Welcome to Kaliya Thai Spa
A Piece of Paradise in the middle of Dunfermline.
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Everyday from 10am – 6pm
Kaliya Thai Spa is a little piece of paradise. Our therapist has been internationally trained with over a decade of experience in the art of Advanced Thai Massage Therapy.









Our highly skilled Thai masseus has years of experience in traditional Thai massage, so whether you are looking to tackle troublesome injuries, stretch and invigorate your body or are simply just looking for a couple of hours relaxation, our therapists are on hand to help.
Thai massage is an ancient process that utilises assisted stretching techniques similar to what is done in yoga, along with manipulation and massage of your muscles, sinews, ligaments and skin tissue. The techniques, derived from ancient medical theories can promote great healing and medicinal benefits, in addition to improving circulation and reducing stress.
Treatments and Prices
We have a range of traditional Thai therapies for you to choose from. If you have any questions regarding any of our treatments please feel free to chat to us using the live chat function or contact us using the contact information on the ‘book now’ page. You can book an appointment online where you wont be charged until after your treatment or alternatively you can make your booking over the phone or via Whatsapp:
The Deep Release Energy Flow Treatment is a transformative, full-body experience designed to clear energetic blockages, melt muscular tension, and restore harmony to the body’s natural energy pathways. Combining slow, intentional pressure with fluid, wave-like strokes and mindful breathwork, this treatment encourages a deep surrender of both physical and emotional holding.
Working along major meridians and energy centers, the therapist guides stagnant energy out of the body while inviting fresh, vital flow back in. Subtle energetic techniques blend seamlessly with grounded bodywork to create a treatment that feels both powerful and deeply soothing.
Clients often describe a sensation of spaciousness, warmth, and emotional lightness after the session—as though the body has let go of long-held tension and reset its internal rhythm.
Ideal for: emotional stress, chronic muscle tightness, energy stagnation, overwhelm, fatigue, and anyone seeking deeper mind-body release.
Key benefits:
Releases deep muscular and energetic blockages
Restores natural energetic circulation and vitality
Eases physical tension while calming the mind
Supports emotional release and inner clarity
Promotes grounding, balance, and renewed wellbeing
Spinal Synergy Therapy is a structural and neuromuscular treatment designed to restore balanced movement throughout the spine and its surrounding support systems. This therapy integrates rhythmic spinal mobilization, targeted myofascial release, and corrective neuromuscular techniques to address dysfunction at its source rather than only relieving surface tension.
The session focuses on releasing restrictions along the vertebrae, improving coordination between spinal segments, and re-educating the body to move with greater fluidity and stability. By enhancing the spine’s natural synergy, the therapy helps regulate the nervous system, reduce pain, and support long-term postural alignment.
Key outcomes:
Reduction in chronic back and neck tension
Improved spinal mobility and segmental coordination
Relief from nerve compression and movement restrictions
Enhanced postural balance and functional movement
Increased relaxation and nervous system regulation
Suitable for individuals seeking a therapeutic approach to back pain, mobility issues, or structural imbalance, Spinal Synergy Therapy offers an intelligent pathway toward enduring musculoskeletal health.
Mix and match any of our treatments for two, both of you will be side by side in a relaxing, warm candle lit room with relaxing aromas and soothing background sound.
10am - 2pm Mon - Fri
10am - 6pm Sat - Sun
60 Mins -£100 | 90 Mins – £140
Chakra crystal healing is a holistic practice that uses crystals and gemstones to balance and align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Each of the seven main chakras is associated with specific crystals that are believed to resonate with the chakra’s unique vibrational frequency. The aim of chakra crystal healing is to restore harmony and energy flow in the body by placing corresponding stones on or near each chakra, which can help clear blockages, improve well-being, and promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
How Chakra Crystal Healing Works
Each chakra is thought to vibrate at a particular frequency, and certain crystals are believed to amplify, balance, or unblock this energy. By placing specific stones on each chakra point, practitioners believe that the crystal’s energy harmonizes with the chakra’s frequency, assisting in rebalancing and realignment.
Typical steps in a chakra crystal healing session may include:
1. Selecting the Crystals: Each chakra has specific crystals associated with it. For example, amethyst is often used for the crown chakra, while rose quartz is popular for the heart chakra.
2. Placing the Crystals on or Around the Body: The practitioner or individual places stones on each chakra point along the body, from the root (base of the spine) to the crown (top of the head).
