Thursday, April 22, 2010

Thai Massage Demonstration


Thai Massage Demo


Saturday, April 24th, 201012:30-1:30 pm
Thai massage is a deep, full-body bodywork treatment that is part of the tradition of Thai Traditional Medicine. It is also Traditional Thai Bodywork or Traditional Thai Medical Massage. In Thai Massage, the client is fully clothed and the work is performed on a mat on the floor. The client is rocked, compressed, moved, and placed in different therapeutic postures similar to assisted yoga.
Matt Holton, LMT will be giving a free Thai Massage demonstration at Decatur Healing Arts. Come and find out how this ancient healing art can help your modern problems. Come, bring a friend, and ask many questions. Please call 404-451-7189 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Benefits of Thai Massage
· Stress and Pain Relief
· Resistance to Injury
· Improved Range of Motion
· Release of Toxins
· Toning of Internal Organs
· Deep Relaxation
· Mind-Body Integration
· Emotional Wellbeing

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

New Office!


I am opening a new bodywork office at Crossfit East Decatur located at 121 New Street, Decatur, GA 30030. I have been working with Shana Alverson, Owner and coach at CFED for the past year, and we have chosen to bring our services together to provide a unique opportunity for the wellness and fitness of our clients. Call me for an appointment at 404-451-7189 or simply schedule a time online at http://www.crossfiteastdecatur.com/ under the "massage" tab. Rates are $45/.5 hour, $85/1 hr, $115/ 1.5hr session. I am available for either Thai Massage or Neuromuscular Therapy. Special rates are available for Crossfit East Decatur members and Crossfit coaches. I can help you get out of pain or increase your performance.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Thai Massage Pics
















These are some pictures of some Thai Massage stretches taken last year with my friend Shana Alverson. Please note that some of these are advanced stretches and aren't suitable for all clients, so don't be intimidated. Images of stretches are always shown as representative of Thai Massage, because they look kind of spectacular while an image of a deep compression is decidedly mundane.
Shana is the owner/operator of Crossfit East Decatur, a gym where I currently have a Bodywork office.
Special Thanks to Jonathan for operating the camera this hot May day.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Thai Massage Training Level 2--Portland, OR

I just finished another 40-hour Thai Massage training at the Naga Center in Portland, Oregon. This class breaks the 300- hour mark for me, and was by far my favorite. I would like to thank Lauren, Jessica, Amy, Bob, Jim, Beni, Shelley, and Susan for making it such a wonderful class. And I would especially like to thank my teacher, Nephyr Jacobsen, for giving her time, expertise, and great attitude once again.

For those who don't know, Thai massage is one aspect of Thai Traditional Medicine. Developed in Thailand over many years, Thai Massage consists of acupressure, gentle rocking, compressions, range of motion movements, and yogic stretching that combined create a singular healing experience. In my experience and training, Thai Massage is unsurpassed in its ability to affect healing change in a person and lasting results. Even though it is an ancient art, Thai Massage can be used to help people recover from many modern neuromuscular ailments such as tendinitis, sciatica, restless leg syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and low back pain just to name a few. In my opinion, Thai Massage techniques in the hands and feet of a loving, skilled practitioner are able to produce lasting, positive changes that are unsurpassed by any body-centered healing art.

This is the first of many posts about Thai Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Bodywork, Anatomy and Physiology, and Alternative Health that I will be sharing.