Where the East and the West meet
For thousands of years in the eyes of far Eastern people the various types of massage have not only been the tools of physical and spiritual refreshment, but of healing as well. In Thailand the technique of massages is passed on from generation to generation.
Monika Karsai herself is a masseuse
In her newly opened Thai massage center I am welcomed by pleasant twilight, soft music and a smiley blond girl. Monika Karsai, the Technical Director of the place is a masseuse and healing therapist herself. “I spent long years in Thailand, where the local masters introduced me to the basics of Thai massage. Later I obtained all international certificates at the Wat Po Massage School. Even since then, I visit more and more teachers each year, to expand my knowledge.” When after the years spent massaging Monika verified the healing power of the technique, she decided to found a place where Eastern and Western approaches, ancient healing traditions and modern medical science meet. This is how the Chi massage center was born, where apart from traditional Thai massage they await guests with feet massage, oily massage, head and neck massage, as well as healing massage with herbs. Health people can feel refreshed after these treatments. Thai massage, especially foot massage also serves as a diagnostics method. Apart from detoxification, good results can be reached in the healing and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. Foot massage balances the functioning of the blood and lymphatic circulation, it improves the condition.
Thai foot massage is somewhat different from the Western type one. The masseur uses special wooden sticks apart from the creams and oils. After the feet, s/he massages the legs, and also loosens the thigh muscles with a few touches. Following the three-quarters of an hour massage, the guest can leave feeling reborn.
Timi tried it
The masseuse first washed both of my feet in lemon water. Then applied cream to my feet thickly, and the massage begun. After the attunement strokes, stronger touches followed, some of which were actually quite painful. But it was worth the suffering, I felt completely refreshed after the treatment.