Seeing Hands Massage

What to Expect at Seeing Hands Massage

Pressure-Point, Not Oil

The signature treatment is Anma/Shiatsu-style: firm, rhythmic pressure-point work through loose pyjamas rather than oil and long strokes. It’s a different sensation to a typical resort spa massage — more therapeutic, less pampering — and it is exactly what makes it so effective after a day of walking temple causeways.

Trained Blind Therapists

All therapists are blind and trained to a high standard through the Association for the Blind in Cambodia. Many travellers report their blind therapists locate tension and pressure points with unusual accuracy, relying on touch alone. The model also means your $5 goes directly to therapists’ wages rather than a hotel spa margin.

The Room

It’s a simple, air-conditioned communal room with a handful of beds and a private area to change into the clean pyjamas provided — closer to a no-frills clinic than a luxury spa, which is part of the charm.

How to Get to Seeing Hands Massage

On Sivatha Boulevard, a short walk from the Old Market and Pub Street area.

• On foot: 5–10 minutes from Pub Street or the Old Market
• Tuk-tuk: A couple of dollars from anywhere in central Siem Reap; any driver will know it by name

Practical Tips

• Cash only, small bills — this is a charity operation, not a hotel spa
• Walk-ins are usually fine, but evenings can have a short wait
• Tip is appreciated and goes straight to your therapist
• Several similarly run “Seeing Hands” branches exist around Cambodia — this is the original, long-running Siem Reap location

Nearby Attractions

• Pub Street & Kandal Village — Siem Reap’s restaurant and nightlife strip, a short walk away
• Psar Chas (Old Market) — food stalls by day, night-market strip after dark, next to Pub Street