Healing Hands of the Blind
Activity: Seeing Hands Massage
Location: Phnom Penh and major towns
Tip: Book ahead as Seeing Hands in Phnom Penh is very popular.
Relax with a massage expertly given by blind Cambodian masseurs to help members of the blind community towards an independent life.
They see you with their hands
They see you with their hands
The experience: Seeing Hands Massage is the perfect way to wind down after sightseeing on a hot humid day. Blind masseurs have been trained in the art of massage and can relax and refresh your body with an hour of soothing treatment. Shiatsu massage is available which focuses on pressure points or choose anma massage which helps to relax the body and the mind. At just US$5.50 per hour, this is one of the best value massages in Cambodia and helps to ensure blind people can make an independent living. There is also the option of a traditional foot massage, which costs US$6. Many of the masseurs have earned diplomas and certificates in massage from overseas institutes in Japan and Singapore.
Seeing Hands Massage has been a great success and there are currently several branches in Phnom Penh, as well as branches in popular tourist cities around the country. You can find Seeing Hands in Siem Reap, Battambang and Sihanoukville.
Seeing Hands Massage-the perfect way to wind down
Seeing Hands Massage-the perfect way to wind down
How it helps: Seeing Hands Massage creates employment for members of Cambodia’s blind community. Without adequate social services in many parts of Cambodia, life for blind people is one long struggle. Seeing Hands Massage offers blind masseurs an independent sustainable income which helps them to lead a relatively normal life. The masseurs can earn a very good salary by Cambodian standards, usually a better monthly wage than for many non-disabled Cambodians.
The Seeing Hands Massage centres are privately run associations, run by successful blind entrepreneurs. The main Phnom Penh centre currently employs 13 blind masseurs and there are more than 25 blind masseurs working with the various projects around the country. There are also a number of sighted support staff to help out with day-to-day administration.
Location and booking information
Phnom Penh
12, St 13, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tel: (+855) [0] 12 680 934
Siem Reap
Address: Sivatha St, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: (+855) 12 786 894
Sihanoukville
95, Mondol 3, Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
Tel: (+855) [0] 12 295 433
Battambang
20 Usaphea Village, Battambang, Cambodia.
Tel: (+855) [0] 12 484 712
Map: Marker indicates location of Battambang train station, not where the outlet is …
Comments
Leave a comment or reply