Thai Foot Massage

Welcome to Thai Foot Massage

Thai Foot Massage is an ancient method of massage, which incorporates aspects of Reflexology, Shiatsu, Chinese Massage, and Yoga.

Thai Foot Massage can be traced back over 2,000 years and appears to be strongly influenced by the Indian Ayurvedic system of healing as well as aspects of traditional Chinese Medicine.

What is Thai Foot Massage?

During the massage, you will be lying on a couch.  It is advised that you wear loose trousers or a full skirt for modesty reasons.  You are not required to remove any clothing expect your shoes, socks or stockings.

The treatment last approximately 30 minutes.  During this time your hands, hips, knees, ankles and feet will be massaged and or manipulated very gently whilst you listen to relaxing music.

Overall Thai Foot Massage can provide a sense of very deep relaxation and well-being as it is considered to be both physical and spiritual treatment.  It is not uncommon for people to experience a meditative process during the treatment that increases the overall affect of the care given.

After the session you will be asked to sit up for a little while and take a glass of water.  Once the Therapist is assured that you are fully with this world again you may return to your normal activities once more

The benefits of Thai Foot Massage are:

1.    it can help relieve Stress and Anxiety
2.    Boost your Immune System
3.    Improve your flexibility
4.    Aid Insomnia
5.    Aid Mental Fatigue
6.    Stimulate the release of Toxins through Lymphatic Drainage
7.    Improve the Circulation in the legs, hands and feet
8.    Improve your Chi Flow through the body (chi - the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health)

Therapy Period
Regular massage is an aid to help prevent ill health from developing.  The frequency of massage depends upon your need/pocket.  They can be daily, weekly, or fortnightly.

Therapy time is 30 minutes with a few minutes extra at your first appointment to perform the consultation.  

When Thai Foot Massage CANNOT be given:

The following contra-indications may render Thai Foot Massage as non therapeutic or even harmful.  If you suffer from any of the following, I must approach your General Practitioner for advice and approval to proceed with this therapy.
1.    Pregnancy
2.    Diagnosed Osteoporosis or fragile bones
3.    Diabetes due to the possibility of blood clots in their feet.  If consent is given it is advisable to eat something small prior to treatment and that you pay attention to your blood sugar levels after treatment
4.    If you are ill or have a fever
5.    Intoxication – alcohol or drug induced
6.    Severe Arthritis
7.    A life threatening or terminal illness such as Cancer, HIV,
8.    Very low or high Blood pressure
9.    An infectious or contagious skin infection
10.    Internal bleeding – such as ulcers
11.    Acute inflammations or swellings
12.    Conditions that indicate swelling in the calf or leg ( also ulceration or thrombosis)