3. Visualization and Meditation: Practitioners or individuals often use visualization, imagining the chakras aligning and becoming unblocked, while focusing on breathing and relaxation.
4. Intention Setting: Many believe that setting a healing intention or affirmation enhances the effect of the crystals.
Crystals for Each Chakra
Each chakra is traditionally associated with certain colors and stones. Here is a general list of crystals commonly used for each chakra:
1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) – Red or Black Stones: Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Smoky Quartz.
2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) – Orange Stones: Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Sunstone.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) – Yellow Stones: Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Tiger’s Eye, Amber.
4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) – Green or Pink Stones: Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Malachite, Jade.
5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) – Blue Stones: Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite.
6. Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) – Indigo or Dark Blue Stones: Amethyst, Labradorite, Fluorite.
7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) – Violet or Clear Stones: Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, Lepidolite.
Benefits of Chakra Crystal Healing
The perceived benefits of chakra crystal healing include:
•Stress Relief: The session’s meditative aspect can provide deep relaxation.
•Enhanced Energy Flow: Practitioners believe that balanced chakras encourage healthier energy flow, improving emotional stability and mental clarity.
•Emotional and Spiritual Growth: The practice can encourage self-reflection, self-care, and an increased sense of peace and connectedness.
•Physical Benefits: Some report alleviation of physical symptoms, like fatigue or pain, associated with imbalanced chakras.
Scientific Perspective
While chakra crystal healing is popular in metaphysical and holistic health communities, scientific support is limited, as effects are often subjective and based on personal experience rather than empirical evidence. Many view it as a complementary practice for relaxation, self-awareness, and spiritual wellness, often alongside other forms of meditation and mindfulness.
A Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy Massage is a therapeutic massage technique that combines deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy to address muscular tension, chronic pain, and specific problem areas in the body. Here’s a breakdown of what each component involves and how they work together in this massage style:
1. Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on reaching the deeper layers of muscles, connective tissue (fascia), and tendons. Unlike a regular relaxation massage, which is generally lighter and more superficial, deep tissue massage uses slower, more forceful strokes and sustained pressure to break down muscle adhesions (also known as “knots”) and relieve chronic pain.
Key aspects include:
•Pressure: The therapist applies firm pressure, often using fingers, knuckles, forearms, and even elbows to reach deeper muscle layers.
•Techniques: Long, slow strokes and targeted pressure help release muscle tension.
•Benefits: Effective for chronic pain, stiffness, and issues such as lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension, and mobility restrictions.
2. Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points are small, localized spots of muscle tightness or “knots” that can cause pain in other areas of the body. Trigger point therapy aims to identify these points and apply pressure to release them.
Key aspects include:
•Identifying Trigger Points: Trigger points are tender spots that refer pain to other areas, often causing discomfort in a different location than where the knot is found.
•Direct Pressure: The therapist holds firm, focused pressure on each trigger point for a few seconds to encourage it to release.
•Benefits: Helps alleviate referred pain (pain felt in areas away from the source), improves flexibility, and reduces muscle tightness.
Combining Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy
In a combined deep tissue and trigger point therapy massage, the therapist addresses both generalized muscle tension and specific trigger points. This approach is especially effective for treating chronic pain, sports injuries, and postural problems.
Typical Steps Include:
1. Warming Up the Muscles: The therapist may start with a lighter pressure to warm up muscles before moving into deeper tissue work.
2. Applying Deep Tissue Techniques: Using long, deep strokes, the therapist addresses tightness in the main muscle areas to release tension.
3. Trigger Point Release: The therapist focuses on specific trigger points, applying steady pressure to release each knot and alleviate referred pain.
4. Gradual Pressure: If pain occurs, the therapist may adjust pressure to ensure that discomfort is minimized.
Benefits of Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy Massage
•Pain Relief: Effective for managing chronic pain conditions, such as lower back pain, sciatica, and neck pain.
•Improved Range of Motion: Releases tight muscles, allowing for better flexibility and mobility.
•Reduced Muscle Tension: Loosens muscles and helps relieve stress and tension.
•Injury Recovery: Often used by athletes or individuals recovering from injuries to aid healing and muscle repair.
Things to Know
•Intensity: This massage can be intense, especially if there are many trigger points to release. Some soreness can be expected afterward.
•Communication: It’s important to communicate with the therapist about comfort levels and pressure.
•Aftercare: Drinking water, resting, and using heat/ice as needed can help reduce any post-massage soreness.
