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The
Thai Institute of Healing Arts offers a very in-depth training
program. Our unique program is designed for both the
beginning and advanced student. Our school can
support your education whether you are just looking for
exposure to Thai healing techniques or if you want to advance
through to our Teacher Training Program. Whatever your
goals, we are here to understand and support your educational
needs.
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"Your
class was spectacular for me. The love and caring you
showed all of us was remarkable. I can see why interns
keeps coming back. If I lived closer I'd be there
every time also. This was one of the best seminars
I've taken. Thank you so much."
- Jody H. (Massage Therapist: Ely, NV) |
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For more details, Click on the name of each individual course.
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Introduction to Thai Massage
Duration: Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
(8-hours CE)
Course Fee: $129 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces you to
the philosophy of traditional Thai massage and multiple Thai massage techniques that can be enjoyed with friends, family or significant others for a nice body refresh/recharge.
You will learn enough massage techniques to perform a
30-min massage over the entire body. You can enjoy
these techniques with friends/family or integrate them
into your current massage routine.
Students will have time to practice what they have learned 1-on-1 in a supportive environment. This class is excellent for couples, someone interested to incorporate Thai massage into their current massage routine, or just interested in exploring the wonderful culture/traditions of Thai healing.
Schedule:
Mar 22, Jun 1, Jul 19, Sept 28, Dec 7, 2008
* Thinking about taking the Basic Thai Massage course but not
sure if you should first take the Introduction to Thai Massage
course? Read
this
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"I
was at a retreat the other day and there was a lady that had
some lower back pain and other issues. I performed some
of the techniques you taught me in my Introduction to Thai
Massage course and the lady said it was a miracle. Her
pain was completely gone in just a few minutes."
- Marianne
P. (Yoga Student: Falls Church, VA) |
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Basic Thai Massage
(Level 1 & 2, for comparison
Purposes)
Duration: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
or Weekends (40-hours CE)
Course Fee: $795 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite: None
This course thoroughly teaches the
principles in the art of traditional Thai massage. This course teaches the classic 90-minute traditional Thai massage routine taught
throughout Thailand.
Thai culture, history, philosophy and traditions
will help to enrich the course. The principles of alignment, safety and good practitioner body mechanics will be taught. Students will have plenty of time to practice what they have learned 1-on-1 in a supportive environment. No prior massage or yoga therapy experience is necessary. (Click
Here for more details) (This
one course is equivalent to Level 1 & 2 courses taught at
other schools.)
Schedule: Mar 31-Apr 4, Jun 9-13, Aug
11-15, Sept 29-Oct 3, Dec
8-12, 2008
Weekend
Schedule: (May 2, 3, 4, 10 & 11); (Nov 8, 9, 14,
15 & 16)
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Also, see Thai
Herbal Massage which
follows all Basic Thai Massage courses scheduled Mon-Fri on Saturday. (Click
Here)
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"My
experience with the Basic Thai Massage course that
the Thai Institute provides was wonderful. I
learned a lot about our bodies. Where the art came
from, the meaning, the benefits from giving this
massage as well as receiving it. The setting of the class
is very comforting. I think David was a
wonderful teacher, he was fun and at the same time
very specific. He is very patient as well as
motivating. I highly encourage anyone who truly
wants to help people heal to learn this technique
because it is effective and many wonderful benefits
will come from it. "
- Jen C. (Yoga Instructor: Edison, NJ) |
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Intermediate
Thai Massage
(Level 3 & 4, for comparison
Purposes)
Duration:
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
or Weekends (40-hours CE)
Course Fee: $795 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite: Basic
Thai Massage Course or equivalent 40-hour course at another
school.
This course
focuses on honing your Thai massage bodyworking skills while
teaching you side position, back walking, and advanced yoga
stretches. We will introduce you to the 10 major sen
lines as a network rather then just segments in each area of
the body. This will pave the way for more advanced sen
line study. You will be able to fine tune your body
mechanics with one-on-one instruction to ensure you are
effectively leveraging your body during each and every Thai
massage session. (Click
Here for more details) (This
one course is equivalent to Level 3 & 4 courses taught at
other schools.)
Schedule: Apr
14-18, July 14-18, Oct 20-24, 2008
Weekend
Schedule: (August 29, 30, 31, Sept 6, & 7)
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"Thank you for bringing together such an amazing
group of individuals and teaching us the art of Thai massage. You are a natural teacher. You created a safe place for questions and exploration.
This last week was an experience I'll never forget. I, too, wish to do this for the rest of my life."
- Jennifer K. (Massage Therapist: Olney, MD) |
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Advanced
Therapeutic Thai Massage
(Level 5 & 6, for comparison
Purposes)
Duration: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
(40-hours CE)
Course Fee: $795 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite:
Basic Thai Massage course (or 40-hour equivalent) and
knowledge of 10 major sen lines (or Intermediate Thai
Massage course); Able to
perform 90-min unaided Thai Massage.
This course is intended to take the principles of a basic
and intermediate Thai massage courses to a whole new level, with a focus on therapeutic yogic stretch routines and energy meridian work for specific disorders. Have you wondered why the routine is designed the way it is? Have you wondered which stretches relate to which sen lines? Have you wondered how to treat specific disorders through Thai massage? How to treat each client as an individual, addressing their personal physical and energetic needs? If so, this is the class for you. (Click
Here for more details)
(This one course is equivalent to Level 5 & 6 courses
taught at other schools.)
