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THAILAND – Fifth Avenue Thai Spa: Royal Thai Massage
The experience: Traditional Thai massages incorporate rhythmic
acupressure points with sequences of masseuse-assisted stretches
intended to awaken awareness, improve flexibility and alleviate joint
pressure. My therapist, Kan Prasertsri, had me put on loose-fitting
pants and a shirt, then directed me to lie down on a massage bed. She
started off with my legs and feet, pulling me like Gumby and putting
pressure on my calves, ankles, fingers, toes, ears and knees. As she
worked her way up my body, she gently twisted my limbs and back into
yoga positions and tested my flexibility. She pressed on my tight
shoulder muscles and touched on acupuncture points in my neck at the
base of my skull, which released some of the tension I’ve built up from
hunching over a computer all day.
Bonus: The massage concluded with a soothing scalp massage and a
glass of ginger-honey tea, sending me into a state of complete
relaxation.
Why it’s worth trying: The massage is set in a beautiful, serene spa
complete with aromatic incense and lovely piped-in Thai music, and while
the masseuses put some serious pressure on those sore points, you leave
feeling loose, chill and a little bit spoiled. 212-664-8239
Fifth Avenue Thai Spa
5 E 57th St (4th floor between Fifth and Madison Ave) Midtown East
(212) 644-8239 | fifthavethaispa.com