Message from Thai Sabai Traditional Thai Massage

Some of the best body work I have experienced in LA--Founder, LA Weekly
  • Intensive Body Treatment
  • Authentic Thai Techniques
  • Relieve Stress and Pain

Traditional Thai massage, also known as ancient massage or Thai yoga massage, dates back more than 300 years in its present form, with its origins going back more than 5,000 years to ancient India and China. While Thai massage combines elements of Ayeurvedic medicine, Hatha yoga and Chinese acupressure, it has evolved into a system that is entirely unique and is widely regarded as one of the best systems of therapeutic massage. Our masseuses are all trained exclusively in Thailand at Wat Pho College of Traditional Medicine, the world's leading school of Thai massage. They are also certified in Thai foot massage and Swedish massage. Come into Thai Sabai to experience a 5,000-year-old method of body massage. Your body will thank you.

MarkerThai Sabai Traditional Thai Massage

(310) 801-3912

1951 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Center practices traditional Thai massage--a relaxing mixture of assisted yoga poses, deep stretching and massage. Child and prenatal massage available.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Beyond incredible Thai massage.  5 Star Rating - World class

If you've never had a Thai massage, you definitely need to go to Thai Sabai. Go for the two hour massage for $85. Not only is it an incredible deal, but the bodywork they do is unparalleled. The push, they pull, they stretch, they rub. Honestly it can be painful at times, but when you stand up after you're done, your body feels like jelly because every muscle has been worked deeply. Whenever I am feeling tight or need some knots worked out, this is the place I go. I know that pain is part of it, and for some reason they manage to hit knots i didn't even know I had, but it's just the best feeling when you leave. This is NOT a relaxing massage, don't expect that!

If you can find their unassuming green awning, you will get one of the best massages in Los Angeles.

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Best Ever! 5 Star Rating - World class

As a massage therapist, I have experienced many different massage styles and Thai massage is the best ever and Thai Sabai has the best Thai massage in the city. When in Holllywood, I would reccomend Phit, Sana or Nadia. In Westwood, my favorites are Sandra or Oi (spelling?) Clean, great prices, excellent service, what more could you ask for?

Pros: everything
Cons: parking is sometimes problem
Posted 10/30/07 at 9:12am

Pretty good massage; not in a private room 4 Star Rating - Very good

Thai Sabai was an interesting experience. Prior to this, I had only been to "day-spa-type" places (ie. Burke Williams)

Overall, I had a good massage. They give you shorts to wear and an open-back halter top. The woman used just enough pressure and eased off when I told her to. She was skilled in that her strokes were all along my pressure points. I told her I had pain in my shoulders and arm, so she used some analgesic balm (smelled minty) while massaging those areas. There were some simple stretches at the end, which made me feel I was at a physical therapist, but it was for only like 5 minutes.

I didn't like the fact that the room was not private. For 1/2 my massage, the woman in the next curtain over was moaning and groaning -- NOT relaxing. The other thing I didn't like was the gluteus maximus massage. I realize there are pressure points there, but I should have told her to stop the minute she started massaging my butt. So that is my own fault. Getting a massage on a mat on the floor didn't bother me. Sometimes she used her foot to massage my legs, but there was a blanket covering my legs at the time.

Most likely, I won't go back to Thai Sabai, But I will continue to try other "no frills" massage places.

Pros: good price ($65 for 90 minutes); skilled staff
Cons: semi-private room; cash only; metered parking (ok in the evenings)
Posted 09/20/07 at 9:22pm

This will convert you to Thai Massage 5 Star Rating - World class

Though the place is a hole in the wall you can't beat these massages. The minute they touch your feet you are off in heaven. This is best done with another person you are comfortable with because they often have you share rooms with one other person. This is a great date thing to do.

Pros: Amazing massage for an amazing place
Cons: Dim atmoshpere
Posted 05/06/07 at 5:00pm

Great Massage 5 Star Rating - World class

highly skilled professionals. I have back pain. The massage has given me much needed relief that doctors could not provide.

Posted 06/01/06 at 9:30pm

5 Star Rating - World class

If you are looking for a great massage at a great price, I can't recommend Thai Sabai highly enough. The whole staff is very friendly and they give 110% to every client.
I was also impressed with how clean they keep this place, which has not always been my epxerience with other Thai massage locations I have tried.

Posted 01/24/06 at 9:23pm