“I didn’t realise I was carrying so much tension! Why an I so tense?” This is a common phrase I hear in my practice. Oftentimes, a client will come in for a massage, and when I work on their legs, …
Why am I so tense?
Proactive, Not Reactive: Regular Thai Massage Keeps You Feeling Your Best
I feel amazing!I haven’t slept that well for a long time!My body feels longer and looser!The tension subsided significantly!This was so relaxing! This is some of the feedback I often get after even one treatment. Thai massage can melt away …
Fascia: The Key to Changing Your Body and Mind
Fascia – the network of connective tissue that envelops every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, has long been overlooked in the world of health and wellness. However, research in the past several decades has shed light on its crucial role …
Feeling well is not a given
Feeling well is not a given. Life throws curveballs at us constantly – from unexpected bills to relationship woes. Stress seems to be a constant companion, and even the most seemingly innocuous tasks, like sitting at a desk all day, …
Magic Touch? Massage Therapy is a Partnership, Not a Quick Fix
As a massage therapist, I see a lot of bodies – and a lot of hope. People come through my door with a wide range of aches and pains, and at least some of them bring the same underlying desire: …
Abdominal Massage for Fluidity and Calm
One important aspect of Thai massage that sets it apart from other modalities is the focus on the abdomen. Thai tradition views the area of the belly, or “hara,” as the body’s energetic centre. It’s believed to house not only …
Spring Cleanse: Renew Your Body and Mind with Thai Massage
Thai massage, which combines acupressure, yoga-like stretches, and deep tissue work, offers a multitude of benefits that are particularly relevant in the springtime.
Unwind and Rejuvenate: The Many Benefits of Thai Yoga Massage
Feeling stressed, stiff, or simply out of balance? Thai yoga massage might be the perfect solution for you. This ancient practice, combining elements of acupressure, yoga postures, and gentle stretching, offers a unique approach to promoting relaxation and well-being. So …
Love Hormone Hacks: Can Oxytocin Help Unlock Your Fertility?
The following excerpts are from a John Gray book called Venus on fire, Mars on ice. Like his previous book this one focuses on the differences between men and women and how understanding these can improve our relationships. This time, …
5 things I love about Thai massage
I have been practicing Thai massage for years now. And the deeper I get into the practice, the more I am fascinated by it. Here are 5 things that I love about Thai massage. The stretches I came to Thai …