Thai Massage Therapy

Thai Massage or Thai Body Work or Thai Yoga Therapy as it is sometimes called is known as Nuad Phaen Boran (Ancient Massage) in Thailand. This therapeutic technique is considered Indian in origin, having been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha (Shivago) but it migrated to Thailand with the spread of Theraveda Buddhism. This therapeutic method in Thailand draws upon Buddhist teachings, the Indian science of Ayurveda, Yoga, Chinese medicine and Thai medicine. Thai massage practice had been a primary form of health care in Thailand for many years, passed down within the family as an oral tradition that has now been converted into a more formal program of study, with many Thai massage schools operating within Thailand and also internationally. There are two major styles of Thai massage, a slower, more flowing form of movement known as Northern Style, the style that I practice, and a more rapid, intense style known as Southern Style. Thai massage is quite different from more “traditional” forms of massage. The client is fully clothed, the massage is performed on a mat or futon on the floor, no oils are used (though occasionally essential oils may be used for aromatherapy), and the massage consists of compressions of the body tissue and larger movements and stretching of the body. Overall, the massage can be viewed as having “yoga done to you” and the client emerges from a session feeling balanced, stretched, refreshed and energized after a session.

Benefits of Thai Massage
  • Improved of Range of Motion (ROM).
  • Balanced energy throughout the body.
  • Getting “unstuck” so we move more freely.
  • Improved breathing capacity and rhythm. 
  • Reduction and/or elimination of pain.
  • Exploring the realms of consciousness through meditative massage.
  • A highly restorative practice for deep healing.

Scheduling and Rates
Massages can be scheduled by contacting Humble Monkey Wellness® either through email (jbenbow7@gmail.com) or by calling or texting (860-984-4616). Sessions are 90-minutes or 120-minutes at a  cost of $115 or $145, respectively. Cash or Check gets a $5 discount! Gift certificates are available.
My Teachers 
                                             "Ka pa kruu ba ajahn" - a prayer for my teachers:
Rob Martin - my primary teacher and mentor can be found at Rolf Body Works.
​Mary Aranas - you can find Mary in and around NYC by clicking here.
Kathy Dekramer - you can connect with Kathy's amazing energy at a Yogafit training near you.
Ed Cardinal - you can find Ed at SOL Integrative Wellness.