By Hollie Harris
The original “ultrasound”, Tok Sen, uses sound vibrations to penetrate deep into the body’s soft tissues, stimulating blood flow and assisting the body’s natural healing powers.
“Tok” being the sound made from the wooden hammer tapping the wooden peg and “Sen”, the energy lines in the human body.
Tok Sen or “Acupoint Tapping“ has its roots in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. Long before it was known as Thailand, Chiang Mai was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lanna.
Although its exact origins are lost, it’s believed that the local farmers’ wives treated their husbands’ muscle aches and soreness with it, they passed on the knowledge for generations, then it was enhanced by the Buddhist Monks until finally today, it is studied and refined in the Faculty of Medicine of Chiang Mai University, where practitioner Auey Sukavaj was trained.
Reported benefits include –
* Provides relief from pain associated with sore tendons, pinched nerves and muscle stiffness;
* Improves blood circulation; and
* Removes energy blockages
Q. Does it hurt?
A. No. But your muscles will feel warm afterwards as the blood flow is stimulated within them.
People with tight muscles often elect for Tok Sen treatment as they get the same benefit but without the pain or discomfort usually associated with a deep tissue or sports massage.
Q. Where can I get this done?
A. The ancient healing therapy of Northern Thailand is now here, but only at Genuine Thai Massage and Beauty with Auey (“A”) Sukavaj, 2/63 Bluefin Court Noosaville. Bookings are essential on 0448 500 195.
