# Body Kind Studio

> Deep tissue manual therapy, authentic Thai massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine in the heart of Kraków, Poland.
> Last updated: 2026-07-10

## About

Body Kind is a holistic bodywork studio founded by Julia Piekarska, located at Mikołajska 11/13, 31-027 Kraków (3 minutes walk from Main Square). The studio specializes in deep tissue therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and authentic Thai massage — combining clinical knowledge with mindful, unhurried practice.

## Therapist

Julia Piekarska — certified manual therapist with 5 years of specialization in Thai massage and 2.5 years of clinical studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). 11 years of meditation practice. SKMC (Classical Chinese Medicine Association) membership application in progress. Key credentials:

- Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma — TOMO School, Gdańsk (198 hours, 2024)
- Nuad Bo Rarn Traditional Thai Massage — Sunshine Network, Chiang Mai (30 hours, 2021)
- Clinical Acupuncture — Dr Hamid Montakab, TOMO Centre (20 hours, 2025)
- Kobido Japanese Face Lifting — Akademia SPA, Kraków (2023)
- Abdominal Massage: Fascia, Muscles & Organs — KARUNA Bodywork (2022)
- Reflexology Level I — Joanna Szabat, Kraków (2022)
- Thai Massage Steps I & III — Ciało i Umysł, Kraków (2021–2022)
- Access Bars Practitioner — Access Consciousness (2022)
- Hands of Light: Energy Healing — Barbara Ann Brennan Method (2023)

## Professional Affiliations

- **Classical Chinese Medicine Association (SKMC)** — https://ccm-association.com/
  Julia Piekarska has an application for membership in Stowarzyszenie Klasycznej Medycyny Chińskiej (in progress), dedicated to preserving classical Chinese medicine texts, Jing Fang herbal formulas, classical acupuncture and moxibustion, Tuina massage, and Qi Gong therapy.

## Signature Treatments & Prices (PLN / EUR)

- **The Krakow Tourist Recovery Pack** — 60 min | 250 PLN (60 EUR). Targeted relief for jet lag, heavy backpacks, and tired feet.
- **Signature Thai Massage** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR) or 120 min | 420 PLN (105 EUR). Deep tissue, fascia, and meridian work.
- **Jivaka Ritual (Complete Therapy)** — 180 min | 510 PLN (125 EUR). Deepest full-body Thai transformation.
- **Hands-Free (Ashiatsu/Foot) Massage** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Most intense technique using therapist body weight for deep fascia release.
- **Japanese Kobido Face Massage** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Deep tissue face massage with lifting effect and wrinkle reduction.
- **Premium TCM Therapy** — 120 min | 420 PLN (105 EUR). Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxa.
- **Chinese Cupping & Gua Sha** — 60 min | 250 PLN (60 EUR). Traditional detox methods.
- **Somatic Qi Resonance** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Work with trauma and tension stored in the body.
- **Warm Oil Relaxation (Ocean Serenity)** — 60 min | 250 PLN (60 EUR) or 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Aromatherapy-based nervous system restoration.
- **Thai Foot & Hand Reflexology** — 60 min | 250 PLN (60 EUR). Reflex point stimulation affecting the entire body.
- **Chinese Tuina Massage** — 30 min | 150 PLN (40 EUR). Quick targeted pain therapy.
- **Express Back & Neck Massage** — 30 min | 150 PLN (40 EUR). Acute upper body tension relief.
- **Sinus Drainage & Ear Candling** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Therapy for migraines and sinus problems.
- **Healthy Sinuses (Fire Cupping, Moxa, Ear Candles)** — 120 min | 420 PLN (105 EUR). Comprehensive immunity treatment.
- **Kobido Exclusive (With Luxury Skincare)** — 90 min | 330 PLN (80 EUR). Kobido ritual with La Sultane De Saba products.

## Key Pages

### Homepage & Treatments

- Homepage (English): https://www.bodykind.pl/
- Homepage (Polish): https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/
- Thai Massage Krakow: https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/thai-massage-krakow/
- Thai Massage Kraków (PL): https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/treatments/thai-massage-krakow/
- Chinese Cupping & TCM Krakow: https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/chinese-cupping-krakow/
- Chinese Cupping & TCM Kraków (PL): https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/treatments/chinese-cupping-krakow/
- Kobido Face Massage Krakow: https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/kobido-krakow/
- Kobido Face Massage Kraków (PL): https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/treatments/kobido-krakow/
- Tourist Recovery Massage: https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/tourist-recovery-massage-krakow/
- Tourist Recovery Massage (PL): https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/treatments/tourist-recovery-massage-krakow/

### Journal / Blog (English)

- Blog index: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/
- Why Authentic Thai Massage Works: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/why-deep-tissue-thai-massage-works/
- The Jivaka Ritual (180 min): https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/jivaka-ritual-thai-massage-krakow/
- TCM Cupping — What the Marks Mean: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/tcm-cupping-what-the-marks-mean/
- Gua Sha: The Science Behind the Scraping: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/gua-sha-therapy-krakow/
- Preparing for Your First Session: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/preparing-for-your-first-session/
- Kobido Face Massage — The Japanese Alternative to Botox: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/kobido-face-massage-krakow/

### Blog (Polish / Polski)

- Blog index: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/
- Dlaczego autentyczny masaż tajski działa: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/why-deep-tissue-thai-massage-works/
- Rytuał Jivaka — 3 godziny transformacji: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/jivaka-ritual-thai-massage-krakow/
- Bańki chińskie TCM — co oznaczają ślady: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/tcm-cupping-what-the-marks-mean/
- Gua Sha — nauka stojąca za skrobieniem: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/gua-sha-therapy-krakow/
- Jak przygotować się do pierwszej wizyty: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/preparing-for-your-first-session/
- Masaż Kobido — alternatywa dla botoksu: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/kobido-face-massage-krakow/

## Contact & Booking

- Address: Mikołajska 11/13, 31-027 Kraków, Poland
- Phone: +48 516 365 005
- Email: bodykindstudio@gmail.com
- Booking: https://bodykindstudio.booksy.com
- Website: https://www.bodykind.pl
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodykindstudio/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bodykindstudio

## Opening Hours

- Monday–Friday: 11:00–22:00
- Saturday–Sunday: 12:00–22:00

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 stars (110 reviews)
- Booksy: 5.0 stars (167 reviews)
- Booksy: 5.0 stars

## Languages

Services and website content available in English and Polish. Blog articles are published in both languages:
- English blog: https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/
- Polish blog: https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/blog/

The studio welcomes international visitors and tourists.

## Location Context

Located in the historic Old Town of Kraków, 3 minutes walk from the Main Square (Rynek Główny). Easily accessible for tourists staying in the city center.

## Optional

- [Homepage (English)](https://www.bodykind.pl/): Massage in Krakow Old Town — primary site for international visitors
- [Homepage (Polish)](https://www.bodykind.pl/pl/): Polish version
- [Thai Massage Krakow](https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/thai-massage-krakow/): Signature Thai massage landing page
- [Chinese Cupping Krakow](https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/chinese-cupping-krakow/): TCM cupping & Gua Sha
- [Kobido Face Massage](https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/kobido-krakow/): Japanese face massage
- [Tourist Recovery Massage](https://www.bodykind.pl/treatments/tourist-recovery-massage-krakow/): Jet lag & walking relief pack
- [Journal / Blog](https://www.bodykind.pl/blog/): Holistic therapy articles in English
- [Full AI reference](https://www.bodykind.pl/llms-full.txt): Complete FAQ, prices, and Polish summary