Traditional Thai Bodywork
An ancient holistic therapy with profound effects on our entire being
When someone “does yoga for you.”
Combining rhythmic acupressure, deep tissue work, and passive stretching, Thai Bodywork seeks to relieve excessive stress and strain on all body systems while restoring vitality. It is an excellent modality for restoring joint mobility, soft tissue health, and whole body alignment. You can expect to walk out feeling refreshed and reset - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually!You need not be a yogi to experience its many benefits!
Benefits of Thai Bodywork
Thai Bodywork is a wonderful modality for most people. It can be used either as a whole body session or to hone in on specific issues. When used as a whole body session it improves the balance of the 4 elements within us: earth, water, fire & wind. It removes stagnation and blockages to improve the flow of the gross & subtle winds through the Sen, or energy pathways, which means that it can improve circulation of blood and lymph while also balancing the nervous system. It is well known to help increase flexibility and range of motion through passive stretching and joint mobilization while improving tissue health through compression and point work.
Thai Bodywork as practiced by our highly qualified and experienced practitioners can also be used to treat specific problems both physically and emotionally. We most often help our clients with physical issues like tight hips and shoulders, pain in the back, neck or knees, jaw tension, postural imbalance, and much more. Because emotions are experienced and expressed in our bodies, we can also use this modality to help balance them. Some people like to verbally process the emotional piece with us, and others prefer to quietly witness what comes up. We are happy to meet you right where you are. Feel free to book a phone consultation or email us to see if we can help you.
Photo Credit: Claudia Paul
If you can remember the feeling of revitalization and relaxation you had after a great yoga class, vacation or retreat, that is akin to the feeling that Traditional Thai Bodywork offers the receiver.
What To Expect
We’ll begin with a thorough intake to understand your body history, conditions, and reasons for seeking Thai Bodywork. Because healing is never one-size-fits-all, or even one-size-fits-the-way-it-did-yesterday, we then craft each and every session to your needs and goals. Thai Bodywork is traditionally done with the client fully dressed in comfortable, stretchy clothing while lying on a big comfy floor mat. Clients may be worked with in prone, supine, side-lying and seated positions depending on what body areas need to be addressed in the session. Pressure is adjusted based on client preference and layer of soft tissue being targeted.
New clients typically come in every 1-2 weeks for a period of time while we are working on specific issues and goals. Returning clients looking for recurring maintenance appts typically come in every 2-4 weeks. I’m happy to discuss your treatment plan with you during a free phone consultation or during your 1st appointment.
Our Thai Bodywork Specialist
CHELSEY KAPUSCINSKI
Founder of Brooklyn Mindbody Collective
Certified Rolfer®, Adv. Yoga Instructor, Thai Bodyworker, Student of Somatic Experiencing®
“All I can say is wow. Thai Bodywork was so useful for relieving tension in my hip in a way that no other type of bodywork has been able to. The practitioners at BMC are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They check in to make sure the pressure is just the way you like and I find the techniques to be very healing. I will absolutely be going back and highly recommend that anyone try Thai Bodywork.”
— Megan W., professional barber
Pricing
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65 min - $220 (returning clients only)
90min - $270 (new or returning clients)
120 min **includes a combination of bodywork, Physiyoga and/or Somatic Experiencing® - $325 (new or returning clients)
$20 discount for cash payment
Packages available only for 90 min or 120 min sessions:
$30 off prepaid 3 pack
$110 off prepaid 9-10 pack
Optional add-ons available for 65 or 90 min sessions
Breathwork - 30 min $55
Breath is the foundation of good health. Includes breathing assessment and various pranayama and modern breathwork practices to bring balance to the structural and nervous system components of breath.
Physiyoga - 30 min $55
Supports longevity, optimizes athletic performance and injury treatment/prevention. Includes movement assessment and tailored corrective exercises to restore anatomical function in everyday life and in the exercises we enjoy. You will not get this personalized attention on Youtube or Instagram!
Restorative Yoga - 30 min $55
Offers deep rest and reset for the nervous system through passive, comfortable, long-held yoga poses using the support of props, hand on-assists and skilled verbal cueing. Wonderful medicine when you feel exhausted, burnt out or overwhelmed!
Custom Yoga Flow - 30 min $55
Many people know they "need to do yoga" but have trouble knowing which poses to do, how to perform the poses correctly, and when to carve out space for it within their busy schedules. Why not feed two birds with one hand and move through a yoga flow that's customized to you during your Rolfing appointment?