THAI MASSAGE ENDORSEMENT
A DISTINGUISHED, ADVANCED CREDENTIAL FOR LICENSED THAI MASSAGE THERAPISTS
To avoid confusion with the regulatory boards of the massage profession Elevate Massage Training uses the term endorsement instead of certification to describe the credential granted to licensed massage therapists who complete all the requirements of our advanced track of study. Read on to learn more about the requirements for receiving the Elevate Thai Massage Endorsement ...
THE ELEVATE THAI MASSAGE ENDORSEMENT
Our endorsement program is assessment-based. This means that there are no annual fees or recertification requirements. We will teach you a set of skills then assess your proficiency through one-on-one evaluations and community interaction. To earn Elevate Thai Massage Endorsement students must :
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complete all six Core Immersion Courses on the Mat and recommended number of documented practice sessions
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complete the Advanced Thai Massage Intensive Course
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receive and review two sessions from approved Thai massage practitioners
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complete a student/instructor exchange
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attend a performance review
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complete case study evaluations
BENEFITS OF ENDORSEMENT
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Confidence in using Thai massage to customize sessions to meet the individual needs of your clients
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A professional reputation upgrade as a Thai massage specialist
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A certificate for framing and displaying your credentials
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Advanced notice on new courses, study trips and retreats
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An optional listing on our therapist directory with link exchange
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Community support and networking for your practice
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Mentorship and possible teach assist opportunities
ENDORSEMENT IS THE NEW CERTIFICATION
One of the most common questions we get about our programs is “does this course “certify” me to practice this modality?” And it’s a loaded question because of how loosely the terms “certify” and “certification” are used in our industry. Massage therapists can legally use anything they learn in any of our CE courses with their clients because they already have a license to touch and manipulate soft tissue. However, becoming confident with these new skills requires a strong commitment to learning, practice and assessment beyond the classroom. Mastery takes quite a bit longer than a few one to three day classes! We've decided to make a separate acknowledgement of mastery by offering our endorsement to therapists who successfully complete our advanced training requirements. This frees the term certification to represent an overall advanced credential in the field of massage therapy, such as board certification with NCTMB, and avoids confusion among professionals and the general public regarding the goals of our training programs. Read more in our article Endorsement is the New Certification