Thai Massage (also known as Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Borarn) uses assisted yoga stretches, range of motion, meditation, acupressure, kneading and rocking motions for both relaxation and rejuvenation. It was created thousands of years ago by Dr. Jivaka Komarpaj, physician to Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Thai massage has roots in ayurveda and buddhism and is one of four branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (manipulation, medicine, diet, and spiritual ceremonies).
A typical session is performed fully clothed and on a mat or futon on the floor. The therapists uses her/his elbows, hands, feet, knees, toes, and/or forearms to help work the muscles of the client. Among many benefits, Thai Yoga Massage can increase flexibility, helps reduce stress, improves circulation of blood and lymph, and creates an overall awareness of one’s physical and mental body. It can also be helpful with specific conditions like sciatica and asthma. It is ideal for any body type and/or level of flexibility as the practitioner caters the session to your needs and goals.
Mellow Massage Therapy Center has 3 wonderful and experienced Thai Yoga Massage practitioners:
Sati Sophia Rose Yogeshwari Parvati has been instructing yoga since 2001. She has been trained by The Vedic Conservatory in Thai Yoga Massage.
Shannon Ward, LMT has been a massage therapist since 2004. She trained at the New York College of Health Profession in Syosset, NY.
Vanessa Hazzard-Tillman, CMT is a student herbalist and massage therapist. She trained at the Sanford Brown Institute in Trevose, PA and studied Thai Massage under Kevin Starbard, LMT.
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