2009-06-04

Traditional Thai Massage in Bangkok and Thailand


Thai Massage Europe
TME provides basic and advanced traditional Thai massage therapy courses to students from around the world. The school is located in Spain and Germany. Understand the advantages and benefits of traditional Thai massage and be able to prepare a good Thai massage.
http://www.thaimassage-europe.com/

The Garden Chiang Mai
The Garden in Chiang Mai offers foot massage, traditional Thai massage and oil massage. There is a fully licenced bar and reasonably priced Thai food available. Also rooms for rent. Located in the center of the old town and set in a beautiful garden.
http://www.thegardenchiangmai.com/

Jasmine Massage, Pattaya
Massage Parlor provides personalized, friendly service for oil massages, Thai traditional massage and foot massage. Located on Soi Chaiyapoon, across from Crazy Dave's and Canterbury Tales Cafe, near intersection of Soi Bukhauo and Soi Diana.
http://www.jasminemassagepattaya.com/

Oriental de Phuket
Oriental de Phuket offers a variety of massages : Thai massage, oil massage, foot massage, sports massage. Also nail spa, manicures and pedicures.
http://www.orientaldephuket.com/

Remedial Massage Thailand, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Remedial Massage Thailand attempts to treat the cause of the disorder, providing both immediate and long term relief from acute and chronic physical pain. A remedial massage therapist studies anatomy, physiology, related pathology and a variety of massage modalities (Bowen therapy, trigger point release, Swedish massage etc.). Located Sukhumvit Soi 23.
http://www.remedialmassagethailand.com/

Namo Chiang Mai
Beginners and advanced Thai massage courses. Foot reflexology. Daily yoga classes and yoga introduction courses. Experienced and fluent English speaking teachers.
http://www.namochiangmai.com/

Health Land Spa and Massage, Bangkok
Health Land Spa and Massage has branches at Srinakarin, Sathorn and Pinklao. It offers traditional Thai massage, Ayuravedic massage, foot reflexology, body polish, facial treatments, Thai herbal compresses, a tourmaline sauna, spa and jacuzzi. All at modest prices.
http://www.healthlandspa.com/

Friend's Massage, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok
Friend' Massage is located only 200 metres away from Sukhumvit (and the Asoke skytrain station) in a clean and attractive building which has been newly refurbished. Offering traditional and oil massage, beauty treatments (manicure, pedicure, facial massage, nail painting), hairdressing services.
http://www.friendsmassage.com/

Pirom Spa - The Garden Home Spa
Welcome to PIROM SPA– a Unique and exclusive place to relax and relief yourself from the stress of city life. Try our various treatments, that will leave you refreshed and vitalized.(Sukhumvit)
http://www.piromspa.com/

Bangkok Spa Academy
Bangkok Spa Academy offers diploma courses for spa therapists and spa businesspersons. Courses include : traditional Thai massage, reflexology, aroma therapy, body care, facial care, spa business administration.
http://www.bangkokspaacademy.com/

TTC Spa School
The TTC Spa School is a government accredited Thai massage school situated in Chiang Mai. It offers several Thai massage courses on completion of which students receive a certificate from the Ministry of Education of Thailand.
http://www.ttcspaschool.com/

Lek Chaiya Nerve-Touch Massage, Chiang Mai
Chaiya Lek Nerve–Touch Massage offers traditional Thai massage with medicinal herb packs. Also Nerve–Touch training courses.
http://www.nervetouch.com/

Indara Massage, Rajadamri Road, Bangkok
Indara Massage is situated in the heart of Bangkok. Just only 5 minutes walk from Central World Plaza, you will find a trendy massage shop, contemporary Thai designed, just one block off Rajdamri Road. Services : traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy body massage, facial pampering, body scrub, foot massage, Thai herbal massage.
http://www.indaramassage.com/

Suan Nanachaat Massage and Lifestyle, Kanchanaburi
Let us do the work while you forget your worries in a most peaceful and beautiful setting. Let us provide you with a still point in a rapidly changing world. Relax with your choice from body massage, reflexology, foot massage, back and neck massage, facial massage, hot herbal treatments and steam room with traditional Thai herbs.
http://www.suan-nanachaat.com/

