Andrea Sondey

Andrea Sondey is an Integrated Bodywork Therapist specializing in Thai-Yoga massage, Swedish, deep tissue, Reiki, and Reflexology. She is a nationally certified massage and bodywork therapist, a member of The American Massage Therapy Association, and holds a license for massage in North Carolina, LMBT #2279. Andrea received her initial massage training at the Body Therapy Institute, Silk Hope, NC and graduated with a 625-hour certification in 1997.

With thirteen years of hands-on experience and annual continuing education hours, Andrea provides you with a unique bodywork session that meets the needs of each individual. Andrea brings all her training and techniques to the table, allowing her observations and intuition to guide her in giving a client the most beneficial massage possible. She has discovered that her returning clients appreciate her "deep touch", both physically and spiritually. Andrea is adept at creating a safe space and spiritual environment for her clients to go deep within themselves, in order to tap their own inner guidance and healing power.

What is Integrated Bodywork Therapy?

Integrated Bodywork Therapy is a composition of the different styles and modalities performed during a therapeutic massage session. Andrea performs Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, Reiki, and traditional Thai yoga massage (Nuad Boran) to enhance the massage experience.

Andrea has discovered a dance-like fusion between client and therapist, creating surrender and ease of movement. It is when we can let go in our bodies so that freedom can be released...and that is when LIFE becomes a dance.

Thai-Yoga Massage:

Nuad Boran (Thai-Yoga massage) is viewed as a martial art of healing and is reported to manifest instant positive results. In Thailand, bodywork is utilized medicinally as a cherished and revered indulgence to remedy the prominent social ailments such as emotional stress and physical inertia. Thai-Yoga sessions inspire the soul and tranquilize the body.

Customarily, a Thai-Yoga massage lasts about 1 1/2-2 hours, during which there is a surrendering release which allows deeper and deeper physcial and mental 'openings'. Flowing rhythmic compressions using the feet, knees, palms, elbows, forearms, and fingers are blended with exotic stretching positions known as asanas and disciplined breath control known as pranayama.

A traditional Thai massage is performed on a queen-sized Thai mat. It is required that you wear loose fitting (yoga) clothing.