The tradition of Thai massages has been going on for more than 2,500 years. Buddha’s physician and friend Jivaka is considered to be their founder. He supplemented his treatment methods and already known massages with traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda. Especially acupressure techniques and stimulation of various meridian points in the body (flows of internal energy) were gradually adopted from China. Aromatic rituals and the use of herbs, fruits and spices in massages came from India. Traditional Thai massage also uses elements of yoga, reflexology, stretching, peeling and other procedures.