Traditionelle Thai Massage in Dresden
We provide traditional Thai massage, oil massage and foot massage in Dresden, Germany at the Buergerstra¯e 37. All therapists are Thai people and certified by well known massage schools in Thailand. Website in German language only. [Deutsche Sprache]
http://www.thaimassage-dresden.de/

Jongrak's Thai Massage Academy, Miami, USA
In a calm and relaxed atmosphere, I will take you on a comprehensive journey involving touching, stretching, and rolling motions designed to relax and detoxify the body. Learn more about the exciting courses we offer! Located at Mandarin Oriental
http://www.jongrakthaimassage.com

Thonglor Massage
Thai traditional massage, oil massage, aromatherapy oil massage, foot reflexology. Picture gallery of the girls that provide oil massage. Located Thonglor, Sukhumvit Road.
http://www.thonglormassage.com/

Center for Traditional Thai Massage
Here you find some of Bangkoks finest massage places for traditional thai massage, foot massage, oil massage, body massage.
http://www.bkkmassage.com
International Training Massage - Chiang Mai
If you enjoy Thai Massage and would like to do it, we offer courses in English, taught by Chongkol Setthakorn. He will teach you to maximum you can learn in a very consistent, structured manner.
http://www.itmthaimassage.com/

Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai
We provide hands–on skills in Thai Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology. We offer foundation–level skills to the general public.
http://www.tmcschool.com/

The School of Massage for Health
A certified school of Thai massage in Chiang Mai. Offering proper training for Thai and foreign students.
http://www.northernthailand.com/thai-massage/

The Sunshine Network, New Zealand
Academy of Pranic Healing, Thai and Ayurvedic Massage, located in Rotorua, New Zealand. Owned and operated by Asokananda.
http://www.asokananda.com/

Namaste Namaskar - Thai Yoga Therapy
Traditional Thai Massage (also called Thailand medical massage or Thai Yoga massage) is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice.
http://www.thaiyoga.com/

PattayaNet.com - Massage
Lists various massage venues in Pattaya : traditional massage, body massage, and massage venues with male masseurs.
http://www.pattayanet.com/Pattayas%20Massage/massageindex.htm

International Training Massage - Chiang Mai
If you enjoy Thai Massage and would like to do it, we offer courses in English, taught by Chongkol Setthakorn. He will teach you to maximum you can learn in a very consistent, structured manner.
http://www.itmthaimassage.com/

East/West Healing
Experience for yourself what cannot be put into words, Thai Massage is far and away one of the best massages in the world and quite different from any other style. US based institute.
http://www.geocities.com/east_west_healing/index.html

Thai Massage
ThaiMassage.com,Thai Massage resource center providing classes, workshops, practitioner and instructor directories, club services and more.
http://www.thaimassage.com/itta/ittaindex.html

Rajdamri Spa
Rajdamri Spa, executive club, is located in the Pratunam area. Our spa treatment has its own unique style and combination of services.
http://bkk2000.com/rspa/

Phussapa Thai Massage School
Get the certificate authorized by Thai Ministry of Education. You will be able to get the basic knowledge and technique of Thai traditional massage and Foot massage.
http://www.thaimassage-bangkok.com/nuat1_egl.htm

Bangkok2Night-Massage parlours in Bangkok
Extensive list of the various massage parlours in Bangkok with listing of estimated prices.
http://bangkok2night.com/massage/

2009-05-12

Silarom Spa

At the heart of Baan Hin Sai Boutique Resort and Spa, a natural spa constructed in the rock outcrop. Guests receive their spa treatment in an open pavilion on top of cliff with a full view of the ocean an blue sky. The sauna rooms also offer outstanding views of cliff and spa. The most special treatment is the authentic royal court massage offered at the spa and as an air - conditioned room service.

2009-03-12

Massage in Phuket in Thailand is a great way to relax

Getting a massage should be a thing to do when travelling Phuket. Massage in Phuket is a great way to relax after a long day of diving, touring or sailing.

Massage is an ancient and traditional form of healing derived from Ayurvedic medicine and a Thai massage in Phuket is incredibly inexpensive compared to the west. Also, it is an ancient Thai art created to make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

Massage shops in Phuket are found all over the island but are more concentrated in the tourist areas such as Patong and Kata. The Nai Harn area also has a large number of massage places, many of which also have saunas on site.

