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Thai massage is a form of body work that has gained wide popularity in the West. A complete Thai massage incorporates a traditional combination of point pressure, energy meridian work, and yoga-like stretching for an invigorating and balancing experience. The recipient remains clothed during a treatment. Each course consists of three days of class, 6 hours each to total 18 CEU’s*. The three courses are Thai 1, Thai 2 and Thai 3, as detailed below.
For this kind of massage, the therapist uses uses no oils or lotions. The recipient remains clothed during a treatment. There is constant body contact between the giver and receiver, but rather than rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched and rocked.
The recipient wears loose, comfortable clothing and lies on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. In Thailand, a dozen or so subjects may be receiving massage simultaneously in one large room. The true ancient style of the massage requires that the massage be performed solo with just the giver and receiver. The receiver will be positioned in a variety of yoga-like positions during the course of the massage, that is also combined with deep static and rhythmic pressures.
The massage generally follows designated lines (“sen”) in the body. The legs and feet of the giver can be used to position the body or limbs of the recipient. In other positions, hands fix the body, while the feet do the massaging. A full Thai massage session may last two hours and includes rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body. This may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking knuckles, walking on the recipient’s back, and moving the recipient’s body into many different positions. There is a standard procedure and rhythm to the massage, which the giver will adjust to fit the receiver.
In this class you will review the following:
• Personal & client Hygiene
• Thai History
• Relaxing the customer
• Close contact
• Leverage & posture
• Basic Thai
• Hands on practice
• Hands on test
This class is an extension of Thai 1 & dives in more detail to the techniques of the therapy.
In this class you will review the following:
• Leverage & posture
• Thai 2 techniques
• Hands on practice
• Hands on test
This class is an extension of Thai 1 & 2 dives in more detail to the techniques of the therapy completing the full Thai Massage.
In this class you will review the following:
• Leverage & posture
• Thai level 3 the wrap up
• Hands on practice
• Hands on test
*A continuing education unit (CEU), or continuing education credit (CEC), is a measure used in continuing education programs to assist the professional to maintain their license in their profession. CEUs are required to keep your certifications current.
Why Enroll in
Massage School?
You will benefit from:
1.
the confidence & tools to practice thai massage
2.
career opportunities within a growing industry
3.
engaging experiences that fosters fun & knowledge
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What To Expect
our teaching process
Thai Massage is one of the most popular forms of bodywork in the world, and can be learned by anyone willing to put forth some effort. The Thai style combines acupressure with stretching and compression techniques that relieve pain, improve circulation, relax muscles and increase flexibility. The classes are well organized, efficient and full of useful information.
Our curriculum is designed by experts in the field and taught by industry professionals, fostering a mutually-respectful environment so that everyone can learn.
This ancient art is becoming more widely available thanks to dedicated teachers like those at My Thai Massage & Wellness who are committed to sharing their knowledge with others.
