East West Massage Therapy is a cozy retreat for the body and mind in a peaceful setting. We offer Eastern and Western massage therapy styles such as Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Cranio-Sacral and Neuromuscular Therapy. East West Massage Therapy is located in Newton, MA, just outside of Boston.
East West massage therapists are an elite team of the best practitioners in the massage therapy field.
Testimonial of the Week:
"As a personal trainer dealing with muscles on a daily basis, I had heard much about the benefits of a deep tissue massage. Yesterday I finally decided to give it a try and my friend referred me to Julia at East West. With Julia, the massage certainly lived up to the hype! My muscles had been very tight and full of knots due to heavy weight training but Julia's massage relieved those problems. I am feeling as flexible and agile as ever!"
~ Pat, Fitness Trainer, Boston, MA
Latest Updates
July 23. Sauna fundraiser
This summer, we are hoping to finally build the steam and sauna for clients' use. To help with the build-out, we are selling Packages of 5, 10, and 20 massages at slightly discounted rates. If you buy a package, you'll be able to use the sauna for free for the duration of the package every time you come in for your session. Ask us more next time you come in!
June 30. Have you tried Shiatsu Massage yet?
Zoe Culbertson, a true shiatsu master, recently joined East West Massage Therapy and is now available for shiatsu treatments. Read more.
May 15. Open House - next SUNDAY, May 23, 11am - 5pm
Don't miss it!
- 15-minute massage sessions by ALL of our massage therapists - here's your chance to try other therapists for free!
- Healthy treats and snacks;
- Raffle to win a free massage!
May 3. Mother's Day Massage Specials
Did You Get Anything for Your Mother Yet? Stress Reduction and Relaxation is a great gift:
$25 off any 60-minute massage.
$20 off of 2 sessions if you come in together by May 12.
April 27. Open House - SUNDAY, May 23, 11am - 4pm
Don't miss this:
- Mini massage sessions by ALL of our massage therapists - here's your chance to try other therapists for free!
- Healthy treats and snacks including JOOS fresh vegetable juice, pulpcakes, Prana Cafe appetizers, and more;
- Red wine and cheese (just to balance out the super-healthy treats :-));
- Raffle to win a free massage!
April 19. Boston Marathon
What a day! We've been so fortunate to participate in this huge event and help runners recover faster.
Several East West massage therapists spent the day performing Asian-style sport massage on runner coming back from the Marathon.
Mar. 10. Boston Marathon Countdown has began!
How can you avoid pulled muscles, achy joints, and sore tissues if you are a runner?
If you've had massage therapy at East West, you may fill out this survey and print a $5 off coupon for your next session.
Feb. 20. Thai HERBAL PACK application.
Thai Herbal Packs are heated and are ideal for cold weather, warming, softening, and releasing tense muscle tissues.
You can add the heated Thai herbal packs not only to Thai Massage, but also to Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Neuromuscular Therapy.
Feb. 3. Valentine's Day Couple's Massage
Treat yourself and your partner! See lower rates and details
ONLY through FEB. 20.
Relaxation or Deep Tissue, Swedish or Thai Massage - Your Choice!
It's NOT TOO LATE to get a Gift Certificate yet. Call us at 781-296-6249.
Feb. 1. Haiti Funds Raised So Far: $256!
Thank you all for your contributions.
Mission Statement: "Our intention is to provide our clients with lasting health benefits, and to continue deepening the art of massage and body-centered therapies."
To schedule for today or tomorrow, please call 716-640-6312.
For other days, please schedule online.
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Jan. 8. Thai Herbal Massage
- has been one of the most popular requested modalities in the cold months.
Why? ... Because it feels sooooo good to warm up the stiff muscles of the back and shoulders. See what's it all about.
"Having experienced massage healing in many places in the world by a wide variety of Massage Therapists over the course of five decades: It is immediately apparent to me when I find a MASTER of MASSAGE."
~ Richard M., Boston, MA
"Thanks, you might be meeting the whole family! I really enjoyed the Thai massage yesterday and have been feeling good all day! I just realized that I have not felt the need to "crack" my neck all day."
~ Ellen V., Newton, MA
"I have seen a tremendous improvement in my hip and shoulder after only two sessions of Thai massage. At the same time, the entire experience is so peaceful and relaxing that I will certainly continue to visit even when I am not experiencing the stiffness and pain. Your studio is like a mini-oasis in my somewhat hectic life and I look forward to each and every visit! Namaste."
~ Carol S., Yoga practitioner, Boston, MA
"It was great having you work on me today, I enjoyed it while I was there BUT I ran to yoga tonight and my hips felt AMAZING full range of motion and my yoga practice was completely different :) THANK YOU I will be back!"
~ Stacey S., Fitness Trainer, Boston, MA
"I want to let you know that the Thai massage helped my knees tremendously. The following few days I felt better than I had in years and I continue to feel much better. I kept going up and down the stairs and yelling to my husband that its amazing - I am not in pain! I will be back for a tune-up soon."
~ Stephanie E., Boston, MA
We Work With:
1. Athletes and Athletic Individuals* who want to
- improve their athletic performance,
- prevent injuries, and
- raise their energy level.
* (including dancers and musicians)
2. People with injuries who want to
- speed up the recovery,
- stay pain- and tension-free,
- improve flexibility and range of motion.
May your experience with us bring joy and smiles to your heart, peace to your mind, and further inspire you to take care of your Self, all other beings, and our precious planet.
History of Thai Massage
Some 2,500 years ago, at the time of the Buddha, a well-known healer came to Thailand from India.
His name was Jiwaka Komparaj. In many historical accounts, Doctor Jiwaka was reported to have known the Buddha and served as his personal doctor.
The Father Doctor, as he is now known in Thailand, had a profound knowledge of the human body, yoga, herbal medicine, and energetic meridians common to the Chinese Medical Tradition.
When he arrived in Thailand, he offered his services as a healer at the numerous temples around the land. He treated the monks through yoga, massage, herbs, and exercise to energize their bodies made stiff with many meditation practices.
Doctor Jiwaka also passed his knowledge to others. His system became known as "Nuad Bo-Rahn", or Body Therapy.
Outside of Thailand, this system developed slowly and got the common name of "Thai Massage" or "Thai Yoga".
Over hundreds of years and generations of practitioners, Thai massage has evolved into several branches: The Northern style, The Southern style, the Royal style, and the Commoner style.
In the old days, the distinctions between the styles were significant. Nowadays, Thai massage styles have become more and more integrated, incorporating many techniques from the East and the West.