Asia Thai Massage is a thai massage therapist at 143 Nayland Road in Stoke, Nelson, holding a perfect 5.0 Google rating from twenty reviews.
Traditional thai massage differs from the oil-based style many people know: it is usually performed fully clothed on a firm mat or low table, with the therapist using hands, thumbs, forearms and sometimes feet to apply rhythmic pressure along the body's energy lines, combined with assisted stretches that can feel a bit like yoga done for you. It can be firm work, and tight hips or shoulders may protest, but a good therapist will ask about injuries beforehand and will ease off if you speak up. Regulars tend to go for the remedial benefit rather than pampering: expect to walk out feeling looser and often a touch taller, and avoid booking straight after a heavy meal.
For Stoke locals, a highly rated thai massage therapist on Nayland Road is a useful thing to have close to home.