Kru GAB | Lead Teacher & Founder
Originally from Brazil, Kru Gab’s journey into bodywork began at the age of 23, when he qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist. Seeking to deepen his clinical expertise, he moved to New Zealand to join the prestigious QE Health—a world-renowned spa hospital specializing in chronic disease rehabilitation.
For six years, Kru Gab served in the rehabilitation unit, gaining invaluable experience in treating complex conditions such as arthritis and chronic pain.​
With 20 years of mastery in Advanced Thai Massage, he is a certified Trainer of Traditional Thai Massage, having graduated as a Specialized Trainer in Traditional Thai Massage in Thailand.
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As a truly international educator, Kru Gab facilitates all training and consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making his deep knowledge accessible to a diverse global community.
Now based in Palma de Mallorca, he continues to bridge the gap between clinical science and the ancient spiritual heart of Thai healing.
Balneotherapy in Rotorua
New Zealand
​Kru Gab’s journey into healing began at the age of three while assisting his father, a foundation later sharpened by years of Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. These martial arts provided him with a deep understanding of discipline and the intricate precision of body mechanics.
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Since qualifying as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2003, Kru Gab spent seven intensive years as a SPA Balneotherapist in Rotorua, mastering the ancient therapeutic use of volcanic mud and geothermal waters. Collaborating closely with doctors and physiotherapists, he provided comprehensive rehabilitation for chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.
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By integrating traditional massage with thermal jets and medicinal elements, Kru Gab has dedicated his career to treatments that profoundly transform a person's quality of life.
Thai Yoga Massage
20 years of professional experience.
Qualified Advanced Thai Yoga Massage Therapist since 2006 by Teacher Donna Niethammer (Master Asokananda).
Other studies includes:
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Sunshine School (Master Asokananda).
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Piyaman School (Master Asokananda).
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Hang Dong School
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The Teachings from Master Sintorn Chaichakan from the Old Medicine Hospital
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Teacher Suryan Punyafoo
Kru Gab is a qualified teacher of Traditional Thai Massage in Thailand and practice the style and structure developed by Master Asokananda which is based on the Thai village massage tradition generally called Northern Style Thai massage. .
