Thusare -Talking Hands- / Best Healing Salon in Colombo Sri Lanka
”Thusare Talking Hands” provides therapeutic massages using a Japanese acupressure technique called Shiatsu. We provide extensive training and economic empowerment for previously unemployed visually-impaired Sri Lankans who, as our highly skilled therapists, bring the additional benefit of having exceptionally high sensitivity to touch.
Our therapy is delivered in an open area without the removal of clothes or use of oil, and provides relaxation, mental satisfaction and numerous health benefits.
Google Reviews for Our Therapy
I had a great experience with full body massage.The therapist communicated well always making sure the pressure is ok. All the staff is friendly. Easy to find. Only you might feel uncomfortable with being in same room with another person getting massage but im sure if you mention it they will do their best to avoid it.Id come again and definitely recommend to everyone with or without problems. Feel relieved and relaxed.
We felt super comfortable and were thoroughly kneaded. A nice opportunity to provide work opportunities for people with visual impairments.We would book a massage again. Best regards
A super professionally carried out massage. One of the best I've ever had. The price is more than good and justified for the quality that the blind masseurs deliver. It is also possible to get an appointment spontaneously; the waiting time is removable.Highly recommended, always happy and will be repeated.
Fantastic healing massage. I enjoyed it so much that even booked two massages during my short stay in Colombo. Very professional therapists.Clean facility. Everything is well organized.
On the last day of my trip, I had a 30 minute full body shiatsu massage. Before the treatment, I didn't feel any stiffness in my body, but after receiving the shiatsu massage, I felt stiffness everywhere.It was a little painful, but I felt a lot lighter after the session, so I plan to go for shiatsu treatment regularly when I return to Japan.
Really good full body massage in a nicely set out location. Highly recommended.
This was our third visit to Thusare. Still clean and great staff, but this time my person who seemed new didn't work on my shoulders and very little on my arms. Other things were missed in the massage which was unfortunate since the price has gone up by 1000Rs. My husband was also getting a massage and didn't have these issues with the other staff. Also, we booked through WhatsApp and they for sure didn't know we were coming. They accommodated us, which was good. someone kept a coming to the door and opening it to ask questions and one staff had his phone on and it kept going off all through the massage (not the voice timer).
It was a little painful, but I think that's because waste products had accumulated in my legs. My tired legs felt refreshed after walking around Sri Lanka!I think the price is higher than what you see in the review photo, but it's worth it!Recommended for all travelers.
Came across this place while searching for a massage after a sore red eye flight. Clean, tidy, quiet, and professional, and the masseurs know what they are doing. Similar to Thai massage techniques, so it can be painful if you are not used to it/expect it. Good vibes overall. Book on whatsapp.
Amazing experience. Nice and cozy place with high qualified staff! Highly recommend.
My partner and I took one hour full body massage and we couldn’t be happier with the treatment we received. We will certainly go back and can’t recommend enough. A special thanks to Sasanka and Rumesh for the outstanding professionalism and for taking care of us! 🙏🏼
One of the best massages I've ever had, they really found all my problem areas, especially the hard knots in my back and really worked at them. It was painful but in a good way. I was sore for 2 days after and felt like a new, refreshed, and taller person on the third day. I highly recommend them to all, it's probably the best thing you can experience in Colombo. The massage is with clothes on, no oil or cream involved and each massage is customised to individual needs. The place is very clean and they have nice quiet AC rooms. It is a little hard to locate, you basically have to take the small road from the left of the bank. I suggest they add more signs on the main road. I also suggest they keep a foot cleaning area at the entrance.
I had an 'out of body' experience in this place. The therapists knew every pain point of my body and worked on them with appropriate pressure. Had such a good sleep after this. Make sure to wear comfy clothes cause you will be massaged in whatever you are wearing. Staffs were really helpful and well behaved. They are fluent in English. I highly recommend visiting.
Amazing massage by highly skilled therapist. Professional and pleasant.
Had a great massage today, pressure was perfect, I feel reborn! Such a wonderful initiative that vision impaired people deliver such good massages for a decent price. We highly recommend talking hands
Massage shop for the blindIt is less cost-effective than Thailand or Vietnam, but it seems to be cheaper in Sri Lanka.Your skills are good! The facilities are poor, but the skills make up for the shortcomings.
