Deep Tissue Thai™ is full-body, deep-tissue bodywork that is designed to work holistically, helping to restore harmony to your physical, energetic and emotional bodies. Like many Eastern forms of healing, this type of bodywork is based on the belief that your energy, or life force, flows along channels within your body. When your energy is flowing freely, you feel balanced and healthy. But any blockages in this energy flow can make you feel achy, sluggish or sick. Stress can exacerbate the situation, since it’s typically during stressful times that you neglect your body, causing unprocessed emotions, toxins and tension to block you up even further.

Influenced by Traditional Thai Massage and adding the benefits of breath work, deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang, Trigger Point Therapy, and Traditional Maori Romi Romi healing. Deep Tissue Thai™ is a style of bodywork that is deeply transformative for body and mind. Matthew’s compression technique helps to clear stuck energy that no longer serves you and helps to release tension and pain re-aligning your body so it can return to its natural state of well-being.

Main session times range from 2 to 3 hours. I also offer a more targeted treatment in one area for 90 minutes. Sessions take place on a mat on the floor. The client remains clothed, except for occasional oil work on the legs, back and abdomen. By using his hands, elbows, knees, feet, sit bones and advanced stretching techniques, Matthew assists in releasing stagnant energy from main acupressure points along Thai sen lines. He leads breathing techniques throughout the session, and clients participate by breathing consciously and staying present in their bodies.

Each session is tailored to your needs and typically follows a brief consultation. Additionally, clients are highly encouraged to direct Matthew to areas where they need the most work, or to adjust the level of pressure used, at any time throughout the session. This style of bodywork is intended for people seeking to make a shift in their body and in their life, and is helpful for relieving chronic physical pain and suppressed emotional issues. I specialize in low back, hip, neck and shoulder issues as well as pain and discomfort from sciatica.

In 2009, I was going on my 20th year working as a professional photographer. I had just completed the photography project of a lifetime. My 9-month-long Asia Spa Project which involved photographing Asian healing arts throughout India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Physically, I was wrecked. After almost a year of carrying eight heavy cases across the globe, the left side of my body felt frozen. I also had a partially herniated vertebrae in my lower back, and my hands and wrists were incredibly strained. My body was so damaged, I thought my photography career was over. I saw a number of Western doctors, but the only solutions they could offer were steroid injections and painkillers—just temporary fixes. Then I received a very unique form of Thai bodywork that is based on deep long held compression instead of the traditional stretching.  After multiple 3 hour sessions I was able to alleviate much of the stiffness and pain that had been plaguing me for years. The work returned a flexibility and freedom of movement to my body that I had not felt since high school. It also gave me the awareness that I did not have to live with chronic pain if I worked on myself on a regular basis. I have received bodywork from all around the world, but in terms of results, nothing has ever come close to the level of healing I felt after this type of work. It was my own personal experience with this unique type of deep compression bodywork that inspired me to study it so that I can share it with as many people as possible.

At Deep Tissue Thai, every session is built around one goal: relief from chronic physical or emotional pain. I offer a single, fully customized Thai massage experience that weaves together deep therapeutic work and rhythmic, flowing movement, because real healing needs both.

The Signature Session

This session is designed for those dealing with chronic pain, stress, stiffness, or emotional trauma that has settled into the body. Often described as a “sweet pain release,” this bodywork can be challenging but it is always unhurried, giving your body time to soften and respond. The experience combines long-held compression, slow flowing stretches, and rhythmic movement to restore circulation, mobility, and balance, allowing the body to release deep-seated tension and settle into calm.

Key Features:

• Focused relief for chronic stress, pain, and stiffness
• Deep breath work to help process and let go of discomfort
• Slow, flowing Thai stretches to increase flexibility, mobility, and circulation
• Realigns the body by improving muscle balance
• Encourages the release of long-held tension and emotional trauma
• May include oil, cupping, Gua Sha, and tuning fork therapy
• Up to 3 hour session times allowing for detailed, transformative work in problem areas
• Clients are active participants in the session. Guiding the level of pressure at all times

What to wear or bring:

• Shorts that expose the hamstrings, a t-shirt for men, and a sports bra and/or tank top for women
• Please do not wear jewelry or makeup
• A bottle of water

Other Offerings:

Chi Nei Tsang / Abdominal Massage

Chi Nei Tsang is a unique form of massage that focuses on the abdominal area and internal organs to release tension, improve circulation, and help stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Each session combines ancient Chinese healing techniques with modern bodywork.

Key Features:

• Helps to release blockages to promote the flow of vital energy throughout the body
• Helps release emotional tension stored in the abdominal area for mind-body balance
• Stimulates the internal organs to help support enhanced function
• Relieves overall stress contributing to a sense of calm and wellbeing
• Helps release the Psoas muscle to relieve pulling on the lumbar spine and low back

Additional instructions

Please eat lightly before your session and drink a lot of water the next day. You may not wish to schedule anything after your session as you may feel very different in your body. It is especially important to not engage in any form of physical exercise after the session or the next day. Please also avoid cold for three hours after your session. This includes drinking cold water, eating cold food and taking a cold shower.

Your body needs time to adjust to the bodywork and muscles need time to recuperate. After each session it is important to drink lots of water and allow your body rest for at least 24 hours. Do not lift any heavy weights or move your body too quickly or erratically. Be kind to yourself. After a deep session, your body will open up and could be more prone to injuries for a day to two.

If you are feeling sore, many clients take an Advil or drink Emergence-C with MSM. A warm bath or hot tub soak the next day is also good post-session activity as it further relaxes the muscles and promotes longer-lasting effects.

 

Deep Tissue Sessions

3 hours $500
2 hours $400
90 min $300

New Client Special
$450 – This 3-hour session is for first-time clients only.

Full Reset Package – Three – 3 Hour sessions – 1 week apart for 3 weeks
$1400 – A $100 Savings

Chi Nei Tsang – Abdominal/Organ Massage Sessions

90 minutes $300

I do not accept gratuities.

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Operating Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
Thursdays: 2pm-8:00pm
No Walk-Ins or Same-Day Appointments