FAQs

What is Traditional Thai Massage?

Thai Massage is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. Thai Massage consists of a series of movements that stretch out the muscles throughout the body’s energy lines and points. Thai massage helps to reduce stress and increase blood circulation, which leads to well-being and can reduce pain in the body.
All massages, prices and durations can be found on the Massage Services page.

What’s the difference between the Thai Massages?

The Traditional Thai Massage uses assisted stretches and pressure points, this helps with flexibility, circulation and can help relieve pain. The Thai Aromatherapy is more similar to a Swedish style massage but is a deeper tissue massage, many often find it more relaxing than the Traditional Thai Massage. All massages, prices and durations can be found on the Massage Services page.

Will Thai Massage ‘fix my bad back’?

While many of our customers find Traditional Thai Massage helps relieve their aches and pains by using assisted stretching positions to relieve tension in the muscles and joints, we are unable to offer any medical advice, if you have any ongoing issues you should always consult your GP.

Can you make me click/crack?

Thai massage stretches the joints to a safe degree to release built-up pressure, this can result in a cracking/clicking sound, however this is not the intention of the massage and we are not chiropractors, if you are just looking for that cracking/clicking of the joints then you should find a registered and reputable chiropractor after first consulting your GP.

What are you doing to keep people safe from COVID?

Further details on what operating practices have changed can be found here.

Can I pay by card?

Yes, all major credit and debit cards are accepted. Payment can also be made by cash or gift voucher. See more information on my Payments Page.

Are Thai Massage gift vouchers available?

Limited gift vouchers are sold at certain times of the year. To check availability and more for more information see Gift Vouchers.

Do you have a waiting area, can my friend/partner wait with me during my appointment?

Yes, we have a recliner in our waiting area. We are only a 5min walk from Louth town centre if they wanted to go for a wonder around.

Where are you located?

Louth Traditional Thai Massage is based at Waterside Cottage, Charles Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0LE. This is around a 5min walk from Louth town centre. The entrance is just off a private lane opposite bottom corner of the tennis courts. See how to Find Us.

Where can I park?

There are two designated parking spaces at Waterside Cottage. There is limited on-street parking nearby. The nearest car park is Co-op Car Park (LN11 0LT) which is a 2-3 minute walk away. If you have a larger vehicle, you may find it easier to park on the road or in a near by car park as it can be tight to turn around. See how to Find Us for more car parks.

Do you have toilet facilities?

Yes, there are toilet facilities available.

What if I need to change/cancel my appointment?

If you need to reschedule your appointment please message, text or call me ASAP. (There is also a link within your appointment confirmation email that will allow you to cancel/reschedule up to 12hrs before your appointment, after this you will need to contact me). Please see my Cancelation Policy.

What should I wear?

You can wear anything that is loose and comfortable, Traditional Thai Massage is fully clothed. For Thai Aromatherapy Oil Massage underwear is kept on and you are covered with a towel. Yoga or sportswear are suitable, avoid jeans and shirts.

Can I be naked?

No, you must keep your underwear on for all massages. The Traditional Thai Massage is fully clothed, The Thai Aromatherapy Oil Massages you wear underwear and are covered with a towel. Anyone completely undressing will be asked to leave immediately.

What oils are used?

No oils are used in the Traditional Thai Massage, this is fully clothed.
The Thai Aromatherapy Oil Massage uses coconut oil mixed with a Thai herbal balm that contains ingredients such as Hop Headed Baleria Herb, Esldpagpon Herb, Borneol Camphor, Eucalyptus oil, Peppermint Oil, Cinnamon Oil, Cajeput Oil, Clove Oil, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate. Please advise if you have any allergies at the start of your treatment so an exact current ingredient list can be checked.

I want a Thai massage near me, can I have one at home?

We only work from our treatment rooms in Louth by appointment only. Louth is only a short drive from Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Skegness, Horncastle, Boston & Lincoln. See how to Find Us.

Is Louth Thai Massage wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately not, I am based on the first floor and there is no lift access.

Can I have a Thai Massage while on my period?

Yes, though it is important to let me know at the start of your message so I can adjust the massage to accommodate this so we can avoid certain stretches and pressures on the abdomen.

Can I have a Thai Massage while pregnant?

Thai Massage may not be suitable during your first trimester, after this, adjustments can be made to most of the massages offered to make these suitable for you and your baby. Please advise of any pregnancy complications at the time of booking. At the start of any appointment, your specific needs would be discussed and the massage would be tailored to you. Always consult your midwife/GP when considering massage.
Further information can be found from the NHS.

Can I have a Thai Massage while undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy?

Thai Massage may not be suitable while undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy, there are a few things to consider before the massage, firstly that any area that has been receiving radiotherapy is avoided, as well as any area that is bruised or has cuts etc. also avoiding legs and arms if they are swollen. Pressure will need to be adjusted to make the massage suitable and comfortable for you. So please consider if this would be beneficial for you. At the start of any appointment, your specific needs would be discussed and the massage would be tailored to you. Always seek advice from your doctor/consultant before booking a massage to ensure that they have no concerns.
Further information can be found from Macmillan

Why are you not answering my messages?

If we haven’t got right back to your call/text, it may be that we have been in appointments and haven’t had time yet, we should get back to you by the end of the day, if you still haven’t heard from us, it may be that we missed your call/text and it got lost in phone notifications, please try calling us again if you haven’t heard back from us in the evening.
If you have messaged our Facebook Page, likewise it may be the evening when we reply, please follow up again with another message if you haven’t heard from us.
If you have commented on a Facebook post and we haven’t replied, it may be that we have missed this, it would be best to contact us on Messenger or by text.
If you have asked anything inappropriate and unsolicited, you may have been blocked by our keyword filter and we won’t have seen this and won’t be able to reply.