Its extensive health-promoting effects have been known for more than 2,500 years, it is not just a massage, but actually a philosophy, developed over centuries in the Far East, a ritual called "yoga for lazy people", combining proven techniques of acupressure and reflexology.
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Now you can experience this for yourself by putting yourself in the professional hands of a qualified Thai masseuse, who will quickly restore the body’s imbalance. All you need to do is to choose the area of Warsaw where the NUSA SPA salon is located and book an available appointment in order to experience the much-desired peace, a moment of relaxation and indulgence.
By clicking on the location of your choice, you can not only book an appointment or get a voucher, but also choose one of the many types of massage of selected parts of the body, including Thai massage, which we particularly recommend to you.
What is a classical Thai massage?
Before you decide to visit one of the Thai massage parlors in Warsaw, you should first find out what this oriental physiotherapy treatment actually is and what its history is. The most popular variation of it is classical Thai massage, also known as Nuad Boran.
Its history began more than 2,500 years ago, and according to legend, it was created by the Buddha’s personal physician, Shivago Komparaj. It was developed over the centuries in Buddhist monasteries in Thailand, combining elements of other techniques, acupressure, Chinese and Japanese yoga, Indian Ayurveda or Balinese massage. In 2019, traditional Thai massage was added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Thai massage Warsaw – what does this oriental massage technique consist in?
In our Thai spa you get the opportunity to participate in a unique ritual giving you the peace and relaxation that a tired body needs. You will be able to relax both physically and mentally, with the help of a qualified therapist with tremendous knowledge and experience in this variety of massage.
There is a delicate scent of lemongrass in the air, you are already lying on the mat, and a properly selected massage, allowing you to take a journey into yourself, will be performed in the next few steps:
Stage 1 – foot massage
Thai relaxation massage always begins with the feet. The masseur applies pressure to the energy line connections and reflexology points to gradually restore energy balance, complete harmony of body and soul.
Stage 2 – acupressure
This stage of body work involves applying pressure with the hands, thumbs and even elbows to reduce the often painful tension in the muscles, thus speeding up their recovery, and even after great physical exertion.
Stage 3 – stretching
That is, it is passive yoga, and once the muscles are properly warmed up, the massage therapist begins deep stretching of the spine, hips and limbs, while performing appropriate twists of the body, thus increasing joint mobility.
Stage 4 – completion of the treatment
During which the upper part of the body is massaged with relaxing movements involving the shoulders, neck and back, performed mostly in a sitting position. It puts the body in a state of deep relaxation, helps loosen tense muscles, and after the massage we invite you to the brine graduation tower to enhance the relaxation effects.
How to prepare?
To truly immerse yourself in the benefits of Thai massage, start by maintaining good hygiene and skipping heavy meals for at least 2 hours beforehand. Drink plenty of water before and after your session to keep your body refreshed. Arrive at the massage parlor at least ten minutes early so you can change clothes, settle in, and let your mind unwind. Let the reception know about any health concerns you may have. After your massage, give yourself a few quiet moments to rest in the brine tank – and let the soothing effects linger. Please share your thoughts about your massage with our reception team. Your feedback helps us refine our treatments to meet your needs better.
Contraindications
Thai massage is not provided in cases of fresh injuries, fractures, severe back pain, varicose veins, hypertension, infections, skin diseases, pregnancy, or following surgery. If you are unsure whether you should receive a massage, don’t hesitate to contact reception. A complete list of contraindications is available in the NUSA SPA regulations.
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Thai massage Warsaw – how does it affect health?
Treatments performed in our network of Thai massage parlors have many benefits, so find a moment of peace and indulge in this variation of classical massage. Not only does it bring deep relaxation and relaxation, at the same time it has a positive effect on many aspects of health, and Thai massage helps:
– improve blood and lymph circulation, resulting in better oxygenation of all cells of the body;
– Relax overly tense muscles and reduce the accompanying pain;
– Increase mobility of stiff joints, lower and upper extremities;
– Strengthen the weakened natural immunity of the body, the operation of the immune system;
– improve the functioning of the digestive system by improving intestinal peristalsis;
– speed up your metabolism, which will help rid your body of toxins and unnecessary metabolic products;
– reshape the body, firm the skin, reduce cellulite, and massage also aids weight loss.
Thai massage in Warsaw – which contraindications should be taken into account?
Before you decide to visit one of the NUSA SPA salons, you should know the possible contraindications to undergo a Thai massage. Under no circumstances should they be ignored, and it is imperative to take into account such obstacles as:
– Pregnancy, especially its first trimester and menstruation;
– Infectious diseases, such as influenza and skin infections;
– cancers in the active phase of treatment, and not just skin cancers;
– Cardiovascular diseases, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, heart failure, hypertension and thrombosis;
– Bone and joint diseases, conditions after fresh fractures, osteoporosis, spinal herniation;
– Skin problems, eczema, psoriasis, open wounds, rashes, ulcers;
– General weakness of the body and elevated body temperature;
– Some mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia;
– Epilepsy, although this should be consulted with a specialist beforehand.
Thai massage in Warsaw – how to prepare for it?
If a Thai massage is to have all the intended effects, you need to prepare for it properly. First of all, it is necessary to take care of personal hygiene, take a shower, and should not eat heavy meals 2-3 hours before the treatment.
You can drink water, but you should limit your intake of coffee, strong tea and alcohol, and it’s a good idea to arrive 10-15 minutes early for your massage so you can change into light, non-restrictive clothing and calm down.
Thus, you will be able to enjoy several popular types of this oriental Thai and Balinese ritual, not only classical, but also massage with hot stones, or with hot natural essential oils. You can find all the treatments we have on offer in the price list below: