Thai Massage

I’ve done deep tissue massage for 7 years but it doesn’t come close to Thai massage. Nothing I’ve seen does. It’s yoga, Rolfing® , acupressure, tapotment, Reiki, deep compression work, myofacial release, with herbs and the power of spirit, all rolled into one. At the same time, it’s none of those things. Because those aren’t Thai and the truth is, Thai massage really is Thai. It’s not a new brand of Ayurvedic medicine or a twist on Chinese meridians, it’s seriously Thai, and it’s serious medicine.

In 1970 and 1971 I spent 6 month in Thailand learning about the culture and the language. This is what got me really interested in Thai massage. Thai massageis traditionally performed fully clothed on a mat laying on the floor or even outside on the gound. Thai massage is sometimes called Thai Yoga Massage, and for good reason. Its origin can be traced back 2,500 years ago to India and the spread of Buddism. The founding father of Thai massage, Jivaka Kumarbhaccha, was a celebrated yogi and a doctor in the ancient Indian healing tradition of Ayurveda. His unusual skill as a physician and surgeon was so well known that he was called upon to treat kings and prince. He is also venerated as the source of Ayuvedic practices within Thailand.

Want to learn more about the fastest growing modality in massage?

At Wishing Wellness Massage in Austin TX, we are now offering an Introduction to Thai Massage class for licensed massage therapists. This is a 6 CE hours accredited class that covers the history of Thai massage, soft tissue techniques, the Thai massage stances, rocking techniques, how to massage the various Thai Sen lines on the body, and training on a one hour Thai massage routine. Also, how to use Thai massage for Therapeutic massage treatments - how to locate referred pain patterns and what Thai massage techniques can be used for these particular problem areas. Book and video references are provided for advanced study and therapeutic session planning.