History and Purpose of Thai Massage

Here at Thai Fusion Spa, our therapists practise Thai massage.

Thai massage is different to other massage therapies, as it is ‘dry’ and does not involve the use of oils or lotions.

Rather, our therapists apply pressure to different parts of the body to help restore the flow of energy and alleviate the customer of any physical or emotional discomfort. 

In this article, we will look at the history and purpose of Thai massage, and why it is so beneficial to your overall wellbeing.

If you would like to learn more about the origins of Thai Fusion Spa, or view our full range of massage treatments, please head to our website.

History

According to legend, Thai massage was created roughly 2,500 years ago by Jivaka Komarabhacca (sometimes referred to as Shivago Kompara), who has also been credited as the founder of traditional Thai medicine.

Born in northern India, Komarabhacca later converted to Buddhism and was said to be a close friend and personal physician of the Buddha.

Though the recoded history of Thai massage is somewhat patchy, due to the destruction of important writings during the Burmese-Siamese War, the modality is believed to be influenced by a variety of traditional medicine systems from across Asia.

For instance, Thai massage is believed to blend elements of traditional Chinese medicine with yoga and Ayurvedic (medicine) practices from India, as well as several indigenous Thai healing arts like bone setting.

Purpose

Proponents of Thai massage believe that Sen (energy) lines run throughout our body and power all aspects of our health.

As such, any blockages or imbalances in these Sen lines can cause pain and poor emotional wellbeing.

Thai therapists subsequently compress and stretch different parts of the client’s body to restore the flow of energy and improve their health.

Benefits

By restoring the body’s balance of energy, Thai massage is said to have the following benefits:

• The incorporation of yoga-like stretches can relax and lengthen tight muscles, thereby alleviating pain and improving flexibility

• The combination of stretching techniques and gentle pressure can relax the whole body, thereby reducing stress levels and improving sleep quality

• The use of gentle stretches can also promote blood and lymph circulation, thereby filling the body’s tissues with oxygen and promoting good heart health

Final Thoughts

Thai massage is an ancient healing therapy that combines gentle stretches with applied pressure to restore the body’s flow of energy and promote good physical and emotional wellbeing.

Dating back roughly 2,500 years, Thai massage has been shown to have several positive health impacts, such as reducing muscle tension, improving flexibility, alleviating stress, and facilitating good sleep and heart health.

Here at Thai Fusion Spa, we’ve hand-picked the finest Thai therapists on the Gold Coast to ensure you get all these benefits and more.

We’ve also spared no expense in crafting a lux space where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and descend into deep relaxation and wellness.

Head to our website to view our full range of massage treatments and to book online.