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Tana Kell
Aromatherapy :: Indian Head Massage :: Massage :: On Site Massage :: Reflexology :: Sports Injury :: Thai Yoga Massage :: Weight Control
TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE
Thai massage is a holistic therapy, which penetrates throughout the entire body. Even if you have no specific health problems it will help to relieve tension, boost mental and physical performance, release toxins and waste materials, invigorate the whole system and generally increase vitality.
The therapeutic effects include improved blood circulation, better posture, better flexibility of joints and muscles and an increased range of movement. Specific muscular-skeletal problems can be alleviated and, in many cases, eventually cured. The following problems can be helped:
- frozen shoulders
- stiff necks
- strains
- sports injuries
- back pains
- repetitive strain injuries such as tennis elbow
- chronic conditions such as osteo-arthritis
- some spinal problems
Thai massage is suitable for people of all ages from the very young to the very elderly.
With Thai massage the client remains fully dressed, but the clothing should be loose, comfortable and lightweight. The treatment is carried out with the client lying in a relaxed state on a light mattress or futon. This allows the therapist to use her hands, forearms, elbows, knees and feet to apply pressure to various points along the body’s ten meridians or ‘life power lines’.
Thai massage consists of a variety of manipulative and stretching techniques involving the limbs and body. It can be carried out relatively gently (stress relief massage), or more vigorously, depending on the tolerance of the client. The choice is up to the customer.
In a full massage the therapist will work systematically through the entire body from the tips of the toes to the crown of the head. Some of the pressure points may feel a little sore when first addressed, but any pain should quickly reduce with application. Similarly some of the manipulative techniques may stretch joints and muscles beyond their accustomed range.
In general, the more deep or vigorous the therapy the more effective it will be in the shorter term.
Specific problems such as stiff necks, frozen shoulders, repetitive strain injuries, etc respond best to a fairly vigorous treatment, which may be quite sore initially at least.
The treatment should leave the client feeling relaxed and energised, with a sense of well-being. Specific problems should start to feel better even after the first session.
Aromatherapy Massage
This is a milder and more relaxing treatment which still uses a certain amount of pressure. It is designed to clear the energy centres and bring balance to the body
