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Thai Herbal Compress Massage

 

Performed for hundreds of years, Herbal Massage is known to provide deep relaxation while relieving stress and fatigue, improving health. The therapy relies on the use of hot compresses or "poultices" filled with a selection of herbs and spices. The compresses, generally wet and then steamed, are gently applied to specific points of the body releasing their healing benefits into the pores of the skin. They can be combined with the use of hands to focus the massage on  the body's knots. Hot herbal compresses are frequently used in Thailand in conjunction with traditional massage. Hot compresses are used to address chronic problems, such as back pain and tendonitis, as well as to increase energy flow, improve circulation, relax muscles and stimulate nerves. Hot compresses provide the same type of stimulation as acupressure, and are used to stimulate tender or sensitive areas that cannot be massaged directly; for example, the back may be too painful for direct acupressure, but hot herbal compresses on the same points will provide similar benefits. Typically, a Thai massage therapist will not only place a compress to the area of injury or disorder, but will also work on acupressure points throughout the body to stimulate and relax the client, and to promote the body's natural processes. Typically a Thai herbal ball (HB) contains specific Southeast Asian herbs such as tamarind, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, shikakai, mangosteen, ginger, and many other ingredients. However, the ingredients for this pressing herbal sphere may differ in different parts of the world. The herbal qualities are carefully selected so that they blend well together and form a therapeutic mix that will benefit the specific ailments and complaints of the person being massaged.

 

Benefits of Thai Herbal Compress  Massage in our Spa

 

  • Aid in pain management

  • Balance mind, body, and spirit

  • Boost immunity

  • Decrease depression and anxiety

  • Enhance relaxation

  • Help with digestion

  • Help with lymphatic circulation

  • Improve blood circulation

  • Improve neurological function

  • Improve range of motion

  • Increase energy

  • Increase flexibility

  • Open joints

  • Prevent PMS

  • Promote inner peace and calmness

  • Provide rejuvenation and pleasure

  • Reduce stress and releases tension

    Release tension

  • Stimulate circulation

 

Thai Herbal Compress Massage at Kanokwan Thai Spa

 

We offer two alternative Thai herbal compress massages:

 

  1. -Traditional Thai Herbal Compress – a massage without oil using acupressure techniques and light stretching followed by the application of the herbal compress.  This massage can be done through clothing. 

  2. -Thai Herbal Compress with aromatic oil massage – a more luxurious treatment, the compress will be massaged directly onto skin followed by a warm aromatic oil massage. This massage causes DEEP relaxation.

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