Traditional Thai massage works differently from a Western oil massage. Instead of gliding strokes, your therapist uses palms, thumbs, forearms and assisted stretching to apply rhythmic pressure along the body's sen lines — the energy pathways Thai medicine is built around. You stay clothed, in loose, breathable wear, on a padded mat.
It's a more active therapy than most spa massages: expect your limbs to be moved through yoga-like stretches as well as worked with pressure. Most guests describe it as somewhere between a massage and an assisted stretch class — and leave noticeably looser through the hips, shoulders and lower back.
What to expect
- 1A short chat about problem areas, injuries, or anything to avoid.
- 2Change into the loose cotton wear provided.
- 3Full-body work on a floor mat — palm pressure, thumb points and assisted stretching.
- 4A few quiet minutes to rest before you head back out.
Good for
- Stiff shoulders & lower back
- Tight hips from long sitting
- General flexibility & mobility
- Stress and mental fatigue
Frequently asked
No. Every stretch is matched to your current range of movement and never forced past a comfortable point — tell your therapist to ease off at any time.
We provide loose cotton clothing. You can also wear your own comfortable, stretchy clothing if you prefer.
Pressure can feel firm in tight spots, but it should never be sharply painful. We check in throughout and adjust pressure to what feels right for you.
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