Thai FAQs I went to Mindful Massage in Valdosta to try Thai Massage with Ari. We both attended the same massage school and I wanted to try something with stretching because I think that everyone could benefit from some stretching. What I found blew my mind. I had seen video of it, but feeling it is mind blowing. Or should be. *See Client/Therapist Relationship I will tell you straight away that I do not do traditional Thai Massage. But the theories and results are the same. You wear comfortable...

Thai FAQs I went to Mindful Massage in Valdosta to try Thai Massage with Ari. We both attended the same massage school and I wanted to try something with stretching because I think that everyone could benefit from some stretching. What I found blew my mind. I had seen video of it, but feeling it is mind blowing. Or should be. *See Client/Therapist Relationship I will tell you straight away that I do not do traditional Thai Massage. But the theories and results are the same. You wear comfortable clothes (yoga or gym gear) and lay on a gym mat. With a pillow, warm electric blanket underneath, and even a blanket to cover up if cold. I move you around and find out where the tension is and release it. This is done more slowly than massage therapy. I use broad pressure (palms, knees, feet, forearms) to slowly and comfortably sink into the muscle and release it in layers. I use rocking motions to calm the nervous system and the body. I gently increase range of motion through movement. In my 10 years as a massage therapist the best hands down massages I have had are either Thai or Shiatzu. Honestly, I will never pay for deep tissue massage again. They are that good. Client/Therapist relationship Our relationship is important for you to have a good session. Keep these in mind. You can talk (or not) during session. Either of us can stop the session at any time for any reason. You can play your music on my Bluetooth, have me pick (I love the 90's), have quiet, or I have some relaxation music on hand. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Communication is key. It is the difference between an amazing experience and a bad one. Every one of our nervous systems interpret information differently. If something feels good, let me know. "Pain" should be a good pain. If it is unpleasant it will only end up causing you more pain tomorrow. Beth's Bio After years of warehouse corporate ladder work I needed a massage for pain relief . Who knew that a year later I would give notice, pack me, my husband, and kiddo to move from North Carolina to Florida to go to massage school. Now I get to make people feel better for a living. Beth is from Pennsylvania. Near Philly and close to Amish country. Her family moved to Roswell in 1987. In 1992 her step dad became a Presbyterian preacher and they moved to Donalsonville where she finished high school. She then attended VSU and got her degree in Psychology. She is also a certified Life Coach.