Massage that'll make you feel good, or as they say in Thailand 'arom dee'!

For 15 years I've been practising traditional Nuad Thai massage that's recognized and regulated by the Thai government as a branch of Thai Traditional Medicine, and as such is considered a medical discipline for the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. Genuine Thai massage is also referred to as Nuat Phaen Boran or Nuad Boran (alternatively spelt as Nuad Bo-Rarn or Nuad Bo'rarn), which means Ancient Massage. Nuad Thai, Ancient Massage's origins date back thousands of years ago combing elements of Ayurvedic medicine, Hindu Yoga and Chinese massage. Shivago Komarpag (known as Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha in India) the Father of Thai Massage classified a healing system that combined acupressure and assisted yoga positions and many Thais believe was the Buddha's doctor. Thai massage was one of the five disciplines of Thai medicine taught at Wat Po (the temple of the reclining Buddha) in Bangkok, Thailand's first university. Drawings of acupressure points on sen lines inscribed in stone are still visible. I was taught in temples by monks in Isan, Thailand's north east that borders Laos and Cambodia. Some of these techniques are distinctive to Isan, which is one of the ten regional variations of Thai Massage. The monks taught me the most important aspects of the meditative spirit-awareness, mindfulness, and concentration. The authentic Thai massage that I offer combines acupressure and stretching, which relieves tension and manages pain especially in your shoulders, neck and back; relieves the sciatic nerve; plus, eases tight joints and muscle stiffness from the comfort my home in Colne. Deep, sustained pressure ensures that the myofascia (the muscle's connective tissue that's akin to cling film covering the muscles) soften and relax in order to release the flow of energy along the sen, and to prepare the client for the large-scale stretches that follow. Thai massage is also referred to as Thai Yoga or 'Lazy Yoga' Massage as you're massaged on a mattress pad on the floor. I supply with fresh, clean, genuine Thai loose fitting 'pyjamas'. The client remains fully clothed, and lubricant for the skin is rarely used. A genuine Thai massage lasts one to two hours. In Isan however, a massage sometimes lasts three or four hours! A mattress pad on the floor enables me to use my body weight and to incorporate the many movements that would not be possible with a massage table. In 1690 a French diplomat described Thai massage as 'When any person is sick at Siam he begins with causing his whole body to be moulded by one who is skilful herein, who gets upon the body of the sick person and tramples him under his feet'. Moreover, I'll maybe use similar technique if I'm massaging someone with big, hard muscles such as a body builder or boxer! Traditional Thai massage is very strenuous - I have to maintain correct body positioning and posture control while giving a massage in order to avoid personal injury, especially to my back. For this reason that it's only possible for me to massage 2 or 3 clients a day - it's a physical workout for me! Thai massage, can help people relax, relieve muscle and / or joint pain, and boost a person's mood. My back, neck and shoulders massage is ideal for cashiers, office workers who sit at computers, cyclists, drivers, golfers and benefits anyone with poor posture. My leg and foot massage is especially beneficial for runners before and after big runs or races, and as part of their training programme. I recommend my deep tissue hot oil massage for anyone who enjoys regular physical activity, or is currently recovering from a sporting injury. In addition to athletes it's also ideal for sufferers of sciatica or lumbago. I prefer working for myself, building a relationship with clients and above all, relieving their stress and tension in joints and muscles. I'm proud of my prowess as a massage therapist and with over fifteen years of experience I'm able to adapt the massage to your particular needs: pain-relief, stress-relief / depression, general well-being or for relaxation... I hope to see you soon! Katae