Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form
of body therapy dating back thousands of years that incorporates
yoga, acupressure and reflexology along with its own techniques
of gentle rocking, deep stretching and compression. The movements
assist the restructuring of your musculo-skeletal framework
with great benefits for athletes, dancers and other people
who want their body to achieve maximum performance.
A clip from "Traditional Thai Massage, by Simon Piers Gall"
Channels of energy, known as Sen lines
are worked throughout the massage in order to balance
the flow of energy in the body.
Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage is performed
on a mat on the floor rather than a raised table. This
allows for many movements and procedures that are not
practical or effective on a table. It allows for the
most effective use of the practitioners body weight
rather than muscular force for the transmission of pressure,
force, or energy, which creates a highly therapeutic
effect.
available from amazon, or at a discount during the course
Learn this powerful healing
art often referred to as "passive yoga"
Thai
Massage Practitioner Level
(VTCT Level 4 Award in Thai Massage)
Course
Content
The Practitioner course focuses mainly on the Southern style of
Thai Massage and By completion candidates will be able to
complete a full body Thai Massage in all 5 positions for up
to 2 hours.
Perform an entire Thai massage in the front, side, back,
inverted and sitting position.
Initiate energy movement through the body, along Sen
(energy) lines.
Use fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet effectively
as part of Thai massage.
Compare and contrast other therapies with Thai massage.
Open the Hara with focused abdominal work to perform
a powerful healing massage.
Perform Thai Massage with sensitivity and awareness.
Course Entry Requirements
& Pre-requisites
The course is taught in the traditional fashion and without
the need for specific anatomical knowledge, however to practise
professionally in the UK, as a member of a recognised governing
body, it is essential to have a recognised qualification in
Anatomy & Physiology and Massage. Candidates who wish to study
for personal development and not to practise professionally
may attend the course, but will be exempt from formal assessment
and case studies.
To be eligible for the VTCT Level 4 Award in Thai Massage candidates must have completed a recognised massage course
Course Duration
This is a 30 hour course with a follow up assessment day.
Assessment
Written Theory Assessment (exam conditions)
Practical Observation
Case Study Completion—a minimum of 10 treatments with
5 people treated twice each. Each case study must be written
up and recorded (further explanation will be given during
the course).
The Examination Body
As there are no National Occupational Standards for Traditional
Thai Massage, the course is assessed internally to accepted
National Standards of Assessment. The FHT (Federation of Holistic
Therapists) recognise our qualifications, along with many
other governing bodies.
The Level II course builds on the techniques learnt in Level
I so that the candidate has many more techniques to choose
from to tailor the massage more specifically to the individual.
The focus is on Northern techniques and incorporates the tutors
study from many schools in Thailand
Perform advanced Thai massage techniques in the front,
side, back, inverted and sitting position.
Initiate energy movement through the body, along Sen
(energy) lines, with the intention of alleviating bodily
diseases or ailments.
Use fingers, thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet effectively
as part of Thai massage.
Locate and name the Sip Sen of Thai Massage, along with
their characteristics.
Tailor a Traditional Thai Massage depending on the clients
presenting conditions.
Make and use traditional herbal compresses within a Thai
Massage.
Course Entry Requirements & Pre-requisites
Candidates must have a recognised qualification in Anatomy
& Physiology and Massage, along with 6 months (recommended)
practice at Level I.
Course Duration
This is a 5 day course with a follow up assessment day
Assessment
Written Theory Assessment (exam conditions)
Practical Observation
Case Study Completion—a minimum of 10 treatments with
5 people treated twice each. Each case study must be written
up and recorded (further explanation will be given during
the course).
The Examination Body
As there are no National Occupational Standards for Traditional
Thai Massage, the course is assessed internally to accepted
National Standards of Assessment. The FHT (Federation of Holistic
Therapists) recognise our qualifications, along with many
other governing bodies.
Further Study
Chavutti Thirumal, Tui Na, and many more traditional massage
techniques from around the world.
