The massage therapy here is the BEST. They are intuitive and know how to go extremely deep without injury. It is a gem within Mill Valley for anyone who wants to keep their body in top condition. I've benefited from both therapists, but I now go with Kanya just for consistency. Do yourself a favor and book the same time each week so it becomes part of your lifestyle. It will be a great gift to yourself or your spouse! read more

Kanya and Parinda are the best! My husband and I go to see them every week for their expertise in keeping our bodies healthy. I am a retired PT and so appreciate their knowledge and friendliness every time we meet. My body is ever so grateful! Michelle and Norm read more

Best massage of my life, Kanya is out of this world. Hits every single pressure point. I've never gotten body work like this. Been walking by this place for years / have wanted to try it and just never got around to it. I will be a regular. She is exceptional, wow! Genuinely a 10/10. read more

Honestly the best value and treatment in Marin! Super reasonable and deep tissue work... really! After spending over 200 + tip for a so called deep tissue hour massage at so many places in Mill Valley that just didnt reach the surface of my shoulder and hip issues, I tried Kanya Thai Massage for 2 hours at the same price and my mobility and pain has improved immensely. I go every week and I bring my mother once a week as well. I cannot say enough. If you genuinely have a chronic issue (in my case an accident that created havoc on my body), you will be hard pressed to find a more healing place. They are all amazing here. Highly recommend! read more

Solid massage! Keep in mind, Thai massage isn't necessarily a pleasurable experience. Your masseuse will walk on you, kneel on you, dig her elbows into you, stretch your limbs, etc. It's more like a Yoga experience, but the therapist is doing all the work. Making an appointment here is a bit of an adventure. I called this AM for an afternoon appointment, and there was def a language barrier with the person answering the phone. I arrived for my 2pm appointment, and had to sit in their waiting area for 10 minutes until finally someone arrived to welcome me. So if you decide to get a massage here, set low expectations for hospitality. When my massage therapist finally arrived (10 minutes later), she guided to me a room and asked me to disrobe and suit up in a loose-fitting bathing suit and lie down on a ground mattress. One small complaint: everything was going well until my masseuse abandoned me 5 minutes into the massage to say goodbye/collect money from the previous client. Not exactly the best way to start a relaxing massage... but clearly they were understaffed. All that being said, when my masseuse returned, she gave me an incredible full-body massage. She really worked every angle/sort spot of my achin' body. She took no mercy when it came to my tight muscles. By the end of the massage, I truly felt like a new man. And for just $65 + tip for an hour, this was truly money well-spent. I came in here today with a bum lower back, and I walked away feeling like a human being again. I will def be back! read more

Two words: Brutally Amazing. As a massage therapist myself, I'm not gonna lie... Thai massage = no pain, no gain! read more

This is it! The Medical Thai massage I received took my body to a place of healing and I felt transformed to be honest. I was vibrating for the rest of the day. Kanya is extremely experienced and her intentions are clear. thank you, see you again soon. read more

I pass by this place so many times and always forgetting to call and make an appt. Today I stopped in and was fortunate that they had a 30 min drop in available. Now, I am an AVID massage lover and experience many therapists just to find the good ones - and this is one of the few good ones! I had this ache in my lower back from kickboxing that has lasted over a month. It didn't help when I tried my (lack of) flexibility in yoga just yesterday. My 30 min drop in appt turned into a 90 min stretch flex that made me feel like I can put gumby to shame. This was an AMAZING experience, and I don't think I can go back to a regular massage anymore. I'll be spending my weekends here now! read more

