Today we’d like to introduce you to Anicha Sriparivatin Peare.
Hi Anicha, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
One of my biggest passions is helping other people. I love being able to make other people’s lives easier and alleviate stress or pain in whatever way I can. The best way I found to do this is through the art of Thai Massage. I have over 20 years of experience in massage. I was born in Thailand, which is where I began my massage journey. My main reason for beginning was I knew it would help me be able to take care of my parents. A few years after I graduated, my mother passed away, followed by my father about 2 years later. After that, I became a teacher of massage and wellness. I had the opportunity to teach and practice in many countries.
In 2009, I moved to America with my husband. I wanted to open my own business. I had to do some more schooling since my License was from overseas. I worked at spas, salons, and chiropractors to begin learning how I could create my own business.
I began Healthland Thai Massage in 2017 and was able to officially open in 2018.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
One major obstacle I experienced was having to go back to school to get my American massage certificate. I had over 1000 hours of schooling in Thailand, though unfortunately, they did not accept international certificates. I needed this certificate in order to get my business license.
Another obstacle I experienced was having to constantly explain the difference between Thai massage from regular relaxation massage. Thai massage focuses more on actually fixing issues people may be experiencing than just relaxation. I want people to understand that this is a wellness treatment more than just a spa day.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Healthland Thai Massage?
Healthland Thai Massage is special because the focus is Thai massage. As previously stated, this is a way of fixing issues people are experiencing. Thai massage uses the masseuse’s palms, elbows, knees and heels to complete the massage, with no external tools. Clients let me know where the issues are, and then I explain the best process suited for them. Thai Massage involves a lot of stretching of muscles and mobility of joints to alleviate the pain.
What were you like growing up?
When I was a little girl, I grew up in a small town in southern Thailand. My 5 siblings and I helped a lot at my parent’s family restaurant. When I turned 15, I moved to Bangkok with my older sister, where we continued our schooling.
I spent a lot of my childhood hanging out with the boys, over the girls because I loved drama-free, adventurous play. We climbed lots of trees and biked around the city. I enjoyed running and playing sports, such as basketball.
Contact Info:
- Email: healthlandthaimassagemn@gmail.com
- Website: www.healthlandthaimn.com
- Facebook: business.facebook.com/healthlandthaimn
