New York - November 20, 2000

Thai Massage

John Wehr Thai Massage

For all of you who always say you should do yoga, but never do. . .

We’ve found the ultimate lazy-bum solution.

Thai massage.

Performed by John Wehr, awarded best massage therapist in New York magazine’s “Best of New York,” the technique uses a mix of Swedish, Shiatsu, and Thai stretching. Put simply, it rocks. Here’s how it works: you lay on a giant pancake-like heating pad (that takes up the entire room). Like a Raggedy-Ann or Andy doll, you get stretched, pulled, and rubbed while Wehr stands above you and uses his knees and elbows to get all those hard-to-make-better places. “It’s as beneficial as doing yoga,” says Wehr (who knows darn well that yoga’s good for you too).

We think it’s bliss. The best massage we’ve had in ages.

And … no chanting or incense!