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Thai Massage

Available in St. Louis Park:
Mondays 12:00, 2:00, or 4:00
Wednesdays 12:00 or 2:00
For appointments, call 651-338-1493 or book online

Rooted in mindfulness, loving kindness, and the teachings of the Buddha over 2500 years ago, Traditional Thai Massage was integrated into the temples and hospitals of Thailand with the transmission of Buddhism from India to Southeast Asia. Thai Massage integrates Ayurvedic, Yogic and Chinese medicines.

The treatment consists of rhythmic compression along sen (energy) lines with gentle rocking, deep stretching and joint mobilization. It is performed on a mat on the floor and participants wear loose comfortable clothing. Sessions are generally 1 ½ hrs - 2 hrs long. Practitioners use their feet, knees, elbows and forearms in addition to their hands and are trained to work in a state of mindful awareness. Thai Massage relaxes tight muscles, energy blockages, stretches connective tissue, mobilizes joints and improves blood and lymph circulation. Although deeply relaxing, many people report feeling energetic and joyful after a session.

Chris Gordon was introduced to Thai Massage in 1995 and has been a devoted student for the past 15 years. Chris attended the Oregon School of Massage in Portland, OR in 1999. He began to assist Thai Massage trainings at Breitenbush Hot Springs for the next five years (2001 – 2005) with teacher, D’vorah Swarzman. Chris deepened his skills and wisdom of this ancient healing art on two extended trips to Thailand and Laos. Chris honors his teachers, Pichest Boonthume, D’vorah and the Sunshine School and gives thanks to all of his wise teachers on this path we call life.

Chris is the owner of Big River BodyWorks, a massage studio in St. Paul. Chris offers, Thai Massage, Deep tissue massage, Yoga classes, private yoga lessons, Thai Massage courses, yoga workshops and adventures. To find out more, please visit bigriverbodyworks.com or email chris@bigriverbodyworks.com with questions

Cost: $85/hr - 60 min, 75 min, 90 min and 120 min available
Package discounts also available