Traditional Thai Massage

Thai massage is a traditional form of massage that originated in Thailand. It combines the use of hands, feet, elbows, and knees to apply pressure to various points on the body. It is also incorporates assisted yoga for stretches and acupressure techniques. The passive stretching helps increase flexibility and relieve tension within the muscles and joints. The goal of Thai massage is to help relax and energize the body, and it is often used to alleviate stress and tension, while improving flexibility and range of motion.

 

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is a type of therapeutic massage that uses flowing, long strokes to relax the body. It is the most common type of massage and is often considered the "classic" massage. Swedish massage typically uses light to moderate pressure and can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including stress, tension, chronic pain, and muscle soreness. Swedish massage is typically performed using oils or lotions to reduce friction on the skin, and the therapist may use light to moderate pressure. It is also used to improve overall well-being and health by promoting relaxation, releasing endorphins, and reducing stress levels.

 

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of therapeutic massage that targets the deep layers of muscle and connective tissue in the body by applying firm pressure and slow strokes. It is typically used to treat pain, muscle tension, and injury recovery as well as releasing chronic patterns of tension in the body. Deep tissue massage can also help to improve circulation and increase range of motion.

The massage therapist will typically avoid doing the massage near the bone and joints and will focus on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. Clients should communicate with the therapist if they feel any discomfort.

 

Combination Massage

Combination massage combines different techniques from different massage modalities: Thai, Swedish, and deep tissue. It is versatile and can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including stress, tension, chronic pain, and muscle soreness. It is also used to improve overall well-being and health by promoting relaxation, releasing endorphins, and reducing stress levels.