What is a Thai Combination Massage?
A Thai Combination Massage is a full-body treatment that blends traditional Thai acupressure and gentle stretches with long, flowing oil strokes borrowed from Swedish massage. At Mind & Body Thai Spa in Edinburgh it is our signature treatment: firmer than a relaxing massage, gentler than a classic Thai, and tailored to you on the day.
- 60, 90 or 120 minutes, from £60
- Acupressure, gentle stretching and oil strokes in one session
- Pressure adjusted to you, from medium to firm
- Private room, or side by side in our double room
- A short walk from Haymarket station
Thai massage, made for Edinburgh
Traditional Thai massage is performed on a mat, fully clothed, with a lot of pressing, pulling and stretching. Some people love that. Plenty of others find it too intense for a first visit. Our Thai Combination Massage keeps the best of the Thai method, the rhythmic palm and thumb pressure along the body's energy lines and the slow assisted stretches, and adds the long, warming oil strokes of a Swedish relax massage in between.
The result is a treatment that feels thorough but never rushed. It is the massage most of our regulars book, and the one we suggest if you are not sure where to start.
Choosing between our Thai treatments
We offer three Thai-style treatments, and each suits a slightly different mood:
- Thai Combination Massage (this page): acupressure, stretches and oil strokes. The all-rounder.
- Serene Thai Aroma Massage: the Thai pressure-and-stretch method performed with aromatic oils, slower and softer in feel.
- Thai Foot Massage: Thai reflexology-style pressure on the feet and lower legs, perfect if you have been on your feet all day.
If you want something firmer still, our deep tissue massage works slowly into the deeper layers of muscle with sustained pressure.
Thai vs Swedish vs deep tissue at a glance
| Thai Combination | Swedish Relax | Deep Tissue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Medium to firm | Light to medium | Firm and slow |
| Techniques | Acupressure, stretches, oil strokes | Long gliding oil strokes | Sustained pressure on tight areas |
| Best for | Stiffness plus relaxation | Pure unwinding | Knots and post-exercise tightness |
| From | £60 / 60 min | £60 / 60 min | £60 / 60 min |
What happens during your Thai massage
- We ask a few quick questions: any areas of tension, injuries, and how firm you like your pressure.
- You relax on a heated couch in a private room while your therapist warms the muscles with long oil strokes.
- Thumb and palm acupressure works along the back, shoulders, legs and arms, followed by gentle assisted stretches.
- The session closes with slower, flowing strokes so you leave relaxed rather than buzzing.
- Take a moment, have some water and head back into Edinburgh at your own pace.
Who it suits
- Desk-bound shoulders and a stiff lower back
- Walkers, cyclists and gym-goers who want stretch as well as pressure
- Visitors to Edinburgh who want an authentic Thai touch after a day of sightseeing
- Anyone who finds a traditional Thai mat massage too intense
Why guests choose Mind & Body Thai Spa
- Over 12 years in Edinburgh, with regulars who come back time and again
- Rated 4.8 on Google and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice winner for five years
- Two private single rooms and a double room for couples
- Unhurried treatments, with pressure always agreed with you first
Thai Massage in Edinburgh: your questions answered
Is Thai massage painful?
It should not be. Traditional Thai massage can feel strong, but our Thai Combination Massage is adjusted to you throughout. Your therapist checks pressure at the start and you can ask for softer or firmer at any point. Expect a satisfying, deep pressure, never pain.
What should I wear for a Thai massage?
Because our Thai Combination uses oil, you undress to your comfort level and are covered with towels the whole time, with only the area being worked on uncovered. If you would prefer to stay clothed, tell us when you book and we will suggest the right treatment.
How much is a Thai massage in Edinburgh?
At Mind & Body Thai Spa a Thai Combination Massage costs £60 for 60 minutes, £90 for 90 minutes or £120 for 120 minutes. The price covers the full treatment time in a private room, with no hidden extras.
How long should my first Thai massage be?
Sixty minutes is enough for a full-body treatment. Ninety minutes gives your therapist time for longer stretches and extra work on problem areas, and is the length we recommend if you carry a lot of tension in your back and shoulders.
Can I book a Thai massage for two?
Yes. Our double room has two couches side by side, so you and a partner or friend can both have a Thai Combination, or two different treatments, at the same time. See our couples massage page for prices.
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Book your Thai massage
Send us your preferred day and time and we'll reply to confirm. Choose a different treatment from the list if you like, or pick “Not sure yet” and we'll help.
- Every session tailored to you
- Calm, private treatment rooms
- Times confirmed when we reply
Find us near Haymarket
Mind & Body Thai Spa is at 244 Morrison Street in Edinburgh's West End, a short walk from Haymarket railway station and tram stop, and around 15 minutes on foot from Princes Street and the castle. Buses along Dalry Road, Morrison Street and Haymarket Terrace stop close by.
- Address244 Morrison Street
Edinburgh EH3 8DT - Opening hoursMon–Sat 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm - Getting hereHaymarket station & tram stop, a short walk