Koh Samui hotels and travel guide, Thailand. Hotel reservation for Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut & Maenam.
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THAI MASSAGE
 Nuad pan boran is the name for traditional Thai Massage which dates back at least 2,500 years. It is recognized as a practical application of the Buddhist concept of meta, or loving kindness. Thai Massage is a known healing technique that places emphasis on the mind and body connection and, with a skilled therapist, it is also used as a tool in the treatment of emotional and spiritual disorders. Thai Massage is based on the principle that invisible lines of force run through the body. The focus is on 10 lines called “sen”. The massage seeks to release blockages that may exist along the sen to allow the free flow of energy throughout the body. The client is clothed and lies on a floor mattress. The therapist applies pressure using the thumbs, fingertips, hands, feet, arms and legs. Compression using the therapists’ body weight is also applied to large areas of the body, such as the back and hips. Pressures combined with manipulations stretch the spine and pull on joints to leave the body feeling loose and relaxed, ultimately maintaining flexibility and relieving tension. The therapist works kneeling or sitting on the floor alongside the client, working from the feet up to the shoulders and neck, over the face and onto the scalp. Thai Massage is a deep-massage technique that can be very relaxing. However, it can go beyond pampering and relaxation and the more advanced practitioners are trained to treat ailments and diseases as well. 
SHIATSU Although its roots lie in China, Shiatsu was developed in modern-day Japan. Also known as acupressure, the term Shiatsu translates as “finger pressure” but similar to Thai Massage, in practice hands, knees, elbows or even feet are used by the practitioner to apply pressure to the body. Shiatsu is based on the principle that energy runs through the meridians which are said to govern the internal organs and our entire metabolism. The pressure is placed at precisely located points on the meridian lines of the body through which energy flows – there are 14 main meridians and there are approximately 600 Shiatsu points. Applying pressure on the points has the effect of balancing that energy to help maintain or restore the body’s natural vitality, working on the principle that depleted energy requires toning to give relief whereas excess energy needs sedating. In addition to localized pressure points, Shiatsu can also involve stretching and manipulations which also require the client’s participation in order to co-ordinate the breath with the manipulations. Shiatsu is performed with the client dressed in loose, comfortable clothing, on the floor on a mat or futon. Treatments can help the young or old, active or sedentary and the method is claimed to help conditions as varied as allergies, anxiety and depression, asthma, digestive disorders, insomnia, headache and migraine, menstrual problems and sinusitis. Shiatsu can be used as a complete system of health maintenance, or simply for stress reduction and relaxation.
SWEDISH MASSAGE
 Swedish Massage is recognised as the first systematic method of modern massage in the Western world and remains one of the most popular
massages for the first-time spa goer. The massage typically uses a medium of vegetable oil, cream and sometimes talc and includes long
strokes or effleurage, kneading, friction, vibrations and stimulating movements also known as tapotement using the hands, palms, thumbs
and fingertips. Movements are generally applied in the direction of the heart and the main purpose is to increase the oxygen flow in the
blood and release toxins from the muscles. By increasing blood flow the muscles are warmed and relaxed and the recovery time from muscular
strain is shortened by the flushing out from the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes. Skin tone is improved and due
to the stimulation of the lymphatic system cellulite can be reduced. In addition, by stimulating the nervous system there is a reduction in
both emotional and physical stress. Swedish Massage is both relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands and circulation,
while promoting health and well-being.
TUI NA Tui Na is an Oriental bodywork therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. It uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Tui Na is a varied technique that uses many different strokes such as rolling, pressing, kneading, plucking and vibrations that are applied to accupoints, channels and muscle groups. When done correctly there is an exchange of qi energy between the practitioner and the patient, resulting in ultimate healing. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui Na focuses on the flow of qi through the system of channels, allowing the body to naturally heal itself. Tui Na methods include the use of hand techniques to massage the soft tissue of the body, acupressure techniques to directly affect the flow of qi and manipulation techniques. As with Shiatsu and Thai Massage, the client wears loose clothing and lies on a table or floor mat. Sessions last from 30 minutes to one hour. Tui Na is recommended for the treatment of specific musculo-skeletal disorders and chronic stress-related disorders of the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems. 
AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is not just a massage using aromatic oils, but is in fact far more complex. A consultation by an aroma therapist is conducted prior to treatment to assess the client’s general health, diet and exercise regimes before a personalised oil blend is created. Whilst the blend that is created can vary from energising to relaxing, the massage technique consists mainly of long, gentle, stroking movements to calm and soothe the nerves, focusing on lymphatic drainage. The rate of absorption of the oil is increased during massage. Essential oils are extracted from an array of plant sources such as petals, leaves, roots and stalks and are composed of tiny molecules which are easily dissolved in alcohol, emulsifiers and fats. During Aromatherapy Massage, the oils penetrate through the skin tissue into the bloodstream. It is used in pain relief management, treatment of emotional stress and generally helps to enhance the quality of life.
AYURVEDIC MASSAGE  Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old holistic
healing tradition from India encompassing mind, body and spirit, is based on the Sanskrit word
ayar meaning “life” and veda meaning “knowledge”. Three doshas are central to the Ayurvedic philosophies – vata, pitta and kapha – each
one representing specific physical and emotional trends. Abhyanga (Ayurvedic oil massage) is an integral part of the daily routine
traditionally performed in the morning and is recommended by this healing system for overall health and well-being. Ayurveda is nourishing,
relieves fatigue, provides stamina and is beneficial in treating rheumatism, induces sound sleep and gives a sense of well-being. Traditionally
Abhyanga is a synchronised massage performed by two therapists. It is a procedure in which medicated oil, prepared using herbs that pacify the
unbalanced vata, pitta and kapha energies, is applied to the whole body and massaged in a specific manner by two therapists.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Indian Head Massage, otherwise known as Champissage (Champi), has been practiced for over a thousand years as a tradition of family grooming and is part of the Ayurvedic form of healing and relaxation. Originally, it was developed by women who used different oils according to the season to keep their hair strong, lustrous and in beautiful condition.
PHOTO COURTESY OF: CENTARA SPA Indian Champissage incorporates deep thumb and finger pressure and friction as well as soothing stroking focusing on the neck and shoulders where stress affects major muscle groups. Indian Head Massage can also work through the upper arms, scalp and face. Muscular tension is relieved, blood and lymphatic circulation is increased, toxins are dispersed from tense muscles and flexibility and fluidity of movement is restored. It helps to relieve headaches, eye strain and sinusitis, focuses concentration and improves sleeping patterns. Close to the end of each treatment, a deeper sense of relaxation is induced and the client’s energy level is improved. Champissage can also release locked emotions and negative energy, making room for positive feelings. |
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