress
This is a much deeper massage treatment that is very beneficial. It is performed using
herbal balls, which contain 32 different Thai herbs. The herbal compresses are steam
heated and then applied to the body. An excellent treatment for muscle tension aches
and pains.
Thai Foot Massage
This is a wonderful and relaxing therapy for both the feet and legs that is approximately
2000 years old in its origin. It is unique to Thailand and it has many aspects of the Thai
Massage incorporated. This therapy works from the feet, up the legs to the knees, and is
very relaxing.
You don't have to wait until you are ill to have a Thai Massage. Having one treatment is
wonderful, but it's not a quick fix. It has an accumulative effect, so the more you have the
less you need. Thai Massage medical therapy is about allowing you to take responsibility
for your own health. It can take anything from I to 3 hours per session depending on
individual need.
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Gaia Thai Massage Practitioners:
Alev Elliott (Thai Foot)
Rashmi Fulchand VTCT
Rashmi Fulchand VTCT
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