F.A.Q.
ThaiMassage-NYC Freguently Asked Questions
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Updated: May 1, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How is Thai Massage different from a typical "spa massage"?
- How How can I book my first massage"?
- What should I expect during my visit?
- What is Thai massage used for?
- How much does Thai Massage cost?
- Are there contraindications for Thai Massage?
- How should I decide the duration of the session I choose?
- How often should I receive Thai Massage?
- Do you offer couples massage?
- Will I experience any muscle pain or discomfort after Thai Massage?
- Do you offer gift certificates?
- Do you accept medical insurance?
- Additional tips.
How is Thai Massage different from a typical "spa massage?
- The foundational theory of Thai Massage is about the movement of energy.
- Thai massage is more ENERGIZING and rigorous than more typical forms of massage.
- Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because your therapist moves you ithrough a series of yoga-like stretches using his hands, knees, legs, and feet.
- Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without having to do any work.
- A combination of Muscle compressions, joint mobilization techniques, and acupressure are also used during treatment.
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How can I book my first Thai Massage?
- Use my availability calendar to quickly view an entire week. At a glance you can see when I am open at times that are convenient for you. If nothing lines up and you see a time that is not already booked, send an email request and I will try and accomodate you.
- Click Here to be directed to my on-line booking engine. You can find available times and book your session 24 hrs. a day
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What should I expect during my visit?
- Traditional Thai massage is always performed on a padded mat which is either placed directly on the floor or on a raised surface large enough to accomodate a full sized mat.
- You will be fully dressed during your entire treatment unless you choose a combination treatment at which time tareted areas only will be exposed. You are asked to bring comfortable clothing to the massage. The best type of clothing is whatever you wear during Yoga or any active workout routine.
- A typical Thai massage is 90 minutes to two hours long. It is not uncommon to get a three hour session in Thailand. The longest session I have ever rendered was 4 hrs 15 minutes. Although I do offer 60 minute sessions, I recommend 90 minutes and up, in order to have the time to give a thorough treatment.
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What is Thai massage used for?
- Stress Reduction.
- Increasing the Range of Motion (ROM) throughout the entire body.
- Improved Circulation.
- Centering the Mind and Body.
- Increasing overall flexibility.
- Speed the recovery from Jet-Lag.
- Boost energy.
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How much does Thai Massage cost?
- 60 min. = $98
- 75 min. = $115
- 90 min. = $135
- 105 min. = $150
- 120 min. = $170
- Click here for house-call rates
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Are there contraindications for Thai Massage?
- Infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds.
- Immediately after surgery.
- Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor.
- Predisposition to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged.
- If you have heart disease, please check with your doctor before having any massage.
- Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are experienced in pregnancy massage.
- Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
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How should I decide the duration of the session I choose?
- I recomend sessions of 90 Minutes and up, in order to have the time to complete a thorough treatment.
- If you have specific areas in the body that you would like to have addressed during the session, 60 minutes will not be adequate.
- If you are not sure that Thai Massage is for you, book 60 minutes and "try it out". But be advised, the first session is likely to make you aware of areas of tension that you did not realize you had. Since a 60 minute session is already considered to be an abreviated sequence, consider the 75 minute option. It's a better value.
- Book 2 hours if you want to get "THE WHOLE THING".
- If you are a large person, it will take longer to complete the sequence.
- The longest session I have ever rendered was 4 hrs 15 minutes. My client considered the entire treatment to be Time Well Spent.
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How often should I receive Thai Massage?
- There is no risk in receiving a Thai massage as often as you wish. For clients new to Thai massage I would recommend scheduling your first massage and then deciding on the interval after you determine how long the affect lasts. The affect of Thai Massage does last longer than other typical massage modalities but the duration is different for every individual.
- Most of my regulars schedule their massage on a weekly basis, however I do have customers who book bi-weekly, tri-weekly and monthly appointments.
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Will I experience any muscle pain or discomfort after Thai Massage?
- This therapy combines pressure point work with stretches and can be as deep or as light as you wish. Typically, here is no residual muscle pain afterwards, just a feeling of flushing out the by-products from muscle contraction and increased circulation.
- If your objective is to achieve marked tissue change, there may be need for increased intensity and although it is rare, some clients experience a bit of stiffness first thing the next morning which clears up as soon as they get moving. This is always followed by greater ease in movement, increased range and greater strength.
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Do you offer couples massage?
- Yes, I do offer couples massage, however, due to space requirements, I am able to offer this service at the Murray Hill location only. If you have the space at home, this is also an option.
- Same-day booking for couples massage is not available.
- Prices may vary depending on who is available to assist me.
- For house-calls and Thai Massage in your hotel, you may prefer to have your sessions back-to-back, since I may waive the extra travel fee depending on the session length you choose. Otherwise, the travel fee is a factor of two.
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Do you accept medical insurance ?
- No. At the present time I am not set up to accept medical insurance, but it is definately on my list of features that I plan to add to my practice.
- Please send a message expressing your interest and I will notify you when this component becomes available.
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Do you offer gift certificates?
- Yes, I do offer gift certificates.
- If you need the certificate immediately, you may want to use my online gift certificate engine and print these directly from your computer. These will do in a pinch for time but personalized certificates are much nicer.
- If you would like a very high quality gift certificate and you have enough lead-time, you can make your purchase via Google Checkout and I will create the personalized certificate with a presentation envelope, put it in the mail and you or the giftee will receive it as soon as possible.
- I have also created .pdf versions of the personalized certificates mentioned above and customers have printed them on their own equipment after receiving them in email attachments.
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Additional tips ?
- Do not eat a heavy meal directly before the massage
- If it's your first time, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
- If you arrive late for your session, it may not be possible to recieve the entire time length that you have booked. However, you are still responsible to make payment for the session length that you have reserved.
- Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete health history, because people with certain conditions and specific medications should not have Thai Massage.
- If you feel discomfort at any time or if something does not feel right, let your massage therapist know. Your feedback may make the difference between an ordinary session and and extraordianary one.
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