Tok Pua Lai Sen = Tapping to chase energy lines

Tok Sen is a healing practice which evolved in Northern Thailand amongst the spiritual healers native to that region, and has now become part of the larger Thai Medicine tradition.

Using the wooden instruments , the “kwan” (hammer) and “lim” (chisel or pestle), a gentle tapping along the affected sen lines helps to free up stuck energy in the body showing up as sore muscles, joint pain, pinched nerves, paralysis or stiffness, and diseases associated with the sen lines. As a massage therapist, I am not authorized to diagnose any of these conditions, but can use Tok Sen to contribute to the supportive treatment and palliative care of any such malady.

Tok Sen is seen as efficacious in accessing and treating the deeper levels of the body, traveling through the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, along the sen lines, and down to the bones and the organs.

Ingredients: Plai, Turmeric, Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass, Ginger, Pandan, Crtoton Joufra Roxb, Tamarind Leaves, Camphor, Sea Salt.

When you include this Add-on during your session, you will get to take the compress home with you. These can be used 3-5 times before they should be retired. So you can bring your compress back with you for future sessions, or use it at home between sessions. This is available on the Add-On menu for 1 or 2 compresses per visit.

Luk Pra Kob, Thai Herbal Compress, have been used for thousands of years alone or in combination with massage treatments bringing balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Plant medicine has been influenced by many traditions, including Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.

The compresses are comprised of traditional Thai herbs, or even local herbs boasting many medicinal qualities. They are used as a highly effective tool to free blocks along the sen sip (the 10 main Thai energy channels).

The compresses are steamed to activate their medicinal properties. They are typically applied directly to the skin but can be used over dark clothing as they will stain.

The heat and steam deeply permeate the skin, relaxing the muscle, tendons, and other soft tissue. As the skin’s pores open, the blood vessels dilate and begin stimulating blood flow infused with the medicinal herbal properties. This results in a rebuilding and nourishing to the applied areas.

Benefits:

Cleansing to the skin, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory; Soothes and relaxes overused muscles and reduces fatigue; Increases blood circulation; Addresses numbness in extremities; Stimulates and improves immune system function; Decreases blood pressure; Aids digestion; Relieves sinus ailments; Helps to close the uterus after childbirth; Balances overall health

Contraindications:

Fever or Infection; Acute injury or inflammation; Pregnancy; Allergies/Sensitivities to certain herbs; Sensitivity to heat; Loss of feeling; High blood Pressure or Clotting issues; Diabetes; Contagious skin conditions

Item descriptionWHAT IS THAI FOOT MASSAGE?

Generalized treatment working ALL reflexes of the feet actives the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Thai Foot Massage focuses on the Sen Lines of the Feet and Lower Legs and is not intended to treat or diagnose illnesses.

A full treatment includes the use of the Reflexology Wand directly on specific reflexology points on both of the feet.

WHY ARE REFLEXOLOGY POINTS IMPORTANT?

What’s amazing about Reflexology is that through our fascial system we are able to stimulate every part of our body through specific points on the feet, hands, ears, and face.

A Qualified Reflexologist goes through extensive training and still isn’t allowed to prescribe, treat, or diagnose.

But through this modality we can free up the pathways to these important areas of our body to help your body heal itself.

Through the manual manipulation of the feet (i.e., massage) to stimulate, through subtle energy reflexes, the various parts of the body to promote health and well-being.

BENEFITS OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

• Reduces stress

• Increases circulation

• Breaks up uric acid and calcium deposits on the reflex points

• Reduces muscle tension

• Feels good

Done with plastic cups.

Cupping is a form of traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. People have used cupping for thousands of years to ease back pain, neck pain, headaches and other problems.

Cupping therapy involves creating a suction force to pull blood into the skin.

This form of cupping DOES LEAVE MARKS on your skin. These tend to be darker and last longer the closer they are to your heart. Marks can last a long as 2 weeks or they can disappear in a matter of hours.

BENEFITS:

• Stimulates circulation

• Increases blood flow at cup site

• Widens blood vessels

• Opens pores (will be visible)

• Promotes faster elimination of waste products

• Immediate reduction in pain

• Non-invasive/fatiguing (good for athletes)

• No minimum age

• Emotional release

• Good for Autoimmune conditions (fibromyalgia, lyme, rheumatoid arthritis)

• Burn Victims (healing of tissue, flexibility of skins)

• Lipomas

• Scoliosis

• The new Botox (cellulite, facial cupping)

• Cystic Fibrosis (separating mucus from tissue)

• Bronchial, respiratory, asthma issues

• Scar tissue (post surgery; and years later; range of motion and reductions of scarring)

• High blood pressure

• Migraines, not during flare up

• Frozen shoulder

• Stretch marks

• Concussions

• Prevents blood clots

• Bee stings and other insect bites

• Skin conditions that are not open (eczema)

• Bruises

• Parkinsons, MS

• PTSD

• Herniated, bulging discs

• Tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis

• lymph drainage

• stimulates nervous system

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• No Blood Thinners/Bleeders - baby aspirin is okay.

• No pulsing arteries

• Fractures or suspected stress fractures

• Cancer (radiation; chemotherapy) wait 2 weeks; weekly pill for life is okay.

• Inflamed or ulcerations of the skin (acne, etc)

• Open wounds

• Fever

• Edema

• Anemia

• Abdominal/low back areas during pregnancy

• Moles

• Skin tags

• Recent injection site

• Tattoos (8 week wait)

• Titanium rods

• Implants

• Varicose/Spider veins

• Shingles/rashes

• Pacemaker - avoid upper left quadrant

• Sunburn

• Osteoporosis

• Older clients with thin skin

• ports (insulin, etc)

• Muscles in spasm; cramping

• Recent body waxing (48 hrs)

• Tanning (lotion or spray will lift)

• Surgical implants

• Hemophilia

POST CUPPING GUIDELINES

• Minimize cold drinks and foods

• Protect from Sun or cold for a couple days to speed healing process

• Minimize sour foods and drinks

• Minimize caffeine and alcohol. These are diuretics and can cause the body to lose fluids, minerals and vitamins. Will slow healing process.

• Test your limits, don’t overdo things right away.

• There may be increased feeling of warmth in the area and an increased range of motion. May be tender to the touch. These are all normal.

• The cupping marks will start to fade away within a few days up to a couple weeks. The quicker the cup marks fade, the better the circulation in that area. the longer it takes, the less circulation in that area.

• Be sure to schedule another cupping session!! Keep feeling good!