Thai Foot Massage is a treatment steeped in oriental medical tradition and history, the origins of which were first recorded in the famous ‘Wat Po Temple’ in Bangkok. It is believed that it has been taught here since the reign of King Ram the 3rd in the mid 19th century.
The treatment is a massage of the legs and feet, which includes the use of a wooden acupressure tool. It has elements of Shiatsu, Reflexology, Chinese massage, and uses a variety of techniques including rubbing, kneading, stretching and vibration. The massage is rigorous, but also very relaxing. It promotes overall health, increases energy and provides a general sense of well-being.
Benefits • Can improve the circulation in the legs and feet • Stimulates lymphatic drainage • Helps to boost the immune system • Aids the removal of toxins • Increases oxygen to the body • Can reduce stiffness and flexibility • Relieves stress and aids sleep patterns
Other benefits can include • Detoxification and strengthening of the immune system • Acceleration of physical healing • Reduces stress • Helps with insomnia
Contra-indications (ie symptoms which mean that you can’t have the treatment done) • Fever, high temperature • Acute infectious diseases • Localised skin infections • Thrombosis, significant varicose veins or history of embolism • Dysfunction of the nervous system • Osteoporosis • Undergoing any cancer treatments • High/low blood pressure • Diabetes • Recent scar tissue • Lumps/swelling/inflammation • Pregnancy.
Thai Foot Massage is a treatment steeped in oriental medical tradition and history, the origins of which were first recorded in the famous ‘Wat Po Temple’ in Bangkok. It is believed that it has been taught here since the reign of King Ram the 3rd in the mid 19th century.
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Benefits
• Can improve the circulation in the legs and feet
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage
• Helps to boost the immune system
• Aids the removal of toxins
• Increases oxygen to the body
• Can reduce stiffness and flexibility
• Relieves stress and aids sleep patterns
Other benefits can include
• Detoxification and strengthening of the immune system
• Acceleration of physical healing
• Reduces stress
• Helps with insomnia
Contra-indications (ie symptoms which mean that you can’t have the treatment done)
• Fever, high temperature
• Acute infectious diseases
• Localised skin infections
• Thrombosis, significant varicose veins or history of embolism
• Dysfunction of the nervous system
• Osteoporosis
• Undergoing any cancer treatments
• High/low blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Recent scar tissue
• Lumps/swelling/inflammation
• Pregnancy.