Indulge in the ancient and sacred realm of Luk Pra Kob (Thai herbal compress) with guidance from renowned Thai Massage instructor Elefteria Mantzorou. Elevate your massage treatments and home wellness rituals with the fragrant embrace of herbal steam. Delve into this comprehensive guide where you'll discover: Step-by-step instructions on crafting exquisite herbal balls and poultices, featuring four distinct preparation methods. - Insights into the therapeutic properties of both traditional Thai and Western medicinal herbs, accompanied by tantalizing recipes. - Practical applications for both professional practitioners and home enthusiasts alike. - Tried-and-tested protocols for addressing a variety of health concerns. - Captivating photographic documentation straight from the heart of Thailand, immersing you in the essence of this ancient practice. Expand your professional repertoire and nurture your loved ones with the aromatic companionship of these herbal wonders. Ideal for practitioners in physical therapy, rehabilitation, cupping, manual therapy, yoga therapy, herbal medicine, and aromatherapy, as well as any allied health professionals. A must-read for massage therapists, spa managers, and herbal enthusiasts alike. Elefteria Mantzorou, trained in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, brings over two decades of experience to her teachings. Founder of her own school, complete with a lush herbal garden, Elefteria has been imparting the wisdom of traditional Thai Massage since 2004, influencing countless students along the way. With expertise in herbal medicine and aromatherapy, she has personally crafted and applied thousands of herbal balls throughout her illustrious career as an instructor and practitioner of Thai bodywork and herbalism. Elefteria was trained in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and now runs her own school, which includes a small herbal garden. She teaches the art of traditional Thai Massage since 2004, and has trained hundreds of students.She also gives courses on herbal medicine and aromatherapy, and has prepared and applied thousands of herbal balls throughout her career as an instructor and practitioner of Thai bodywork and herbalism.