5 Different Types of Massage Therapies and Their Benefits – Find relief or feel sublime!

Using slow strokes with intense finger pressure the therapist works on relieving tension from the innermost layers of the client's muscles and connective tissues. This massage is a good option if you have soreness, injury, or imbalance which are chronic muscle problems commonly experienced on the shoulders, neck, legs and upper & lower back. Try this massage at the best spa in Bangkok to improve flexibility & circulation, take away the knots, reduce inflammation or gain immense relief.

Want to reduce stress and anxiety, or uplift your mood, or even relieve muscle tension or pain? You will feel a profound difference with this massage at Clinique La Prairie Bangkok using authentic essential oils. With soft and gentle pressure the oils are diluted with a carrier oil to blend and be infused into the skin whilst the client would also inhale the same oils through a diffuser, thus making it a two-pronged treatment. The aroma of lavender, rosemary or peppermint in the essential oils helps the client feel relaxed, rejuvenated and happy. Your preference for essential oil will be noted and used by the therapist.

Is ideally used for people who are new to massage therapy, have sensitivity to touch or have a lot of tension. As this is a full body massage, the client is requested to be only in underwear to make the gentle massaging strokes be felt, a sheet will be used on the client and each area of the body the therapist is active on will be uncovered in progression. Using a range of strokes such as deep circular ones, tapping and vibrations, kneading and flowing strokes the therapist works all over the body.

A type of massage that is much in demand and used in varied situations for active sportspeople. Trained massage therapists are quick to identify and apply the right technique for the situation or injury of the client. The techniques of treatment are deployed after discussion and assessment, such as recurring injuries, relief from pain due to injury, increasing flexibility and performance before a game, stress on the muscle or gain relief from anxiety and muscle tension.

This is a great therapeutic massage using heated stones and sometimes even cold stones. The strokes are similar to the Swedish Massage and are used for clients having muscle pain and tension or those seeking deep relaxation. The therapist uses heated stones in addition to the hands or even in place of their hands. Heated stones being placed on different parts of the body improves blood circulation, eases pain, relieves stress and promotes deep relaxation, whilst the hand movements complement the overall experience.