Tamarind Springs - types of massage

Relaxation oil massage
~ one and a half hours ~

With Thai herbal oils. A smooth, strong, full-body massage with particular focus on the back, neck and shoulders. As its name implies, a relaxation massage at Tamarind Retreat is less energetic than a traditional Thai massage. Combining Swedish and soft tissue techniques, it works those areas of your body which carry the most stress - the neck, shoulders, and back. Choose from one of our many Thai herbal or aromatherapy oils, each with its own special healing qualities.

See 'Sheer Indulgence' or 'Divine Decadence' for package suggestions.

Tamarind Thai massage
~ two hours~

The Thai master who has trained all our masseuses for Traditional Thai massage has taught us a technique that employs slow strong movements and acupressure, with some gentle stretches, energizing and invigorating the body as wells as realigning the energy pathways of the body. A good Thai massage is best enjoyed as a regular practice and can be uncomfortable if you are not limber.

A Thai massage is best enjoyed for at least two hours, giving the therapist time to work the whole body.

Some people prefer more time, especially if one likes more attention on the neck & shoulders, an area usually not usually addressed in a shorter Thai massage. For this we recommend our 2.5 hour Thai for two massage in our private salas for couples.

Lean back in an antique Burmese planter's chair while your cares are massaged away.

Please note: these massages should be booked in conjunction with one of our full body massages.

Tamarind Herbal face massage
~ one hour ~

A wonderful combination of facial techniques using Thai herbal products. During the Thai herbal face massage we will apply all natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin. This includes a cleanser, papaya and tamarind scrub, mask, toner and moisturizer -- leaving your skin feeling toned and smooth, and leaving you feeling relaxed and pampered.

Tamarind foot massage
~ one hour ~

The Tamarind foot massage combines a refreshing foot scrub with light acupressure and massage. This is not a reflexology foot massage. Lie back in one of our antique planters’ chairs, put your feet up, and let the those aches and pressure be eased away.

Tamarind head massage
~ one hour ~

Our head massage is a nurturing and totally relaxing hour of gentleness. The masseuse works on the face and head and lightly on the shoulders, using a combination of gentle pressure, stroking, and massage.

See packages for more details.

Back to Bliss massage
~ one and a half hours ~

For more focus on the stressed back and neck muscles, our back to bliss massage consists of acupressure applied up both sides of the spine and along the lower back, moving up towards the shoulders and neck. This massage relieves stress build up for anyone whose upper back and neck holds a lot of tension, whether from lifestyle or abuse of computers! The therapist finishes the massage with pain relieving balm and Thai herbal oil.

See 'Sheer Indulgence' or 'Divine Decadence' for package suggestions.

Over the top massage
~ two and a half hours ~

The over the top massage combines the back to bliss techniques with the relaxation massage - devoting 2.5 hours almost exclusively to the back, neck, head and shoulders. This massage is only available in our private salas for couples. See our 'Over the top' package suggestion.

Twice as nice massage (herbal massage)
~ two and a half hours ~

Available only by prior appointment, the prakop herbal massage, an ancient and truly special Thai tradition of applying a steaming herbal poultice during the massage is also only available in our massage salas for couples. See our 'Twice as nice' package suggestion.

Thai for two massage
~ two and a half hours ~

This longer version of our Traditional Thai treatment allows our experienced massage therapists to fully focus on the stressed back and neck muscles, combining acupressure and gentle stretches. See our 'Thai for two' package suggestion.