Nico Sirio

I was first introduced to Thai massage back in 2015, thanks to a yoga teacher who noticed something I hadn’t quite seen in myself yet—intuitive hands. She arranged a short session with Nanda Nanthi, who would soon become my first Thai bodywork teacher.

Armed with that intro and a well-worn book, I started practicing on friends and family. I loved seeing their faces relax and their shoulders drop as tension melted away. At the time, it felt like a hobby with benefits—I didn’t realize how powerful this practice truly was until I found myself in Nepal.
While working with an earthquake response team, one of our members was sidelined with a painful case of “tennis elbow.” He was about to be sent home, unable to continue the work he came to do. I offered to try a few simple Thai massage techniques. The next morning, he was up, moving, and back on the job—pain-free, no complaints.

That moment sealed it for me: Thai massage isn’t just relaxing—it’s healing. And I’ve been exploring, learning, and sharing this practice ever since.