Combining deep tissue and trigger point therapy creates a comprehensive approach to muscle health and pain relief, making it a preferred choice for those seeking deeper, therapeutic massage.
Muscle Energy Massage (also known as Muscle Energy Technique, or MET) is a manual therapy technique that combines gentle stretching and muscle contractions to help improve flexibility, reduce pain, and restore proper alignment in the body. This technique is often used by massage therapists, physical therapists, and chiropractors, especially for clients with limited range of motion or muscle tightness.
MET is particularly effective in addressing issues related to the musculoskeletal system, like joint stiffness, muscular imbalances, and restricted range of motion. It’s a relatively gentle approach, relying on the client’s active participation to achieve results.
How Muscle Energy Massage Works
In MET, the practitioner guides the client through a series of specific muscle contractions and stretches. The method works by actively engaging the client’s own muscles against a controlled resistance provided by the therapist. Here’s how it typically unfolds:
1. Targeting the Muscle: The therapist identifies the muscle or joint that requires treatment.
2. Contraction: The client actively contracts the muscle in a specific direction, typically against light resistance provided by the therapist.
3. Stretching: After the contraction phase, the therapist guides the muscle into a gentle stretch, using the natural relaxation that follows the contraction to stretch the muscle more effectively.
4. Repeat: This process may be repeated several times to achieve a gradual increase in range of motion or flexibility.
Mechanism Behind MET
MET works based on a principle known as reciprocal inhibition and post-isometric relaxation:
•Reciprocal Inhibition: When a muscle is actively engaged (contracted), its opposing muscle is naturally inhibited or relaxed, making it easier to stretch.
•Post-Isometric Relaxation: After contracting a muscle, there is a brief period when it is more receptive to stretching, allowing the therapist to lengthen the muscle more effectively.
Benefits of Muscle Energy Massage
MET is a versatile technique with a range of benefits:
•Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: The technique helps release muscle tension and improve flexibility, which is especially beneficial for people with restricted motion in joints and muscles.
•Pain Relief: By restoring alignment and releasing muscle tightness, MET can relieve pain, particularly in the back, neck, and hips.
•Muscle Balance and Postural Alignment: Helps correct postural imbalances by targeting specific muscles that may be overactive or tight.
•Gentle and Safe: Since MET relies on active participation from the client, the technique is generally very gentle, making it suitable for those who need a lighter, more controlled approach.
Applications of Muscle Energy Massage
Muscle energy techniques are commonly used for:
•Lower Back Pain: Addressing pelvic alignment and tightness in the back and hips.
•Neck and Shoulder Tension: Relaxing muscles that restrict neck rotation and shoulder movement.
•Joint Stiffness: Improving movement in areas like the hips, knees, and spine.
•Athletic Recovery: Helping athletes improve flexibility and reduce injury risk.
A Myofascial Release Massage is a type of bodywork that focuses on releasing tension and restrictions in the body’s fascia, which is the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs. This technique is commonly used to relieve chronic pain, increase mobility, and restore flexibility by targeting the fascia directly. Unlike traditional massage techniques that primarily address muscle tissue, myofascial release focuses on loosening the fascia to alleviate tightness and improve overall movement.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a network of connective tissue that envelops and connects muscles, nerves, and organs throughout the body, providing structure and support. When fascia becomes tight or restricted—often due to injury, poor posture, stress, or inflammation—it can lead to pain, limited range of motion, and discomfort. Myofascial release aims to relieve these restrictions by targeting and stretching the fascia.
How Myofascial Release Massage Works
In a myofascial release session, the therapist uses gentle, sustained pressure to stretch and release areas of restricted fascia. This technique is generally slower and more focused than a traditional massage, and it doesn’t usually involve oil or lotion, as the goal is to apply friction to the fascia rather than glide over the skin.
Key steps include:
1. Locating Restrictions: The therapist identifies areas of tension or restriction in the fascia, often through palpation (feeling for tightness with their hands).
2. Applying Gentle Pressure: Once a restricted area is located, the therapist applies sustained pressure using their hands, knuckles, or forearms. They might hold this pressure for several minutes to allow the fascia to “release.”
3. Stretching the Fascia: As the fascia begins to release, the therapist may gently stretch the area, helping to lengthen and restore the tissue’s natural elasticity.
4. Gradual Release: Unlike deeper, forceful massage techniques, myofascial release relies on a slower, more gradual approach, allowing the fascia to unwind naturally without causing pain.
