If you’re looking for a massage therapy that can help alleviate chronic aches and sports-related muscle pain, deep tissue massage is what you need! These massages are highly recommended for muscle rehabilitation and recovery. Deep tissue massage is primarily used to alleviate pain caused by musculoskeletal issues, by applying sustained pressure through deep and slow strokes. It targets the underlying connective tissues and inner layer of the muscles to break up the scar tissue, which
August 22, 2019
The Differences between Thai Massage and Swedish massage
From reducing muscle tension to relieving postoperative pain, massage therapy has tons of health benefits. A consumer survey posted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) concluded that 67% individuals claimed that their reason for getting a massage was either medical (41%) or stress (26%) related. With about 200 different kinds of massages and sub-techniques—like deep tissue, hot stone massage, herbal steam room, Thai, Swedish massage and much more—choosing a massage therapy that best suits your
August 21, 2019
The Role of Massage in Traditional Thai Medicine
Did you know that Thai massage has the same pain relieving benefits as those of OTC medication like ibuprofen? It’s a dry massage therapy—dated back thousands of years—that involves tissue manipulation using Indian Ayurvedic methods. Unlike classical massage modalities that use massage oils with gentle kneading techniques to release cramped muscles, Thai massage involves stretching and compressing actions—similar to the ones used in Yoga—to improve joint mobility and regional blood regulation. What’s more, the massage therapists use
Thailand is a country deeply embedded in a rich cultural history that is heavily influenced by Buddhist influences. Having held on to its spiritual roots for centuries and a resistance to developing into a full scale metropolitan nation, there is a natural element to the Thai landscape that you won’t find elsewhere. If you’re planning a vacation to Thailand, you have the option of either making a point to visit all spiritual landmarks, relax on
July 31, 2019
Thai Cuisine That You Should Try Out to Relax
Thai culture has to be one of the most exotic that you will find compared to all cultures in the East. When you contrast the country with others in the region, Thailand has preserved much of its cultural richness considering that it’s still less commercial than all others. It’s important to think of Thailand as a country moving towards urbanization, because it brings out how the people manage to sustain many of their cultural practices
A lesser known benefit of massage is its ability to improve mobility. Learn more in this infograph below:
July 30, 2019
The Origins of the Thai Massage
If you’re looking to relax over the weekend and feel that a massage is exactly what you need to let go of the stress from a hectic week, then you can choose from a wide range of massages. Each massage technique, whether it’s a deep tissue massage, shiatsu or a Swedish massage, has unique forms and a rich history that speaks of its effectiveness for various needs. None of these have a history as rich
July 1, 2019
Muscle Inflexibility and Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is widely used to treat muscle inflexibility resulting from injuries or inflammation of the muscles. The application of pressure and force on the affected muscle groups can help improve blood flow and relieve the tension which forces your muscles to become inflexible. As such, massage therapy forms an integral part of rehabilitation exercises to help shorten healing times so that people can get back to normal physical functioning faster. There are three basic
June 29, 2019
Your Body Hurts in Ways That You Don’t Even Realize
Muscle tension is usually hidden away until you sit down for a massage and you realize that you’ve been stiff for months now. Sometimes people get painful muscle knots or develop some other musculoskeletal condition and realize it then, but most times it’s undetectable even to you. This tension could be affecting you in ways that you don’t even realize and this is a common symptom of stress. Why The Body Ignores Muscle Stiffness A
Although stress can take its toll on you, it only requires active intervention in cases where it’s gotten out of control and has begun affecting your life in destructive ways. It’s not necessary that you go to a specialist to help ease it out and it’s always a great idea to learn how to manage your stress so that it doesn’t take over your life. Stress management at home requires you to make minor lifestyle
June 27, 2019
5 Ways Reflexology Boosts Athleticism – Infographic
Reflexology balancing effect is beneficial for the mind, helping to lower stress and anxiety. Learn more in this infographic below:
June 27, 2019
How Chronic Stress Wreaks Havoc On Your Body
If there’s one thing that can describe lifestyles in the 21st century, it’s that all of us live consistently stressed out lives. Surveys conducted to investigate the prevalence of stress point out that 25% of all Canadian workers are suffering from chronic stress. Although it’s purely psychological, chronic stress can be absolutely destructive for your whole body. It can weaken your immune system; induce pain in the muscles and joints and increases the chances of developing
Cupping therapy has become increasingly popular following the endorsements of several A-list Hollywood celebrities. But as cupping makes its way to the mainstream world, many health experts question whether it is just another celebrity trend or if it really has any medical benefits to it? Let’s uncover the myths and mysteries surrounding Myofascial Cupping Therapy. Is cupping therapy a recent celebrity fad? No. It can’t be because the history of cupping goes way back to Egyptian,
June 6, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions: Craniosacral Therapy
We get plenty of questions about our massage services from inquisitive clients and we’re always happy to address them. But we noticed how intriguing the Craniosacral Therapy is to most individuals and thought about putting together a savvy FAQ list. So without further ado, here are some of your most commonly asked questions about our beloved Craniosacral massage! What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy or CST is a soft and gentle approach that helps the release of
So you’ve got some time on your hands and are thinking about trying something new. If a Traditional Thai Massage is anywhere on your list of things to do, let us convince you that today is the day you actually give it a go! A traditional Thai massage is one of the best ways you can reward your body for working so hard over the weeks and months. But if you’re a tad nervous about what it
