Thai massage uses passive stretching and gentle pressure to increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint tension and balance the body’s systems.

Thai massage typically works with compression – rhythmic pressing movements directed into muscle tissues by either the hand or fingers.  Thai massage usually takes place on a futon mat on the floor, with the client wearing loose or stretchy clothing.

The therapist is also on the mat and moves your body into various stretches and positions, without any work on your part.  Thai massage can be both relaxing and energizing, so it is a good choice if you want to be active after your massage.

The therapist uses a variety of different sequences of techniques on clients, who are either laying face up, laying face down, seated, or on their side.

There is constant body contact between the therapist and the client, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked.