Our Licensed Massage Therapist
Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Vivi Weidner and I’m originally from Thailand. In 2019 I attended massage school in Southern California, training and working in Orange Country until I moved to Des Moines in 2022 with my husband. I am licensed in the state of California and Iowa.
I’m trained in various types of massage techniques including Thai, Swedish, Deep tissue, Sport massage, Reflexology, Cupping therapy, Hot stone therapy and Brazilian Lymphatic drainage. Continuing my education has been the key to my success, most recently I have certificated in “Advanced Thai Medical Massage Practitioner (TMP)”.
I look forward to serving the Des Moines community at Balance Thai massage studio. Whether you are looking for pain relief and improved mobility, a relaxing experience or you are in need of deep tissue work please call or book online today.
Advanced Thai Medical Massage
Thai Medical Massage blends traditional Thai acupressure, stretching, cupping, and body realignment with modern clinical assessment.
Before starting, the therapist checks your posture, movement, and muscle function to find the real cause of pain, not just where it hurts.
This style helps release tension, restore mobility, and correct muscle imbalances. It’s great for chronic pain, injury recovery, and improving how your body moves and feels.
It combines ancient Thai healing with modern anatomy for results you can feel.
Thai Massage (on the table)
Thai massage, also known as “Nuad Boran”, is an ancient healing system that originated in Thailand over 2,500 years ago.
Focuses on improving the body's energy flow along pathways known as "sens".
Thai massage is typically performed on a mat on the floor with the recipient fully clothed, and it does not use oils or lotions.
For our studio we adapted Thai massage on the table.
Thai massage employs a variety of techniques, making it a unique and effective form of therapy. its unique combination of passive stretching, acupressure, and yoga-like poses. Therapist use their hands, thumbs, elbows, forearms, knees, and sometimes even their feet to apply pressure and move the recipient's body.
Benefits of Thai massage include improved flexibility and range of motion, enhanced circulation, reduced muscle tension and pain (including chronic lower back pain and tension headaches), boosted energy levels, stress reduction, improved sleep quality, and better posture.
Thai Combination Massage
Thai Combination massage is Blends traditional Thai techniques with Western methods, using oils for smoother movements and deeper muscle work, typically performed on a massage table with the client unclothed. While generally gentle, Thai massage can incorporate deep tissue techniques for more profound muscle work, using elbows or forearms for firm pressure.
And stretching techniques, where the therapist gently guides the recipient's body through yoga-like stretches and movements.
Thai Deep Tissue Massage
Thai Deep tissue massage works on the deeper muscle layers and connective tissues for chronic pain and injury recovery. On the other hand, involves intense pressure to release muscle tension and loosen contracted deep tissues, but the massage therapist can adjust the pressure levels to achieve the desired results.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage Swedish Massage is known as the classic massage in Western. Massage oil or lotion is typically used with long, gliding strokes and light-medium pressure. This massage style provides a more soothing experience focus on relaxation, reduce stress and superficial muscle tension relief.