Andrea Dorosh - Thai Massage Therapy

Work at a computer much? Let me help you ;)

Here I am opening the chest and decompressing the spine, bringing much-needed space into the upper back!

This is for everyone, not just those with desk jobs. We all experience this compression in our day-to-day... from our work to our activities, to the time we spend looking down at our phones!

Thai massage is more than just tending to sore areas. It is a journey into the delight of sensation... pressing, pulling, squeezing, tapping, rolling, stretching, shaking... a dymamic and fluid wringing out for the whole body. It can feel intense and it can also feel deeply relaxing (yes people fall asleep all the time!). At times there is lots of movement and at other times, stillness, sinking in to the tissue, feeling the body's pulse. There's sensation in feeling contrasting movement patterns in the body and counter stretches. When I give a thai massage it is a creative, receptive and thoughtful process of engaging with someone's body, personality and energy. It is a unique experience and distinct style of massage that balances the whole body and relieves tension.

"Your body will not mislead you. The tightness or pain you feel in your body holds a wisdom all it's own, and that wisdom speaks not only of your physical condition but of your mental, emotional, and spiritual condition as well. It will communicate that wisdom to you in some pretty eye-opening ways."

Dr. Laura Berman

I've had quite a few new people this past week in for thai massages. I always love giving people their first thai massage experience. When I had mine (shout out to Sonja Melina !!), it was a game-changer. I just didn't know that kind of massage was even possible. It's fun for me to share that with others. Thai massage is special, it's unique and it feels incredible!

Have a great day everyone!

Row row row your boat!!!

I'm reading "Change your brain, change your life" by Daniel Amen, and I just finished a section on the importance/healing power of touch...

"Studies have shown massage to have positive effects on conditions from colic to hyperactivity to diabetes to migraines, in fact, every malady Touch Research Institute has studied thus far. They report that massage, it seems, helps asthmatics breathe easier, boosts immune function in HIV-positive patients, improves autistic children's ability to concentrate, lowers anxiety in depressed adolescents, and reduces apprehension in burn victims about to undergo debridement... even in the elderly, elders exhibited less depression, lower stress hormones, and less loneliness. They had fewer doctor visits, drank less coffee, and made more phone calls."

Catching sunbeams while I build June's yoga sequence. A reminder to pause and enjoy the moment :)

Thai massage outtake. When you're goofing around with your friend and your transition out of the pose doesn't go as planned. 🙃😅👏

Tight, sore, tired feet?

I've got you!

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"I had the MOST amazing experience today with Andrea Dorosh at Niche Yoga and Therapy. The thai massage I received was a game changer. Absolutely amazing. Today's treatment was out of this world bone deep relaxation. If you love deep stretches and passive range and want deep tissue pressure this is the place to go. I can’t even say enough good things about her talent and abilities. Truly gifted. Finally feel relief from constant pain and tension. Sooooooo relaxed."

-Jodie

Well thanks for saying!

Dancing with light and shadows, exploring the poetry of movement, connecting and listening in to another. Just some of things I love about my space and work.

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens. Circumstances and situations do color life but you have been given the mind to choose what the color shall be."

-John Homer Miller

When I give a thai massage it is so much more than a massage.  It is an exchange and a connection with that person; a spoken and unspoken conversation; like a dance, it is a form of creative expression through movement; it can feel playful and energetic, calm and slow, and deep and intense; to be in the flow involves presence and listening in on many levels; it is an exploration; a deep dive; it involves trust and learning to let go; and yes, it just so happens to also be an amazing stretch, "wringing out", and much-needed kneading 😉!

How are you nourishing yourself?

This time of year, my garden is reminding me that everything has a cycle, there is a season for growth and there is a season for retreat and replenishment. Even as the leaves turn brown and decay sets in, nothing is actually lost. The nutrients return to the soil, roots go into hibernation underground. A season of quiet, of stillness, and healing sets in so that once again there can be growth and renewal, new life and vitality in the spring. There is beauty, value and necessity in both. One cannot happen or exist without the other. And so, how are you nourishing yourself? What are you consuming? We consume food as nourishment... but we also consume information and ideas, beliefs.. who are you choosing to spend your time with? What is your daily routine, habits and practice and is it filling you up?

Rest

Let's dance.

Capturing the light with and having fun with my pal

Thai massage break time! Sometimes the easiest way is the best way.

In love with the surprise bouquet I found waiting for me at work! Perfect addition to my studio space. Thanks .rivard for such a sweet gift and thanks .s for growing these beauties!