So I expected this painful yet exhilarating experience based on prior reviews. I ended up feeling a little bad because when the poor guy got to my shoulders, I could figure out enough of what he was saying to himself ("DAMN! girl got some rocks in her shoulders that even I can't break!). We had to start laughing at that point because I told him he could push as hard as he wanted. I really hope he was just backing off out of fear he was going to snap my bones, because he was pushing and pushing at my shoulders and he finally had to give up after giving me an extra five minutes of attempting to break all the knots up there. I would definitely do Thai massage again, and go to this place. They were so nice, accommodating, and it was a great first introduction to Thai massage. Save a few areas where he definitely hit some pain points, it was less painful and deep than some of the deep tissue massages I've had. So sadly, a star off for that. I really was hoping to get some of that brutal stuff others were talking about. And the window was open, and on the street level, you're trying to just lay there and then suddenly from the outside you're hearing a debate on doggie clothing as people walk by. Sigh. I haven't felt the "next day" aftermath yet, so we'll see. Next time, I'm asking them to snap my bones. read more

Just home after an hour massage. I asked the wonderful woman (everyone's wonderful after a good massage), how long the business had been open. I expected 1-2-3 years...nope, 10. I had no idea. A true undiscovered gem. Cozy, comfy, simple place...talented, knowledgeable Thai massage. Full body, full hour, $60. I'm thinkin weekly visits! Go there! read more

I love this place. This is the real deal, all the therapists studied at Wat-Pho and they know what they are doing. I usually get an hour and a half as the price, at 90, is very reasonable...unless of course you are used to Thailand prices:-) They have an intro deal as well, 50 for an hour. I see a woman who calls herself "La" and she is amazing!!! I am a massage therapist myself and get extremely tight and sore from doing lots of sessions...La knows how to really open everything back up. Its not for the faint of heart however, some of the work hurts, but for me in a good way. Go check this place out!!! read more

Getting a massage here is the real deal. Do not go here if you expect a luxurious spa experience - you're coming here to have deep Thai tissue work done that will leave your body feeling much more in alignment. I have scoliosis which leaves me in constant pain, and coming to Thai Traditional Massage is my only saving grace. I like to book with Ya the owner because she has worked on me so many times and she knows exactly where to focus without me having to explain. She intuitively hones in immediately on areas where I have pain. My muscles are so much more relaxed when I leave. Again, don't expect luxurious surroundings, and cucumber water here! But do expect to come out with a much happier and balanced body when you leave. I have to also mention that their rates are very fair. read more

Kim was exceptional and I get massages all the time so the bar is set high! Her pricing is very fair and I went to her 4 times over the month I was in Tibroun! I will definitely use her again and highly recommend!! read more

June 2015 - This Mill Valley location is under new ownership. I believe it was the new owner who told me that the School of Traditional Medical Thai Massage does not teach here any more. So I believe the two locations are now separate entities. If you are looking for certain therapists from the website (thai-massage.com), call and ask for them by name. Maybe try the Steiner Street location if they are not here. The staff here is very nice and friendly, the place was very clean. My therapist did not have many years of practice, but she was confident, competent and had a very nice personality. read more

Let me preface my review with a little info. about this place: This is not a relaxing day spa massage place. The name should have tipped you off to that. The interior is plain, there is no music or egyptian cotton bath robes. Instead, you get the massage fully clothed, usually on the floor, and sometimes with another client in the room, whom will be separated by a thin curtain. That being said, if you have serious back pain issues like I do, and need a "medical-grade' massage. This place is for you. Oh, and don't plan on working out afterwards because you will be sore, but in a good way Pros - The women here, although usually petite and unimposing, are ridiculously strong, qualified masseuses. My first masseuse was about 85 lbs. with tiny hands, but she gave a deeper, more firm massage than any I've ever gotten, even from men (I used to only go to male masseuses because I like really deep massages). Also, this place is VERY reasonably price, basically a dollar a minute. So if you're short on cash or time, a 30 minute massage for $30 is great. Cons - I don't really have any qualms with this place. In fact my masseuse today took a phone call while I was getting the massage (apologizing profusely all the while, saying she had to take the call), and I could care less. She was that good. Also, FYI they are not shy about getting up close to get the job done. I am not trying to slyly indicate this is a "happy ending" massage parlor, but don't be surprised if the masseuse ends up anchoring her foot adjacent to your groin to facilitate a hip-stretch. Basically, if you like deep tissue and suffer real muscle tension this is the place. read more

This is the real deal Thai massage - not always pleasurable, but WOW, does it get the job done! Even when she is pulling and stretching, I am so relaxed and can feel my body responding in the most positive way. Highly recommend read more

Will do it again! I was feeling very tight before getting the massage an now I feel so much better. I will definitely get another one soon.

