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AWAKEN — reconnect with the quiet universe within

Be Well. Live Well. Enter Nuad.

Reiki — find calm within

Every AWAKEN session carries Reiki energy work alongside the massage. Here is what that means, in plain words.

A guest resting deeply with eyes closed during an AWAKEN energy therapy session at Nuad Thai Massage Athens

What Reiki is

Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) takes its name from two Japanese words: rei, the unseen or spiritual, and ki, the vital energy held to animate every living thing — the same qi that runs through Chinese medicine. A practitioner works with light, still hands, resting on the body or hovering just above it: no rubbing, no pressing, no manipulation. You stay fully clothed, the room stays warm and quiet, and nothing is forced. It is closer to being held in attention than to being worked on.

What a Reiki Massage is

A Reiki massage is warm-oil massage with Reiki held inside it. The hands move the body in long, unhurried strokes while the attention stays with the energy lines — the breath lengthens, the muscles let go, and the work happens as much in the stillness between strokes as in the strokes themselves. Where a classic Thai massage asks the body to move and open, a Reiki massage asks it to arrive and settle. Every AWAKEN session is built this way: massage and Reiki are not two treatments stacked together, but one attention expressed through two hands.

What a session brings

  • Deep relaxation — the nervous system downshifts, and many guests drift into sleep.
  • A quieter mind — the habitual chatter slows enough for something clearer to surface.
  • Comfort for tension the body has been holding, especially alongside warm-oil massage.
  • A sense of balance and groundedness that often follows you out of the studio.
  • Gentleness when firmer touch would be too much — after long travel, in a heavy week, or when rest alone feels out of reach.

Reiki is a wellness practice, not medicine. It complements the care you already receive and never replaces a doctor's advice.

Where Reiki comes from

Reiki was formed in Japan in the 1920s by Usui Mikao (1865–1926), a teacher whose practice grew out of Buddhist study, martial discipline and years of searching. His students carried it outward — through the Tokyo clinic of Hayashi Chujiro, and across the Pacific with Hawayo Takata, who brought Reiki to Hawaii in the 1930s and from there into homes and studios worldwide. A practice that began with a handful of students in Tokyo is now found on every continent — and here it sits inside every AWAKEN session.

The five lines students were taught to repeat each morning

Just for today: do not worry. Do not anger. Be grateful. Do your work with all your heart. Be kind to every living thing.

The menu

Awaken Energy Therapies

AWAKEN Reiki Massage

A meditative session of 60, 90 or 120 minutes that combines hands-on Reiki energy work with gentle massage to release tension and support the body's natural flow of energy.

What's included

  • Brief intention-setting conversation about what you would like to release or receive.
  • Quiet, hands-on Reiki placed gently along the body.
  • Soft massage woven through to release physical tension.
  • Low light, soft music and time for stillness and integration.
Relieves deep fatigue and emotional overloadSupports the body's natural energy flowReleases tension without deep pressureIdeal as a monthly reset or during stressful periods

AWAKEN Reiki Session

A gentle hands-on energy balancing session with light, resting touch — choose 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

What's included

  • Deep rest in a fully passive session
  • A balanced, settled energy feeling
  • Softened emotional load
  • Warmth and ease through the body
Check-in about how you feel.Resting hands placed along the head, torso and back.Slow sequence of light, quiet holds.Silent integration and gentle close.

AWAKEN The Calming Effect

A gentle, breath-led full-body treatment with Reiki energy work that eases the nervous system. Slow strokes, light pressure and a quieting essential-oil blend settle restless energy and invite deep rest.

What's included

  • Brief intake to choose the right oil and pace for your state.
  • Full-body rhythmic strokes with light pressure and breath cues.
  • Quiet stillness at the end so the body can absorb the work.
Calms the nervous systemRelieves stress and restlessnessEncourages deep, restorative restGentle enough for sensitive guests

AWAKEN Energy Booster

A revitalising session for fatigue and mental fog. Brisk meridian-style strokes, Reiki energy work, breath cues and energising essential oils reawaken circulation and clear stagnation.

What's included

  • Quick check-in to identify where you feel drained or stuck.
  • Brisk meridian-style strokes along the back, shoulders and legs.
  • Energising essential oils and breath cues to reawaken circulation.
  • A short, focused finish that leaves you alert yet relaxed.
Restores physical energyClears mental fogImproves circulationBrings a sense of lightness and clarity

AWAKEN Grounding Ritual

An active reset for body and mind: lying supported on your side, warm oil along the spine, Reiki energy work, lymphatic work and gua sha for the neck, shoulders and face — performed in a private luxury suite at Kornarou 5.

What's included

  • Brief check-in about how you feel — scattered, wired, tired or heavy.
  • Warm oil work along the spine while you lie fully supported on your side.
  • Gentle lymphatic work and gua sha for the neck, shoulders and face.
  • Quiet finish with low light and soft music so the body can absorb the reset.
Deeply grounding and centringReleases neck, shoulder and facial tensionSupports lymphatic flowLeaves you feeling steady and clear

AWAKEN 4 Elements Core Rejuvenation

An extended four-hour energy balancing ritual: earth, water, air and fire are addressed through bodywork, Reiki energy work, aromatherapy, warm stones and guided breath — a deep reset for body and mind.

What's included

  • Longer consultation to set your intention for the ritual.
  • Earth: grounding bodywork and warm stones to settle the body.
  • Water: flowing, rhythmic strokes to calm the nervous system.
  • Air: breath awareness and gentle stretches to expand the chest and mind.
  • Fire: energising aromatherapy and focused pressure to reignite vitality.
Deep, full-body rejuvenationRestores emotional and physical balanceBrings clarity and sustained calmIdeal as a seasonal reset or personal retreat

AWAKEN Chakra Balance Ritual

Most popular

A 105-minute tune-up that pairs a full-body oil massage with focused chakra balancing. Reiki energy work is part of the session, balancing the seven chakras.

What's included

  • A short check-in about where you feel stuck or out of balance.
  • A full-body oil massage to soften tension and settle the nervous system.
  • Slow, focused energy work along the seven chakra centres.
  • A long, quiet close to settle the alignment.
  • Reiki energy work to balance the chakras.
A felt sense of alignment and calmRelease of long-held tensionA quiet, settled mindRenewed clarity and focus

AWAKEN Still Mind Ritual

A 90-minute reset for an overactive mind: massage of the head, scalp and face only — no body massage — with mindful meridian-style work and deep breathwork that awaken the head chakra and the third-eye chakra. Reiki energy work settles the head and third-eye chakras.

What's included

  • A deeply calm, present state of mind
  • Relief for a busy, looping mind
  • Softening of head, neck and shoulder tension
  • Easier, fuller breathing
  • Reiki energy work to settle the head and third-eye chakras.
Check-in about how your mind feels today.Massage on the head, scalp and face only — no body massage.Mindful meridian-style head and scalp massage.Focused work to awaken the head chakra and the third-eye chakra.

AWAKEN Sleep Well Ritual

A two-hour evening journey of breathwork, aromatic massage, warm volcanic stones and facial marma touch, made for deep rest. Reiki energy work eases the body toward deep rest.

What's included

  • Profound relaxation and readiness for sleep
  • Release of whole-body tension
  • A calm face and jaw
  • Clear, easy breathing
  • Reiki energy work to ease the body toward rest.
Grounding breathwork and quiet affirmations.Slow aromatic full-body massage.Warm volcanic stones placed to balance energy.Gentle facial marma massage.

AWAKEN Vital Flow Ritual

Bestseller

A 105-minute circulation ritual: gentle lymphatic drainage work joined with energising meridian-style strokes. Reiki energy work restores the body's natural flow.

What's included

  • Light, buoyant legs and body
  • Stimulated circulation
  • A clear-headed, energised feeling
  • Support for the body's natural drainage
  • Reiki energy work to restore natural flow.
Check-in about heaviness, fatigue or puffiness.Gentle rhythmic lymphatic work across the body.Energising meridian-style strokes along the back and legs.Short rest with water and tea.

AWAKEN Deep Reset Ritual

Favourite

A two-hour deep-tissue journey finished with marma point work and warm volcanic stones for complete release. Reiki energy work closes the ritual in deep quiet.

What's included

  • Release of deep, chronic tension
  • Muscles that feel worked, not beaten
  • A calm, grounded finish
  • Freedom of movement in the back and shoulders
  • Reiki energy work to close in deep quiet.
Check-in about problem areas and pressure.Thorough deep-tissue full-body work.Focused marma point work.Warm volcanic stones and a long quiet close.

AWAKEN Marma Point Massage

Ayurvedic-inspired bodywork: long, firm, flowing movements across the body's marma energy points. Reiki energy work accompanies the marma point work.

What's included

  • Immediate, deep relaxation
  • Emotional balance and ease
  • Release of body-wide tension
  • A settled, grounded state
  • Reiki energy work alongside the marma points.
Check-in about stress, sleep and tension.Long, firm, flowing full-body movements.Focused marma point work across the body.Slow quiet finish.

AWAKEN Aromatherapy Massage

A 60-minute purely aromatic session: blended essential oils and flowing Swedish strokes chosen for your mood. Reiki energy work deepens the effect of your chosen oil.

What's included

  • A mood lift or deep calm, as you choose
  • Softened surface tension
  • A beautiful, lasting scent on the skin
  • An easy, unhurried hour
  • Reiki energy work with your chosen oil.
Choosing your essential-oil blend.Flowing Swedish full-body massage.Extra care on neck, shoulders and back.Quiet close.

AWAKEN Fertility Soft Touch Massage

Targeted Therapy

A 75-minute soft-touch preparation for women preparing to receive a baby: a full-body massage and a slow head massage, with special, unhurried attention to the abdominal area. Reiki energy work settles the body at the end.

What's included

  • A warm, unhurried session of soft touch
  • A calmer, more settled body and mind
  • Gentle attention through the lower belly and hips
  • Softened head, jaw and shoulder tension
  • Reiki energy work to settle the body at the end.
Check-in about what feels good for you today.Soft full-body massage at a pressure you choose.Slow head, scalp and face massage.Special emphasis on the abdominal area.

AWAKEN · Seven energy centres

The seven chakras

Each chakra is a point of energy along the body. The AWAKEN Chakra Balance Ritual moves through all seven, from the ground upwards, so you leave feeling whole and quietly aligned.

01Base of the spine

Root chakra

Muladhara

Benefits: A sense of safety, steadiness and feeling at home in your body.

When it feels blocked: Feeling anxious or unsafe, restlessness, lower-back tension, tired legs and trouble settling.

How it works: Slow pressure through the legs and feet, warm hands resting at the lower back and Reiki held at the base of the spine.

60 min · €115
02Lower abdomen

Sacral chakra

Svadhisthana

Benefits: Ease, creativity and a softer relationship with pleasure and emotion.

When it feels blocked: Low creativity, emotional numbness or mood swings, and tension in the hips and lower belly.

How it works: Gentle circular strokes over the hips and lower belly, with calm breath guiding each movement.

60 min · €115
03Upper abdomen

Solar Plexus chakra

Manipura

Benefits: Inner confidence, clarity of will and a settled, warm centre.

When it feels blocked: Self-doubt, low motivation, feeling powerless and a knotted, unsettled stomach.

How it works: Rhythmic work around the ribs and midsection while Reiki hands rest above the stomach.

60 min · €115
04Centre of the chest

Heart chakra

Anahata

Benefits: Openness, kindness towards yourself and a lighter chest.

