
The Traditional Medical Massage of Thailand, more commonly
known as Thai Massage, is one of the world’s oldest healing therapeutic agents.
A traditional Thai massage is a unique form of bodywork that incorporates Hatha
Yoga, acupressure, and reflexology with origins dating back 2500 years. The
roots of the Thai massage are traced back to the founder of the practice,
Komapaj: a doctor, friend and contemporary to Gautama Buddha. Ancient medical
texts were carved in stone in Bangkok. These stone inscriptions still sit within the walls of the Wat Po temple in Bangkok
. Thai massage blends styles from its Asian neighbors passed down through the
generations. The Thai people, like many others in the orient, saw illness as an
imbalance in the body, mind and spirit. They would seek help at the local
temple. They were treated with four elements of traditional Thai medicine:1. Nutritional - Counseling (focusing on diet); 2. Herbs - given both internally and externally; 3. Spiritual Counseling - primarily meditation and the
Buddhist principles; 4. Thai Massage - which forms the backbone of the physical
treatment. Unlike the scooping and continuous strokes of the Western massage,
the Thai method uses pressure points, muscle stretching and compression
performed in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking. Therapists not only use
their hands to free tension from the client's body, but also their feet,
forearms, knees and elbows are used. The work is one fully clothed and no oils
are required. This procedure is performed on a floor mat allowing full use of
the therapist's body.
Thai medical massage can move deeper into the mechanical
functions of the body, working with deep muscle tension and joint mobility as
well as nerve, muscle and ligament balancing. Thai massage improves
flexibility, reduces tension, stimulates internal organs, and balances the
body’s energy system.
Remember that Harmony Thai Massage is also great way to celebrate
corporate or special events, so please call Souri for details and let
her help you to help yourself to Look Great, Feel Great, Love Yourself. Call today:
One Hour - $80.00, 90 minutes - $120.00, 2 Hours - $160.00. As always,
outcalls are still welcomed (One Hour - $140.00, 90 minutes - $180.00, 2
Hours - $220.00).
From a relaxing Swedish Massage to
Serious Deep Tissue and other
advanced modalities like Thai Massage, Harmony Thai Massage will
customize each massage for what your body needs. Her new location
is at 12645 Memorial
Drive, Suite F-3, Houston, TX 77024. For
those seeking the services of Souri, she may be reached for an
appointment at 281-685-5091 or at Souri@HarmonyThaiMassage.com or via her new web site at:
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