THAI HOT COMPRESS MASSAGE TREATMENT

Thai Hot Compress Massage combines the healing effects of traditional Thai massage techniques with heated herbal compresses which are filled with no less than 14 different aromatic herbs which include ginger, lemongrass, tumeric & kaffir lime are a treat for both the mind & body. These herbs are wrapped in balls of cotton muslin & are steamed to release the potent qualities of the herbs to simultaneously achieve a relaxing & invigorating effect on the mind & body. The herbs themselves have many medicinal properties, anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-bacterial & other effects are present in many of the herbs. Lovely stretches are incorporated into the massage then hot herbal compresses which are known as Prakhop, are systematically pressed over the body to relieve stress as well as increase energy flow, they provide the same type of stimulation as acupressure, sensitive areas which cannot be massaged directly can be soothed by using the compress as a heat pack. The Thai compress is a combination of healing herbs which are wrapped together in a muslin compress ball.