Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.

Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.

In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.

Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.

A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.

This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.

This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.

Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.

The Vibration Body Massage is a treatment to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and reducing fascial tension. Using a vibrating bamboo device, the physiotherapist will knead the muscles and underlying fascial tissue using an alternating cycle between continuous and pulsed vibrations. Fascia Vibration Massage is highly recommended for anyone who participates in intense exercise or experiences chronic tightness in the muscles. It is especially beneficial after exercise to enhance the speed of muscle recovery.

Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.

A home exercise program helps a guest maintain or improve their functional movement after finishing the exercise with a physiotherapist from Chiva-Som. A home exercise program is typically assigned in conjunction with an active, passive assist or passive technique plan of care and is unique to every guest. This is because the treating therapist selects exercises that target individual guests’ movement or therapeutic goals in a way that keeps their current and highest potential strength in mind.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.

By utilising the specialised technology of a CUS Bone Densitometre, the team is able to assess the quality of an individual’s bone density, allowing them to further personalise treatment programmes and activities to support the strengthening and preservation of bone health. Additionally, the bone analysis results inform exercise, nutrition and physiotherapy recommendations to optimise bone health and prevent unforeseen injuries. A key component to overall wellbeing and quality of life, bone health supports muscle function, protects vital organs, and defines the body’s overall structural integrity. Health conditions which are marked by brittle and porous bones, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, lead to a significant reduction in quality of life through mobility limitations, pain and other physical effects. Following the bone density analysis, guests can choose to enjoy a range of related treatments, including personal training and bone density exercise. Targeting recovery and rehabilitation, bone density exercise seeks to stimulate bone strength through natural movement and posture conditioning. Physiotherapy and fitness services can be chosen based on results from the CUS Bone Densitometre, improving overall wellness and guest journeys.

Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.

Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.

MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.

Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.

Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.

In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.

Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.

A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.

This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.

This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.

Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.

The Vibration Body Massage is a treatment to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and reducing fascial tension. Using a vibrating bamboo device, the physiotherapist will knead the muscles and underlying fascial tissue using an alternating cycle between continuous and pulsed vibrations. Fascia Vibration Massage is highly recommended for anyone who participates in intense exercise or experiences chronic tightness in the muscles. It is especially beneficial after exercise to enhance the speed of muscle recovery.

Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.

A home exercise program helps a guest maintain or improve their functional movement after finishing the exercise with a physiotherapist from Chiva-Som. A home exercise program is typically assigned in conjunction with an active, passive assist or passive technique plan of care and is unique to every guest. This is because the treating therapist selects exercises that target individual guests’ movement or therapeutic goals in a way that keeps their current and highest potential strength in mind.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.

By utilising the specialised technology of a CUS Bone Densitometre, the team is able to assess the quality of an individual’s bone density, allowing them to further personalise treatment programmes and activities to support the strengthening and preservation of bone health. Additionally, the bone analysis results inform exercise, nutrition and physiotherapy recommendations to optimise bone health and prevent unforeseen injuries. A key component to overall wellbeing and quality of life, bone health supports muscle function, protects vital organs, and defines the body’s overall structural integrity. Health conditions which are marked by brittle and porous bones, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, lead to a significant reduction in quality of life through mobility limitations, pain and other physical effects. Following the bone density analysis, guests can choose to enjoy a range of related treatments, including personal training and bone density exercise. Targeting recovery and rehabilitation, bone density exercise seeks to stimulate bone strength through natural movement and posture conditioning. Physiotherapy and fitness services can be chosen based on results from the CUS Bone Densitometre, improving overall wellness and guest journeys.

Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.

Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.

MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.

Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.

Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.

In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.

Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.

A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.

This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.

This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.

Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.

The Vibration Body Massage is a treatment to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and reducing fascial tension. Using a vibrating bamboo device, the physiotherapist will knead the muscles and underlying fascial tissue using an alternating cycle between continuous and pulsed vibrations. Fascia Vibration Massage is highly recommended for anyone who participates in intense exercise or experiences chronic tightness in the muscles. It is especially beneficial after exercise to enhance the speed of muscle recovery.

Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.

A home exercise program helps a guest maintain or improve their functional movement after finishing the exercise with a physiotherapist from Chiva-Som. A home exercise program is typically assigned in conjunction with an active, passive assist or passive technique plan of care and is unique to every guest. This is because the treating therapist selects exercises that target individual guests’ movement or therapeutic goals in a way that keeps their current and highest potential strength in mind.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.

By utilising the specialised technology of a CUS Bone Densitometre, the team is able to assess the quality of an individual’s bone density, allowing them to further personalise treatment programmes and activities to support the strengthening and preservation of bone health. Additionally, the bone analysis results inform exercise, nutrition and physiotherapy recommendations to optimise bone health and prevent unforeseen injuries. A key component to overall wellbeing and quality of life, bone health supports muscle function, protects vital organs, and defines the body’s overall structural integrity. Health conditions which are marked by brittle and porous bones, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, lead to a significant reduction in quality of life through mobility limitations, pain and other physical effects. Following the bone density analysis, guests can choose to enjoy a range of related treatments, including personal training and bone density exercise. Targeting recovery and rehabilitation, bone density exercise seeks to stimulate bone strength through natural movement and posture conditioning. Physiotherapy and fitness services can be chosen based on results from the CUS Bone Densitometre, improving overall wellness and guest journeys.

Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.

Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.

MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.

After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.

Tecar massage therapy is a classic manual physiotherapy session with the added bonus of the use of the patented WINBACK device, which uses a high-frequency current, ranging between 300 KHz and 1 MHz, to accelerate 'natural regeneration' in the body’s tissue. This non-invasive, low-level energy device promotes the stimulation of circulation to targeted areas and enhances the rehabilitation process of muscle and joint conditions.

A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.

A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.

Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.

Craniosacral therapy is a non-invasive, hands-on method that involves gentle pressure and manipulation of the skull, spine, and pelvis joints to alleviate pain, mobility constraints, and emotional discomfort from headaches, neck, jawlines, lower back pain and aims to enhance the body's own healing capabilities.

Good exercise doesn’t always need to be intense, but should focus on proper form and provide strength and recruitment of the correct muscles. With this programme, our physiotherapists will analyse your posture, muscle function and movement patterns to create a special programme that suits your body’s own needs. Refunctional exercise combines Pilates and careful use of special equipment to ensure that your workout is safe and effective. The objective of this session is to give you postural correction, strengthen your core muscles and increase total body flexibility and mobility.

Water exercise can simulate many techniques we perform in a gym, while the absence of gravity allows you to make full use of your body without any type of joint injuries. As water resistance is approximately 12 times greater than in the air, the result is highly efficient toning, strengthening and calorie-burning. This nonimpact cardiovascular workout directly improves all five aspects of physical fitness: strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

This unique form of exercise incorporates many key principles of yoga, dance, gymnastics and Tai Chi as it works the joints and muscles of the entire body in a gentle yet invigorating way. Rhythmic, spiralling and undulating movements set the spine in motion and send waves of circulation through the inner organs and all other tissues of the body. These harmonious movements and their corresponding breathing patterns oxygenate the blood and stimulate the nervous system. The body and mind are re-trained to move with greater fluidity, relaxation, elegance and power.

In this training session, we focus on strengthening your core muscles to improve your joint stability, balance and coordination.

Physiotherapy is more than a simple rehabilitation exercise after an injury. Our physiotherapists are experts at assessing any limitation of movement, injuries and musculoskeletal imbalance that you might have. With their assistance, you can work towards regaining a full range of motion, relieving pain, correcting muscular imbalance and planning safe exercise programmes for recovery and rehabilitation.

A very gentle technique for people who suffer from chronic pain and discomfort. Based on one of the most powerful osteopathic methods, the purpose is to treat stiffness and to restore mobility and function of the joint. After a whole-body screening evaluation, your body is specifically positioned in all planes to perform the corrective movement techniques. The result is deep muscle relaxation due to muscle elongation while your joints are re-positioned to their optimal alignment.

This massage works on the muscle, scar tissue and fibrous connective tissue in the body to release tension blockages and knots that have accumulated over time. With the increase in blood flow and the breaking down of fine scar tissue between the muscle fibres, this massage will leave you more flexible and less vulnerable to pain and tension. This massage is particularly recommended for those whose stress builds in the shoulders. We find that a course of 3 or more massages within a week gives best results.

This massage is a shorter version of our remedial style Deep Tissue Massage. The therapist will loosen tight muscles around the neck and shoulders while simultaneously assessing how much tension is held in the body and how best to release it. This is an especially effective massage for those who are stressed, work at the computer too much and don’t relax well.

Sitting at your desk for extended periods of time or long flights can cause chronic lower back problems or hip pain. Our physiotherapists recommend the Fast Track Back Release to ease tension on tight, stressed muscles of the lower body. Our physiotherapist will also help you determine the causes of your muscle tension, and will teach you how to relieve and prevent further tension by using techniques such as stretching, good posture and positions, massage and healthy exercise for the future.

The Vibration Body Massage is a treatment to relieve pain by relaxing muscles and reducing fascial tension. Using a vibrating bamboo device, the physiotherapist will knead the muscles and underlying fascial tissue using an alternating cycle between continuous and pulsed vibrations. Fascia Vibration Massage is highly recommended for anyone who participates in intense exercise or experiences chronic tightness in the muscles. It is especially beneficial after exercise to enhance the speed of muscle recovery.

Neurac® (Neuromuscular Activation) is a unique method for addressing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders and neuromuscular dysfunction. Neurac® uses three-dimensional suspensions that restore pain-free movement patterns while improving muscle function. Our physiotherapists combine the Neurac® method with specialised expertise in movement assessment and manual suspensions therapy. Taken together, these therapeutic exercises focus on root causes of discomfort, and feature neuromuscular-based exercises to help you achieve long-term positive results.

