We meet first
We discuss your expectations and anything I should know before the massage.
Tradition in motion.
Nuad Thai — the practice at the heart of Thai Balance.
Traditional Thai massage · Sofia
Thai tradition. A personal approach.
Nuad Thai, also known as Nuad Bo-Rarn, is performed on a floor mat, through comfortable clothing and without oils. Palm and thumb pressure and assisted stretches follow Sen Sib — the ten principal energy lines according to Thai tradition. Pressure and range of movement are adapted to you. No prior flexibility is needed; Thai Balance provides traditional clothing for your session.
Book a sessionWhy is traditional Thai massage practised on a mat?
Traditional Thai massage is practised on a purpose-made mat, providing a stable, comfortable base for working with the whole body.
Compared with a massage table, the mat allows greater freedom of movement, a wider range of assisted stretches and gentle joint mobilisation.
The practitioner uses their own body weight in a controlled way to apply precise, rhythmic pressure.
The massage takes place through comfortable clothing, without oils, with the intensity adapted to each client’s needs.
Sen Sib – the ten energy lines
Traditional Thai massage is rooted in the concept of Sen Sib – ten principal energy lines described in Thai tradition.
They provide a framework for applying rhythmic pressure, assisted stretches and joint mobilisation.
Working with Sen Sib is part of the philosophy of Nuad Thai, combining a considered sequence, attentive practice and an individual approach.
Sen Sib is a traditional framework for working with the body, rather than scientifically established anatomical structures.
Signature Thai massage · 90 minutes
Thai Balance Signature
Traditional Thai massage with Milen’s personal approach. Tok Sen brings rhythmic tapping with wooden tools, while Pha Khao Ma adds assisted stretches using a traditional Thai scarf.
Within the 90-minute session, these complementary techniques are introduced where they are right for you.
Book a sessionIn the booking system, select ‘Signature · 90 minutes’.
Your session
Your visit, step by step.
We follow your pace
You can ask for lighter pressure, a change or a pause at any time.
We finish gently
There is time for a short rest before you return to your day.
Thai massage is a wellbeing practice, not a substitute for medical assessment or treatment. Postpone your session and seek medical advice if you have an acute illness, fever or suspected thrombosis. Recent surgery, injury, pregnancy or any condition requiring medical assessment should be discussed with a doctor before a session.
A tradition passed down through generations
Nuad Thai developed within Thailand’s local communities, with knowledge passed from teacher to student.
Wat Pho temple in Bangkok has helped preserve this knowledge through inscriptions on traditional Thai medicine and massage. Today, specialist schools continue this lineage.
In 2019, Nuad Thai — traditional Thai massage — was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
THAI BALANCE
Book a sessionMake time for yourself.
60 or 90 minutes, set aside for you.