Thai massage is an ancient healing art that dates back 2500 years. Thai massage, also known as Thai Yoga Therapy is an authentic healing art traced back to Dr. Shivago, who was known to be Buddha's personal physician. Thai Massage is used to treat a number of ailments by restoring the flow of energy throughout the body. Drawing from yogic postures, the therapist takes the client through a series of body postures and positions, while the client stays passive. The therapist works the body using, deep tissue compression, rhythmic palming, joint mobilization, therapeutic stretching, and acupressure.

Massage is the manipulating of superficial and eeper layers of muscle and connective tissue using various techniques, to enhance function, aid in the healing process, and promote relaxation and well-being.

At Bodhi of Life techniques such as Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Stretching, and even lighter, energetic techniques are involved in a therapeutic massage session. Depending on how your body responds to different techniques, I will adjust your therapeutic massage accordingly. Each massage is unique and specialized for every individual.

Hot Stone Massage is a wonderful way to relieve tired and sore muscles. Basalt stones are iron-rich rocks that hold heat well for long periods of time. I heat my stones according to my clients sensitivity to heat, usually between 130 - 140 degrees fahrenheit. Hot Stone Massage is great for improving blood circulation, calming the nervous system and relaxing the muscles.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that works through the body's lymphatic system to activate the body fluid circulation and stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems. the result of these actions can include reductions in edemas, detoxification of the body, regeneration of tissue as well as many other benefits.

LDT enable practitioners to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. Practitioners use a less than 9 ounces per square inch or compared to a nickel weight of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow.

Benefits ...

CST is a gentle, hands-on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance. Using a soft touch; which is generally no greater then 5 grams (about the weight of a nickel), practitioners release restriction in the soft tissues that surround the central Nervous System. CST is increasingly used as a preventative health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and it's effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.