What length of Thai yoga massage treatment is best to choose? This is a question I get very often when people try to choose from the 1h, 1.5h and 2h options. So which one is the best? My answer will …

What length of massage treatment is best to choose?

Does more pressure give you more benefits in massage?
People come to me for massage and many a times they tell me before we even start that they want me to use a lot of pressure. Especially on their back. So I want to share my thoughts on that. …

Tending the garden now
I spent an hour this morning with my strawberries as they were totally overgrown by weeds. What is my excuse? I have been busy, had no time. But I had to tend to my garden, and now! As I was working and …

You have never had Thai yoga massage: Frequently asked questions
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about Thai yoga massage. What to expect during your Thai massage session? Thai massage is a mat based bodywork. It is done on the floor on a comfortable futon. Unlike other …

Thai massage can immediately reduce stress, research shows
Many scientific studies show that popular Western types of massage can decrease stress. Thai massage, however, has not been that well researched. Studies are rare and small, but nevertheless they indicate that Thai massage can immediately reduce stress. A study in …

Massage can help with reducing high blood pressure
Today I am looking at the question can massage help with reducing high blood pressure. Why is this important in the first place? According to the British government statistics approximately 1 in 4 adults worldwide have high blood pressure. The …

Joints popping – what is it and should we worry?
I am sure it is not only me asking myself this question. Should I worry that my joints are popping while doing yoga or having a massage? Or even worse, should I worry when my clients’ joints click during a …

I just want you to fix me
A person contacted me recently saying they have a lower back pain and want to book a massage. I wrote back and asked for more details. The next email I got was one sentence: I’m just looking for a massage …

It’s all about energy
I felt exhausted and fell asleep for 2 hours then mowed the lawn in the rain and was full of energy. This is a review I got from a client a while back. And it happens often. People tell me …

Thai massage can help with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which our bones become lighter and more fragile and this process can stay invisible for years. Thai massage has been shown to positively affect the markers of bone formation in older women.