Benefits of Myofascial Release Massage
Myofascial release is beneficial for a variety of issues, including:
•Chronic Pain Relief: Effective for conditions like fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, and back pain.
•Improved Range of Motion: Loosening fascia increases flexibility and range of motion.
•Enhanced Mobility: Ideal for athletes and individuals with limited mobility due to scar tissue or repetitive strain injuries.
•Stress Reduction: Helps release tension held in the fascia, which can improve overall relaxation and reduce stress.
•Postural Alignment: Releasing tight fascia can help improve postural imbalances.
Common Applications
Myofascial release is often used to treat the following conditions:
•Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain: Relieving tension in the fascia around the spine and upper body.
•Joint Pain: Targeting fascia around joints like the hips and knees to reduce stiffness.
•Scar Tissue and Adhesions
This treatment uses techniques drawn from ‘Nuad Thai’ – roughly translated as ‘Thai Yoga’. The massage focuses on specific pressure points and also employs some gentle stretching.
If you prefer a ‘stationary’ and more relaxing treatment we recommend a Thai Aromatherapy massage, or alternatively a Thai Combination massage can combine massage modalities – feel free to discuss with us what you would like!
Traditional Thai Massage is an ancient technique with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic medicine and Buddhist practice. This unique and complete system of Yoga therapy combines rhythmic massage, acupressure, gentle twisting, deep stretching and meditation. Thai Massage helps release tension, increase vitality and create wholeness of mind, body and spirit. A good Thai Massage is deep, stimulating and invigorating, or a wonderful form of relaxation. Our masseuses use their hands, elbows, knees and feet to apply the appropriate pressure, as well as gentle stretching positions. Why not treat yourself today?
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Herbal healing has deep roots in Thai culture. Herbal compress is the best known traditional therapy. This dates back to ancient times when it was the secret healing technique of Buddhist monks, local herbal healers and midwives and has been passed down from generation to generation.
Thai herbal compress is used in combination with traditional Thai massage. Sore muscles are worked and stretched and then herbal compresses are applied to help the soothing of sore muscles. The herbal heat compress relaxes aching muscles, eases respiration through the use of aromatic camphor and reduces tension through the heat and aromatic properties of the herbs used in the compress. Traditional Thai medicine uses herbal heat compression for the treatment of sprains, muscle pain, bruises and swelling.
Penetrating herbs and their benefits
The herbal ingredients may be mixed for specific needs, but there are base ingredients
such as:
- Cassumunar (Prai): boosts circulation, relieves muscular aches & pains, softening the skin
- Camphor (Pim-sen): promotes a calming influence, eases respiration, reduces tension
- Lemongrass (Ta-krai): stimulates digestion, antiseptic, treats skin infections
- Kiffir-Lime (Ma-kroot): soothing, deodorizing,
90 Mins – £80
This is a blissful full-body oil massage focused on pure relaxation. It is a full-body treatment that combines the soothing and physiological power of massage with the therapeutic and mood-lifting qualities of warmed aromatic essential oils. Each essential oil is extracted from a particular plant or bark and each has its own unique properties which can affect you – relaxing or invigorating you as required – both by absorption through your skin as well as inhalation.
So all you need to do is lie back, take in the aromas of the oil and drift away as muscle pain, tension, stress and anxiety all melt. At the end of your massage, oil will be removed by the masseuse using warm towels and you will feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Thai deep tissue massage can offer effective relief for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness, and sore shoulders as well as other muscle pain, spasm and stiffness. A common misconception is that deep tissue massage is intended exclusively for active sportsmen and women or fitness enthusiasts, but in reality the treatment can be applied to alleviate the strains that are placed upon our bodies on a daily basis: sitting at a desk or even standing in poorly fitting shoes can subject the muscles to severe pressure.
We usually include some classic Thai massage techniques to other areas of the body to aid the relaxation process. Thai deep tissue massage is excellent for relaxing and loosening tight muscles, tissues and stiff joints where deeper work is required. Benefits include improved circulation, balance, posture and flexibility. It can help ease stress, muscle fatigue and release “knots”. The relaxation benefits in turn help improve quality of sleep.
The same pressure points (and some of the same strokes) are used as classic Thai massage therapy but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. The techniques used in Thai deep tissue massage usually involve the therapist using her forearms and knuckles as well as her fingers, and using her body weight to apply deeper pressure. A succession of slow, deliberate and focused movements helps to relax these constricted areas of muscle. It is this concentrated pressure that alleviates pain and helps to restore a normal range of motion.
