Thai foot massage

Thai foot massage has been influenced by traditional Chinese medicine and Indian folk healing. The reflexology foot maps and the small sticks for stimulating points on the foot come from China. From India come the gliding massage technique and the use of oils and balms.

The sole of the foot holds the reflections, or zones, of all the organs. Thanks to this, both a person's psyche and almost all the physical organs can be influenced through the feet.

Thai foot massage lasts one hour. The massage is given either sitting or lying down. The focus is on the foot, the shin and the knee. Because oils, balms and creams are used in the foot massage, be sure to tell the masseuse about any possible allergies.

Thai foot massage is not merely relaxing — when needed it is also a full therapeutic treatment. Thai foot massage helps to balance and improve the function of many organs.

As a result of foot massage the immune system is strengthened, blood circulation, digestion and breathing improve, and muscle stiffness and tension decrease. At the same time swelling is reduced, sleep quality improves, the psychological state balances out, and headaches, back pain and tired feet are relieved.

It is recommended to drink one glass of lukewarm water before and after the foot massage. After the massage it is best not to wash your feet for an hour. This makes the effect more lasting.

For good results we recommend coming for foot massage 5–10 times, 1–2 times a week.

• tired feet

• swelling in the legs

• constipation

• head and back pain

• restlessness

• anxiety

• stress

• mental fatigue

• insomnia

• heart and vascular disease

• tumours

• diabetes

• asthma

• inflammation

• skin conditions (rash, inflammation)

• an open wound

• inflexibility, stiffness

• pregnancy

• post-surgery conditions

• severe exhaustion, weakness

• osteoporosis and bone fractures