Lima Rose

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is a unique and powerful massage practice, combining slow rhythmical massage, working acupressure points and applied deep yoga stretches, whilst connecting to the breath. Each treatment is bespoke, and the massage can range from dynamic and strong, to gentle and still, depending on what each person needs.
Using the physical application of touch and applied movement, Thai Yoga Massage works to promote circulation and renewal of energy within 10 of the Sen (energy) lines contained within the physical body.Thai Yoga Massage brings both the release of old energies, and the refresh of new energies, often enabling the receiver to find equanimity and a sense of presence and blissful relaxation.
For the physical body, Thai Yoga massage can bring increased flexibility, greater range of movement in the joints, enhance blood circulation, improve alignment of the body, and stimulate the internal organs- which helps them to function optimally.
Thai Yoga Massage is a holistic practice, which can improve wellbeing for the psychological, the emotional, and the physical aspects of a person.The giving of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage encompasses a spiritual practice known as Metta ‘Loving Kindness’ Meditation. Thai Massage is translated as ‘The physical application of loving kindness’.Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is given using the hands, feet, elbows, and knees, and with the receiver being in a variety of positions both lying and sitting. Thai Yoga Massage is performed fully clothed on a futon on the floor.
If physical limitations restrict a floor-based massage being performed, an adapted and simplified Thai Massage can be performed on a massage table, or if needed, head/hands/feet can be massaged whilst seated in a chair.

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage is Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, as described above, adapted for the pregnant client.
Incorporating some gentle movement techniques using rebozo cloths to ease those bodies which need a release of tension in the hips/ pelvis/ lower back.
Pregnancy Massage is possible from 12 weeks of pregnancy to full term and can be adapted to work with most limitations during pregnancy.

Postnatal Massage

Postnatal Massage is a restorative, deep and soothing massage of the abdomen, torso and hips. This postnatal massage uses oil and supported gentle movement, to aid the release of tension and to promote recovery and realignment of the internal body after birthing.
This treatment will encourage the organs, muscles and bones to draw back to their natural pre-pregnancy positions.
Postnatal massage is an element of the full Closing The Bones practice.

Closing the Bones

Closing The Bones is an ancient practice of supporting a new mother in being gathered back to herself after the expanse of child birth. The Closing The Bones Ceremonies, and similar spiritual, nourishing practices, have been used over the world for generations, by families and communities to support new Mothers in their healing process after birthing. In several Latin American, African and Asian countries, these ceremonies and practices are still performed, but here in our Western cultures, these practices are less than common and often unknown.
The journey of pregnancy and birthing is transformational for the Mother, both physically and emotionally. It is a beautiful and wonderful, powerful journey. Closing The Bones treatment is a dedication of support and nurture to the receiver. It offers a space to be held, to process, to release, to rest, to land.The movement of the bones, muscles and organs to accommodate the growing fetus, and enable birthing of the baby is an immense physical adaptation. This natural expansive process preceding Motherhood encompasses an emotional journey which is equally as expansive as the physical element.
With or without the possible complications that can be experienced during pregnancy and birthing, a Mother can be left feeling vulnerable, exposed, emotionally dysregulated, even traumatised post birth, as well as have physical changes to the body which require support in healing.
After the expansive physical and emotional journey into Motherhood, the body needs to heal and recover, emotions to be released, the nervous system to be soothed, the organs to replace, the bones and muscles to realign, the Mother to be supported to come back to herself.
This practice will encourage the organs to ease back into place, the muscles to recover, the bones to realign, and give space for emotions to be processed and released.Although Closing The Bones speaks of Motherhood, this practice can also be deeply healing to support those after the loss of a baby, a miscarriage, a hysterectomy, or where fertility problems present themselves.
This practice can also be beneficial to those; male, female or otherwise, to support emotional recovery, trauma recovery, grounding and regulating of the body and mind.
Closing The Bones is a restorative treatment, where the receiver will feel safe and held to experience healing and recovery.

