# Thai massage in Cheonan for a mom's tight shoulders and hips: Rutai - By Sodam (https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-mirror/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Hair & beauty salons › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit where I received treatment and wrote this review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-mirror/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dunsan-mirror/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/index.md) ## In short Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch is a room-style Thai massage shop on the 3rd floor in Buldang-dong, Cheonan. A parenting mom whose shoulders, hips and legs were sore from constantly carrying her baby got a private room with a foot bath and full-body acupressure that felt like an acupressure stick. Parking is easy, showers are available, and she says she'd return 100 percent. ## Good to know - **Location**: 3F, Unit 303, 40 Bulddang 33-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam - **Parking**: Plenty of spots on weekdays, even for large cars - **Room types**: Private 1-person, 2-person and 3-person rooms available - **Facilities**: Shower available after treatment - **Tipping**: Not required, but appreciated before treatment - **Therapist request**: Possible from the 75-minute course - **Reservation**: Available via Naver Reservation *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* My baby's been going through that phase where she wants to be held constantly, so I've been picking her up and walking around nonstop — my hips, shoulders, legs, basically my whole body hurts ㅠㅠ So I went to a Thai massage shop in Bulddang-dong, Cheonan. Actually my husband had told me before to try Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch if my body was bad, and then I got a sponsored chance to go. Once I actually tried it, I got why he recommended it as a great massage place…❤️ Here's my very satisfied review of getting a massage in Bulddang-dong, Cheonan. ## Is there enough parking? ![Parking space at the Rutai Massage building in Bulddang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-01-1bfb5-900.webp) A lot of shops in Bulddang-dong have cramped, tight parking, but here on weekdays there's plenty of room, and even big cars can park without worry (which I think is the most important thing for any shop in Bulddang-dong). ![A spacious parking lot view on a weekday](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-02-38nv4-900.webp) ![Exterior of the building where the massage shop is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-03-qayp3-m-900.webp) ![Building entrance and floor directory](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-04-8d3bz-900.webp) Head up to the 3rd floor and you're there. ![The 3rd floor door visible right after exiting the elevator](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-05-3ed2k-m-900.webp) When the elevator door opens, this is what you see — you can't see inside at all, so I worried for a second, is this a sketchy place...? But it clearly said it was a legitimate business~ Once inside, my worries were almost funny because it was such a clean, safe Thai massage place haha. You just press the bell on the door and go in! ## The interior and shower room ![The waiting area inside Rutai Massage](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-06-160qn-m-900.webp) ![Interior decorated with a variety of colors](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-07-klfl8-900.webp) Inside, it was decorated in a way that was upscale yet clean, with various colors harmonizing nicely. And the scent was really nice too! ![Shower space available for use after treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-08-1fy6i-m-900.webp) ![Sink area inside the shower room](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-09-1swog-900.webp) There's also a shower space, so if you want to wash up after your treatment, you can shower too!!!^_^ ## How the Rutai Massage treatment works — starting with a foot bath ![The seat for the foot bath before treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-10-uvdca-900.webp) After changing into treatment clothes, you do a foot bath. ![Feet soaking in warm water during the foot bath](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-11-r558h-900.webp) ![A therapist scrubbing feet with salt during the foot bath treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-12-7o5d7-900.webp) While your feet soak in warm water, the therapist in charge comes and scrubs them with something like salt hahaha. It already feels like a treatment❤️ She scrubbed away at my feet, all the pedicure worn off, back and forth. ![A sign about tipping posted in the shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-13-3uxzn-900.webp) ### Do you have to tip? The Rutai Massage shop has a sign about tips — it's not required, but they say if you tip before the massage, 'flowers bloom on the therapist's face' and the effect goes up, so I wanted to give one. I hadn't brought cash and it was my first time, so I didn't tip, but next time I want to ^_^ Ah! There's no pressure and no atmosphere that makes you feel you must give one. ![Hallway leading to the private treatment rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-14-19awr-900.webp) ![Entrances to the 1-person, 2-person and 3-person rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-15-pkd4w-900.webp) ### Private 1-person, 2-person and 3-person rooms Everything is set up as rooms, so it's private~ There are 1-person, 2-person and 3-person rooms, so it's good for going alone, getting a couple's treatment together, or going with a group of friends!^_^ ![The treatment bed in the private 1-person room used solo](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-16-1eaqr-900.webp) ![Treatment clothes and the interior of the private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-17-abqit-900.webp) I came alone, so I got the private 1-person room!!! I changed clothes and the treatment began. ## Full-body acupressure — how satisfying was it? They press on you using their whole body — hands, knees, elbows and more — and it honestly felt like an acupressure stick hahahaha. ![Thai acupressure using hands and elbows to press](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-18-su0c7-900.webp) It's not just pressing hard randomly — she calmly worked through the exact spots that needed pressure, and it genuinely felt so satisfying~~~ ![Thai massage using body weight to release muscles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-19-1k388-1200.webp) It's not done with just hands either — she skillfully used her body weight to release the muscles. Check the video too!!! ### Pro tip — tell the owner your requests in advance Ah, but since my left leg hurt, I asked her to focus more on that leg, but when I explained it in a long sentence she couldn't quite understand. The owner is Korean, so if you have specific requests, it's better to tell the owner beforehand. Simple phrases like 'harder,' 'softer,' 'it hurts, gently,' 'stronger' are all understood fine. ![Inside the room after the treatment is finished](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-20-1f63g-900.webp) She was kind and skilled, and there was a reason my husband told me to go here. Super satisfied!!! ![The massage shop's space, relaxing after treatment](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-21-wdmxt-900.webp) Next time I'll bring cash with me❤️ ![The information area of Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief-22-1ixcm-853.webp) ## Requesting a therapist and reservations The therapist who did my treatment was really good, I loved her, but you can only request a specific therapist from the 75-minute course onward. My husband, who's also been to Rutai Massage in Bulddang-dong, Cheonan, said he liked it too, so it seems like everyone there is generally good haha. You can book on Naver Reservation, so if your body feels stiff, give it a try. I went as a sponsored visit, but I already knew by word of mouth that they give great treatments, and I'd 100 percent go back^_^ The price is good value too❤️ That's it for my real review! ## Where it is - Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch (루타이마사지 천안신불당점) - 40 Bulddang 33-gil, 3F Unit 303, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 서북구 불당33길 40 3층 303호 루타이마사지 천안신불당점 - 36.8114014, 127.1067434 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A3%A8%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%A7%88%EC%82%AC%EC%A7%80%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EC%8B%A0%EB%B6%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@36.8114014,127.1067434,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-mirror/cheonan-buldang-thai-massage-baby-carrying-relief/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt