TREATMENTS
Traditional Thai massage
Dry massage in loose clothing, using palm, thumb and forearm pressure along the body's energy lines, finished with assisted stretching. No oil, no slipping, and you stay dressed the whole time.
What traditional Thai massage actually is
Thai massage is closer to being stretched by someone else than to being rubbed. You lie on a padded mat rather than a high table, wearing loose cotton clothing we provide. The therapist works with steady palm and thumb pressure along sen lines — the routes traditional Thai medicine maps through the body — using body weight rather than force, then moves you through slow assisted stretches that open the hips, shoulders and spine.
The pressure is firm. That is the point, and it is also why people who have only had oil massage are sometimes surprised the first time. If it crosses from firm into painful, say so; a good session should leave you loose, not bruised.
It suits you if
- Your back and shoulders are stiff from desk work, driving, or a long flight into Gimhae.
- Your legs are heavy after a day around Haeundae Beach, Dalmaji Hill or Cheongsapo.
- You like strong pressure and you would rather not shower afterwards.
- You want to keep your clothes on.
Choose aroma oil instead if
- You want light or medium pressure and no stretching.
- You are looking for something closer to sleep than to exercise.
- You have joint problems that make stretching a bad idea.
Thai courses
Which length to pick
40 minutes is not a short full-body massage — it is a focused one. All of it goes to the back, shoulders and neck. This is the honest choice if you are between plans in Haeundae and want the tension gone rather than the full ritual.
60 minutes is the first length that covers the whole body without hurrying. Feet and legs, back, arms, shoulders, neck. If you have never had Thai massage, start here.
90 minutes is what most of our regulars book. The difference is not more area — it is more time in the places that need it, and enough room for a proper stretching sequence at the end.
120 minutes is the full traditional sequence, feet to scalp, with the deepest stretching. Book it when you have nowhere to be afterwards.
During the treatment
Your therapist will check pressure in the first few minutes and again around the halfway point. Adjusting is normal — say lighter, stronger, or name the spot. If you would rather not talk at all, tell us at the desk and we will keep it silent.
Afterwards
Drink water. A little soreness the next day is normal, particularly after your first Thai massage or after a 120-minute course. Showers are available, though most guests do not need one after a dry Thai session.
What we provide
Loose Thai clothing, towels, slippers, an individual locker you lock yourself, a foot bath, and tea with fruit before and after. Bring nothing.
Hygiene
Every guest is set up from scratch. This is what that means in practice.
- Fresh linen, towels and Thai clothing for each guest, changed after every treatment.
- Laundry washed at high temperature and fully dried before it returns to the rooms.
- Treatment rooms wiped down and ventilated between guests.
- Therapists wash and sanitise their hands before and after every session.
- Oil and lotion dispensed per guest. No open container is shared between rooms.
- Showers, lockers and slippers cleaned and disinfected daily.
- Shared floors, door handles and the waiting area disinfected on a regular schedule.
If anything in the room does not look right to you, tell the front desk and we will reset it before we start.
Before you book
Massage is not suitable for everyone on every day. Please tell us at check-in if any of the following apply, so the therapist can adjust the pressure, skip an area, or recommend a different course.
- Pregnancy. Tell us before booking. We avoid abdominal work, deep pressure and certain essential oils, and we do not recommend treatment during the first trimester.
- Recent surgery, fractures or acute injury. Please wait until your doctor clears you.
- Open wounds, skin infections or contagious skin conditions.
- Fever, flu or any acute illness.
- Alcohol. We cannot treat guests who are visibly intoxicated. Massage after drinking raises the risk of dizziness and nausea.
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of thrombosis, DVT or severe varicose veins.
- Osteoporosis, herniated disc, or spinal conditions. Stretching and deep pressure will be reduced or skipped.
- Diabetes with reduced sensation, or any condition affecting how you feel pressure.
- Cancer treatment, past or present. Please consult your doctor first.
- Allergies to nuts or essential oils. Relevant for aroma courses, which use a plant oil base.
Massage here is for relaxation and comfort, not medical treatment. If you are unsure whether it is safe for you, ask your doctor before booking.
Questions guests ask
What is the difference between Thai massage and oil massage?
Thai massage is dry. You stay dressed in loose clothing, lie on a mat, and the therapist uses palm and thumb pressure with assisted stretching. Aroma oil massage uses warm oil on bare skin with long gliding strokes, lighter pressure and no stretching.
Does Thai massage hurt?
It is firm, but it should not be painful. Tell your therapist to go lighter at any point. Mild soreness the following day is common after a first session or a long course.
What do I wear for a Thai massage?
Loose cotton Thai clothing that we provide. You change in the treatment room and stay fully dressed throughout.
How long should my first Thai massage be?
Sixty minutes. It is the shortest course that covers the whole body without rushing. Ninety minutes is the most popular length among returning guests.
Can I get a Thai massage after drinking?
No. We do not treat guests who have been drinking. Massage after alcohol increases the risk of dizziness, nausea and blood pressure changes.
Is Thai massage safe during pregnancy?
Traditional Thai massage with stretching and deep pressure is not suitable during pregnancy, and we do not recommend any treatment in the first trimester. Tell us before booking so we can advise you.
Ready when you are
Message us on WhatsApp with a time and we will hold a room. Or just come up to the second floor — we take walk-ins until five in the morning.