Instead of going to get a massage at the Women’s Prison, I opted for Lila Massage, run by former Director of Chiang Mai Women’s Prison. Lila massage parlors help support the lives of newly released inmates in society.

Before my foot reflexology, back, neck, head, hand and buttocks massage. Thai massages = a hybridization of a sport massage, pilates and someone lightly hitting you. My massage therapist climbed up onto the platform, sat behind me and put my hair up in a french braid mid way through my treatment. I haven’t wore a french braid since my teens. I may have to find someone to do this for me again.