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Traditional Thai Massage & Menopause
Menopause (including perimenopause and post menopause) brings vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, mood changes, musculoskeletal pain, and declines in bone‑related physiology that reduce quality of life for many women. Traditional Thai Massage (TTM) is a whole‑body, passive‑movement and pressure‑based manual therapy that combines rhythmic compressions, acupressure‑style thumb and palm pressures along sen (energy) lines, and assisted stretching. This document summarizes clini
Marie-Lou Piche
3 min read


Foot Reflexology & Menopause
Menopause and the transition years around it often bring sleep disturbance, mood changes, fatigue, hot flashes, and heightened stress. Foot reflexology — a gentle, noninvasive therapy that applies targeted pressure to reflex points on the feet — is a low-risk, accessible self-care and clinical option many women turn to for symptomatic relief and emotional support during perimenopause and after menopause. This short summary draws on three recent studies to explain what reflexo
Marie-Lou Piche
4 min read


Is Thai Massage covered by insurance
This is a question I’m asked often, and the honest answer is: it depends on your insurance provider . Some plans include Thai massage, and others don’t. This is similar to many other powerful holistic modalities—Osteopathy, Reiki, Shiatsu, and more—which are not always recognized by insurers even though they support health in meaningful ways. It’s completely normal for holistic therapies to fall outside traditional insurance systems. Many of the most impactful wellness modali
Marie-Lou Piche
2 min read
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