In Phuket Town, relaxing with massage is more concentrated at the larger spas. These tend to be more expensive but the cost of a massage usually includes a spa and herbal sauna as well. All of Phuket’s beaches are dotted with small beachfront massage stalls. There is something special about receiving a therapeutic Thai massage while staring out at the white sands and deep blue Andaman Sea.

A massage in Phuket usually costs about 200 baht per hour at one of the smaller, out of the way shops and can go as high as 1000 baht for the full royal treatment at one of the upmarket health spas. On the beach, expect to pay 300-350 baht an hour – there are plenty of ladies wandering up and down the beachfront offering these under the shade of the trees.

Some of the favourite massage parlours in Phuket are:

Gae’s Massage and Sauna: located on Saiyuan Road, Nai Harn, this place is popular with locals and offers massages and saunas in a charmingly rustic location.

Phuket Royal Spa and Massage: is an upmarket establishment in the Sam Kong area of Phuket City. Massage services are excellent and include an herbal sauna. 367/63-64 Yaowarat Rd. Tel: 076 236663

Hutavat Thai Massage: is one of the least dodgy massage parlors in Patong and has a quiet, clean and professional atmosphere. 45/12 Phrabaramee Rd.

Phuket Herbal Sauna: offers a good value for the money and is one of the better herbals saunas on the island. 2/3 moo 8, Chalong Road. Tel: 076 280910

Boo’s Original Thai Massage: is one of the oldest traditional Thai massage parlors on Phuket. 78/12 Moo 3 Kamala Main Rd. Tel: 076 385821

2008-11-11

Wat Po Traditional Massage

WatPho is popularly known as the Temple of The Reclining Buddha, as being name as Thailand's the first open university under the King patronage. Many fields of knowledge and technology for those days were gathered here : for example, history of the country and the mornachy, religion, literature, arts, culture, medical science, physical therapy and pharmacopeia.

The Wat Po Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School (Wat Po TTM) was established in 1955 under controlled of Thai Ministry of Education. From the beginning, WatPo TTm offers 4 basic courses of Thai Traditional medicine which are Traditional pharmacy, Traditional medical treatment, Traditional midwifery and Traditional massage. During the past five decades, a large number of Thais and foreigners have completed our courses and employed in health-related, massage and spa businesses all over the world. Treatments such as thai massage and foot massage offered at WatPo massage pavilion are the most famous treatments in Thailand.

In 2004, WatPo TTM launched 2 new branches in Nonthaburi province called Chetawan Traditional massage school (ChaengWatthana) and in Chiangmai province called Chetawan Traditional massage school(Chiangmai). Both schools provide massage educations and treatments under controlled of Wat Po TTM as same as in the headquarter: Chetawan Traditional massage school.
In 2007, the newest School with the most complete service for students and clients are estabished in NakornPrathom province. It is the largest school and traditional clinic of Wat Po association. We also have a hostel for student and factories for the herbal product. It is called “ Chetawan Health School" The school is offered the complete education and service in the massage field and spa treatment fields, from the basic level upto the professional level , for both Thai and international students. The location of the school is just south of Bangkok ( 30 minutes from Wat po school). There are many school and university around the area. You can reach the school easier by the school’ pickup service or by bus to Mahidol university.

The school’s address is 87 Mhu 1 Salaya-Nakornchaisri Rd. T.Mahasawat, A.Putthamonthon, Nakornprathom Province, Tel (+66)34-365-001 To 4. Student can stay inside the school and experience a local custom and tradition on every Sunday’s field trip to many interesting places around the area as well.

Where to go for a Thai Massage

Spas and salons offering traditional Thai massage are as common in Bangkok as fruit vendors and dance remixes of 'My Humps'. Finding a location is not difficult, though discovering a high quality place that suits your particular fancy sometimes requires a bit of guidance. Many of the city's fine hotels these days sport their own lavish in-house spas too, where you'd be able to enjoy a wide range of spa and massage treatments. Also have a look at the advertisers on this page who are offering some great specials.
Frequently perceived as indulgent and intended only for those accustomed to luxury, traditional Thai massage manages to disprove this preconception, performing bodywork in order to promote health. A vast majority of individuals experience stress and tension on a regular basis, and what better way to escape pressure from everyday life than to take pleasure in one of Thailand's most illustrious forms of healing and rejuvenation?

