Originating in Japan, Shiatsu Massage is a therapeutic bodywork style that uses acupressure, rhythmic compression, and guided stretches to promote balance throughout the body. This technique works along the body’s energy pathways, or meridians, and is deeply rooted in traditional Eastern philosophy.

In a clinical setting, shiatsu can help reduce muscular stiffness, regulate the nervous system, improve digestion, and support immune function. It’s particularly helpful for clients dealing with fatigue, stress, or generalized tension. Unlike Western massage, Shiatsu is typically performed through light clothing and without oil, allowing for focused pressure work and precise movement cues.

Used in Thai medicine for centuries, Luk Pra Kob is a unique therapy that combines warm herbal compresses with acupressure and assisted stretching. The compresses are filled with healing herbs like lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and camphor, then steamed and applied to the body in rhythmic patterns. The heat penetrates deeply into muscles and joints, easing stiffness, reducing inflammation, and enhancing circulation.

At our clinic, this treatment is often recommended for clients with chronic pain, fatigue, or post-exercise soreness. It’s a deeply restorative experience — combining tactile relief with the natural benefits of medicinal herbs — and ideal for those seeking both physical and energetic balance.

A cornerstone of Ayurvedic healing, Abhyanga is a full-body oil massage that works to harmonize the body’s energy systems (doshas) while nourishing the tissues, calming the mind, and supporting detoxification. At CMR, we offer this therapy not as a ritual, but as a deeply therapeutic experience for individuals seeking relief from chronic stress, muscular stiffness, or systemic imbalance.

Warm, herb-infused oils are applied in long, sweeping motions that help stimulate circulation, soothe the nervous system, and ground the body in calm. While deeply relaxing, Abhyanga also holds therapeutic value for clients with inflammatory issues, anxiety, insomnia, or overactive nervous systems. It’s a gentle yet profound form of healing that invites both stillness and recovery.