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Certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner Advanced (TBA) Program
Course Descriptions and Program Fees
Course descriptions for the coursework included in the full TBA program are listed below along with tuition. We provide a discount for up front prepayment of program costs -- details are listed below.
Thai Bodywork's AP1 course is very hands-on and designed specifically to give the student a strong experience of muscle identification, palpation, function and stretch, as well as trigger point pain referral symptoms and patterns. This is important preparation for our Clinical Thai Bodywork series, and many students elect to take AP1 even if they have already had anatomy training. Students with adequate background can choose to transfer existing credit in lieu of taking the AP1 course. There is a $35 fee for credit verification and transfer.
Level 1: Thai Massage FundamentalsHours: 20.00 | This 2.5 day hands-on workshop is suitable for new students or practitioners wanting to learn Thai massage fundamentals and acquire an alternative modality. Level 1 is the gateway and prerequisite to all of our advanced courses. We present the energetic and historical basis of the work, body mechanics, movement from the core, and fundamental techniques as well as how to effectively practice the routines. The student learns an effective 1-hour treatment sequence, and learns how to work in a sustainable way that does not injure the practitioner. More info... |
Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage FundamentalsHours: 40.00 | This course builds fundamentals of therapeutic Thai massage for a professional practice. The course covers theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. The student learns a 2-hour treatment sequence, as well as how to structure an effective 1-hour session appropriate to client needs. Prerequisite: Level 1.
Upon successful completion and practical assessment, the student will receive a 40-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. More info... |
Level 3: Northern Style Thai MassageHours: 70.00 | This course continues to build a foundation for a professional Thai Massage practice. 200 Northern method Asanas are taught, along with theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, you will receive a 70-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. Prerequisite: Level 1+2. Students may be admitted without Level 2 by instructor permission. More info... |
HandsFree Thai Massage Level 1Hours: 20.00 | This weekend course provides an introduction to the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on large or heavily muscled clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the client and safe for the practitioner. Many asana variations using feet and knees, comprising a 1-hour treatment. Prerequisite: Thai Massage Level 1 or equivalent studies. More info... |
HandsFree Thai Massage Level 2Hours: 20.00 | This course provides in-depth study of the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on large or heavily muscled clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the client and the practitioner. HandsFree Thai techniques allow the therapist to provide broad, deep pressure without stress on the hands or shoulders. Many asana variations using feet and knees, taught as a 2 hour treatment sequence employing all treatment attitudes. Prequisites: HandsFree Level 1 and Level 1 Thai Massage. More info... |
A&P for Thai Massage and Yoga - Level 1Hours: 20.00 | This course is an introduction to anatomy, physiology and kinesiology for Thai massage practitioners, yoga teachers, and others. The focus in the A&P 1 course is on developing a solid grounding in these issues for students who have never had formal education in anatomy, or wish to refresh their knowledge with a different approach. Instead of the usual dry, memorization-oriented A&P, this class strives to be as interactive and hands-on as possible to increase retention and make learning anatomy fun. REQUIRED TEXT: Trail Guide to the Body, Third Edition (Red cover, coil bound). Available for purchase at Thai Bodywork. More info... |
Table Thai Massage Level 1Hours: 16.00 | This course teaches Thai massage fundamentals in the form of a 1-hour treatment sequence in the Chiang Mai style, specifically adapted to the table and the needs of the spa environment, including table body mechanics, draping, and other issues. This course is open to anyone and satisfies the Level 1 prerequisite for all of our advanced courses. We present the energetic and historical basis of the work, body mechanics, movement from the core, and fundamental techniques as well as how to effectively practice the routines. More info... |
Certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner CertificationHours: 4.00 | Certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner is a competency-based certificate which can be applied for after a student has successfully completed Levels 1-3, HandsFree 1 and AP1 (170 hours). Certification requires completion of written and practical tests, as well as a minimum number of documented sessions. More info... |
Thai Herbal Compress CertificationHours: 20.00 | This course covers preparation and use of Thai herbal compresses, or Luk Pra Kob, which has been used in Thailand for over 400 years as a medicinal treatment. The herbs used in Luk Pra Kob, which are wrapped in cotton cloth and steamed prior to application, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. In addition, there are benefits to the skin as well as aromatherapeutic properties to the herbs, whose essential oils are released with steam.
