| | Welcome .."What a wonderful experience... I can't believe there is such a lovely peaceful space like this in Downtown Vancouver....." faq 1) Is it done on a table, bed or the floor?Traditionally Thai Massage is always done on the floor, but elements of the practice are being effectively adapted by practitioners more accustomed to working on tables or beds. However, many of the advanced movements and stretches can only be done safely and effectively on the floor.
2) What should I wear?Comfortable, loose-fitting Yoga or athletic clothes are best to accommodate the twisting and stretching movements in the session. A pair of loose Thai fishermen's pants and a shirt are also provided for you here.
3) How long are the sessions?Traditionally, authentic Thai Massage treatments are at least one and a half hour long, sometimes lasting for several hours.
4) Why are the sessions so long?Since the main objective is energy balancing, the physical moves become part of a deeper, more meditative spiral of healing that feels increasingly good and getting better as time goes by, resulting in a profoundly deep and integrated sense of physical, mental and spiritual well-being for both giver and receiver.
5) What are the benefits to the receiver?Stress relief, revitalization and a euphoric feeling of overall wellbeing are the words most often used by guests to describe the benefits of their treatment. Physiologically, the body gets re-aligned in a way that increases flexibility and circulation. More subtle harmonizing of energies result in the overall integration of body, mind and soul. We get to remember how good it can feel to be in our bodies.
6) Is it safe for old people, children, injured or sick people?Since the work is tailor made for each individual in each different treatment session, it can be done safely, with certain modifications to accommodate contra-indications as needed with all the above-mentioned types of person with remarkable results.
7) How often should someone receive a session?Initially, I recommend a 2 hour session every 2 weeks, then monthly once the body becomes more flexible. More than a month apart is too long.
8) Is it OK to eat before/after the session?In order to have more energy in the body available for the Work and since an important part of the treatment may involve pressing points around the abdomen, it is better not to eat for at least 1 hour before the session.
To allow the process to continue, as it does, after the practitioner ends the actual session, it is better not to eat, bathe or do strenuous exercise for at least an hour afterwards. Drinking copious amounts of warm water or hot tea is highly beneficial and necessary to flush out toxins that may have been released during the treatment.
9) Where did it originate?It is said to have originated in India. Some say it grew out of the ancient healing systems practiced in South India in the region now known as Kerala. Later, after becoming a part of ancient Ayurveda, existed in the North of India (now Nepal)
At the time of the Enlightenment of the Buddha. The physician Chivaka Komarapatr, a private doctor of the Buddha along with herbal and other remedies to treat ailments and conditions amongst the monks that were traveling with the Buddha, spreading Buddhism and these medicinal techniques all over Southeast Asia. He is also a founder and Father Doctor of Traditional Medicine in Thailand. Learn More
1) Is it done on a table, bed or the floor?Our Spa Thai treatments are done on a comfortable massage table.
2) Will I need to shower?Some of our treatments, like the body scrub require a shower. A private shower is available in your room.
1) What's acupuncture good for?The following ailments and conditions generally respond well to acupuncture:
Acute muscle strains, joint sprains
Acute & chronic neck & back pain
Headache
Irregular menstruation, painful menstruation
Constipation & diarrhea
Indigestion
Post-stroke paralysis
Addictions - overeating, smoking & drug dependence
2) Does acupuncture hurt?If you've never had acupuncture this is an obvious question to ask. However acupuncture needles are extremely fine and usually you will just feel a sensation like a mosquito bite as the needle is inserted. The sensation does vary depending on where the needles are inserted but very few people say acupuncture hurts.
2) What are the needles like?Only sterile, disposable needles are used so there is no risk of infection. We use a needle once, then dispose of it.
Acupuncture needles are small and hair-thin. They are solid, not hollow like needles used by doctors. The end of an acupuncture needle is smooth and rounded. Acupuncture needles are not designed to cut the skin. Instead, when an acupuncture needle is inserted, the round edge pushes the tissue aside without cutting it. Acupuncture needles are so thin it's as if they can glide through the spaces between the individual cells of the body.
3) How often will I need acupuncture?Usually acupuncturists advise 1-3 treatments a week. To enhance acupuncture treatments many acupuncturists also prescribe Chinese herbal medicine. Chinese herbal medicine is available in many forms, like pill, tablet, granule and powder, making it easy and convenient to take.
5) How quickly can I expect to feel better?In general, patients should start to feel the benefits from acupuncture in 2-3 treatments.
Overall treatment time is dependent on many factors such as the nature and severity of your complaint, how long you've had it, your age, your general health, your lifestyle. Your acupuncturist will best be able to tell you how many treatments you need after they have diagnosed your particular problem.
6) Do I have to believe in it for it to work?No. Acupuncture works whether or not you think it will. Acupuncture is even used successfully on animals and children. They do not understand or believe in the process yet they get better anyway. A positive attitude helps with any type of therapy but it is not necessary to believe in acupuncture (or to feel it working) for it to work.
9) What should I wear for the treatment?Just wear loose fitting clothes that can be easily rolled up above your elbows and knees.
1) What are the benefits of Registered Massage Therapy?Reducing or eliminating pain
Improving joint mobility
Improving circulation
Improving the function of the immune system
Increasing lymphatic drainage
Reducing depression and anxiety
Reducing tension within muscles
Increasing body awareness
2) Who are RMT'sRegistered Massage Therapists (RMT's) in British Columbia are health care professionals committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body.They are educated and trained to accurately assess and treat with techniques that include massage and manual therapy, joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, and rehabilitative exercise such as stretching, strengthening, postural exercise and patient education.
3) What type of techniques are used during treatment?Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release
4) Do extended health care plans cover massage therapy?Generally speaking, yes. The details of plan coverage differ from one employer to the next, and from one employee to another. Typically, extended health care plans provide about $500 a year for massage therapy, some are less, some are unlimited, and some vary depending on the type of health care. Ask your Health Care Plan Administrator for details on your plan and coverage.
5) Does massage therapy hurt?In a typical massage therapy treatment, your therapist will probably find and treat areas having tight or 'ropey' bands of muscle which have developed trigger points, most commonly called 'knots'. These points effectively shorten the muscle, pulling on adjacent structures, sometimes putting pressure on nerves and often referring pain to other regions of the body. Ideally, muscles would not have trigger points but they are present in the tissue about 99 percent of people, even children. It can be uncomfortable or painful while pressure is concentrated on these points, but the majority of guests describe it as a 'good' pain. Here is where it is important to have good communication with your therapist. If you are experiencing more pain than you can handle, you should definitely tell your therapist!
Don't be shy about speaking up; a good treatment for us is how we best meet your needs.
6) How often should I come for massage therapy?As you can imagine, the answer varies greatly, the short answer is that it is always up to you. Your RMT will best advice you for your particular condition.
Most people feel they benefit from a maintenance treatment about once a month.
9) What do I wear to my appointment?Most patients wear comfortable clothing that will allow them to relax and rest during the treatment. As with all massage therapy, you will remain covered with only the areas receiving treatment being exposed.
1) Where are they held?We have a large room available for classes and workshops. It overlooks the courtyard garden.
2) When are classes held?Classes are normally held at the weekend, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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