Do not miss out on this incredible experience. Myself and my partner arrived in Colombo and fancied a massage. We found this place on Google and based on reviews we thought we'd try it out. Greeted at the door and then greeted by the masseur's (both blind). You stay fully clothed at all times and the pressure is hard and can be quite painful if you need loosening up but they check in on you and ask if your ok and if you want more or less pressure.This was an incredible experience. I really do recommend you go and experience this and not only are you receiving an amazing massage your also giving to the disabled community.Absolutely loved it! Thank you to everyone there.
Romesh did an amazing job. Far better than even the Spa ceylon. .Hats off for this Japanese owner who is running the business..
I come here once every two months.I ring the bell at the entrance and they open the door for me. I guess all the therapists are blind. They place a thin cloth over my body and massage me carefully, trusting the sensation of their hands. They often check the pressure .I get hungry and thirsty during the therapy. My body responds very well. Great technique. I'll come again.
I discovered Kosala, a therapist at Thusare Talking Hands, by chance through Google, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have done so. He is exceptionally skilled and experienced in his work. After my first session with him, I was so impressed that I immediately booked a two-hour session for the next day. His therapy mobilized me in a way I hadn’t experienced before. I had been struggling with back pain, which completely disappeared after his treatment. Kosala is truly a master of his craft. If anyone is in need of a highly effective therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend him. Five stars!
Incredibly good Shiatsu massage! I go back every month and have never been disappointed ❤️
Amazing therapy by Roomesh and Kosala. Sasanka great service and and a wonderful initiative for the blinds
One of the best intensive Massage we ever had. We definitly come back again.Thanks
Visited Talking hands for the first time and couldn’t be happier! The experience was amazing! Was assigned Rumesh ( I hope I didn’t get his name wrong) and he was amazing and so friendly 🥹Keep up the amazing work ❤️
Excellent massage, the therapists were extremely professional and very attentive during the massage. They checked with us several times about the level of pressure which I appreciate so much. Will definitely be returning.
I visited this place recently and had a fantastic body massage experience that left me feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.The therapist, Mr Rumesh was highly skilled, using a perfect balance of pressure to relieve tension in my muscles. The atmosphere was good too. I had a bad shoulder pain and tightened back muscles. I appreciate the personalized approach he took and did the needful. Overall, it was a blissful escape from everyday stress, and I highly recommend Mr Rumesh and this place for anyone looking for a genuine massage to relieve body aches.
Best therapeutic massage I’ve ever had ! It can be a painful acupuncture but definitely worth it !
Amazing place with even more amazing people, a great project for a community in which are so many blind people, as I read there are over 150k people blind in Sri Lanka, so learning a skill for them is a must to survive and this is the best way ever. We ran across this place by accident and we will be coming back for sure!!
A week ago, I discovered this massage place online and, as soon as I saw the social purpose behind it, I didn't hesitate and booked an hour of therapy through WhatsApp. Kosala was the professional in charge of my massage and, at all times, he made sure I was comfortable and easily located the pressure points to relieve them. Thank you so much, Kosala! And I wish there were more centers of this style that would allow social integration.If, like me, you are a solo traveler and have some reservations, I will tell you that you have nothing to worry about. The massage is performed in a small house located very close to the Viharamahadevi park. When you ring the doorbell, one of the professionals walks you to a small living room where you have to fill out a form. Subsequently, your masseuse accompanies you to an available stretcher (there are three in the same space, but you are with your clothes on at all times. There are no oils). During the time you have contracted, the therapy is performed with a small piece of cloth, which the masseuses themselves move along your body depending on the pressure points that need to be activated.Things to keep in mind if you are Western and not used to Asian massages:1. Comment if you have any specific injury or pain, since they use this information to direct the therapy in one direction or another. Also, there will be certain techniques that they will not use.2. The ass area is included in the therapy. If you feel uncomfortable, discuss it beforehand with the professionals to avoid misunderstandings, since in the massages offered in Asia it is another part to be treated completely naturally.3. There will be times when professionals stand on the table to perform the techniques on certain parts of the body.These little things that I mention are something that has happened to me in different Asian countries and through massages received by both men and women and that, if you have not had prior contact with the different cultures that make up this area of the world, it may initially shock you.
