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Our Story

Sirinart Thai Therapy Ltd was born out of a deep passion for the healing arts and a desire to share the transformative benefits of traditional Thai therapy with the community. Founded by Sirinart Rayner, our journey began with a vision to create a sanctuary where individuals could experience the profound effects of Thai massage. 

Each treatment we offer is rooted in centuries-old techniques that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and holistic healing. Our therapists are not just skilled practitioners; they are dedicated to understanding each client’s unique needs and providing personalized care. 

As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same: to offer an authentic Thai therapy experience that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. We invite you to join us on this journey. 

 

Thai massage is a unique blend 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. therapeutic technique aims to release tension and restore balance within the body. 

​Thai massage techniques combine yoga-like poses and gentle rocking to effectively open the joints and enhance flexibility. 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 myofas, 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 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, the teachings have spread from the East to the West.

Now there are many schools all over the world 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 said to be a close associate of the Buddha and chief to 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.

Sirinart Thai Therapy

Date Modified : 30/04/25

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