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Thai New York Spa and Salon featured in Time Out New York

Thai New York Spa and Salon: Cranial Sacral Massage 23-92 21st St at 24th Ave, Astoria, Queens (718-932-0999 thainewyorkspa.com). 30 minutes regularly $49. TONY deal Mention TONY when booking for 15 percent off facials and massages through Feb 10.

Upon arriving at this squeaky-clean storefront spa, I was treated to a steaming warm towel for my face and hands. After thoroughly tenderizing all of the large muscle groups in my back, my nimble massage therapist scrambled atop the table, somehow positioning herself to avoid putting any weight on me, in order to better ply my neck, scalp and facial muscles. All that compression I'd built up craning my neck over my laptop didn't stand a chance.

Best part: The glass of hot ginger tea I was served before and after the stress-expunging massage was a delicious bonus.

Why it's worth it: Since several staff members migrated to this Astoria spot after the closing of the world-class Manhattan Thai Privilege Spa, you'll get five-star service for the lower prices typical of Queens.-Sam LaCroix

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Massages And More On Tap At Thai New York Spa & Salon
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There is no better way to relax than to undergo a massage at Thai New York Spa and Salon, 23-92 21st St., Astoria. Under the hands of an experienced, professional massage therapist, a Thai Traditional Massage, Thai New York's signature offering, will provide a soothing vacation in another realm, relieving all the cares and problems of everyday life-for only $50 an hour.

The warm overtones of wood and other traditional materials immediately calm and soothe Thai New York clients the moment they enter the conveniently located spa facility, open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Comfort abounds, from the traditional tea and hot towels to the signature massages.
image003Beautifying and therapeutic hair, nail and facial and body care products abound at Thai New York Spa and Salon.

It only takes one swift glance to realize that Thai New York offers much more than massages. Hair services, nail treatments, waxing, nail care and organic facials are all offered as well. At Thai New York, whether it's a quick answer to a hair care or nail problem or an hour-long session with a massage therapist, there's something to meet every grooming and massage therapy need.

Thai New York Spa and Salon is a welcome addition to the Astoria streetscape. To make an appointment or for more information, call 718-932-0999 or visit www.thainewyorkspa.com.
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image005A reception worthy of royalty awaits the visitor at Thai New York Spa and Salon, 23-92 21st St., Astoria.
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Locals who have been clamoring for Thai Pavilion to unveil its second outpost in Astoria, on 21st Street, only have a few more days to go before getting their fix of Tofu Lad Prig. But, the newfangled retail complex in which the eatery is opening - home to Da Franco Italian restaurant and Nature's Chemists - has been celebrating Thai tradition for about a month now, with the debut of the tranquil Thai New York Spa & Salon.

When beloved SoHo spa Thai Privilege shut down, Thai massage enthusiasts across the city winced. Luckily, Karn, a Thai Privilege vet with a loyal client list, decided to transplant Thai paradise to Queens when she launched her own operation.

Upon entry of the shiny new space with hardwood floors, you're instantly soothed with a hot cloth and cup of ginger tea. Then you're led down a candlelit hallway and whisked into a treatment room where the walls are adorned with faux flowers and Thai music softly plays - not the usual soundtrack of Enya's greatest hits.

Sure you can get your typical hot stone, aromatherapy and Swedish massages here yet the spa's raison d'être is the Thai Massage. Instead of stripping down and getting slicked with oil, in this ancient healing art tracing its roots back to India more than 2,500 years ago, one dons loose, comfortable clothing and gets straddled, stretched and kneaded. Basically a form of passive yoga (no fears of breaking the trance mid-way to get into Downward Dog mode; the therapist moves your body for you), it taps into your chakras, gets the blood flowing, reduces daily stress and helps quiet the mind so you're one step closer to feeling harmonious. "It's really deep and energizing," points out Karn.

If you're not ready to fully commit to this intense interactive treatment, try the Thai New York Aromatherapy (and ask for Cindy to do the job), which combines Swedish and Thai pressure point modalities, for a deeper, more restorative dimension to the classic massage.

Acupuncture, herbal scrubs, facials and salon services incorporating products from Moroccanoil and Dermalogica are also on Karn's menu. www.thainewyorkspa.com; 23-92 21st Street, Astoria, 718-932-0999
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As Astoria becomes more and more gentrified, it seems that more and more spas are throwing down roots in the neighborhood. Though they gravitate to Astoria for similar reasons - an increasingly upscale clientele and proximity to Manhattan - not all the spas in this area offer a variety of different experiences.

The spacious Thai New York Spa opened at in July at 23-92 21st Street. It is the first Thai spa in the borough of Queens. The owner, Karn Prasertsri, and her sister, Pat Prasertsri, who manages the spa, both worked at Thai Privilege Spa in SoHo, which is currently closed for construction.

The signature offering at Thai New York is the Thai New York Aroma Therapy, which their website describes as, "Our signature oil massage combined with the principle of Thai pressure points and Swedish massage."

Perhaps their most exclusive offering is the oil-free, traditional Thai massage, which consists of yoga-like stretches performed on a padded mat on the ground. The spa provides a comfortable, loose cotton outfit for the customer to wear during the massage - a "Thai uniform" as Pat Prasertsri calls it. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with ginger tea and a hot cloth.

For prices, spa hours and other information, visit the spa's website.
23-92 21st Street
Astoria, NY 11105 Phone: 718-932-0999
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