Due to the nature of deep tissue massage it is not unusual to feel a little soreness in the days immediately subsequent to the treatment and slight soreness for up to 48 hours after treatment but within a few days of treatment you will feel freer, more flexible and more contented.
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Candle massages are extremely relaxing and will awaken your senses. Relax and calm your mind in a warm and intimate room, softly lit by the flame of the candle. The soothing aroma of the candle will take you on a journey of senses. A massage combining warm essences and expert movements that will leave you rejuvenated.Pure and natural essential oils are captured in the little body of the massage candle. These oils will awaken your senses and deeply nourish your skin, enhancing your massage experience. Soft touches, caresses, light pressure, broad kneading and smooth rubbing, all of these are part of the movements and will enhance the elasticity of your skin. Only special massage candles, specifically designed for candle massages, are used. Candle massages are perfectly safe for the skin as they do not contain harmful substances such as phthalic acid salts, paraben or glycol.
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Although we only work on your feet and lower legs, where our therapists apply gentle pressure to the reflex points in your feet, this treatment eases tension in your whole body.
Foot massage has been practised for centuries in many cultures, promoting health and well-being. Traditional Asian culture linked different parts of the body to different reflexology points in the feet – connecting, for example, the eyes to the second and third toes. The idea was that if you were suffering with, for example, a liver problem, it could be helped by massaging the inner side of the left foot. Today however, the practice involves applying pressure to all of the traditional reflexology points in the feet and lower legs. These points run along the so-called ‘sen’ energy lines (analogous to the ‘meridians’ in Chinese medicine).
Our foot massage is perfect for tired, aching or swollen feet, and while we can’t promise miraculous cures, we can promise a relaxing experience. And it won’t just be your feet reaping the benefits, many clients leave feeling completely relaxed and refreshed.
So take a break, take a load off your feet and come to Kaliya Thai Spa!
30 Mins – £35 | 60 Mins -£45 | 90 Mins – £65
Thai Aromatherapy massage uses essential oils from plants with therapeutic properties to balance, harmonize and promote health and well-being in individuals. When combined with bodywork, aromatherapy can enrich the massage experience immensely.
Like a gentle river flowing through the body, the practitioner uses slow and calming massage techniques to inspire the body, mind and spirit into a state of deep relaxation. The pressure is customizable to suit individual needs and the combination of aroma scents are chosen to enhance and promote a feeling of wellbeing. Recommended for people who want a soothing and relaxing treatment while enhancing mood.
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
We offer a detoxifying and stress-relieving lymphatic drainage massage treatment. LD therapy is a relaxing deep tissue massage treatment designed to encourage the flow of lymph throughout the body. Using light pressure to stimulate the flow of lymph fluid to the lymphatic vessels, this therapy has many physical benefits including such as treating health conditions such as lymphedema.
We will put you at ease and ensure that your experience is as comfortable as possible. If you have any problem areas that you would like to target, you can let them know about this during your consultation before your appointment. Rest assured, you will leave your appointment feeling restored!
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Swedish is the western standard in massage therapy - and one of the most popular. Using longstanding and influential techniques, Swedish massage is proven to optimise circulation, release toxins and address tendon, ligament and joint problems. Long, gliding strokes are combined with kneading and various classic pressure applications to relax the entire body. The steady pressure of a Swedish massage has many associated benefits including an increased range of motion, pain relief and long-term tension release.
30 Mins – £40 | 60 Mins -£55 | 90 Mins – £75 | 120 Mins – £100
Hot stone full-body massages are deeply relaxing and restorative, using a massage technique where heated stones are placed on your body to relieve muscle tension. Hot stone full-body massages are deeply relaxing and restorative, using a massage technique where heated stones are placed on your body to relieve muscle tension. These stones are usually made of basalt, which is a type of volcanic rock that retains heat easily. This allows for a deeply warming massage that encourages the body to detox and heal by increasing lymph and circulation within the body.
60 Mins -£60 | 90 Mins – £90 | 120 Mins – £120
As with other body massages, you’ll lie on a massage table and you may be given additional cushions or specially shaped bolsters, to make lying more comfortable. Usually you’ll lie on your side, particularly later in pregnancy, when this is more comfortable.
There are many different massage techniques which can be drawn, and we'll apply softer techniques that provide both a therapeutic and soothing effect. You can let us know of any focus areas such as lower back and we can use specific techniques to alleviate pain and symptoms in these problem areas.





