Thai Massage Professional Training Program
Our next cohort is scheduled for
September 8th, 2026 - July 1st, 2027
Orientation September 7th, 10 am to 12 noon
Curriculum
This is a brief overview. For expanded details including exact class dates and vacations see the program catalog.
all times PST/west coast time
Tuesdays
Online classes from 9 am - 5 pm
lunch break 1pm - 2pm
Thursdays
Online classes from 10 am - 5 pm
lunch break 1pm - 2pm
In-Person Intensive Workshops
Thai Massage Essentials - October 9-12, 2026
Thai Massage Deep Tissue - December 4-7, 2026
Tools/Rx of Thai Massage - April 16-19, 2027
Table Massage - May 28-31, 2027
Massage Clinic - June 28 - July 1, 2027
Bodywork Courses
Orientation
September 7th, 2026
10 am - 12 noon
Zoom
Thai Massage Essentials 44 hours
Study of foundational Thai bodywork techniques, theory, and practice. Students learn to give a relaxing therapeutic sequential Thai massage.
Hybrid Zoom and in-person.
The online portion of this course will be taught by Claire.
Thai Massage Deep Tissue 44 hours
Study of deep tissue and passive stretching as practiced in traditional Thai bodywork.
Hybrid Zoom and in-person.
Tools of Thai Massage 33 hours
Study of traditional Thai cupping, scraping, herbal topicals, herbal hydrotherapy and other tools.
Hybrid Zoom and in-person
Thai Massage Rx 37 hours
Study of tailoring a Thai bodywork practice to address a wide variety of common conditions that can be alleviated with massage.
Note, the Tools and Rx in-person workshops are combined into one 4 day workshop
Table Massage 44 hours
Study of western-Thai hybrid bodywork conducted on a massage table designed to prepare students for licensure exams that are western-centric as well as potential work in settings that require table skills.
Hybrid Zoom and in-person.
Massage Clinic 32 hours
Hands on clinic workshop in which students gain real world practice working on the public with instructor supervision. The Naga Center does not use clinic for revenue; instead of being a for profit clinic, students bring bodywork to underserved and low income communities.
Massage Review 6 hours
MBLeX preparatory review massage protocols and practices
Modern Health Science Courses
Anatomy & Physiology 60 hours
Study of the structural amazing and complex anatomy and physiological processes of the body from cells to body systems
Kinesiology I 40 hours
Study of the anatomy, movement and palpation of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
Kinesiology II 30 hours
Study of anatomy, movement and palpation of the musculoskeletal system of the lower body
Pathology 45 hours
Study of diseases, conditions and imbalances and impact of such to massage practice protocols
Pain Theory & Management 9 hours
Study of modern and traditional understandings of pain physiology, perception and mitigation
Modern Health Science Review 24 hours
MBLeX preparatory review of health science subjects
MBLEx Prep 9 hours
Specific preparation for how to read MBLEx questions, how to prepare, how to organize review of notes etc.
Traditional Health Science Courses
Traditional Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers 48 hours
Study of Thai element theory and body systems and imbalance through the traditional Thai view
Massage Practical Application Courses
Cultural Competency I 20
Study of the complexities of a healing arts practice that comes from a culture that may not be your own and exposure to Thai culture with an understanding that cultural intelligence nourishes respectful and accurate practice.
Cultural Competency II 17
Continuation of conversations in Cultural Competency I with addition of a focus on equity and inclusivity, racial sensitivity, and working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, neurodiversities, genders and orientations in a massage practice.
Building a Practice 51 hours
Studies in building a practice from the ground up including but not limited to: envisioning, manifesting, marketing, sanitation, ethics, boundaries and laws.
Sustainable Practices I 20
Study and practice in building habits for career longevity with a focus on body mechanics and flexibility and strengthening for massage therapists through the traditional Thai art of reusi da ton.
Sustainable Practices II 15
Continuation of Sustainable Practices I with additional focus on boundaries and compassion fatigue.
In support, ally-ship, and protection of our disabled, immunocompromised, vulnerable, and careful (full of care) community, all in-person workshops still follow strict and science based disease mitigation protocols. This is ongoing until postings such as this are removed.
Please make sure that you read the entire Infectious Disease mitigation protocols before registering.
