Thai Massage
In 2019 completed a year-long practical and theoretical professional training at the School of Thai Yoga Massage, the UK’s pioneering institution for training in the art of traditional Thai Yoga Massage, established in 1993 by Kira Balaskas. Below you can read more information about what Thai massage is, and my approach to this deeply healing form of bodywork. I regularly provide support as a peer reviewer of research articles for the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB)
How to book
You can book a Thai massage treatment with me in one of the following ways:
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Directly with me for Muswell Hill treatments or home visits in most North London locations - Contact me to book
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With Yogahome in Stoke Newington where I am part of their team of therapists (only Thai massage) - Contact Yogahome to book
The cost of the treatment varies depending on whether you book a home or studio treatment, starting at £60 per hour for home treatments, and going up to £80-85 per hour for studio treatments.
Benefits
Thai Massage is extremely effective to ease conditions such as:
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headache
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knee pain
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back, shoulder and neck pain or discomfort
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premenstrual tension
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stress
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tiredness and exhaustion
The treatment can be an excellent complement to a yoga posture practice, to improve flexibility, promote relaxation, and generally to restore and revitalise the body from general aches and pains. Its uplifting effects can last for several days. It's a treatment for every body type. You don't have to be flexible or athletic to receive it, in fact the yoga-based stretches are only secondary and they are tailored to each body.
1 to 1.5 hours sessions are available.
What is Thai Massage?
Thai Massage is one of the main branches of traditional Thai medicine. It is based on an energy line system, the ten Sen, through which the body's natural life force is believed to flow. The therapist uses his/her hands, feet and elbows to apply pressure to key points on the Sen lines, together with gentle stretching and applied Hatha Yoga. This releases blockages and treats a variety of ailments.
Thai Massage can be described as a moving meditation, just like certain forms of yoga. It is a healing modality based on the movement, or re-balancing of the body's intensities (as I like to call them).
I talk about Thai massage in this video for Yogahome.
Massage testimonials
Very nice! Feeling 'aligned' in my body, my back feels much less tense. Emanuela applied just the right amount of pressure when needed. (Kristina, Marketing Professional)
I feel rejuvenated and well balanced. It feels like there's more space in my body. Emanuela was a very natural and friendly practitioner. (Rosie, Yoga Teacher)
I have had a viral illness a few days ago and the massage has really helped my body which was feeling very sore and achy. Emanuela was very in tune with me and responsive and tailored the treatment to include a gentle abdomen massage. I feel very relaxed and calm and my body feels in balance again. (Jennifer, Artist)
There was more stretching of the feet which are usually not given a lot of attention. I feel more energised and more relaxed in the back and neck, and ready to exercise! (Michael, Trading)
I felt Emanuela's touch was firm, confident, but also very gentle and careful. I felt safe, cared after, and very relaxed. She listened to my feedback when I spoke + stretched me just to the right capacity. (Scarlett, Yoga Teacher)