Upon hearing the expression “Thai massage”, most people can probably instantly feel the elbows and knees of a skilled masseuse from the Far East working their magic on all parts of their backs. They can perhaps also imagine that such an experience can be painful at times because the special Thai technique involves applying pressure to the acupressure points of the body. We set off on our Füred adventure with similar thoughts, arriving at Orchidea Thai Massage Salon through the lobby of Anna Grand Hotel. After checking in at the reception area, we walked into a dimly lit common area with adjoining, smaller treatment rooms where the salon's Thai masseuses were already waiting for us with a smile on their faces.
They are graduates of the WatPo Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School, and even though they don’t speak a word of Hungarian or English for that matter, they motioned us to the Thai massage beds, regarded as the best in Hungary, in an absolutely friendly, polite manner. Several factors contribute to the calming atmosphere at this establishment: the pleasant interior created by interior designer Zita Varga, the soft Oriental-inspired music, and the lovely fragrance in the air. At this point, you still have no idea what to expect, but it probably makes no sense to obsess over what’s to come. We tried the mysterious sounding “Thai magic”, which is a 50-minute exfoliating body massage with essential oils.
The massage begins with an exfoliating treatment with aloe vera, and we could immediately feel the stress and tension leaving our body. At the end of this first stage, we were given a bathrobe, a towel, and a pair of slipper, and kindly shown to small room; after a quick shower, we returned to continue the soothing massage session. The second stage featured a complete relaxation regimen with massage oils and a specific choreography. By the time we were done, we felt totally calm, and refreshed, not to mention how soft our skin had become as a result of the treatment.
The salon primarily focuses on traditional massage, but other kinds are also available, including the aromatherapy treatment with oils, foot reflexology, and classic muscle tension alleviating treatments, as well as relaxing and couples massages. Each treatment has its own advantages, and they can benefit those under a lot of stress as well as people with back and shoulder problems, and tense muscles. The pressing of energy points stimulates circulation, and creates balance in the body’s energy system; as a result, it’s effective in combatting various sleeping problems.
