Traditional deep tissue Thai massage. Skilled hands and an ancient technique to completely restore your body.
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"Gigi is a wizard. I've gotten a few Thai massages before, but this was the best one by far. I was genuinely blown away with how great I felt afterwards. Highly recommend!"
Liam — Active lifestyle
"Easily one of the best massages of my life. Gigi's technique is unique, and his energy is exceptional. Days later, I'm still feeling amazing."
Stephanie — Surfer & Yogi
"The massage was truly 10/10. He gently guided me to breathe from my diaphragm in rhythm with the massage. I left feeling relaxed, open, energized, and completely reset."
Courtney — First-time Thai massage
Why It's Different
Traditional Thai massage is not the type of massage you'd get at a spa. It's done on the mat, with no table and no oil. It's a much more complete, restorative experience — like visiting your massage therapist, chiropractor, and yoga instructor all in one session.
Targeted pressure that reaches the deep layers of muscle and fascia where tension actually lives.
Passive yoga positions and joint manipulation that restore mobility and elasticity — perfect after days of surfing.
Precise work on muscle knots and trigger points that releases chronic tension and pain patterns.
Built for Athletes
At Santa Teresa Thai Massage, we specialize in Thai massage for surfers, yogis and sport lovers. For surfers, it works on the areas that take the brunt of the waves (neck, shoulders, hips and lower back) with a blend of specific stretching and manipulation of joints, muscles and fascia, for a faster recovery and a more fluid surfing style.
For yogis, assisted Thai stretching opens hips, hamstrings, back and shoulders further than you can reach on your own, so you go deeper into your asanas with more ease and less effort.
And for everyone in between: relief from back ache if you sit for long hours at a desk or on a flight, recovery for runners, cyclists and gym lovers, and more freedom of movement for anyone who feels stiff.
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Meet Your Therapist
Originally from Rome, I'm a certified Thai massage teacher and therapist who moved to Costa Rica to do what I love every single day. I trained at the Old Medicine School and at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand and founded Santa Teresa Thai Massage shortly after arriving in Costa Rica. Since then, I've had the honor of working with more than 2,000 clients from around the world.
Whether you're a surfer dealing with tight shoulders, an athlete recovering from training, or someone who just wants to feel incredible in their body again — this is for you.
Want to learn it yourself? I also teach Thai massage at my academy, the Thai Bodywork Massage Academy: online courses, workshops and full-time trainings.
Say Hello to GigiTreatments
Every session is tailored to your body — your pain points, your activity level, what you need. Choose from 30 to 90 minutes, on the mat or with oil. Available at the studio or delivered to your home.
A full-body massage designed for surfers to increase mobility and flexibility in lower back, hips, shoulders and neck. Elevate your surf maneuvers, popup and paddling.
Book this session →A unique full-body massage to improve your Yoga Asanas by increasing joint mobility, muscle elasticity and flexibility. This massage takes your yoga practice to the next level.
Book this session →Full-body massage to release muscle tension, increase joint mobility and stimulate lymphatic system and blood circulation. Provides healing, better sleep, renewed energy — recommended for everyone.
Book this session →Focused work on a specific part of your body — releasing tension, increasing muscle elasticity and joint mobility, and speeding up recovery.
Book this session →An oil-based full-body treatment that blends long, flowing strokes with Thai pressure techniques. More or less relaxing, as you prefer: Gigi adapts the pressure and rhythm to your request.
Book this session →A gentle oil massage with slow, rhythmic movements that follow the lymphatic system. Perfect if you have just arrived after a long trip, to reduce swelling and heavy legs, and a great support for body sculpting.
Book this session →A treatment focused on deep relaxation that helps relieve headaches and neck tension. It can also focus on easing jaw (TMJ) tension and discomfort, or on face sculpting.
Book this session →All sessions available in-studio or in the comfort of your own home — Gigi will come to you.
"We've never gotten a review under a 5.0"
"I saw Gigi three times during my week in Costa Rica, and every session was incredible. The perfect balance of stretching, deep tissue work, intensity, and relaxation."
Casey"I was carrying a 5-month-old pain in my left hip and he got rid of it. I would travel back to Santa Teresa just for a session with Gigi!"
Eugenie"I've experienced Thai massages all over the world, and he is easily one of the best. His energy is amazing: very positive, friendly, and fun to be around."
MartaThe Experience
Your session takes place on a beautiful open-air platform overlooking the jungle. The atmosphere, the sounds, the breeze — it's all part of the healing.
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Message Gigi on WhatsApp to check availability and book your session. He responds fast and will help you choose the right treatment for your needs.
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Workshops in Santa Teresa
Learn the fundamentals of Thai massage on a jungle deck and take a skill home to care for the person you love.
Discover the workshop → For yoga teachersHands-on Thai stretching techniques to help your students in their asanas and progress faster.
Discover the workshop →For Two
A bonding experience for two. Spend a session with Gigi learning how to give traditional Thai massage to each other — then take the practice home with you, for life.
For Yoga Teachers
A one-day, hands-on workshop for yoga teachers on the jungle deck. Learn Thai stretching techniques built around the asanas, to help your students go deeper and progress faster.
Thai Bodywork Massage Academy
Gigi's academy teaches the same Thai massage you feel on the deck: online video courses, workshops for couples and yoga teachers, and 6-day full-time trainings in Santa Teresa.