The Uniqueness of Authentic Thai Massage

      Students learn the unique meditative style and mindfulness practice of traditional Thai Massage in all classes.  Thai Massage combines a wide range of therapeutic techniques:  deep muscle compression, pressure points along energy lines, and yoga-like stretches, to work as deeply or gently as clients need.  Students learn authentic Thai Massage on a mat on the floor, enabling them to work from their center, maximize their body weight, and use leverage with feet, knees, forearms, hands and thumbs for optimal, sustainable body mechanics.  Students also learn the powerful versatility of working in four positions:  Supine, both Sides, Prone, and Sitting, to access specific areas from different angles.  Students learn a natural, flowing sequence which can be then be adapted intuitively to meet clients’ needs. 

Course Offerings

 Thai Massage Sampler

·        8 Continuing Education Hours:  One day
·        Basic introduction to Thai Massage

Thai Massage Introduction

·        16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·        Introduction to the unique Thai approach to bodywork
·        Abbreviated Thai Massage sequence, suitable for a basic 50-minute treatment
·        Suitable for non-professionals, as “Thai Massage For Friends and Family”

Thai Massage Supine Position

·        16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·        For students who want to study in depth, practice Thai massage professionally
·        Supine Position Sequence
·        Thai Massage history, philosophy, and sustainable body mechanics 

Thai Massage Side Position

·        16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·        Side Position Sequence
·        Thai Massage history, philosophy, and sustainable body mechanics 

Thai Massage Prone, Inverted & Sitting Positions

·        16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·        Prone, Inverted & Sitting Positions
·        Thai Massage history, philosophy, and sustainable body mechanics
 

Thai Massage Integration: Supine, Side, Prone, Inverted & Sitting Positions 

·        16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·        Supervised practice integrating Supine, Side, Prone, Inverted & Sitting positions
·        Emphasis on flowing sequence, working without notes, proper body mechanics and   tuning in to individual clients

 Thai Massage Intensive Course

·        64 Continuing Education Hours divided into four 16-hour classes
·        Four days on:  Supine Position and Side Position; two days off; four days on:  Prone, Inverted & Sitting Positions and Thai Massage Integration
·        More suitable for many out-of-town students  

Thai Massage Advanced Class

·       16 Continuing Education Hours:  Two 8-hour days
·       Advanced techniques
·        Therapeutic session strategies adapted to the individual needs of clients
·        Prerequisite:  For students who have completed the four basic Thai Massage classes:  Supine Position; Side Position; Prone, Inverted & Sitting Positions; and Thai Massage Integration.

 Thai Massage Practice Class

·        4 Continuing Education Hours
·        Supervised review and practice sessions
·        For students who have completed any other Thai Massage classes 

Body Mechanics For Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers on the Mat and Table

·        8 Continuing Education Hours:  One 8-hour day
·        Proven techniques for sustainable body mechanics 

Massage Ethics

·        4 Continuing Education Hours
·        Professional ethics for massage therapists:  Appropriate touch for therapists and clients; professionalism in appointments and cancellation policies; dependability; talking during sessions; working sick; honoring clients’ requests; therapist self-care, etc. 

Private Tutoring

·        One-on-one private tutoring
·        Minimum of four hours, maximum of 40 hours