Thai Massage Immersion Weekend

Traditional Thai Massage is experiencing a rapid growth in popularity for its benefits of relieving muscle tension, clearing restricted patterns of movement, stimulating energy flow and restoring balance.

Our Thai Massage courses are designed to build upon the principles of professional touch that are taught in massage school. Therefore, we require our students to have a license to practice massage therapy as a prerequisite to taking our Thai Massage courses. Having this prerequisite allows us to place a strong focus on technique application during our classes.

Course Title : Thai Massage Mat Sequence A

Course Description : Students will learn foundational techniques necessary for administering a full body Thai Massage on the mat for client supine, prone and seated positions. Rhythmic compression, acupressure, passive joint movement and stretches are applied to the feet, legs, arms, back, shoulders and head using the practitioner’s hands, feet and entire body. This course also covers the history and philosophy of Thai Massage including the wai khru ceremony and sen energy lines while maintaining a strong focus on the hands-on learning experience. Thai Massage Mat Sequence A and Thai Massage Mat Sequence B are complementary courses presented by Elevate Massage Training and can be taken at any time and in any order. Both courses are beginner-friendly and provide clear instruction for LMTs who wish to offer clothed, mat-based bodywork in their practice. 24CE

All Thai massage techniques are taught on a cushioned mat on the floor, requiring participants to sit, kneel and move around on the floor to complete the class.  LMTs who wish to add mat-based Thai Massage to their menu of services are strongly advised to prepare to purchase a mat (if they don't have one already) and complete practice sessions immediately after each class. Post-class practice is considered the self-study component to each mat CE course.

At the end of the weekend immersion training LMTs will receive a CE certificate of completion to verify board approved continuing education and satisfy massage licensure renewal requirements. Additionally, LMTs will have a unique sequence of techniques that can be used as a stand-alone treatment or integrated in with other techniques as indicated with each client.

Instructor Charlene Gaffney has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001 and has teaching experience in both entry-level and continuing education environments since 2004. She is a registered instructor with the Thai Healing Alliance International, a Certified Massage and Bodywork Educator with the AFMTE, a certified yoga instructor and the founder/curriculum specialist for Elevate Massage Training. Since 2008 she has studied Thai massage extensively with many reputable teachers in the US and Thailand and makes frequent study trips to Thailand and SE Asia since 2014. Lineage/Teachers USA : Chuck Duff, Tanya Boigenzhan, Michael Buck, Nephyr Jacobsen, Pierce Salguero, David Wells, Bob Haddad Thailand : Suriyan Punyafoo, Sunshine School, Pichest Boonthumme, Loi Kroh School Chiang Mai, Therdchai Chumphoopong at The Fine Art of Thai Massage School, Ong's Thai Massage School, Old Medicine Hospital

Approved in TN, AL, GA, FL, IN, MO, and all states that accept the NCTMB credential  (#451520-10)

We report to CE Broker

Prerequisite: Licensed Massage Therapist (you will be asked to provide your license # and state)

Students must be able to sit, kneel and move around on the floor to complete this class.

SUPPLIES

pen, notebook

standard sized pillow for your head

short, clean, smooth fingernails and toenails

Shoes you can slip on to quickly enter and exit the training room

Socks and a sweater in case you get cold

Wear unrestrictive clothing that's easy to move around in

Water and snacks