Thai Massage education

When researching Thai Massage online training options, what makes one course different from another? How do you find one that works best for you?

The Thai Healing Massage Academy Option

At Thai Healing Massage Academy, we have been providing Thai Massage training since 2001. And since 2010 we have focused exclusively on online training.

We originally pioneered Thai Massage online training. We were the first school to offer it, and we have been going strong ever since.

Nowadays, you have many options to choose from. The question is which online training is best for you and your needs?

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What is holistic Thai Massage therapy?

‘Holistic’ means that it addresses the whole person, not just an isolated part. Human beings are not just physical bodies, but they consist of several elements – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

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How much Anatomy Do Thai Massage Therapists Need to Know?

In the western world, anatomical knowledge is seen as a required element of massage therapy. It is accepted as one of the fundamental principles in massage schools.

However, you might be astonished to learn that there are parts of the world where anatomy is not the main basis of massage education.

One of these countries is Thailand. How can that be? Let’s take our own Thai Massage school as an example.

In Thai Healing Massage Academy’s online training courses we use anatomical terms at a basic level only. There are three reasons for this:

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Thai Massage therapy is not just the application of certain techniques. It is an ever-evolving art which is being honed and improved by experienced therapists.

It is not a fixed goal that can be reached, or a set sequence that needs to be memorized and followed. Instead it is a path of continuing refinements. It is evolving, not stagnating.

That’s why not all therapists are equal. Some are further along the curve than others.

Thai Massage is also not just about strictly following a particular tradition. Good therapists naturally evolve, create, and improve their way of working and the techniques they are using.

Let’s focus on two areas where Thai Massage can be improved and show you how this benefits your clients and your work.

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Thai Foot Massage and Thai Reflexology are often used interchangeably in Thailand. But they are actually two different styles, although there can be some overlap.

First, let’s look at the bigger picture and go on a virtual excursion to Thailand.

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