Schedule: May
19-23, 2008, Nov 3-7, 2008
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Advanced
Thai Medicine Theory
Duration: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
(40-hours CE)
Course Fee: $795 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite:
Basic Thai Massage course (or 40-hour equivalent) and
knowledge of 10 major sen lines (or Intermediate Thai
Massage course); Able to
perform 90-min unaided Thai Massage.
This is the only course of its kind anywhere in the world. It
is based on current academic research into Thai medical
history and practice, and is the most comprehensive course on
Thai medicine available at any school. The material covered in
this course is equivalent to a college-level course on Thai
medicine.
Thai medicine is an ancient and complex healing
tradition, and traditional physicians (mo boran) go through a
4-year training program. This course will introduce students
to this entire medical system, not as a spa therapy, but as a
serious medical discipline.
(Click
Here for more details)
Schedule: August 17 - 21, 2009
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Teacher
Training Program (Apprenticeship)
Duration:
Individually Based - (Approximately 2 Years)
Course Fee: $795
Prerequisite: Basic Thai
Massage, Intermediate Thai Massage, Advanced Therapeutic Thai
Massage, Advanced Thai Medicine Theory, Thai Herbal Massage
(Coursework from another school can be applied to these prerequisites.)
** Students may enroll in this program at anytime during
their course of study.
Our comprehensive and in-depth Teacher
Training Program will prepare you to confidentially conduct
quality Thai massage training. This program is designed
to prepare you with bodywork training, theoretical knowledge,
and the ability to effectively manage a successful classroom
environment.
It
is designed to prepare only the "serious minded"
individual to pass down ancient knowledge directly from
Thailand. Upon successful completion of this program,
graduates can either open their own Thai massage school or possibly
be offered a position teaching with the Thai Institute of
Healing Arts. (Click
Here for more details)
Schedule: Individually
Based
For more information, contact David at david @ thai-institute.com or by
phone 888-THAI-WAY.
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Thai
Herbal Massage
Duration:
Sat 9:00am - 6:00pm (8-hours CE)
Course Fee: $169 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite: None
Based on the holistic
principles of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Thai
herbalism is vibrant ancient tradition that was preserved over
a millennium in the monasteries and temples of Bangkok, and
which continues to be practiced in villages throughout
Thailand to this day. This course unlocks the secrets of
this ancient healing knowledge so you can apply these same
principles with your client.
Interested herbalists,
massage therapists, and those with a curiosity about natural
healing will find this course informative, interesting and
exciting. The course focuses on the use of hand-made
herbal compresses assembled during the class with fresh herbs
and then steamed and used in a massage treatment while in
class. The instructor will cover the use of each herbal ingredient
in the compress and the healing properties of each herb.
Instruction will be
provided as to how hot and cold herbal compresses are used in
the traditional healing approach of Thailand. The course text
will present over 150 individual herbs with their uses in
Thai, Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western herbalism. Helpful
tips and recipes for experienced and beginning herbalists/massage
practitioners are also provided. Sign up for this fun, interactive and useful
course, today!
Schedule: Apr 5, Jun 14, Aug
10, Oct 4, Dec 13, 2008
** Those registering for a
Basic Thai Massage course will find this a great addition to their
education. Its taught following every Basic Thai
Massage course as a separate course.
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"In the United States, this is a new technique
being discovered by an ever-increasing number of spas and
individual therapists. Find out how you can provide
aromatherapy, thermal therapy and herbal therapy all at once,
while augmenting your income with this new technique."
by Kamala Thiagarajan
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Thai
Foot Reflexology Massage
Duration:
Fri - Sun 9:00am - 6:00pm (24-hours CE)
Course Fee: $419 ** Includes
FREE Internship
Prerequisite: None
This is an in-depth course
that teaches Thai Foot reflexology theory, pressure points, and
techniques. After completing this course you will be
able to perform the unique 60-minute Thai reflexology session as enjoyed all
throughout Thailand. This technique follows acupressure philosophy developed
thousands of years ago and is now offered to you. (Click
Here for more details)
Schedule: Jun 6-8, Aug
16-18, Oct 4-6, 2008
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Theravada Buddhism: Philosophy and Practice
Duration: Sat/Sun 9:00am - 6:00pm (16-hours)
Course Fee: FREE ** Normally $299, for FREE
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the history, basic texts, philosophies, and central practices of this tradition. Class will be led by Pierce
Salguero, scholar of East Asian Studies, and a practicing Theravada Buddhist for the past
11 years. Students will have the opportunity to explore in depth this fascinating ancient tradition and will participate in chanting ceremonies, walking meditation, and the practices of breathing meditation,
Vipassana, and loving-kindness mediation.
Schedule: May
24 - 25, 2008
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Private
and Group Instruction
The Thai
Institute of Healing Arts offers private one-on-one and group
instruction.
Private
Instruction: Students interested to receive private
one-on-one instruction with our teachers can schedule time to
review class material, refine massage techniques or learn new
materials. This learning opportunity is one-on-one and available
to all students from our school or other schools. The
Private Instruction will be customized to meet your individual
goals. The instructor will be 100% available to you so that we
can accomplish your planned agenda. At the time of scheduling,
we will discuss and document your goals so that we can provide
you an understanding of the amount of time to schedule for
your individual session.
Group
Instruction: The Thai Institute of Healing Arts
provides customized group instruction at our location or we
can travel to you. All the courses within our course catalog
can be taught for your private group. We can even
customize a course to meet your groups individual needs.
If you would like to host a training at your spa, healing
center, massage school or yoga studio, contact us at
888-THAI-WAY (toll free). 888-842-4929 or by email at david@thai-institute.com
** Private and group instruction participants will receive
continuing education credits.
For more information, contact David at david @ thai-institute.com or by
phone 888-THAI-WAY.
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