Let’s start by clarifying that Thai Oil Massage and Aromatherapy are two distinct different therapies.
Thai hot oil massage combines the essence of ancient healing practices with the soothing touch of heated oils, providing a unique and deeply relaxing experience.
What is Thai Oil Massage?
Drawing from the roots of traditional Thai massage, this technique intertwines the therapeutic benefits of traditional Thai massage methods with the comforting warmth of heated oils. It seamlessly blends smooth acupressure with the application of warm oils to the body.
Benefits of Thai Hot Oil Massage:
- -Soothing Comfort:The warmth of the oils, combined with the massage techniques, deeply relaxes muscles and eases tension.
- Enhanced Circulation: Stimulates blood flow, promoting better oxygen circulation throughout the body, enhancing overall well-being.
- Relief from Discomfort: Alleviates muscle tension, chronic pain, and stiffness, offering soothing relief.
- Stress Reduction: Induces a profound state of relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety levels, fostering a sense of tranquility and balance.
- Revitalization: Balances the body’s natural rhythms, renewing energy and vitality.
A Thai Traditional Oil massage is, like a Traditional Thai Massage (without oils), based on the concepts of traditional Thai healing bodywork, that is—working, opening, and stimulating the so-called Energy Lines, also called the Sip Sen or Sen Lines.
Thai oil massage uses natural oils (sometimes with the addition of essential oils). Natural oils penetrate deep into the body, it is beneficial to the skin and joints, enhances relaxation and the many health benefits of traditional Thai Massage. It calms the nervous system, and completes a thorough drainage of your lymphatic system.
Natural oils easily penetrate into cell membrane, improve the elasticity of muscles and ligaments and strengthen bones. These oils effectively bind and remove toxins from the cells. This technology has an invaluable positive impact on the vascular system. It stimulates smooth muscle veins, draining lymphatics and metabolism in the skin. Thai oil massage improves blood flow, metabolism and the work of the internal organs. It is relaxing and the brain begins to work more ergonomically to provide resources for creative, complex tasks.
What To Expect From Thai Oil Massage?
A Thai Oil Massage involves applying oil to your body so when you arrive you will be asked to remove your outer clothing and can wear either your underwear or shorts, whatever makes you feel more comfortable. After the session your therapist will give you the privacy to redress and remove any oils with a freshly cleaned towel however we reccomend you keep the oils on after leaving as this helps moisturise your skin, especially in our cold weather. We check in with you before you leave giving you advice on how to upkeep your peace and relieve stress.
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