Your Holistic Healing Centre
in Milltown, Dublin South

Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient healing art which has its roots in the Indian Ayurvedic medicine system. This unique and highly relaxing massage is based on the concept of energy lines (Sen) running through the body and combines elements of acupressure, yoga, reflexology and ayurveda. The working of these Sen lines breaks blockages, stimulates the free flow of energy and helps to restore general well-being.

I practise the Northern style of Traditional Thai Massage which is much gentler than the harder Southern or Bangkok style.
Traditionally it is a long massage and duration ranges from two to three hours.

Much of the origins remain obscure. Contrary to its name the earliest roots are found in Buddhist India. The legendary founder is believed to have been Dr Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, a yogi and ayurvedic doctor from northern India who was a contemporary of the Buddha and personal physician to the Magadha King Bimbisra over 2500 years ago.

Traditional Thai Massage spread with Buddhism and Buddhism reached what is now known as Thailand around the 3rd century B.C. where it was taught and practised in the monasteries as well as within the family unit. Most of the written tradition was lost during the Burmese invasion in 1776 but the oral tradition was handed down within families and this ensured the survival of this art.

With the advent of Western medicine Thai Massage became neglected until the late 80's when the limits of western medicine became aparent. Since than it has seen a revival and has also become very popular in the West.

During the massage you lie on a mattress wearing loose clothing while I treat your whole body using a flowing sequence of applied pressure to the Sen lines and pressure points, stretches, yoga like postures and massage movements.

I give the massage in a meditative mood and work with full awareness, mindfulness and concentration. I am using my bodyweight rather than strength and perform the treatment in rhythm with my breathing - the flowing sequence of movements resembling a "dance" between the giver and the receiver.

The massage promotes the free flow of energy, gently stretches and lengthens muscles and slowly opens up tight joints - knees, ankles, wrists and especially hips and shoulders. It also stimulates the functioning of the internal organs, improves blood circulation, detoxifies and balances the hormonal and nervous systems.

The massage will leave you feeling highly relaxed, rejuvenated and wonderfully stretched and loosened up.
Regular Thai Massage will improve your flexibility and restore your general well-being.

Thai Massage is suitable for everybody as the pressure and stretching movements are always matched to the receiver's needs and physical abilities.

It is particularly beneficial for those who are feeling quite stiff and don't exercise much. Yoga students will find that it complements and deepens their yoga practice and helps them to further increase their flexibility.
Thai Massage is also a great treatment during pregnancy and helps to maintain flexibility and good health during this time. At the later stages of pregnancy the full massage is carried out in the side position.

Reflexology is a particular and highly relaxing foot massage dating back to ancient Egypt, India and China. It is based on the principle that all body structures and organs are mirrored in the feet.

Massage of these reflex areas encourages your self-healing ability, it relaxes and helps to maintain your body in a natural state of balance and harmony.
The duration of the treatment is one hour.