When it feels blocked: Holding on to hurt, loneliness, guardedness and a tight chest or shoulders.

How it works: Opening strokes across the chest, shoulders and arms, allowing the breath to deepen naturally.

60 min · €115
05Throat and neck

Throat chakra

Vishuddha

Benefits: A freer voice, relaxed jaw and honest self-expression.

When it feels blocked: Holding words back, feeling unheard, a tight jaw and stiffness in the neck.

How it works: Soft release along the neck and jaw, finishing with still Reiki hands at the collarbones.

60 min · €115
06Between the brows

Third Eye chakra

Ajna

Benefits: Quiet focus, intuition and a mind that slows down.

When it feels blocked: Scattered thoughts, poor focus, overthinking and tension around the brow.

How it works: Light Marma point work on the forehead and temples with long, slow pauses.

60 min · €115
07Top of the head

Crown chakra

Sahasrara

Benefits: Stillness, perspective and a gentle sense of connection.

When it feels blocked: Feeling disconnected or without direction, mental fog and restless sleep.

How it works: Scalp massage that fades into motionless Reiki at the crown, closing the ritual.

60 min · €115

Your visit

What to expect from your Energy Therapies session

Energy Therapies at Nuad Thai is a calm, private experience. Here is what happens before, during, and after your session.

1

Arrive & settle in

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. We will confirm your booking, offer you water or herbal tea, and show you to your private room. Our spa hours are 10:00–22:00 every day, and your therapist will be ready for the exact time you reserved.

2

A quiet, private space

Each session takes place in a low-lit, private room with soft music, clean linens and a comfortable treatment table. The space is kept quiet and free from interruptions so you can fully relax and receive the work. We no longer maintain a separate shared quiet room — the private treatment room itself becomes your quiet space for the duration of the session.

3

Intention & conversation

Before the treatment begins, your therapist will ask how you are feeling — tired, wired, scattered, heavy, or simply in need of rest. You may share any intentions, preferences, or notes you added during booking. This helps us choose the right energy approach, oils, and rhythm for your session.

4

The treatment

The work is slow, respectful, and mindful. Depending on your chosen treatment, you may experience gentle hands-on Reiki, warm stones along energy lines, guided breath cues, soft rhythmic touch, or quiet stillness. You remain draped throughout and can ask for adjustments at any time.

5

After the session

We give you a few minutes to rest before getting up. Water and tea are available, and your therapist may share a brief reflection or after-care suggestion. You will receive a confirmation email with your appointment details and a link to reschedule or cancel if plans change.

6

Need to prepare?

Eat lightly within the two hours before your session, avoid alcohol, and wear whatever is comfortable. Leave valuables at home if possible, and turn off notifications so you can be fully present. If you have health conditions, recent surgery, or are pregnant, please contact us beforehand.

About the quiet room

We previously offered a shared quiet room for guests to relax before or after treatments. That space has been removed from the Energy Therapies experience. Today, the private treatment room itself is prepared as a quiet, low-lit sanctuary for the full duration of your session. If you need extra time to settle in or rest after the treatment, let us know when you arrive and we will accommodate your comfort as scheduling allows.

Good to know

Energy Therapies & Reiki questions

What is Reiki massage and how is it different from regular massage?

Reiki massage at Nuad Thai Massage Athens is a meditative treatment of 60, 90 or 120 minutes that blends gentle hands-on energy work with soft, calming massage. Unlike a typical massage that focuses mainly on muscle tension, Reiki is also used to support emotional balance, deep relaxation and the sense of an inner reset. It is performed in a quiet, low-lit room with soft music.

How long does an energy healing session last?

The AWAKEN menu offers sessions from 60 minutes up to 240 minutes. Reiki Massage, AWAKEN Reiki Session and The Calming Effect each come in 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Energy Booster is a 60-minute session, Grounding Ritual lasts 90 minutes, and the 4 Elements Core Rejuvenation ritual runs four hours.

