Thai Herbal Massage
This 16-hour class focuses on traditional Thai herbs used in medicine, and hot compress bundles for the body. The Thai bundles contain a herbal mixture which are steamed to release their medicinal properties and then applied through the skin or through the clothes. This therapy is beneficial to treat sore muscles, achy joints, and tender points on a client who cannot receive deep pressure. The class engages students with meditating ceremonies and continued lecture on Thai Herbalism. Students will learn the properties of the herbs, the Thai ten taste system, and analysis of the 3/4 Thai Element System. Students will also have fun mixing the herbs and making the compresses themselves. This indigenous artform is a great compliment to any therapeutic practice.
Each student will take home one pound of the Northern Thai Herbal Blend (all herbs are from Mekong Medicinals) to make their own bundles and a copy of A Thai Herbal by Pierce Salguero to further assist their practice in Thai Herbalism.
COST: $299
16 CE Hours for
Massage Therapists!
This class is geared towards certified or licensed massage therapists, registered yoga teachers, physical therapists, herbalists and other licensed healthcare professions. You do not need to know Thai massage to take this class.
Dates:
August 6-7, 2010
Thai Face Massage
Thai Face Massage presents a holistic healing approach to the face and body. This 24-hour class approaches treating the body as a whole with ancient Thai remedies. This unique Thai treatment enhances healing through the skin and internally using Thai energies. This is the perfect compliment to any Thai massage or holistic practice. Students will learn the history of ancient herbal remedies indigenous to Thai Medicine. This class will also introduce the healing properties of essential oils based on native herbs to Thailand. The students will customize treatments through the analysis of using the 3/4 Element Thai System. The class will also focus on the face acupressure points to balance the energies of the entire body. Students will engage in receiving and giving of the Thai Face Massage, and continue to learn through lecture and meditating ceremonies.
The Thai Face Massage class includes a starter kit for up to 20+ treatments. The class uses Din Saw Pong, Thai White Mud, found only in the lakes and rivers of Thailand.
Dates:
September 23-25, 2010
Upon completion of any one class, all students will be granted authentic membership in the prestigious Shivagokomarpaj Lineage. Students will also receive a free personal invitational membership in the Tao Mountain Association, with full access to the TM member area and online forum.
Please note each state in the US governs laws protecting massage therapy, manual therapy, bodywork, and/or energywork. It is the student's responsibility to check their own local and state regulations if intended to practice these modalities for compensation.
Bodhi Tree Learning Center is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a continuing education Approved Provider, #450426-07. Massage therapists can receive CE Hours from the designated courses listed.
Traditional Thai Massage and Herbal Therapies
8800 Bannon Road
Richmond, VA 23235
804/564-7081
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Upcoming Courses...
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Basic Thai Massage
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May 13-15, 21-22, 2010
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November 8-12, 2010
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Introduction to Thai Massage
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August 21, 2010
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August 6-7, 2010
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June 24-26, 2010
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July 9, 2010
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August 16-20, 2010
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September 23-25, 2010
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Intermediate Thai Massage
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September 30, October 1-2, 8-9, 2010
This class is geared towards certified or licensed massage therapists and licensed estheticians. This course is influenced by Marcie Salguero, co-founder of the Tao Mountain Association. Laura Covington created this course to further enhance Thai healing in a modern world. The Holistic Thai Face Therapy Course is unique and the first of its kind to be offered in the United States.
Prerequisite is completing Introduction to Thai Massage Course or Thai Herbal Massage Course or prior Bodhi Tree teacher approval.
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Thai Foot Massage
Thai Foot Massage is a relaxing yet invigorating treatment of the feet that was greatly influenced by two of its closest neighbors China and India and their reflexology systems. The result is a blend of Chinese Reflexology, Thai acupressure points and Sen Line work along with wonderfully stimulating and relaxing hand techniques. This 24 hour course will teach a variety of hands-on techniques to stimulate the natural healing process within the body via Thai Foot Massage. Students also benefit from the instruction of how to use a special Thai Jap Sen stick for specific acupressure to stimulate reflex points on the soles of the feet and save their hands and thumbs. Proper instruction on body mechanics, client safety, and professional ethics will be taught. Students will be encouraged to participate daily in traditional Thai ceremonies as they are recognized in Thailand to further cultivate and understand this ancient modality.
DATES:
June 24-26, 2010
This class is geared towards certified or licensed massage therapists and reflexologists. This course was developed by Tukta Roylance, owner of Thai Healing House. Her course is based on training at the famous Wat Po School of Thai Massage.
Thai Cupping and Scraping
Thai Cupping and Scraping are unique healing techniques rooted in many indigenous medical practices from the Western Greco-Roman eras to the far Southeast Asian regions. The practice of “cupping” is designed to create suction to release toxins and stagnation from the body. Scraping is another ancient method to produce similar results. Each has its own purpose and benefits to the client by manipulating fascia, muscle, skin, and energetic pathways to encourage healing. This 8 hour course will teach the student the proper application of cupping and scraping through a Thai healing perspective. This course is will have intense lecture for specific use for cupping and scraping to maintain the clients safety and well-being. Students will be encouraged to participate daily in traditional Thai ceremonies as they are recognized in Thailand to further cultivate and understand this ancient modality.
DATES:
July 9, 2010
This class is geared towards certified or licensed massage therapists, physical therapists, herbalists and other licensed healthcare professions.