In addition to traditional sen line application, we spend considerable time on the clinical use of the herbal compress for pain and restriction. Tthe course also covers the use of Thai herbs for traditional Thai herbal sauna or Thai steam treatments. Prerequisite: Some Thai massage experience. More info... |
CTB for Shoulder, Upper Back and Arm PainHours: 20.00 | This advanced course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. This course covers specific, detailed Clinical Thai Bodywork treatments for shoulder, upper back and arm pain.
We will present the fundamental principles of CTB in an accelerated way, so students who have not attended prior CTB courses may attend this course. Students must have prior to attending a solid grasp of muscular anatomy and/or AP1 credit as well as Level 1 Thai Massage; Level 2 Thai Massage is recommended. It is recommended that in preparation, students read either Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Volume 1 relating to these pain areas, or equivalent sections in Claire Davies' Trigger Point Workbook. More info... |
CTB for Lumbar, Sacral and Hip PainHours: 20.00 | This advanced course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. This course covers specific, detailed Clinical Thai Bodywork treatments for lumbar, sacral, gluteal, pelvic and hip pain.
We will present the fundamental principles of CTB in an accelerated way, so students who have not attended CTB before may attend this course. Students must have a solid grasp of muscular anatomy as well as Level 1 Thai Massage; Level 2 Thai Massage is recommended. It is recommended that in preparation, students read either Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Volume 2 relating to these pain areas, or equivalent sections in Claire Davies' Trigger Point Workbook. More info... |
CTB for Knee, Thigh and Groin PainHours: 20.00 | This advanced course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. This course covers specific, detailed Clinical Thai Bodywork treatments for upper leg, groin and knee pain.
We will present the fundamental principles of CTB in an accelerated way, so students who have not attended CTB before may attend this course. Students must have prior to attending a solid grasp of muscular anatomy and/or AP1 credit as well as Level 1 Thai Massage; Level 2 Thai Massage is recommended. It is recommended that in preparation, students read either Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Volume 1 relating to these pain areas, or equivalent sections in Claire Davies' Trigger Point Workbook. More info... |
CTB for Headache, Neck and Facial PainHours: 20.00 | This advanced course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. This course covers specific, detailed Clinical Thai Bodywork treatments for headache, neck and facial pain.
It is recommended that the student attend CTB1 prior to attending this course, but not a requirement. We will present the fundamental principles of CTB in an accelerated way, so students who have not attended CTB1 may attend this course. Students must have prior to attending a solid grasp of muscular anatomy and/or AP1 credit as well as Level 1 Thai Massage; Level 2 Thai Massage is recommended. It is recommended that in preparation, students read either Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Volume 1 relating to these pain areas, or equivalent sections in Claire Davies' Trigger Point Workbook. More info... |
CTB for Thoracic, Chest and Abdominal PainHours: 20.00 | This advanced course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. This course covers specific, detailed Clinical Thai Bodywork treatments for thoracic, chest and abdominal pain.
It is recommended that the student attend CTB1 prior to attending this course, but not a requirement. We will present the fundamental principles of CTB in an accelerated way, so students who have not attended CTB1 may attend this course. Students must have prior to attending a solid grasp of muscular anatomy and/or AP1 credit as well as Level 1 Thai Massage; Level 2 Thai Massage is recommended. It is recommended that in preparation, students read either Travell and Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Volume 1 relating to these pain areas, or equivalent sections in Claire Davies' Trigger Point Workbook. More info... |
Total TBP Hours: | 330 |
Total TBP Program Cost: | $7090 |
10% Discount for Full Payment in Advance: | $709 |
Total Discounted Cost for Full Payment in Advance: | $6381 |
Upcoming Classes
- Mar 12 : OpenHouse
- Mar 15 : CTBPracticum
- Mar 26 : HandsFreeL1
- Mar 31 : SoundResonator
- Apr 09 : Level 1
- Apr 14 : Level 2
- Apr 20 : Intro
- Apr 30 : Level 1
- May 10 : TableSpa
- May 14 : L1 CTB
- Jun 04 : Level 1
- Jul 16 : Level 1
- Aug 04 : Level 2
- Aug 13 : AP1
- Aug 20 : Level 3