My friend and I went for a foot massage and we couldn’t be more happy with the experience, I think it’s a beautiful way to support the community and this initiative. The therapists are nice and knowledgeable about all pressure points (thanks Rumesh, you did amazing!). I read some reviews about people complaining about the environment and the lack of privacy - well, if you are looking for a fancy spa experience this might not be the place for you, but this is not what this place is about.
This is not the first time I've visited this place,The visually challenged massage therapist, without even uttering a word, understood what was wrong with me. I had a very stiff back with a lot of knots due to my line of work and did his best to relax my muscles within the time frame.Because of my condition, he has to use more pressure, which wasn't pleasant, but I believe it was necessary to soothe my sore muscles.Definitely will return
Fantastic experience, amazing therapist and too much knowledge. Whatever they say about themselves on the Google or on the website is absolutely hundred percent true without a doubt. They offer dry massages only, but the technique is fantastic and something which we have not experienced before. They will find your pressure points where you need the massage and where the stretching needs to be done. You will be amazed
I was looking for a genuine massage place in Colombo and I went here after reading the Google reviews.I’m glad I did.This is no frills Massage Centre, it’s NOT a Spa. There is no music, no aroma candles, no mood lighting, just massage…real therapy massage.There are no cubicles or partitions but the massage is given with your clothes on and no oil is used. So there is no need to shower or change; casual, light, non slippery cotton clothes are ideal(thin t shirt and track pants).The masseurs are vision impaired (blind) so their sense of touch is heightened and that adds to your experience. The pressure was hard (as requested) and it was a pleasurable pain to endure. He pressed points that made me realize that he knew exactly what he was doing.I had signed up for a 30 minute session, and 5 minutes into the massage I told him that he could continue for 1 hour without even asking him the price.For anyone who wants a genuine massage, go for it ‘blindly’ 😎Even if you don’t enjoy it like I did, it’s for a good cause, so why not give it a try??!!??May 2024 - I’ve been here a few more time now and my review stands. Simply the best massage.
An amazing place with great prices. I was a bit worried whether it would be fine to come on my own (being a woman in a foreign country with a different culture creates sometimes questions about safety and social norms). I read the reviews here and all of them were very highly rated and recommended the services. So I trusted and tried myself.The place is run by blind people that are very knowledgeable and welcoming. I tried shiatsu massage for the first time and it turned out to be quite a workout for me 😅Kasala (sorry if I misspelled the name) was very professional, he led me upstairs, worked for 2 hours on each of my muscles of the back, neck, legs, arms and head. He also pointed out at some issues that he could feel through the muscles. For 2 hours his hands remained strong and steady. The massage is done over the clothes, so it’s good to have light and rather thin ones. The masseur also puts a piece of fabric that moves over the massaged part.I greatly appreciate this place. Services are truly excellent. I would suggest to clients to give fair tips, as prices are way below what one usually pays in other countries.Thank you very much! Will be back ❤️
Massage was excellent and they knew what they were doing.Only downside is they lack in customer friendliness and orientation. Booking a massage was cumbersome for me.
It was a very pleasant experience, staff were very friendly and professional.I highly recommend visiting this saloon.
Thusare Talking Hands delivers exceptional therapeutic massages by visually impaired therapists. My recent foot massage was outstanding, highlighting their skill and kindness. I'll definitely return for more! Highly recommended!
Listen to me, go to this place for a massage.The blind lads that work, there are tremendously good at what they do, they are polite and professional, the place is clean and you are doing a good deed at the same time.Absolute props to the host and my masseuse in the attached picture.Being blind, they really feel through the muscles in a fantastic fashion.I consider myself a bit of a massage connoisseur and I’m telling you these are legit.
Discover the magic of shiatsu massage for unparalleled relaxation. Initially intense, yet soothing after. Talented blind masseurs exhibit exceptional skill. Clean, delightful environment promotes serenity. Booking an appointment in advance is advised for the best experience. Treat yourself to this unforgettable journey of well-being and stress relief.
