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| - Woe is me, I've been to Thailand, yet have never had a real Thai massage. I was busy doing other things I suppose.
My work benefits were replenished again, so I took to Yelp to find out about other types of massages, and saw the reviews on this place.
I've passed it many times in my life, but never gave it a thought.
Well last Friday I had a hour and a half massage, and it wasn't what I expected at all, it was better.
First I would look up a video on youtube as to what to expect. This is what I would call an 'active massage' where you don't get to just lay down and do nothing and zone out.
This involves stretching, some body manipulation, and elbows and feet used on your limb/arms etc.
The room is basic, and clean with a mattress on the floor - made up of course, not bare. My therapist, Jukki, used a towel with water and essential oils on my legs, I assume to make sure you're clean and to facilitate massaging, versus using oil all over your body. She said a prayer before massaging me, which I liked. They provide you with traditional Thai outfit, and you are fully clothed, which is good, because some of those positions..let me tell you...
Holy F. This little lady is strong. She had her foot in my hamstrings, elbows in my back, foot in my ass (literally), was on top of me making me touch my toes, and all sorts of contortions I've never had a massage therapist use. I imagine that if you are inflexible it could hurt. This isn't supposed to be a relaxation massage by the way, it's definitely therapeutic, and you feel great afterwards.
Just a few recommendations from me if you want to try/do this type of massage;
Check it out on Youtube to get an idea of what it's about.
She massaged deep in my stomach, so I suggest not eating right beforehand or this could be uncomfortable.
Drink a lot of water a while before, and a litre at least afterwards, you'll need it.
Again, as someone else suggested, ask them not to use the elbows if you are hurting somwhere - I had her do my shoulders with her elbows, and two days after it still hurt (though I did not ask her to stop) and this is a tense area for me.
Relax and let the therapist guide you, don't resist how she's manipualting your bodu, and make sure to breathe.
I definitely recommend Baan Thai. Clean and very professional.
At $65 for an hour and $98 for an hour and a half, this is the best deal for a massage I've encountered.
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