Foot Massage

Nearly as common as the body massage, Thai foot massage options appear almost everywhere the former is available. Though the title implies only feet are tended to, in actuality legs, lower thighs, hands and forearms also receive attention during a traditional Thai foot massage. After cleansing, the feet are anointed with a skin lotion or oil and reflex points are stimulated with fingers and occasionally a small wooden stick. Force is applied tenderly and precisely to specific nerve endings at the bottom of the feet. Each part of the foot is reputably linked to another, often distant part of the body, with influence extending to vital organs as well as muscles.
Pressing at the base of the second toe is thought to rouse the nerve controlling the lungs and bronchial system, while drawing a knuckle along the instep eases pain in the spine and promotes better posture. Thai foot massage ensures that feet and legs are lavished with the consideration and attentiveness they deserve. They are the pillars of the human body, after all.

Facial Massage

Another variation to the Thai massage is a facial massage treatment. Just like any other form of massage, facial massage relieves tension, promotes relaxation and restores energy to the face and body by increasing circulation. During sleep, circulation is decreased in the body, meaning less blood flow to the face which results in puffiness and a drained complexion. Facial massage stimulates blood flow in facial tissue, restoring a healthy glow and maintaining a firm and smooth appearance.
Thai facial therapy uses gentle, circular strokes along differing regions of the head, face, and neck. Finger movement is always in an upward motion and, when performed regularly, keeps skin appearing tight and youthful. The forehead and nose are targeted to reduce the appearance of horizontal lines and the nostril area receives focused rubbing to unclog pores and reduce blemishes. Mouth and cheeks receive wider, sweeping strokes to prevent wrinkles and the sagging of facial muscles, while the chin and neck are targeted to promote muscle tone. The gestures aimed at the neck area are often performed in order to thwart the vile and loathsome double chin. With gentle fingers gliding over closed eyes, Thai facial massage makes relaxation virtually inevitable and couples the experience with improvements in skin texture and appearance.

Aromatherapy & Oil Massage

Though the standard technique varies little, there are a few sub-styles within the traditional Thai massage context. Some practices include the external application of water, lubricants, salt scrubs and other topical preparations and devices that mimic or improve the actions of hands. Essential oils are a common supplement to Thai massage, and incorporating aspects of aromatherapy in conjunction may provide further benefits.
Many establishments in Bangkok offer aromatherapy separately or as an addition intended to enhance another style of massage. An aromatherapy massage is a treatment involving oils that are naturally extracted from plants to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of body and mind. Distinct fragrances are thought to trigger memory and enhance an individual's responses to the aroma; perhaps calming, inducing relaxation, or restoring energy. The oils used in each session are usually determined with input from both the masseur and client, seeking to remedy specific needs. Several oils are decided upon after a consultation and blended into a massage oil to be used during the treatment.

Traditional Thai Massage in Bangkok

Renowned for services ranging from eyelash extensions and laser hair removal to chakra balancing and chi revitalizing, Bangkok is host to an exotic and bizarre array of treatments and therapies. A quintessential component to this multi-faceted jamboree, traditional Thai massage is perhaps the most well-known and celebrated of Bangkok's pampering services. As the Japanese delicately knead flesh in accordance with Shiatsu and the Chinese offer rubs following principles of Tui-Na, Thailand presents a signature massage technique involving traditional systems of holistic beliefs.
Thai massage draws significant influence from India's ancient Ayurvedic traditions of medical practice. Ayurvedic medicine, also a holistic form of healing, plays an integral role in the practice of both Hinduism and Therevada Buddhism. Monks and similar practitioners of healing transmitted Ayurvedic techniques to Thailand some 2,500 years ago, thus giving birth to the wonderful phenomenon that is Thai massage.

Thai massage


Thai massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. It is known in Thailand as "nuat phaen boran", literally, the ancient-manner massage; or just "nuat phaen thai" (นวดแผนไทย). Thai massage originated in India and is based on Ayurveda and Yoga[1]. It was believed that the massage art was brought over to Thailand by Shivago Komarpaj over 2500 years ago[2]. In Europe, there is now a huge number of Thai massage studio growing up because more and more people get addicted to Thai massage. Indeed a lot of new companies or casinos are providing Thai massage for their customers.