Winter Wellbeing
Sarisa Nasinprom is the Co-Founder and Director of Sa-Ni Massage & Spa, in the newly opened Abstract Hotel in Upper Queen Street.
Winter can be wonderful when you’re wrapped snugly in layers of warm clothing or relaxing in a well-heated home eating comfort food and enjoying good company. But it also takes its toll on our bodies, slowing circulation, taxing the immune system, draining energy and drying skin. ‘Thai massage with an experienced therapist helps address these:
CIRCULATION. Cold constricts blood vessels, making circulation sluggish and causing discomfort, aches and pains. Massage promotes better blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to cells, reducing congestion and helping your body feel warm.
MUSCLES. Winter inactivity causes muscles to lose tone and mass, making you stiff and sore. Massage activates muscles, helping keep you fit and flexible.
IMMUNE SYSTEM. Massage pressure increases the flow of lymphatic fluid through the body, bringing white blood cells to the areas where they are most needed to fight off infections.
SKIN. Dry, chilly air drains moisture from skin, leaving it feeling dry, flaky and irritated. Massage therapy simulates collagen production, improving skin elasticity and the massage oils nourish and hydrate your skin.
MOOD. Winter can be stressful, demotivating and depressing Massage therapy diminishes the levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and promotes the production of endorphins and serotonins, helping you feel energised and invigorated.
These treatments from Sa-Ni’s experienced therapists will help you through the winter:
SIGNATURE HEALING. This 2.5-hour treatment includes a customised whole-body massage, a hot lava stone massage and yoga stretching. It improves immune function, reduces chronic pain, enhances flexibility and benefits your digestive system.
ANCIENT TRADITIONAL THAI MASSAGE. Enhances blood flow and improves overall health and wellbeing.
HOT LAVA STONES MASSAGE. Calms the nervous system, enhances blood circulation and melts stress and tension in your body. Great for insomnia and depression.
For continuing benefit, I recommend a 90-minute session once or twice a month. For continuing benefit, I recommend a 90-minute session once or twice a month.
Article source: Kia Ora Magazine (2024, September).
