about us
the senses opened its doors in 2023.
Step inside and you'll find a bright, stylish space, the warmest smiles in town, and truly professional massage at a gentle price. Sink into a fluffy sofa and let the fatigue of temple-hopping melt away, or drift into deep, whole-body relaxation with an aromatic oil massage or a traditional Khmer massage on the bed. Oh, and one more thing you should know — every one of our therapists is visually impaired.
how & why we started
Since 2009, we have been building social businesses with one simple wish: to create places where everyone can connect with society and let their strengths shine — regardless of education, background, or disability.
In Cambodia, where public support is still fragile, being born with a disability often means losing the chance to learn; many children grow up unable to read or write. Career options are few, wages are low, and conditions are hard. Too often, visitors see these men and women only through a lens of pity, never discovering who they truly are — and so the image hardens.
Every time I saw this, I felt the urge to make a ripple, however small. A place with beautiful facilities, modern operations, and genuinely professional staff — just like anywhere else. A place where it goes without saying that a person with a disability is, above all, a professional. From that wish, the senses was born in the autumn of 2023. Thank you for finding your way to us today. Now, please relax — and enjoy our services with all of your senses: touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight. — Founder, Ms. TAO
So, what do we do?
First, we provide a safe and caring workplace. Staff from rural provinces receive a place to stay and transport to the shop, plus a free lunch cooked fresh each day at our sister store. Second, we invest in education. We donate to Krousar Thmey, a school for deaf and blind children, and offer free training to students during school holidays. At the senses, every one-hour massage funds a full day of schooling for a visually impaired child.
it's good is't it ?
One massage leaves you feeling wonderful — and opens the door to education and meaningful work for someone else.
One comfy moment, and a small circle of kindness begins to turn.