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Slide 1: Thai traditional massage is world renowned to the point of being a global brand Thai traditional massage is world renowned to the point of being a global brand TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND Bangkok Office 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND Tel: 662 250 5500 Fax: 662 250 5511 E-mail: support@ThailandMedTourism.com WWW.THAILANDMEDTOURISM.COM
Slide 2: Thai traditional massage is world renowned to the point of being a global brand The masseur or masseuse leans into the client’s body applying firm rhythmic pressure using hands and often arms locked at the elbow. Legs and feet are also used in several positions during massage, but no oils are applied. The massage generally follows the body’s sen – energy lines analogous to meridians or channels as in Chinese medicine or nadis Indian Ayurvedic practice. Thai traditional message is renowned all over the world for its soothing and healing powers to the point that it has become a global brand. But to be sure of getting the real thing, it’s best to visit Thailand. Traditional Thai style massage involves stretching and deep tissue massage. It is known as “nuet phaen boran”, literally ancient-manner massage, and as in former times, the client usually wears comfortably loose clothes and lies on a mat on the floor.
Slide 3: A standard full session is generally two hours or more of rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. This can include pulling fingers, toes, and ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on the client's back, and arching the recipient into bhujangasana, the cobra position. Bending the client over backwards, so that the spine rests on the masseur’s upright knees, is a trick that must to be done just right to prevent doing more harm than good. Good masseurs or masseuses start on the legs, then course through every nook and cranny of aches and tension, finishing with a facial tone-up. A significant part of Thai massage includes yoga-like stretches that are intended to stimulate the sen and move lom through the body via a pumping action which is connected with the patient's breathing. Sen and lom are often translated as "meridians" and "energy." Thai Traditional Massage Centers in Thailand ASIA HERB ASSOCIATION Address: Tel: Fax: Website: Email: Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel G. Fr 23, Huaykaew Road, Suthep Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (66) 53 213 911 www.asiaherbassociation.com/en/index.html info@asiaherbassociation.com CHIANG MAI SPA MANTRA Address: Tel: Fax: Website: Email: 30/11 Chareun Suk Road, Hah Yak Santitham, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand (66) 53 226 655 www.spamantra.com contact@spamantra.com PHOTHALAI THE THAI WELLNESS CENTER Address: Tel: Fax: Website: Email: 28 Soi Yothinpatta 3, Praditmanutham Road, Kongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand (66) 2 508 1238-49 (66) 2 508 1228 www.phothalai.com info@phothalai.com
Slide 4: SILAROM SPA Address: Tel: Fax: Website: Email: Baan Hin Sai Boutique Resort, 5/5 Moo 3, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand (66) 77 422 679, (66) 77 414 219 (66) 77 414 219 www.silaromspa.com info@silaromspa.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to take this opportunity to cordially thank all of the doctors, consultants, therapists and other specialist clinicians who have provided much of the information in this brochure, and allowed us to avail ourselves of the specifications and standards to which they work. Many thanks also to the dedicated staff of the clinics and to the owners and administrators who have provided information and access and participated in the development of this project. Find more information about Thailand Medical Tourism at www.ThailandMedTourism.com Tourism Authority of Thailand Bangkok Office Address 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 THAILAND Website www.TourismThailand.org SPA SILAVADEE Address: Tel: Fax: Website: Email: 157/ 168 M.5, Soi Naklua 18, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand (66) 38 371 447 (66) 38 371 449 www.spasilavadee.com pattayaspa@yahoo.com