Deepening Your Thai Massage

An East West Approach to Thai Bodywork

Tirza Bottema

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Thai Dee
30 October 2025

Therapy & therapeutics; Complementary medicine; Massage; Reflexology

Deepening Your Thai Massage - An East-West Approach to Thai Bodywork is a comprehensive guide for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and holistic practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge of Thai massage and explore its integration with Western anatomy and fascia science.

Rooted in the ancient practice of Nuad Boran (traditional Thai massage), this book explores the Sen Sip energy lines, Thai acupressure, and the healing principles of Thai yoga massage. It also connects these traditions with modern insights into myofascial lines, fascia release, muscle cooperation and breath awareness.

Step by step, readers are guided through nine pathways that enrich both practice and understanding: from working with touch therapy and the body-mind connection to using restorative bodywork for relaxation and trauma release.

Whether you are new to Thai massage or an experienced practitioner, this book offers inspiration, clear instruction, and a fresh East-West integration of energy and healing practices. Richly illustrated with photos and supported by video demonstrations, it is both a tribute to Thai healing traditions and a practical manual for today's bodyworkers.

By: Tirza Bottema
Imprint: Thai Dee
Dimensions: Height: 273mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 848g
ISBN: 9789090404929
ISBN 10: 9090404929
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 30 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tirza Bottema is the founder of Thai Dee, a leading school for Thai massage in the Netherlands. With more than 30 years of practice, she weaves her background in cultural anthropology and physical therapy into her lifelong passion for Thai massage. Her work bridges body, mind, and energy, offering an integrative East-West approach that inspires both practitioners and students of Thai bodywork.

Reviews for Deepening Your Thai Massage: An East West Approach to Thai Bodywork

A beautifully crafted East-West guide to Thai bodywork - rich with clear instruction, stunning photography, and video demonstrations that bring the art of healing touch to life.