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Learn Thai Foot Massage

Fernanda Santiago • February 13, 2023

Learn Thai Foot Massage

Keeping the Feet healthy is a very important aspect of holistic medicine. Massaging the feet not only feels good but is good for your entire being.

This centuries-old therapy involves applying pressure on each foot using a combination of the entire hand, fingers, knuckles, thumbs and tools. The Sen lines of the lower legs are also worked to clear up any energy blocks, improver circulation and relax myofascial tension. The entire body benefits from this complete holistic treatment that is invigorating at the same time .


Save Your Hands

Have you ever had a client request a long foot massage session and the tasks feel daunting because you think “my poor hands”? Many of the therapist we work with have shared this experience. They are concerned about the fatigue in there hands and excessive use of fingers and thumbs.


Did you know… Thai Foot massage is not only good for the recipient, but also for the practitioner. Yes, these powerful techniques have profound effects for the receiver and the methods used will save the hands of the therapist!


Thai Foot Massage, a therapy for your soles.

Learn how to give foot massage the Thai way. As they say in Thailand, “Sabai – Sabai”, ultimate wellbeing and happiness!

Check out our schedule for upcoming trainings in what we like to call “Thai Sole Therapy” and add this service to your toolbox right away!


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