Our Story
Sirinart Thai Therapy Saltaire Ltd was born from a genuine passion for traditional Thai massage and a desire to share its benefits with people in the UK.
The journey began in 2014, when founder Sirinart Rayner moved to Bradford and started offering traditional Thai massage from her home in the historic village of Saltaire. What started as a small beginning gradually grew through experience, learning, and her clients' trust.
Over the years, Sirinart noticed that many clients came with similar concerns, such as stress, muscle tension, chronic pain, stiffness, and limited movement. This inspired her to develop a treatment that combined the techniques and traditions of Thai massage with the comfort of Western oil massage.
This became "Signature Deep Tissue Massage," a treatment created from her experience working with clients and her understanding of what their bodies needed. It brings together traditional Thai techniques and soothing oil massage to create a treatment that is both therapeutic and deeply relaxing.
Sirinart is proud of how this treatment has grown from a personal idea into a signature part of her work. More than anything, it represents her passion for Thai massage, her years of experience, and her commitment to helping each client feel more comfortable, relaxed, and at ease in their body.
Our Vision
Sirinart Thai Therapy, we are driven by a clear vision: to elevate traditional Thai massage as a valued and respected form of holistic health therapy worldwide.
We are committed to serving each client with genuine care while also passionately nurturing the next generation of Thai massage practitioners through comprehensive education and hands-on training.
Our Commitment
We uphold our promise to our esteemed teachers with deep respect and steadfast dedication: to preserve the wisdom of Thai massage.
Professional Excellence: We are dedicated to delivering professional Thai massage deeply rooted in traditional healing wisdom.
Exceptional Customer Care: We are committed to upholding the standards of customer care.
Nurturing New Therapists: We believe Traditional Thai massage should be taught through a principle-based approach, empowering learners to confidently apply their skills in real-life practice.
Passion for Preservation: We are devoted to preserving and passing on the authentic Thai massage for future generations.
Sirinart Academy
Professional training in authentic Thai Traditional Massage West Yorkshire.
Sirinart Academy brings extensive expertise rooted in traditional Thai massage to the UK, offering comprehensive training programmes for aspiring and professional therapists. We are dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic healing techniques and their profound physical benefits. Our courses are carefully designed to provide students with a deep understanding of clinical and therapeutic bodywork, combining essential theoretical knowledge with invaluable hands-on practice.
Why choose us?
Professional Training Standards
Our instructors bring years of professional experience and a dedication to traditional Thai massage, ensuring you learn proper techniques passed down through experienced practitioners.
Recognised Certification
Our courses provide professional qualifications that demonstrate your commitment to high standards and skill development within the wellness industry.
Comprehensive Curriculum
From foundational techniques to advanced therapeutic applications, our training covers key aspects of traditional Thai massage, including body mechanics, energy lines (Sen lines), targeted pressure points, and dynamic stretching techniques.
Hands-On Experience
We prioritise practical learning, enabling students to build confidence and professional competence through supervised practice and guided real-world application.
A Pathway to Professional Practice
Our accredited certificates support eligibility for public liability insurance, allowing you to practise professionally as a massage therapist and pursue opportunities in spas, wellness centres, or independent practice.
Whether you're an aspiring therapist looking to embark on a new career path or an experienced practitioner seeking to expand your skillset and offer a unique, highly sought-after treatment, we provide the ideal environment for your growth.
About Thai Massage
Thai massage is a unique blend of acupressure and yoga, deeply rooted in Buddhist teachings. This therapeutic practice involves slow, rhythmic compressions and gentle stretches that follow the body's energy lines, known as sen in Thai (72,000 sen are said to exist within the body)
Thai massage focuses on applying pressure along 10 essential energy lines, using the palms, thumbs, elbows, and feet. The therapeutic technique aims to release tension and restore balance within the body.
Thai massage techniques combine yoga-like poses and gentle rocking to open the joints and enhance flexibility effectively. A comprehensive Thai massage consists of four key positions: the client lying supine from the front, alternating sides from the side, lying prone from the back, and seated. One of the essential features of Thai massage is the continuous flow of movements, which seamlessly guides the client through each stage of the massage experience.
Thai massage therapists maintain a conscious awareness of their position to ensure an uninterrupted rhythm, fostering a tranquil experience. Utilizing deep, sustained pressure, they effectively soften the myofascia, facilitating the relaxation of the muscle's connective tissue and the release of energy. This harmonious technique prepares clients for expansive stretches that enhance relaxation and rejuvenation.
General Acceptance
Over the last few decades, the healing power of Thai Massage has become known to more and more people interested in alternative medicine, and the teachings have spread from the East to the West.
Now there are many schools worldwide, and Thai Massage has become a renowned healing method because it applies ancient knowledge to the needs of the present. In 2019, Nuad Thai or Traditional Thai Massage was listed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
The Origin Of Thai Massage
The origin of Traditional Thai massage reportedly began over 2,500 years ago, along with the introduction of Buddhism.
It is one of four branches of traditional medicine in Thailand, the others being herbs, nutrition, and spiritual practice.
The historical creator of Thai massage is Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, known as Shivaga Komarpaj in Thailand. Bhaccha was from the north of India and was said to be a close associate of the Buddha and chief of the original community gathered around the Buddha. The movement of massage into Thailand accompanied the migration of monks from India to Thailand, possibly around the second century B.C.E.
Thai massage developed within the context of Buddhist monasteries and temples, where Thai have traditionally sought relief from all kinds of suffering. While the recorded history of Thai massage was lost during the Burmese attack on the royal capital of Ayutthia in 1767, the surviving records are now inscribed in stone and can be found at the Sala Moh Nuat (massage pavilion) within the temple of Pra Chetuphon in Bangkok, known as Wat Po, the temple of the reclining Buddha.
Its spiritual aspect also remains as teachers of the therapy begin classes with the practice of Whaikru, a series of prayers and recitations dedicated to Shivago Komarpaj, the father of Thai massage and the Goddess of Healing, and teachers of the tradition through the centuries.
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