Thai massage is relatively new to modern spas, but it was actually developed by Buddhist monks in Thailand as a healing modality 2,500 years ago. In Thailand, it is one of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine now recognised and regulated by the government, and is widely considered to be a medical discipline used for the treatment of a wide variety of ailments.

Thai massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure along the body’s energy lines (Sen Lines) to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s energy systems. This form of massage is both deeply relaxing and energizing.

Thai Fusion & Herbal Massage brings together the best of both Western massage techniques and Thai massage techniques. Although not traditionally performed on a couch or plinth, certain Thai massage techniques lend themselves very well to working in this way, so much so that Thai massage using oils and a couch is now commonplace in Thailand.

Combine these powerful traditional techniques with pre-blended aromatherapy oils and a hot herbal compress and you have a superb fusion where East meets West.

Thai Fusion Massage
Thai fusion massage is deeply relaxing and has a calming effect on the body and mind. Aromatic scents of the east are fused with oils that are applied to the body using various massage techniques to help alleviate muscular pain or tension. The treatment is combined with traditional Thai massage consisting of stretching and joint mobilisation to help release any tension or toxins and relax the muscles.

Thai Herbal Massage
Thai herbalism is a vibrant ancient tradition that was preserved for over a thousand years in the monasteries and temples of Bangkok and which continues to be practised in villages throughout Thailand to this present day.

The use of herbs also occurs in traditional Thai massage. Dried or fresh herbs are ground up and placed in muslin cloth to make a compress known as a prakhop. These compresses are steamed to release the potent qualities of the herbs and then applied to the body.

The hot compress increases energy flow, improves circulation, relaxes muscles and stimulates nerves. The individual herbs also have various therapeutic effects on the body.