Originating from Kerala in Southern India, Chavutti Thirumal was developed from an ancient martial art form, Kalarippayattu, which also embodies elements of dance (Kathakali), Yoga, and Ayurvedic Medicine. This unique massage was developed for healing as well as maintaining suppleness and flexibility in the body. Chavutti Thirumal is a full body oil massage, principally applied with the bare feet although the hands are used for the finishing touches. The beauty of using the foot is that the range and depth of movement is maximized and thus each sweeping stroke covers the whole length of the body...from the tips of your fingers to the tips of your toes. By gently stretching and realigning the spine, these long, graceful strokes help to create space between previously compacted vertebrae, leaving you feeling taller as well as deeply relaxed.
Chavutti Thirumal
Massage by Foot Pressure
Traditional Thai Massage
Therapist - Anthony MacDonald
Thai Massage blends styles from Asian neighbours passed down through the generations. Unlike the scooping and continuous strokes of Western massage, the Thai method uses point pressure, muscle stretching and compression, done in a rhythmic movement of gentle rocking.
In Thai massage it is not just the hands that are used to free tension from the recipient's body, but the therapists feet, forearms, knees, and elbows as well. Thai massage is never painful. Thai massage is applied on a mat on the floor, the work is done fully clothed and no oils are required.
Thai medical massage can move deeper into the mechanical functions of the body, working with deep muscle tension and joint mobility as well as nerve, muscle and ligament balancing.