What Is Thai massage?
Thai Massage is an ancient art of body therapy for healing, health, and transformation. Using yoga postures as a model for the possibilities of applied stretching in conjunction with deep tissue massage, the client is passive while the therapist moves from head to toe, front and back massaging muscles and applying deep stretches, leans and compressions to the client.Through gentle pressure along energy lines, the client's body begins to open and regain flexibility and ease of movement, while the mind gently returns to calm alertness. The effect is uniquely relaxing as well as energizing.
Who receives Thai Massage?
This ancient therapy is beneficial for young, old, active or inactive, athletes, yogis and yoginis. Thai massage has been used for countless generations to treat degenerative conditions and promote wellness and has also been proven to help those who suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis and ms.
What to Expect from your Thai Massage Session:
Sessions typically last two hours and are performed on a floor mat with the client dressed in comfortable loose clothing. Muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure are applied. With these techniques, space is created within the muscskeletal structure and the body begins to open up and regain flexibility and ease of movement. Toxins are released from the joints, muscles, connective tissue. You will experience a deep massage that transforms the body to a more flexible, relaxed, lighter, energized being.
Therapists Training:
Lia Pardy received certification in advance levels of Traditional Thai Massage from Lek Chiya School of Chiang Mai, Thailand. She is also a Nationally Licensed Massage Therapist performing other modalities including Integrative Table Massage. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher and has trained in India.
Massage Menu and Prices
Thai Massage: Experience this ancient form of massage with roots in ayurveda, yoga and traditional Chinese medicine. Thai Massage blends passive/supported yoga stretches, massage, compression and pressure point work. Treatments are performed with the client comfortably dressed on a special mat on the floor. The therapist uses most of her body including feet, knees, forearms and hands in a sequence of deeply healing stretches, rhythmic acupressure and gentle rocking movements.
Thai Foot Massage: Pure bliss for you legs, feet and overall well being. An hour is dedicated to feet, lower legs. Deeply relaxing and penetrating work. A combination of massage techniques, stretching and stimulation of energy meridians and reflex points are combined. Also includes warm foot soak, gentle exfoliating scrub, organice foot and leg cream or organic therapeutic herbal muscle calm.
Integrative Table Massage: Relax under mindful touch. A variety of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, compression, range of motion are customized to suit your needs, relieving sore muscles, relaxing a tired mind, restoring energy. Massage includes custom blended essential oils and heated towels upon your request.
Five Points Massage: for the parts we use most, an Ayurvedic Scalp, hand and foot massage with stimulation of marma points.
Hot Stone Therapy Massage: An exquisite and therapeutic experience using smooth warmed basalt stones to enhance the healing power of a soothing massage in conjunction with the hands of the therapist.
Deep Tissue Massage: Deeper work to target specific muscle groups, addressing pain and releasing holding patterns in the body/mind.
Prenatal Massage: An integrative table or mat massage is specifically adapted for expectant mothers.
Couples Masage:Any of our massages may be done as a couples massage.
Massage Packages and Specials: Great for buying multiple gifts for loved ones and also as an ongoing self care package. Buy a package of 2 and receive a 10% discount, a package of 5 and receive a 15% discount, a package of 10 and receive a 20% discount.
Gift Certificates available on request.
What people are saying about our head massage therapist, Lia
"I can't say enough good things about Lia Pardy and I highly recommend her! I am very particular person about who I allow to do any bodywork on me & Lia is one of the handful of people I allow to do so. She is strong, attentive, knowledgeable, professional & energetically aware. She has the perfect dance when performing Thai massage and the sessions I've had were always sublime. As a massage therapist, she was one of the first person to inspire me to want to pursue my education in Thai massage. I only wish I lived in her area, so I could get more sessions with her. Try her, you won't be disappointed!"