Chiang Mai Spa and Massage

You will easily find plenty of options for day spas in Chiang Mai, ranging from the full pamper luxury retreat and treament, to more down to earth massages with matching prices.

Thai massage is an ancient and traditional art renown worldwide which has its roots in Ayurvedic healing techniques brought from India by Buddhist monks, and has received many influences from both India and Chinese healing techniques. Having Thai massage on a regular basis during your stay in Chian Mai will help relaxing your the spirit and awakens the senses, encouraging the harmonious flow of energy throughout the body.

Besides the more elaborated day spas, the tiny massage parlours shop houses can be found all over Chiang Mai streets and eventhough they may not seem truly appealing due to their basic presentation you can be certain that many of these are run by respectable and highly skilled massage practitioners and can in no way be confused or assimilated with the "darker" side of the meaning of Thai massage!

Aormatherapy is also a favourite in Thai massage with the use of blended oil. Oil massage are more gentle that the traditional Thai massage and focus on deep tissue areas.

Chiang Mai is renowned for its massage centres and there are many schools teaching both westerners and Thai’s the distinctive healing therapies of the north. These can range from one-day "experience" type courses to full-blown certification courses that can take up to three months to complete. A very popular and renowned massage school is  Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai (TMC), on Chiang Mai-Maejo road. As well as massage courses, there are a god range of day spas within the city, with prices and facilities to suit all budgets.

Recommended Spas

• The Oasis Day Spa has recently branched out to become one of the leading spa groups in Chiang Mai and now has three branches, with one in the old town beside Wat Phra Singh, another near Thapae Gate, and a third in the Nimmenhemin area. As well as great massage packages at moderate prices, facilities include a jacuzzi and steam bath. situated in lovely gardens right in the heart of the city. Guests have private villas with jacuzzi and shower, and treatments make use of natural Thai herbs and aromatic oils.
• The Dheva Spa, in the exceptional grounds of the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, is wonderfully opulent, and the service, products and surroundings as one would expect from this renowned resort. The therapists are trained to the highest standards, and the spa can provide Ayurvedic treatments
• The Chur Medical Spa on Changmoi Rd. has treatments that work on your cellulite, reduce stress or firm your body. It's a really good affordable option, and treatments are carried out by qualified practitioners. Experienced staff work out packages on an individual basis after consultation.
• The Four Seasons Spa was chosen as the World's Best Spa by Conde Nast Traveller (UK) in the 2007 Reader's Award. It features seven spacious treatment suites offering total privacy for individuals or couples and a host of rare products and special treatments. Four Seasons treatments are inspired by ancient Thai rituals using native herbs, spices and aromatic oils created through traditional rural methods and focusing on the use of organic ingredients.
• Ban Sabai Village Resort and Spa is somewhere you will want to linger a few days, staying in the beautiful Lanna-style rooms, sampling the delicious healthy Thai food, and benefiting from the truly impressive list of treatments and activities. Herbal steam, swimming, gym, internet, mountain biking and cooking classes plus a comprehensive range of tailor-made wellness and detox programs.

Other Chiang Mai Day Spas

• Amy Massage & Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  300 Chiangmailand village, Changklan Rd. Chiang Mai 50200
  TEL. (66) 5320-4655, 09-7001955 FAX. (66) 5320-4655
• Angsana Spa Green View - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  183/1 Chotana Rd. Maesa, Maerim Chiang Mai 50180
  TEL. (66) 5329-7761 FAX. (66) 5329-8218
• Aromavera Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  A6-A9 Chotana Mall 177 Changpuek Rd. Sripoom, Muang Chiang Mai 50200
  TEL. (66) 5341-0239, 09-8501044 FAX. (66) 5341-0235
• Ban Sabai Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  17/7 Chareonpratet Rd. Chiang Mai 50100
  TEL. (66) 5328-5204-6, 01-8911602 FAX. (66) 5327-0
• Chiang Mai Thai Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  183/2 Chotana Rd. Maesa, Maerim Chiang Mai 50180
  TEL. (66) 5329-8222#100, 01-7161235 FAX. (66) 5329-8213
• Chur Medical Spa - Chiang Mai Medical Spa
  3-4 Fl. Sakda Polyclinic 265 Changmoi Rd. Chiang Mai 50300
  TEL. (66) 5323-3923
• Kalauek Health & Beauty Spa - Chiang Mai Medical Spa
  11 Nimmanhamin Rd. Suthep, Muang Chiang Mai 50200
  TEL. (66) 5389-5188-9, 01-8837998 FAX. (66) 5322-2770
• Pure Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  247 Mahidol Rd. T.Changklan Muang Chiang Mai 50100
  TEL. (66) 5328-1283-4 FAX. (66) 5328-1284
• Saranrom Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  296/11 M2 Nimmanhamin Rd. Soi3 T.Suthep Muang Chiang Mai 50200
  TEL. (66) 5389-5095 FAX. (66) 5389-5095
• Siamspa Health & Beauty - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  B 210 Chiang Inn Plaza, 110/1 Changklan Rd. Muang Chiang Mai 50100
  TEL. (66) 5328-3085 Ext.110, 01-8849930 FAX. (66) 5321-0567
• Thai Health Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  250 Thai Health Spa Building Mahidol Rd. T.Padad Muang Chiang Mai 50100
  TEL. (66) 5320-2269 FAX. (66) 5320-2270
• The Healing Rishi Spa - Chiang Mai Day Spa
  89 Moo 7 Bann Srisahakorn T.Nongjom Sansai Chiang Mai 50210
  TEL. (66) 5384-4828, 01-9931511 FAX. (66) 5384-4828

Chiang Mai Spas