Thai culture is steeped in ancient rituals that infuse all daily ways of living. Thai massage is an essential element of these rituals.
Unlike traditional Swedish massage where the practitioner is working with soft tissue manipulation, Thai massage focuses on the “sen” lines that run through our bodies. There are 9 sen lines from your toes to your head, and, following this road map, the therapist is stretching, pulling, rocking, and compressing the body.
In Thai Bodywork, the person remains clothed, with the practice being performed on the floor on a mat. The person will start by facing up, letting go and trusting that the wise teacher is channeling health and healing, which allows the therapist to guide the body to its higher self through assisted yoga poses, compressions, gentle stretching, rocking, and pulling.
Each session starts with an acknowledgment to Dr. Shivagakomarpaj, the great physician to Buddha (many moons ago), promising that whenever Thai Bodywork is performed, it pays homage to a practice that has been passed down from teacher to student to increase healing, release illness, and bring joy with the assistance of “all that is.”
Jean Rim
Massage Therapist/Thai Bodywork Practitioner