What should I expect during an energy healing session?

Each session starts with a short conversation about how you are feeling — tired, wired, scattered or heavy. The therapist then chooses the right approach and essential oils for your state. The work is slow, rhythmic and respectful. You may experience gentle pressure along energy lines, warm stones, guided breath cues, or quiet hands-on Reiki depending on the treatment.

What should I wear for an energy healing or Reiki session?

Wear whatever you are comfortable in. Most guests keep their undergarments on and are draped throughout the session. Energy healing treatments are performed in private rooms with low light and soft music, so you can relax fully without concern.

Who is energy healing suitable for?

Energy therapies are ideal for guests who feel mentally or emotionally drained, struggle to switch off, or want a gentle, non-invasive way to restore balance. It is not a medical treatment and does not replace professional healthcare. If you have a serious health condition, recent surgery, or are pregnant, please contact us before booking so we can recommend the most suitable session.

Can I book energy healing online or only by phone?

You can book Energy Therapies sessions online through our website and pay securely with Stripe. You can also call or WhatsApp us on +30 695 509 9989 to reserve your appointment. Online booking is available for all listed durations and prices.

How much does Reiki cost?

Both Reiki Massage and AWAKEN Reiki Session are €115 for 60 minutes, €160 for 90 minutes and €205 for 120 minutes. All prices are per person and are shown in the AWAKEN menu, where you can book and pay online directly.

Are there any contraindications for energy healing or Reiki?

Energy therapies are a gentle wellness practice, but it is not a medical treatment and should not replace professional healthcare. Please contact us before booking if you are in the first trimester of pregnancy, have had recent surgery, have a heart condition, epilepsy, a pacemaker or other electronic implant, or if you have a fever, active infection, open wounds, severe skin irritation or a contagious skin condition. We can adapt the session or recommend a more suitable treatment.

Booking

Booking your Energy Therapies session

Which Energy Therapies duration should I choose?

The 60-minute sessions — The Calming Effect, Energy Booster and both Reiki services — suit a quick reset when you are short on time, while 90 or 120 minutes allow deeper work. Grounding Ritual lasts 90 minutes, and the 240-minute 4 Elements Core Rejuvenation is a complete half-day ritual for guests who want an immersive transformation.

What should I expect before and during the booking?

After you choose your treatment and duration, the booking form asks for your name, email, phone and preferred date and time. Payment is processed securely through Stripe. Once confirmed, you receive a confirmation email with your appointment details, directions to the spa and a link to reschedule or cancel if needed.

How should I prepare for an energy healing session?

Eat lightly within the two hours before your session and avoid heavy meals or alcohol. Arrive with an open mind and any specific intentions or concerns you would like to share. We also recommend turning off notifications on your phone and leaving valuables at home so you can fully relax.

When should I arrive for my Energy Therapies appointment?

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early for your first visit so we can confirm your details and settle you in. Returning guests can arrive a few minutes before the scheduled time. If you are running late, call or WhatsApp us on +30 695 509 9989 and we will do our best to accommodate the full session.

Can I book Energy Therapies for a couple or a group?

Yes. The 4 Elements Core Rejuvenation and other sessions can be booked for one person, or you can reserve separate rooms for partners. For groups or special requests, WhatsApp or call us so we can coordinate timing and availability for everyone.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

You can reschedule or cancel directly from the confirmation email link up to 24 hours before your appointment. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to our late-cancellation policy. If you are unsure about timing, book a shorter duration first and extend on the day if space allows.

Need guidance?

Not sure which session is right for you?

Energy Therapies is personal. Ask us on WhatsApp which treatment matches your mood, energy level or goals, and what to expect during the session. We reply daily between 10:00 and 22:00.

Reservations

Ready to switch off?

Book online in under a minute, or call us — we answer between 10:00 and 22:00, every day.

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