Our Signature Discipline
Traditional Thai
Massage in Yarm
A firm, deep tissue style massage with more assisted stretching, available with or without oil. 60 minutes £50 or 90 minutes £75.
What It Actually Is
Firm pressure and assisted stretching, in 1 hour
A firm, invigorating hour that sits close to deep tissue, with lots more assisted stretching to free up the hips, back and shoulders. Oil is optional, just let us know how you like it. Once you are warmed up, your therapist begins at the legs with steady pressure and stretches that leave you standing taller and feeling more flexible. A gentle head massage finishes things off beautifully. Brilliant if you feel stiff from sitting, driving or training and want to move freely again.
Assisted stretching works through the hips, back and shoulders while your therapist stays within your comfortable range. The treatment is firm, methodical and unhurried.
Pressure is adjusted throughout to suit your comfort, so you can settle into the steady rhythm without anything feeling rushed.
Your Hour With Us
What happens from the moment you arrive
Arrive 5 minutes before your appointment and your therapist will ask where you hold tension, whether you have any injuries, and how firm you like pressure. Thai tea is offered before your treatment begins.
We start with a full body warm up, then work up from the legs through the hips, back and shoulders. Your therapist explains the session as it begins and adapts the pressure to you.
From there your therapist works upward in a rhythm: press, hold, release, stretch. The session ends with a calming head massage. Nothing is sudden, and every stretch is entered slowly enough that your body has time to agree to it.
Afterwards, take a moment before standing and let your therapist know how the pressure and stretches felt. People respond differently, so plan the rest of the day according to how you feel.
Who It Helps
Why guests in Teesside keep coming back to it
Desk-bound stiffness
People who spend long periods sitting often choose the combination of firm pressure and assisted stretching through the shoulders, hips and legs.
Lower back tightness
Firm work and assisted stretching address the back alongside the hips, hamstrings and shoulders.
Restricted range of movement
Assisted stretching moves within the range you have on the day while your therapist does the work.
Sport and gym recovery
Runners, cyclists and lifters may choose it for broad pressure and assisted movement across the legs, hips and shoulders.
Stress that lives in the body
The steady rhythm and unhurried pace suit guests who want an active treatment without rushing from one area to the next.
A treatment adapted to you
Choose with or without oil, with pressure adjusted throughout to suit your comfort.
Prices
- Traditional Thai Massage£50
60 minutes · A firm, invigorating hour that sits close to deep tissue, with lots more assisted stretching to free up the hips, back and shoulders. Oil is optional, just let us know how you like it. Once you are warmed up, your therapist begins at the legs with steady pressure and stretches that leave you standing taller and feeling more flexible. A gentle head massage finishes things off beautifully. Brilliant if you feel stiff from sitting, driving or training and want to move freely again.
Book 60 minutes on Vagaro → - Traditional Thai Massage£75
90 minutes · Our Thai massage is very similar to a deep tissue massage, with plenty more assisted stretching, and you are welcome to have it with or without oil. Across 90 minutes there is time to really open up stiff hips, a tight back and heavy shoulders. We begin by warming the body, then rise steadily from the legs, combining firm pressure with long, satisfying stretches that make you feel freer with every minute. A calming head massage brings the session to a close. Brilliant if you sit at a desk, drive a lot or simply feel stiff and want to move easily again.
Book 90 minutes on Vagaro → - Royal Thai Package£95
90 minutes · Think of this as the best of everything we do, wrapped into 90 blissful minutes. After a gentle warm up, Thai massage loosens you from the legs upwards, then fragrant aromatherapy oils and smooth heated stones take over, melting away whatever tension is left in the back and shoulders. By the time we reach the end, with a calming head massage to round it all off, most guests are drifting somewhere between awake and asleep. Perfect when you want proper tension relief and deep relaxation in the same session, or simply a well deserved treat.
Book 90 minutes on Vagaro →
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Honest Comparison
Traditional Thai or deep tissue?
Both cost £50 for the hour here, so the choice is genuinely about what your body needs rather than budget.
Choose traditional Thai if you feel stiff, compressed or immobile, or if you want your whole body addressed with firm pressure and assisted stretching.
Choose deep tissue if you can point at a knot with a fingertip and want concentrated, sustained pressure on that spot.
Plenty of guests alternate between both, and some ask for elements of both in the same hour. Mention it at the start and your therapist will build the session accordingly. Genuinely unsure? Call 07301 158604 and describe the problem.
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What guests say about our Thai massage
"Absolutely amazing. She is warm, welcoming and kind. I particularly enjoyed the Thai tea she makes whilst you are getting ready. The whole experience was relaxing and soothing. I will definitely be back!"
"Perfect experience from walking in the door. The rooms smell amazing! Spotlessly clean. I had the 1 hour Traditional Thai Massage, feet soaked, then stretched and a deep tissue massage. Loved every minute of it!"
Explore Further
Other treatments on our menu
Hot Stone Massage
Warm basalt stones and oil soften tension without heavy pressure. Hands only head massage to finish. Hot Stone in Yarm, 60 minutes £65. Book online.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage in Yarm for focused work on muscular back and shoulder tension. Firm pressure adapted to your comfort. 60 minutes £50.
Aromatherapy Massage
Relaxing warm oil massage in Yarm with beautifully scented aromatherapy oils. Light to medium pressure. 60 minutes £60 on Yarm High Street.
Head, Neck & Shoulder
Focused head, neck and shoulder massage in Yarm for muscular tension around the upper body. 30 minutes £30 at Tara Spa. Book online.
Foot Massage
Focused foot massage in Yarm. A 30 minute treatment for £30 at Tara Spa. Book online.
Deep Relief by Herbal
Our signature 90 minute ritual in Yarm: Thai massage, steamed herbal compresses, aromatherapy oils and head massage. £100. Book online.
Couples Massage
Couples massage in Yarm: 16 options for 2 across 30, 60 and 90 minutes, from £60. Book Vagaro-listed services online; call for other treatments.
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Travelling to us across Teesside
Stockton-on-Tees
Traditional Thai massage in Yarm, around 12 minutes from Stockton-on-Tees. 60 minutes £50; hot stone £65. See the full Tara Spa menu and book online.
Middlesbrough
Traditional Thai massage at Tara Spa Yarm, around 15 minutes from Middlesbrough. 60 minutes £50, with hot stone and herbal rituals too. Book online.
Ingleby Barwick
Thai massage minutes from Ingleby Barwick on Yarm High Street. Hot stone and aromatherapy are also available. Rated 5.0 on Google.
Eaglescliffe
Thai massage near Eaglescliffe on Yarm High Street. Skilled therapists and a verified 5.0 Google rating. View treatments and book online.
Darlington
Traditional Thai massage and a 90 minute herbal compress ritual at Tara Spa Yarm, around 25 minutes from Darlington. Deep Relief £100. Book online.
Thornaby
Traditional Thai, deep tissue, hot stone and aromatherapy on Yarm High Street, around 10 minutes from Thornaby. Rated 5.0 on Google.
Norton
Traditional Thai, deep tissue, hot stone and aromatherapy on Yarm High Street, a short drive from Norton. Rated 5.0 on Google and open 7 days.
1 hour of pressure, assisted stretching and unhurried care
Open 7 days on Yarm High Street. Continue to Vagaro to choose an available appointment.
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