Our story

My name is Natt and I have in a short time
become a highly valued masseuse among many customers from Sollentuna and other places in and around Stockholm. Here she tells a little about her journey - from growing up in Thailand, via New Zealand to Sweden and her own salon.

Where did you grow up?

- We were 40-50 families living in a small village in northern Thailand. Our houses were made of bamboo and the roofs were made of leaves. We had no electricity until I was about ten, so we used oil lamps. There was no TV or radio and we children played in a forest next to the village. It was a simple and of course poor environment, but there was a lot of love!

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How did you get started with massage?

- My parents are farmers and worked hard. Every night was it's my job to give massages - that is, to walk on my parents' backs.
Growing up I had a lot of headaches and my friends used to massage therefore my back and my head. I felt that I felt good from the massage, and I eventually started learning massage from my friends. I also went on massage in blind people to experience more dimensions of massage. Gradually, I started going for a massage once a month because I liked it about that. It helped my body and helped me feel harmony and become
relaxed.

 

When did you start working with massage?

- Around 2015, I took a course with a teacher and got one
certificate. Then I got the chance to work in New Zealand for a year as masseur. I then continued my studies, and they are still going on today! It is many things I want to learn to develop myself at work. Then I can give my customers even better experiences!

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What is the allure of massage for you?

- When I massage myself, I get a positive experience, relaxation and some form of healing for body and soul. Tensions release.
I also enjoy sharing my positive massage experiences with my friends & customers.

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What else have you been working on?

- I have a background in a Catholic parish. I worked there
voluntary basis with education of children, young people and the elderly. There was one wonderful and fascinating time and I really appreciated working with people, education and religion every day!

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What gives you energy at work?

- Most of the time my energy and inspiration comes from the heart and mind! Every day is an opportunity for me to live anew! I say to myself that today I will do a good and meaningful job - and not forget to smile and laugh. Being happy and positive lights up the whole day! One day one life!

 

Your company is called Naamaa Akha Thai massage. Can you tell me about the name?

- Naamaa is synonymous with the sun warming - which is the life force for everything, people, animals and nature. Akha is a small ethnic group in Thailand. They call themselves Akha Thai - which roughly means the Thai people. I chose the name considering that Sweden has a cold climate. Therefore want I convey a warm feeling. Everyone who comes to me for a massage should feel heat when I give my treatments.

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How do you help your customers?

- Every day I have many customers and their needs vary. I
always asking if they have problems or what they need help with. From the outside the client's needs, I explain which treatments I have and how they can be helpful - for example harder massage, focused massage on one place where you have problems or a massage to de-stress. I say too to my clients that I am happy to share experiences with them and develop one friendship.
 

Do you have any future dreams as a masseuse?

- Yes, it is important to have dreams! I dream of having five more ten massage parlors and continue to develop treatments for different customer needs.
No matter which salon my clients come to, they should get the best the care and highest quality of the massage!

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What do you prefer to do in your spare time?

- I love to create opportunities with my time, so there are many things that I like to do. Traveling to new countries and talking to new people I do as often as I can! It gives me many positive experiences. I also like reading, cooking, being alone in silence and visiting friends. I work a lot, but on Sundays I go to church, sing as well share joy and other feelings with my fellow human beings. I think I have a talent for conversation and compassion.

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Now, in the fall of 2024, you have lived in Sweden for almost a year. What are your impressions?

- It is a beautiful country that I would like to see more of. People in Sweden is also generally nice and accommodating. I feel myself not me as a stranger in Sweden. For me it is important to accept and understand other cultures and traditions - as well as how people are in different cultures. This applies to both Sweden and other countries. Overall, I always am open to accepting people as they are, without trying to change them way of being and living. I want to take the opportunity to thank you for what I have received chance to be here. It is as important as wonderful experience for me!

And last but not least: thank you to all my wonderful and friendly customers! You gives me so much!