Siam Soul Thai Massage, at 228 Orakei Road in Orākei, Auckland, is a Thai bodywork studio open seven days a week. The website describes traditional Thai massage with no oils, using rhythmic acupressure and guided stretching along the sen lines. A Luk Pra Kob herbal compress, made with lemongrass, kaffir lime and turmeric, can follow a Thai massage. Other treatments include hot stone and deep tissue, and couples can book side-by-side treatments in a private room. There is also a full Siam Soul Ritual, a membership and gift vouchers. Booking ahead is advised, especially for weekends and evenings, and same-day times are sometimes possible by calling or texting 027 4646 455. Free parking is available on Orakei Road for up to 90 minutes, and the Orakei train station is a two-minute walk away. Thai cotton clothing is provided for treatments. Gentle treatments are offered from the second trimester, but deep tissue and herbal compress are not offered during pregnancy. Changes need at least 12 hours' notice.
Customers say the therapist, who they describe as calm and very experienced, identifies knots and works to fix them. One visitor on the drive to Hamilton stopped in for a sore back and was fixed up and on their way. Others mention the shoulder and hot stone massages, the kind staff and the expert therapists. Of the Thai massage places nearby, the figures give no comparison. Our pick in Orākei for a Thai massage with a herbal compress after a long day.