Traditional Thai massage is an ancient massage style used in Thailand for thousands of years. The techniques and philosophies that comprise Thai massage are believed to have been passed to the Thai people at the same time that Buddhism reached the country and have subsequently been refined by generations of skilled practitioners.

Traditional Thai massage is a therapeutic body massage performed by trained professionals who employ a variety of techniques to balance the energy system in our bodies and promote physical and mental well-being. Although it has some similarities to deep tissue massage, traditional Thai massage is a more holistic type of massage therapy that aims to treat the entire body, not just musculoskeletal issues such as strains and sprains. While it is very effective in treating many musculoskeletal issues, including strains and sprains, it has far wider alternative healing applications.

Traditional Thai massage is considered a spiritual practice in Thailand, not just another form of physical therapy. It is for this reason, that until quite recently, Thai massage techniques were taught exclusively in Buddhist temples scattered across the country.

Whilst this is no longer the case, many people believe the best traditional body massage schools in Thailand are still found in Buddhist temples. If you truly want to understand Thai massage from the perspective of the locals, it is essential to take on board the spiritual nature of the practice, as well as the physical and theoretical.