Thai massage, also called Thai Yoga Massage, is the folk bodywork of Thailand. It features assisted range of motion and compression along sen (energy pathways of the body) in order to balance the flow of lom (“winds,” or animating movement). Each session is catered to the individual needs of each client - whether athletes, working people, retirees, yogis, or people with special conditions. The therapist uses their hands, thumbs, elbows, knees and feet to apply pressure to your muscles and leverage range of motion in various positions. This type of massage can be both relaxing and energizing as it helps to reduce stress while restoring ease of movement. For these sessions - which take place on a futon-like mat on the ground - clients should wear comfortable clothing in which they can stretch and move around easily.

• Great for Athletes

  • For those with pain and soreness related to overtraining

  • Thai massage aids in relaxation recovery

  • Access range of motion passively, with some active prompts

• Great for people with Special Conditions

  • For those who need extra care with gentle assisted movement

  • Sessions are fully-clothed for extra security and comfort

  • Assisted range of motion is scaled to each person’s capabilities that day

• Great for Working People experiencing fatigue

  • For those stuck in a rut, too tired to go to the gym or run/swim/bike/walk

  • You know what you need to do, but are too tired to do it!

  • Get support and receive passive assisted movement as you plan and prepare for more physical activity

• Great for Retirees or those nearing retirement

  • Alleviate pain, stress, and tension

  • Maintain range of motion

  • Help keep you moving!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SESSION WITH RISSA:

• Range of Motion + Compression. Efficiently and effectively releasing tension to free up better movement in the body.

• Wearing comfortable clothing in which you can stretch and move around easily.

• “Playing Dead” (aka relaxing your body) - there’s no need to help unless otherwise prompted by the practitioner!

• Noticing how the techniques feel to different parts of your body - any patterns in your thoughts or emotions. Try to practice non-attachment, letting go of tension, effort, and resistance.

Keep in mind that receiving is a skill! Between the practitioner’s techniques and how you are feeling that day, we are trying to find your edge - the extent to which you can release into discomfort. Too much discomfort can cause the body to contract and reject the therapeutic techniques; too little might not elicit the desired effects. Together, the client and practitioner try to find this “edge” - not too much, not too little.