Thai Massage | Swedish Massage | Deep Tissue Massage

Thai massage uses no oils or lotions. The recipient remains clothed during a treatment. There is constant body contact between the giver and receiver, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched, and rocked. The recipient of the massage wears loose, comfortable clothing, and lies on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. The receiver will be positioned in a variety of yoga-like positions during the course of the massage that is also combined with deep static and rhythmic pressures. The massage generally follows designed lines (“sen”) in the body. The legs and the feet of the giver can be used to position the body or limbs of the recipient. In other positions, hands fixed the body, while the feet do the massaging.

A full Thai massage session typically last two hours or more and includes rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. This may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking knuckles, walking on the recipient’s back, and moving the recipient’s body into many different positions. There is a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage, which the river will adjust to fit the receiver.

There are two main variations of the healing art: a traditional form which can be found most prominently in Thailand, and an ancient form which can be found more readily in Nepal and northern India. Although the uninitiated onlooker the two forms are perceived as the same, there are in fact many crucial differences that will be felt by the receiver. Ancient Thai massage always starts with meditation performed by both the giver and receiver. The giver will then recite a special mantra. The variations in the two styles can be attributed to the loss of ancient text and teachings that occurred in Thailand during the numerous wars between Thailand and Burma, during the course of three centuries of the Burmese-Siamese wars. This loss of information gave rise to the traditional Thai massage. The ancient style has no corresponding breaks in its historical linage.

We will do our best to accommodate our clients who walk into the spa without an appointment. However, we strongly recommend you schedule an appointment

Appointments and Cancellations

Appointment can be scheduled over phone 832 521 5328 or Online using “Book Now” Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your schedule start time. Cancellations or reschedule require 2 hours’ notice for any singular appointment or service.

For more information about any of our day spa services or to schedule an appointment with our massage therapist, contact House of Thai at (832) 521-5328 today. We’re always looking for massage therapists, stop
in today to fill out an application!