FAQ's - Chutima Therapy

BOOKING YOUR TREATMENT

Please call us on 01273 682129 or visit www.chutimatherapy.co.uk
We will request an email address and mobile number in order to send you a confirmation & reminder of your appointment
A credit card will also be request to guarantee your appointment

As courtesy to other clients and our therapists, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment. The full cost of treatment will be charge if you fail to give us notice

Please arrive at least 10 minute before your treatment to complete the consultation form
If you arrive late, we may not be able to receive your full treatment as a courtesy for next clients

For full body massage, we will ask you to keep on your under wear, our therapist will leave the room while you undress, you will be covered with towels except the area being worked on
For Traditional Thai massage, as we will provide all clients with our comfortable clothes and top, there is no need for special clothing
Please avoid to wear your jewelry or bring any valuable stuff here as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items
For Traditional Thai massage, as we will provide all clients with our comfortable clothes and top, there is no need for special clothing

Please keep noise levels to a minimum in the treatments room so as not to disturb clients having treatments nearby treatment room
As courtesy for clients after you please allow yourself a couple minutes before you get ready after your treatment
Water and herbal will be offered after the treatment

It is important to take time to relax after your treatment
Drink plenty of water or herbal teas will help flush out any toxins released by the treatment

Infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
Immediately after surgery
Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
Prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massagey
Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage
Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures
Any inappropriate behavior person

Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage
If it’s your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage.
Be sure that your massage therapist has your complete health history, because people with certain conditions should not have Thai massage
If you feel discomfort at any time, let your massage therapist know

Thai massage is believed to have been developed by Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha, physician to Buddha, more than 2,500 years ago in India
It made its way to Thailand, where the Ayurvedic techniques and principles gradually became influenced by traditional Chinese medicine
For centuries, Thai massage was performed by monks as one component of Thai medicine

Thai massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage
Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches. Many people say Thai massage is like doing yoga without any work
Muscle compression, joint mobilization, and acupressure are also used during treatment
People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and energizing

Thai massage is usually done on a padded mat on the floor
No oil is applied, so you are fully dressed. You are usually asked to bring or wear comfortable clothing to the massage
A typical Thai massage is 60 minutes to two hours long.

Improves the circulation, lymphatic system, general function of organs
Deeply relaxes the client – 10 times more relaxation than a normal massage
Deeper massage – the heat allows a deeper therapy in a shorter amount of time
Ideal as a winter treatment to give added warmth to the client but can be used any time of year