A home exercise program helps a guest maintain or improve their functional movement after finishing the exercise with a physiotherapist from Chiva-Som. A home exercise program is typically assigned in conjunction with an active, passive assist or passive technique plan of care and is unique to every guest. This is because the treating therapist selects exercises that target individual guests’ movement or therapeutic goals in a way that keeps their current and highest potential strength in mind.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem in many occupations, caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and prolonged periods of muscle contraction. The symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders can include pain, numbness, restricted range of motion and a loss of strength. We have combined the techniques of neurodynamic stretching with the unique style and fluid movements of traditional Thai dancing, to create a neurodynamic nerve exercise. This session provides you with the benefits of neurodynamic stretching, a series of postures and movements that enhance mobility and flexibility, with the benefits of Thai dancing, which has been shown through studies to improve nerve function, muscle power, and enhance blood circulation.

By utilising the specialised technology of a CUS Bone Densitometre, the team is able to assess the quality of an individual’s bone density, allowing them to further personalise treatment programmes and activities to support the strengthening and preservation of bone health. Additionally, the bone analysis results inform exercise, nutrition and physiotherapy recommendations to optimise bone health and prevent unforeseen injuries. A key component to overall wellbeing and quality of life, bone health supports muscle function, protects vital organs, and defines the body’s overall structural integrity. Health conditions which are marked by brittle and porous bones, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, lead to a significant reduction in quality of life through mobility limitations, pain and other physical effects. Following the bone density analysis, guests can choose to enjoy a range of related treatments, including personal training and bone density exercise. Targeting recovery and rehabilitation, bone density exercise seeks to stimulate bone strength through natural movement and posture conditioning. Physiotherapy and fitness services can be chosen based on results from the CUS Bone Densitometre, improving overall wellness and guest journeys.

Our experienced fitness specialists work with you individually to provide expertise and motivation, assisting you in achieving your personal health and fitness goals. Designed mainly for the gym but still relevant for your home workouts, your programme is uniquely assembled to achieve results both during your stay and after you leave Chiva-Som. This session is suitable for those at any exercise level and is ideal for those individuals uncertain of how to start a fitness programme.

Pilates is a unique form of exercise that caters to the specific needs of each individual. Slow, precise movements allow you to become aware of any weakness and postural misalignment caused by injury or muscle imbalance. Your individual programme will tone up muscles and increase flexibility as well as your ‘core stability’ (functional abdominal and lower back strength, which is essential for managing back pain and other injuries). Our professionally equipped Pilates Studio will allow you to work out using many forms of Pilates, regardless of your fitness level.

MOTR allows you to train anywhere while focusing on the key Pilates principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary to provide appropriate fitness challenges at any level, from fitness novices to professional athletes.

After any exercise session it is important to stretch and relax. Our fitness team has developed a unique stretch combination to refresh and rejuvenate you at the end of your workout. Receive a full one-to-one stretch, rounded off with muscle manipulation to aid the body’s recovery process. This cooling-down treatment is also highly recommended for golfers looking to improve their swing.

Tecar massage therapy is a classic manual physiotherapy session with the added bonus of the use of the patented WINBACK device, which uses a high-frequency current, ranging between 300 KHz and 1 MHz, to accelerate 'natural regeneration' in the body’s tissue. This non-invasive, low-level energy device promotes the stimulation of circulation to targeted areas and enhances the rehabilitation process of muscle and joint conditions.

A traditional Chinese healing method, reflexology works on the connection between specific reflex points in the feet and all other body parts. After determining these tender and tense spots, the therapist then applies pressure on the feet to alleviate the local discomfort and treat the body parts reflected. Reflexology stimulates these points in order to improve and strengthen the weak areas of the body, remove congestion and eliminate discomfort. As tensions are eased and circulation is improved, this gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself at its own pace, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.

A speciality at Chiva-Som, Thailand’s unique abdominal massage works directly over the navel and surrounding abdominal areas where stress, tension and negative emotions accumulate. If this area is congested, the circulating energy of the body is blocked, slowly weakening internal organs and decreasing energy and vitality. Chi Nei Tsang helps to quickly release negative emotions and tension, bringing comfort to the abdomen and vital energy to the organs. This technique is particularly effective for those who have digestive problems. A course of three treatments is recommended for optimal benefits.

Ear-abdominal reflexology is an effective alternative to Chi Nei Tsang or abdominal massage, ideal for those who prefer a lighter touch. Ear Ab Reflex stimulates points in the ears that reflect the associated organs in the body, based on the same meridian principles as TCM. By facilitating energy flow within the major systems of the body from the ear reflex points, the body can be restored to its optimal function.

Craniosacral therapy is a non-invasive, hands-on method that involves gentle pressure and manipulation of the skull, spine, and pelvis joints to alleviate pain, mobility constraints, and emotional discomfort from headaches, neck, jawlines, lower back pain and aims to enhance the body's own healing capabilities.

Frequent use of a personal computer and sitting still for extended periods of time can cause chronic physical problems. Stress Release Therapy is designed to relieve stressed musculoskeletal areas using a unique combination of myofascial techniques. Through soft tissue therapy, upper body massage and heat applied on the whole arm, we ease tension and enhance blood circulation. The treatment ends with the application of an herbal compress to the eyes and facial area, to relax soft tissue around the eyes. The benefits gained from this therapy help to relieve eye, neck, shoulder, arm, wrist and hand strain.