I have never felt so amazing after a massage! I'm from out of town and was able to get a massage super quick with barely any appointment notice! They were wonderful! I will definitely get another massage again when I come to visit read more

My dad bought me a massage here and it was terrific. My massage was with Kanya and she was super respectful and intuitive. I will buy the next one! read more

A great place for problematic backs. When ever I have any back issues I go to them. This type of massage is not for people who expect a soft tender relaxing massage. Thai massage is as one person stated "brutally amazing". I wish I could of described it different, but those two words describe it to a tee. I have been going to them since 2004 and I"ll continue to go. read more

Such a lovely experience. I had the one hour Thai massage. Everything was so relaxing and I felt amazing after. It's definitely for those of us that like deeper work. I'm going back soon! read more

I have been coming here for a few years and can attest this is as good as it gets when it comes to Thai massage. I am always seeing Pin and she not only has magic hands, but also is just a beautiful person to be around. Can't wait to go again ... and again read more

Unbelievable. Definite difference in my shoulders and neck after the massage. Definitely intense which is why it works!

I always feel amazing after coming here. Finally writing a review because I wanted to try out other similar services in the area to see where I'd be happiest. Granted other places had more relaxing ambiences (candles, fancy water, incense, etc), their massages weren't ever as intuitive and effective as the Thai massages here. I should remember my masseuse's name because she remembers me and what my body needs. Highly recommend. read more

This is a new type of massage for me. Nicole C. describes it well so I see no need. I had a woman standing on me or pushing her elbow as hard as she could into my tight back muscles. I groaned until I moaned. At the end of 30 minutes, I would have married the woman. In fact, I asked, but she was already taken. Lakee - Thank you! I was so relieved and happy I wanted to hug people for many hours afterwards. If I can, I will come back often. read more

I am bummed that I had such a negative experience with this place. I received a gift certificate and was looking forward to it. Called multiple times and left messages, but no response or callback. Eventually I took time out of my busy schedule to drive there on my birthday and the woman acted as though she couldn't be bothered, said "we are busy" and rolled her eyes when I told her I had called over and over. She then impatiently opened her schedule book. I asked for a refund for my gift certificate because I knew that it would be anything but relaxing to get a massage from this rude woman. Very rough around the edges. Customer service at this place leaves a lot to be desired. read more

wow, the massages here are good. my husband and i both got massages, and the two therapists were these tiny women, but they really know how to work out the kinks!! if you've never had a thai massage before, you should know that you were clothes, and there's a lot of pulling and stretching. the therapists also walk on you, so don't be freaked out! read more

I like a very deep massage and this is the place. They literally dig so deep into your muscles, it takes your breathe away, but I love it. It is not for the faint of heart, but I am sure they will adjust to all levels. They basically start with your legs and dig deep into every muscle. I know they are talented because they always find my trouble spots without having to tell them exactly what hurts. This is not a fluffy spa , it is all about the work which is great. I love Alysha's reference to" brutally amazing" - perfect! read more

I finally brought my guy here for a massage as I've been before & love this place. They were extra amazing. He really felt the benefits of it as I always have. The best part is when Om was working on my, my arm was falling asleep which it often does when I'm lying on my back, so she dug into my shoulder and now the usual numbness I get is gone. It's been gone since Sunday when I had the massage. Amazing. For these prices, this will be a monthly or maybe bi-monthly occurrence. read more