Napitcha's Thai Massage, at 108 Oteki Park Drive in Welcome Bay, Tauranga, is a Thai massage practice run by its owner, who trained in Bangkok and has more than ten years' experience. The website says the owner's focus is traditional Thai massage, which uses no oils or lotions, is given with the client fully clothed, and involves rhythmic pressing, stretching and rocking of the whole body. A full traditional session may last two hours. Other treatments include a coconut oil massage, a Thai herbal compress that is steamed and pressed on the body, a relaxing massage for the scalp, neck, shoulders and back, and a Thai therapeutic massage with foot reflexology added. Trigger point, deep tissue and aromatherapy massages are also offered. Sessions can be booked online or by phone.
Customers mention the welcoming atmosphere most often, along with the lovely massage and the adjustment of pressure. One first-time visitor found the massage perfect and felt the therapist was mindful of how they were doing. Another, who had a stubborn knot in the shoulder and neck for weeks, says it is easing and will need more sessions. A third arrived feeling sore and stressed and left after a full-body massage, with a welcome drink on arrival. Our pick in Welcome Bay for a traditional Thai massage in a welcoming room.