Thai Massage in Sheffield

Thai massage is a traditional style of bodywork from Thailand. Rather than only long, gliding strokes, your therapist uses their palms, thumbs and forearms to apply steady, rhythmic pressure along the body, combined with gentle stretches that move your limbs through their natural range. It's sometimes called 'lazy person's yoga' – you get the lovely stretched-out feeling without having to do any of the work.

It's brilliant if you feel stiff, sit at a desk all day, are active and want to feel more supple, or simply like a massage with a bit more energy to it. Most people leave feeling both relaxed and refreshed.

1. Welcome and consultation. We'll ask about any injuries, stiffness or health conditions, which style you've chosen, and how firm you'd like the pressure.
2. Get comfy. For traditional Thai, you'll stay in loose, comfortable clothes. For Thai oil massage, you'll undress to your underwear and lie on a warm couch under soft towels.
3. Rhythmic pressure. Your therapist works along your back, legs, arms and shoulders with palm and thumb pressure – with warm oil if you've chosen the oil massage.
4. Assisted stretches. Gentle stretches for your back, hips, legs and shoulders, always within a comfortable range. The traditional style includes more stretching; the oil massage blends a few stretches into flowing strokes.
5. Come round. A few quiet moments, a glass of water and some simple stretches to try at home.

Thai massage suits most people who'd like to feel looser and more flexible. Because it includes stretching and firm pressure, it isn't suitable during pregnancy (please choose one of our maternity massage treatments), or if you have a recent injury, operation, osteoporosis, or a joint or back problem. If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, please check with your GP first. Choosing the oil massage? Let us know about any skin sensitivities or allergies.

Your therapist always works within what feels comfortable for you. As a small, independent salon on Sharrow Vale Road, a short stroll from Endcliffe Park and Ecclesall Road, we're easy to get to, with late appointments until 7pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.