In Western countries, Table Thai Massage has become quite a big Thai bodywork modality. Notably in the United States it’s very popular. Of course, Table Thai Massage makes sense in the West where massage traditionally is/was done on the massage table. Incorporating and integrating Thai Massage techniques during table massage treatments was only the logical next step.
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Sure, Thai Table Massage is always a hot issue — for some in the community it’s not considered Thai Massage any longer. Others, on the other hand, claim that it’s basically the same as Thai Massage on the floor, yet the practitioner needs to adjust his or her way of working. If you like to know more about this topic, we invite you to read our article Is Table Thai Massage still Thai Massage?
For what things are, training in Table Thai Massage flourishes. In the West. However, it’s rather interesting to observe that in Thailand only a handful of schools offer Thai Table Massage courses or workshops. In a way, the Thai teachers keep to the tradition — Thai Massage is done on a mat, on the floor. Full stop! Final!
But let’s take a look at the massage schools and trainers in Thailand we’ve found that offer Table Thai massage courses and workshops. It’s really not that much, and and all are located in Chiang Mai. Nevertheless, some of the most popular and best known Thai Massage schools are among them.
Thai Massage trainers with Thai Table Massage Training Courses
International Training Massage School Chiang Mai (ITM)
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
ITM is one of the best known Thai Massage schools both in Thailand and across the globe, and offers a wealth of Thai Massage training courses, including Thai Massage Instructor training.
Loi Kroh Traditional Thai Massage & Yoga
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Apart from their in-depth Thai Massage training programs, the school is renowned for their Thai Yoga Reusi Datton courses, Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal, and Nuad Karsai (Thai Genital Detox) massage training programs.
Besides group lessons, the training school offers private training and instructor training opportunities.
Ong’s Thai Massage School
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Training modalities range from Thai Massage, Herbal Compress Massage, Reusi Dat Ton (Thai Yoga), Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage, Foot Massage, and so on, to Western Spa training modalities such as Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Nail Painting, and Waxing, and more.
Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai | TMC
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
Unfortunately, TMC School Thailand has been officially closed in April 2022, basically as a result of the pandemic. Nevertheless, all interest learners of genuine Thai Massage may take classes from TMC Teachers around the world.
The TMC School Website will remain running to be the link between TMC Teachers and the public. The TMC Teachers are qualified and have acquired all teaching materials from TMC School Thailand according to TMC’s course descriptions.
The School of Massage for Health | SMH
PLACES IN THAILAND
Chiang Mai
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