Thai massage is a very new practice here in the United States.  It has been practiced for several centuries in Thailand.  Once the western world discovered the beauty of this ancient art, its growth has been quite rapid.  Clients are seeking out qualified individuals for treatments and Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers are seeking qualified schools for training.

  At the present time, there is no organization in the USA that has the authority to regulate, certify, register, or accredit Thai massage Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers or Schools.  Unfortunately, there are several organizations that have been created to appear as if they may be regulating, certifying, registering, or accrediting Thai massage Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers or Schools.  These types of organizations are essentially membership clubs that will allow you to join for a fee.

  The lack of a governing body in the USA specifically for Thai massage, mean that as long as you follow your local regulations and laws related to massage you are able to professionally practice Thai Massage. 

  Always remember that it is important to do your due diligence when seeking out a qualified school for training.  A paid membership to a club or organization does not equate with quality instruction.

  Our school's thought on this topic was to achieve the highest level accreditation possible in Thailand to display to our students, the public, and the international Thai massage community that the curriculum we offer is directly from the source, approved by Thai people/organizations, and of the highest quality.

Current Certifications for the
Thai Institute of Healing Arts

To further illustrate our commitment to quality we decided to become approved (NCBTMB) and certified (SCHEV) with organizations in the USA that care about quality education, even without the presence of a regulating body in the USA specifically for Thai massage.

As the Thai massage community grows in this country, we fully expect and embrace an organization to fulfill the same role in the USA as The Union of Traditional Thai Medicine Society and The Ministry of Public Health fulfills in Thailand.  If such an organization is established requiring approval by Thai massage schools in the USA, it is our schools intention to become certified, registered, and/or accredited by that future organization.  Until such a time arises, the Thai Institute of Healing Arts will maintain its current certifications from the above organizations including those in the USA and Thailand.

If you are seeking to study Thai Massage, learn more about our school and its courses.  CLICK HERE

If you are seeking a qualified Thai Massage Practitioner, CLICK HERE. 

If you should have any questions concerning the "Status of Thai Massage Certification in the USA", feel free to contact our school at david @ thai-institute.com or by calling 888-THAI-WAY.