Best massage in Colombo. Very reasonably priced shiatsu massage by well trained and high quality masseurs. I came back for a second treatment before leaving Colombo. Team is very accommodating for same day appointments. 5 stars.
Very interesting Shiatsu massage experience. Although it was a bit painful during the treatment, afterwards my back felt relaxed. Me and my husband got a couple's massage together and we were happy with their service. The therapists are very kind and professional and they know this technique very well. I really admire them for providing such a good service.
My partner & I came here (after reading all the great reviews) & both had a 60 minute full body massage by 2 of the staff members & it was absolutely amazing. We have been travelling for 3 months with heavy backpacks & were both experiencing very tight shoulders/neck & sore backs. The massages really eased a lot of this tension/discomfort, we both felt considerable relief following our massages. The staff were friendly, very professional & brilliant at their job. The massage was both relaxing and healing/therapeutic whilst also very affordable. Thank you Thusare Talking Hands for our great experience 🙂
Very good massage, therapeutic and healing. Simple and humble place and with excellent experience of shiatsu. I was a little bit ill when I went there, in fact my lung meridian was painful during the treatment but pressure points of my masseur healed me. You get your massage with your cloths on and without oil as this traditional technique demands. I love that they created a space where blind people can work fully being integrated with the community, great place, great service!
One of the best massages I’ve ever had. My wife and I went multiple times over our stay. These guys are very honest, very very reasonably priced, and amazing at what they do. It’s also a beautiful cause to support. Will happily go back 🙂
Divine experience.All Masseur are blind. Yeap you heard me right.They focus on the pressure points.If you have back pain or sports related injury, this is the best in Colombo.
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Reservation and Contact form/ コンタクトフォーム
If you need to make a reservation for the same day or urgently, please contact us directly via WhatsApp +94779896183 not reservation and contact form.
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Our History as the Social Enterprise from Japan
This special movie was created collaboratively by the Japanese NGO APCAS and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) to promote employment opportunities for the visually impaired as acupressure (Shiatsu) therapists in March 2022. They implemented a two-year training project starting in March 2020, aimed at refining the comprehensive Shiatsu training system of “Thusare Talking Hands” and establishing a new professional occupational path for Shiatsu therapists in society.
What Our Clients Say
“The therapists here provide traditional shiatsu massages, similar to those provided in Japan. The experience is not only relaxing, but is a proper treatment of Oriental medicine. In Japan, many visually impaired people are acupressure therapists, as their sense of touch is much more sensitive than others. I strongly recommend people to try this out.”
Matsuo Keiko
“These gorgeous people are not only kind, sensitive and compassionate human beings… they are highly skilled and very professional shiatsu massage therapists. Talking hands and loving hearts, not only they helped my persistent hamstring injury heal.”
Anna Suvorova
“It was an experience. The treatment was professional, done very well and with great care. It’s also an inspiration to all of us that it’s possible for anyone to accept what life has offered and move forward to impact so many.”
Yuwanmini Landersz
FAQ
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What is Shiatsu?
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Shiatsu therapy, with a history spanning 2000 years in Japan, has evolved systematically and is widely chosen as a medical treatment. In our therapy, skilled therapists apply rhythmic pressure to the body’s meridians and points, tailoring the treatment based on the client’s symptoms and their preferred pressure intensity.
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What is the benefit?
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In Japan, Shiatsu is commonly used to enhance physical well-being, address chronic disorders, manage pain, prevent diseases, and support exercise capacity. Beyond its medical applications, Shiatsu is widely embraced for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing energy flow in Japan.
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Is Shiatsu Painful? How is the clothes in treatment？
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Shiatsu treatment occurs on an individual bed in a safe and comfortable environment. The therapist gives acupressure massage through a cotton cloth, eliminating the need for clients to undress. Prior to the treatment, the therapist inquires about the client’s symptoms and areas of pain to tailor a more suitable treatment plan based on Shiatsu theory.
Thusare Therapists and Staff with the last Dr.Sasada Shiatsu Master (Founder of Thusare Talking Hands)
