Our Story

Rooted in Tradition,Present in Every Touch

Jirat Thai Wellness was founded on a single conviction: that the ancient Thai wellness arts, practiced with integrity and care, are among the most powerful tools for human restoration.

Chiang Mai Thailand ancient temple healing tradition

The Founding

Where Jirat Thai Wellness Began

Jirat Thai Wellness was born from years of dedicated study in Chiang Mai, where our founder trained under masters of the classical nuad boran lineage — the time-honored art of traditional Thai massage, passed down through generations of practice.

Returning to New York, she found a city full of people who were deeply tired — not just physically, but in ways that a standard massage could not reach. She opened Jirat Thai Wellness as a sanctuary: a place where the full depth of Thai and therapeutic massage could be offered without compromise, in a peaceful private setting in Midtown Manhattan.

Every detail of the space and the treatments has been chosen to honor that original intention. There is no rush here, no shortcuts — only genuine, unhurried care delivered personally by the founder herself.

Our Philosophy

The Jirat Thai Wellness Way

Wholeness

I treat the whole person — body, breath, and energy — not a collection of symptoms or tight spots. Every session is a complete experience.

Lineage

My techniques are drawn from the classical Thai wellness tradition, transmitted through direct teacher-student relationships over generations.

Presence

Every session receives Jirat's full attention — no distractions, no shortcuts, only genuine, unhurried care.

Sanctuary

The space itself is part of the treatment. I have designed every element of Jirat Thai Wellness to support deep rest and quiet restoration.

Your Therapist

The Hands Behind the Wellness

Jirat Thai Wellness is a solo practice. Every session is performed personally by the founder — no hand-offs, no substitutions. When you book, you book with her.

Jirat

Founder & Massage Therapist

With 19 years of dedicated practice — 6 years training in Thailand and 13 years serving clients in the United States — Jirat brings a depth of knowledge that is rare in any wellness setting. She completed over 500 hours of formal massage education in California and has continued her studies with more than 200 hours of continuing education, staying at the forefront of therapeutic technique and traditional practice. Jirat holds active CAMTC (California Massage Therapy Council) certification, a mark of professional excellence and ethical practice. In 2025, she placed 4th at the Hawaii Massage Competition — a testament to the precision and artistry she brings to every session. Every treatment at Jirat Thai Wellness is performed by Jirat herself, with her full presence and care.

19 Years Experience

6 yrs Thailand · 13 yrs United States

CAMTC Certified

California Massage Therapy Council

500+ Hours Education

Formal massage training, California

200+ Hours CE

Continuing education & advanced study

2025 Hawaii Competition

4th Place — Massage Competition

Traditional Thai Massage · Therapeutic Massage · Deep Tissue Massage · Swedish Massage · TMJ-Focused Massage · Prenatal Massage · Mobility & Cupping

Experience the Difference

I invite you to come and feel what genuine Thai wellness can do.

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