Supporting you and your body’s natural healing process

Osteothai

Are you navigating an ongoing condition that deeply impacts your quality of life? Perhaps symptoms like pain, fatigue, or anxiety make daily routines feel overwhelming, and you’re longing to reconnect with a sense of ease and wholeness.

While no treatment can offer quick fixes or guarantee results, Osteothai can be a supportive, complementary practice on your healing journey. It may help bring more comfort and ease to your body, reduce the severity and frequency of flare-ups, and support your natural recovery processes

I felt as if layers of long held patterns and life experiences were being gentle released and peeled away.
Sophia Argyris
Client

Honouring the Body’s Innate Intelligence

Our bodies are designed to heal

The belief in the body’s innate capacity for healing lies at the heart of many Eastern practices and forms the foundation of Osteopathy. This understanding is also central to Osteothai, which beautifully integrates the principles of Osteopathy with the art of Thai Yoga Massage.

The body holds an incredible intelligence – an inherent blueprint for health and balance. Healing is never about someone else fixing you; it’s about facilitating the right conditions for your own self-healing. My role as a practitioner is to co-create a safe, nurturing environment where your body can reconnect with its natural wisdom.

Creating space for growth

Healing is a process that often requires time, patience, and gentle guidance.

Together, we can invite meaningful shifts by:

Grounded in your needs, not a fixed method

What Happens in an osteothai Treatment

The beautiful dance

What is Osteothai?

Osteothai is a harmonious blend of Thai Yoga Massage and osteopathic principles. It combines the precise, gentle techniques of Osteopathy – such as fascia release and mobilisation – with the creative, dynamic elements of Thai Massage, which includes stretching, movement, acupressure, and energy work.

Each session is unique, tailored to meet your body’s specific needs in that moment. Together, we listen to the body’s natural intelligence, allowing the treatment to focus on areas that may need support – whether that’s the joints, muscles, fascia, internal organs, respiratory system, spine, or nervous system.

AN EASTERN PRACTICE

The roots of Thai Yoga Massage

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient practice rooted in Buddhist traditions. It weaves together elements of yoga, acupressure, meditation, physiotherapy, and energy work to restore balance in both body and mind.

With its grounding and deeply relaxing qualities, Thai Yoga Massage offers a powerful antidote to modern-day stress. By releasing tension and blockages, the body can regenerate, and the mind finds space to quieten and recalibrate. This holistic approach can help you feel more present, centred, and aligned with your own innate capacity for healing.

A STATE OF DEEP LISTENING

A gentle, respectful approach

I approach every treatment with the understanding that your body holds the story of your life experiences. With trauma-informed care, we move at your pace, always honouring your boundaries and ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout the session.

There is no agenda to push your body beyond its readiness; instead, we work together to gently invite the possibility of change and relief. This work isn’t about fixing. It’s about walking alongside you on your healing path, holding space for your unique process and trusting the wisdom of your body to guide the way.

It’s about you

What we might address during a session

Osteothai promotes health and well-being by working to release blockages in the body and restore free, natural movement.

You might:

Case Studies

Examples of how Osteothai has supported people

Multiple Sclerosis

A woman living with severe Multiple Sclerosis received weekly sessions that helped improve her sleep, digestion, and overall sense of sluggishness. She found great relief in simply experiencing her legs move freely during sessions, offering a respite from her demanding daily circumstances.

Severe colitis

Another woman, experiencing a difficult period of severe colitis, used Osteothai sessions to manage the overwhelming stress caused by her condition. Over time, we were also able to release some of the blockages in her digestive tract, bringing more comfort and ease.

Relationships

A couple I work with enjoys regular sessions as a way to maintain their well-being and manage whatever life throws their way. For them, the treatments serve as both a nurturing treat and a form of ongoing support.

Chronic Conditions

I also work with clients managing chronic conditions, ranging from kidney disease to bipolar disorder. These conditions can be deeply challenging and, at times, traumatising. Our sessions often focus on improving sleep, reducing blood pressure, and helping clients reconnect with a sense of Self amid their healing journeys.

Hormonal Inbalances

Several of my female clients experience hormone imbalances and severe menstrual pain. Through consistent sessions, we’ve been able to restore balance and, when timed well, reduce the severity of their menstrual symptoms.

Scoliosis

Many people with scoliosis seek out Osteothai treatments with me, as I have personal experience with this condition. In these cases, we often see improvements in structural alignment, which can lead to more sustained periods of reduced pain.

treatment options

Working with me

A session typically lasts 1.5 hours. However, as the work happens in the moment and responds to what arises, a session may take a little less or a little longer, with a maximum of 2 hours. The treatment is done on a futon on the floor, and you remain fully dressed throughout the session.

Please wear comfortable clothing such as leggings and a t-shirt. Bringing a pair of warm socks can also be helpful to ensure you stay cosy and relaxed.
 
I am available for treatments at Little Yoga Space in Baixa, Lisbon. In order to create a real shift, I recommend doing a block of sessions within a certain period of time. 

6-session treatment block

This is for you, if you are dealing with something more acute, and would like to create a shift. 

It includes:

420€ (to be used within 3 months)

12-session maintenance block

This is for you, if you want a regular session as a way to support you through whatever may be going on in your life. Your ‘regular’ could be weekly, or monthly, or even a little irregular.

It includes:

800€ (to be used within 10 months)

One-off session

80€ for a one-off session

Thai Yoga Massage move for the lower back

Book a session

For more information or to book a session, please use the contact form below. Once we have agreed that we want to work together, I will ask you to make your advance payment. You are encouraged to read my Privacy Policy here.

What people have said after a treatment

"I felt held patterns being gently released"
Receiving a Thai Massage from Kat I felt very safe and held. Kat works with a mix of calm confidence and sensitivity that allows you space to relax fully. The depth of her knowledge and skill is clear, The treatment left me feeling so much lighter physically and emotionally.
Sophia Argyris
"I feel calm and rebalanced during every massage with Katrin"
...I float home after - testament to her understanding of and sensitivity to the human body and energy.
Client
"I feel considerably lighter"
My entire body feels as if it’s been stretched and blockages released. As a result, I feel considerably lighter after a treatment.
Client
"a hugely relaxing and therapeutic experience"
The skill and fluency of the massage made for a hugely relaxing and therapeutic experience and I was left rested, carefully but definitely stretched and somewhat invigorated.
Client

Things people often ask

Common Questions Answered

I understand that you might have some concerns before booking a treatment. Here are answers to the most common questions I get asked. If you have other doubts, please use the contact form to get in touch. 

Yes, Osteothai can be adapted for a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, mobility challenges, and nervous system dysregulation. Before your session, we’ll discuss your health history to ensure the approach is right for you.

This depends on your individual needs. Some people feel a difference after one session, while others benefit from a series of treatments to create lasting change. We can discuss a personalised approach based on your goals.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for movement, such as yoga or sportswear. Sessions are done fully clothed on a supportive floor mat, rather than a massage table.

In general, it is advisable not to eat anything less than two hours before the session. It is more comfortable to receive bodywork that way, and the body is able to process the session with more clarity. 

Yes, this is wonderful bodywork to support you during all the stages of pregnancy and the changes the body is going through.