FAQ
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What is Thai Massage?
Thai Massage is a unique type of bodywork that combines stretching, acupressure, and gentle manipulation. It’s usually performed on a soft mat on the floor, and you wear loose, comfortable clothing. The therapist uses their hands, feet, elbows, and sometimes knees to work on your body.
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What to Expect.
Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing during the session.
Communication: Let your therapist know about your pain, any specific issues you’re experiencing and referral points.
Experience: You might feel some stretches or pressure that are differnt from what you’re used to, but they should always be comfortable and within your tolerance.
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Mat v. Table
The Mat allows for more movement and positioning flexibility, which can be more comfortable for both you and the therapist and doesn’t keep you confined to a table. Combined with my sports background we are still able to achieve detailed and specific work as done on the table with added full-body stretching to achieve more.
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How will this type of massage help me?
Gentle Stretching: Similar to yoga this modality involves a lot of stretching. If You’re dealing with muscle pain or stiffness, the stretches can help release tension and reduce discomfort.
Targeted Pressure: With a background in neuromuscular therapy we are still able to target certain pain points and built up tension from repetition and release and improve blood flow, resting tension and reduce pain.
Holistic Approach: Thai massage takes a whole body approach, this helps us address underlying issues that might be causing or contribuing to your pain. Acheiving a more complete session.
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I am in pain though and need relief can this be achieved on the mat?
Yes, Thai Massage with sports massage intent.
Dynamic Stretching: Increase flexibility and range of motion. Improve overall flexibility and reduce injury risk
Pressure Points: Still target trigger points and alleviate sore tight muscles promoting faster recovery. Focusing on areas of the body that are stressed by repetitive movements or physical exertion.
Movement and Flow: This aides in better performance and recovery by helping warm up muscles or cool down muscles before and after exercise.
Muscle Release: Application of pressure and stretching techniques helps release tension meaning less stiffness and soreness, as well as quicker recovery.