Baan Sabai Thai, at 47/3 Pacific Rise in Mount Wellington, is a massage studio that offers traditional Thai massage alongside hot stone massage with basalt stones and herbal compress massage. The website describes the Thai style as oil and balm massage with stretching along the arms, legs, back and shoulders, and says the hot stone treatment spreads heat through the muscles without heavy palm pressure. A gentler option is offered for people who cannot tolerate direct pressure on the skin. The website says the therapist has over 19 years' experience, trained in Thailand, and worked for four years at Fourseason Shiseido Spa Cyprus. Sessions suit individuals, couples, families and larger groups, and the site lists packages and 5% off a first online booking for any massage.
Customers say the firm pressure they asked for, for a stiff neck and shoulders, was delivered, and that the therapist checks in and adjusts the pressure during the session. Many mention the therapist's experience, and the service is described as polite, attentive and relaxing. Ginger tea comes up often, and a few people mention the aroma oil massage. One reviewer calls it the best massage experience in Auckland they have had. Our pick in Mount Wellington for a firm, traditional Thai massage.