Experience traditional Thai massage and bodywork through the lens of Traditional Thai Medicine: a complex, holistic system that views the body as a whole, using elemental theory and the layers of Thai anatomy. At Maine Healing Arts, Thai bodywork tends to be physically intensive in a way that can break barriers and make space in the tissue, facilitating your body's natural healing processes.
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Pressure ranges from deep to gentle, tailored to your body's needs. You do not need to be flexible to receive Thai bodywork—this practice is a great way to help you explore your mobility and flexibility.
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Sessions are practiced on a very low platform. ​Please wear loose-fitting cotton clothing (no shorts or skirts) in layers, as the body temperature may fluctuate during treatment. Wearing clothing during Thai bodywork protects your skin, enables deep stretching techniques without the need for draping, and allows more effective tissue treatment.
traditional thai massage + bodywork
A typical session may include massage, passive/active stretching, deep compression, tapotement, range of motion, vibration, and traction.
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Sessions may also include cupping, scraping, warm herbal compresses, and various liniments, balms, and oils. Please come prepared with comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, as the entire session is done while you are fully clothed.​
90 minutes $130
2 hours $200
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shorter/longer sessions available upon request
cranial sacral therapy
Using a gentle touch primarily on the head and face, the manual techniques used in CST allow the body to initiate self-healing from the inside out, facilitating self-correction in a safe, calming environment.
Treatment works with the body's cranial-sacral system, releasing restrictions, which have been shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and circulatory. By facilitating the body's natural and innate healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster disease resistance and is beneficial for people seeking help with a wide range of healthcare challenges and symptoms.
abdominal massage
A typical session may include warm compresses with gentle soft tissue + deep tissue massage directly on the abdomen. Be sure to wear clothing that can get dirty, as many oils and herbs are typically used.
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Abdominal massage is excellent for addressing low back pain, depletion in energy, and digestive issues. It can also help address pain due to menstruation (though not appropriate during menstruation). After treatment, some people experience a release of emotional energy, improvement in digestion, and an overall sense of calm and stability in the body.
Abdominal massage can be incorporated during any session, but requests must be made in advance to prepare certain tools necessary for treatment.
traditional table massage
Integrative therapeutic massage provides pain relief, supports injury recovery, and aids in calming the nervous system, fostering relaxation for both the mind and the body, using myofascial, Swedish, and deep tissue neuromuscular techniques.
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90 minutes $150
2 hours $200