Treatments and Prices

Full Body Traditional Thai Yoga Massage - 2 hrs
A full body treatment, beginning with the feet, finishing with the head.
This treatment works the whole body, including the hands and face.
This is the most complete and thorough treatment option for a full body Thai Yoga Massage. This time allows the most possibility for the energetic body to settle, release and restore.Full Body Traditional Thai Yoga Massage - 90 mins
A full body treatment, beginning with the feet, finishing with the head.
Whilst this treatment works the whole body, it may not include massage of the hands and face if time does not allow.
This time option is the minimum needed to complete a full body Thai Yoga massage.Thai Pregnancy Massage- 90 mins
A full body treatment, adapted to meet the needs of the pregnant client.
Each massage will be a bespoke treatment, depending on the term of the pregnancy and the physical abilities and comfort of the client. This treatment will use side lying and sitting positions supported by cushions, bean bag, bolster, chair as needed.
As with a Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Pregnancy Massage will use rhythmical massage, work the Sen lines, use appropriate/adapted applied yoga stretches, and aim to bring relaxation to the pregnant client.
(A longer 2 hrs treatment is an option for woman who feel they will be comfortable for this longer duration)Thai Foot/Lower Leg Massage (using stick on reflexology points) - 1 hr
A treatment on the feet and lower legs using oil. This treatment uses a combination of Thai massage techniques and acupressure/ reflexology points on the feet using a wooden stick.
This treatment can be very relaxing and energetically balancing. The working of the points on the feet can stimulate a variety of improved health benefits for the receiver.Thai Back/Shoulder/Neck/Head Massage - 1 hr / 75 mins
A Thai yoga massage treatment focused on the back and upper parts of the body.
This shorter treatment uses the same physical massage techniques as the full body treatment whilst focusing on the back/upper body only.
This shorter targeted treatment can offer benefits and relief to conditions of the upper physical body.Thai Foot/Hand/Head Massage - 1 hr
A relaxing gentler and shorter treatment option which leaves the body in stillness to rest, whist working only on the feet, hands and head.
This treatment is suitable for those who may feel they cannot, or do not wish to have their entire body massaged at this time.Thai/Swaddle Massage (using cloths to cocoon the body) – 75 mins
This treatment offers a combination of rhythmical Thai Massage palming on the body, some very gentle supported movements to body, and a wrapping and cocooning of the body in rebozos (cotton cloths). This is similar to the wrapping element of Closing The Bones practice.
This soothing and nourishing treatment can be beneficial to ground and calm the receiver and to promote stillness within.
This treatment is performed fully clothed.Postnatal Holistic Massage - 1 hr
A restorative massage performed directly on the skin using oil and incorporating some gentle supported movement of the hips.
This treatment works on the abdomen/hips/chest of the woman. Using slow massage to encourage the organs, muscles and bones of the body to recover back into alignment and healthy position after pregnancy and birthing.
This treatment is soothing energetically and can support emotional recovery of the receiver after birthing.Closing The Bones - 2/2.5 hrs
Closing The Bones practice can be beneficial to receive both imminently after birthing, but also many years later. The receiving of this powerful treatment can offer energetic and emotional balance and restoration to the receiver at any chosen time of life, post-birthing.
For those who are not post-partum or female, please contact me to discuss if this treatment may be supportive in your individual circumstances.
This practice encompasses a combination of Postnatal Massage; a deep abdominal, hip and torso massage using oil, gentle supported movements of the body, and a slow wrapping of the body into a cocoon with rebozos (cotton cloths). Some acupressure points may be massaged on the feet.
There may be music, singing, spoken word to support this practice.
Due to the intimate nature of this treatment, and of the delicate circumstance of being postpartum, both emotionally and physically, this treatment is offered as a home visit. Please contact me to discuss possible dates/times and Closing The Bones practice in more detail.Treatment Costs
1 hr / 60 mins £65
1.25 hrs / 75 mins £80
1.5 hr / 90 mins £90
2 hr / 120 mins £105CLOSING THE BONES
Sliding Scale £50-£180 depending on individual circumstances.CONCESSIONS
I have a desire to support those in the community in need, so I offer some availability for concessions.
The rate for concessions treatments is between 50%-100% of the full treatment cost, depending on individual financial circumstances.
Please contact me for further information and to discuss.

About Me

I first experienced Thai Massage whilst traveling in Thailand in my early 20’s, and instantly felt connected to this ancient practice. I then trained and qualified in Traditional Thai Massage in Pai, Northern Thailand, in 2004.
I have since studied Traditional Thai Yoga Massage and taken further advanced training at The School of Thai Yoga Massage, London, with Kira Balaskas.
The above trainings include Traditional Thai Massage, Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Thai Massage using the feet, Thai Pregnancy Massage, Thai Advanced Sen (energy) Lines.I have taken training in the practice of ‘Closing the Bones’. Closing the Bones is an offering originally given to mothers post-partum, to nourish the mother both physically and emotionally after the expansive experience of birthing.
I have a keen desire to support and treat mothers during pregnancy and post-partum. I offer Thai Pregnancy Massage, Post-Natal Recovery Massage, and Closing The Bones Practice, working with Woman through pregnancy to post-partum.I have also taken trainings in Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals, Trauma Informed Practice and Mental Health First Aid. I am able to offer treatments which encompass an awareness and sensitivity to the emotional condition and needs of each of my clients.I continue to train in Advanced Thai Yoga Massage at The School of Thai Yoga Massage, London. I also explore practices and take other trainings in yoga, movement, conscious dance, song and therapeutic massage.

Location

My main location for practising, is a beautiful spacious studio at Satyam Yoga Centre in Chesterton. The address is:Satyam Yoga Centre
Hawthorn Way
Cambridge
CB4 1AXThere are some off-road parking spaces directly in front of the Satyam buildings on either side of the road. You are welcome to park on these spaces if they are available. There is also some free roadside parking along Hawthorn way.
There are some bicycle racks directly outside Satyam to lock bicycles to.

Booking and Payment / appointment info

Terms of booking
For all appointments, a deposit of 50% is required by bank transfer to confirm the booking. The remainder of the treatment cost can be made directly to myself by cash or bank transfer on the day of the appointment.
You may choose to pay the full cost of the appointment in advance if this is preferable to you.
Cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment which is less than 24 hours in advance, will incur a charge of 50% of the appointment cost.Pre-Treatment information
* All Thai Yoga Massage is performed fully clothed. Post-natal massage is performed on bare skin.
* Wear comfortable, light clothing, which is easy to move your body in- Leggings or cotton trousers are ideal. Denim is not advised as it prohibits movement and an efficient massage treatment.
* Underwired bras are not recommended.
* Remove jewellery and watches before the massage.
* Bring extra layers of clothing to stay warm during the massage if needed.
* Ensure you have clean feet and clean socks for all full body massage and foot massage.
* Wash your hands on arrival to Satyam.
* Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is STRICTLY NON-SEXUAL.

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