Our Thai Massage Teacher Certification Apprenticeship program is an in-depth comprehensive course designed for the serious practioner of Thai massage. Unlike other teacher training courses which tend to focus soley on bodywork, our teacher training focuses equally on Thai tradition, history, philosophy and theory of Thai medicine. Readings on Thai history, traditional Thai medicine theory, indigenous culture, and Theravada Buddhism will complement your experience with Thai massage and help you to become a well rounded and knowledgeable instructor. You will also learn to perform the traditional ceremonies required to be an authentic transmitter of this ancient lineage which is said to have begun by the semi-mythical Jivaka Komarabacca.

Students enrolled in our teacher training program will have the opportunity to examine what makes a good teacher as they find their unique teaching "voice". The extended and learning intensive nature of this program allows for you to graduate with the confidence of extensive knowledge in your subject that will separate you from others in the field. Certification in our program is given only to those who successfuly complete the training and pass the examinations. Please note that our standards of quality are extremely high. This is not a "tack on another week of training and your a teacher" program. It is designed with a love and respect for traditional Thai medicine that probes beneath the surface.

This is a partial home-study and partial in-class course. How long it takes will depend on the prior experience of the student as well as the amount of time you can allow for your studies. Those with no prior experience in Thai massage can expect to spend at least one year to completion when pre-requisites classes and practice hours are factored in.

Cost
Teacher Training Course $699
Instructor Examinations $100
- please note that this is the cost for the teacher training course, however, you must also factor in the cost of all other required and elective courses necessary to fullfill the course requirement of 300 in class hours. Cost of classes listed below are for Naga Center classes. Some of these classes may be taken elsewhere, in which case cost may vary.

Required Classes

Thai Massage Level I - May be taken at The Naga Center, or another school with Naga Center Director aprroval
40 hours $699
Thai Massage Level II - Must be taken at The Naga Center
40 hours $699
Thai Massage Level III at The Naga Center OR Advanced Thai Medical Theory with Pierce Salguero - Pierce's class may be taken at the Naga Center, or at another venue where Pierce is teaching.
40 hours $699
Teacher Training Workshop - Must be taken at The Naga Center
4 hours Included in cost of Teacher Training Course

Elective Classes - Following is a short list of possible elective classes. Many classes in Thai Massage from other schools may be utilized in reaching the required 300 hours in-class training. Outside classes must have the approval of the Naga Center director.

Thai Herbal Massage - offered through the Naga Center, may also be taken elsewhere with Naga Center approval
16 hours $269
Thai Cupping Workshop- offered through the Naga Center, may also be taken elsewhere with Naga Center approval
Barefoot Thai Massage - offered through the Naga Center
16 hours $269
Thai Pre-natal/Postpartum Massage - offered through the Naga Center, may also be taken elsewhere with Naga Center approval
16 hours $269
Internships - The Naga Center offers free internships in any class previously taken here. Internships may be utilzed to deepen your understanding of a class, while accruing additional in-class training hours. Internships may be limited by space availablity. At times students may intern with other teachers in the Tao Mountain network.
hours vary no cost
Assistant Teaching - One of your teacher training requirements is that you assist teach at least one Basic Thai Massage class at the Naga Center. In addition to this, there may be opportunities to assist teach in other classes in other areas. These hours may be included in your in-class training requirement.
hours vary no cost
Trainings in Thailand - If you have experience studying in Thailand you may seek Naga Center approval to apply these hours.