For American bodywork students or therapists who want to study Thai Massage in Thailand and at the same time seek NCBTMB Continuing Education points there’s good news. It’s possible!
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However, there are not many NCBTMB certified Thai Massage schools, teachers or courses in Thailand. Then again, there are certainly a few options. Be aware that not all courses of these training schools count towards CE points. Be sure to check the school’s website or inquire explicitly what courses or workshops are eligible.
Another way to make sure the courses offered count towards CE points is simply checking the NCBTMB website. The appointed schools in Thailand are listed.
Okay then, let’s take a look at the schools in Thailand that got their blessing from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork aka the NCBTMB:
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Sunshine Massage School
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Chiang Mai
The training center offers solid Thai Yoga Massage beginner courses, applied fieldwork opportunities, a wide variety of advanced Thai Massage courses and special workshops, and tailored (individual) training programs.
International Training Massage School Chiang Mai (ITM)
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Chiang Mai
ITM is a private vocational Thai Massage school located in Chiang Mai. The training center is a family run business and was founded in 1992 by Chongkol Setthakorn.
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.
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.
Ong’s Thai Massage School
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Chiang Mai
Ong's Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai (Thailand) offers a broad diversity of massage courses with a duration generally from one up to five days.
Training modalities range from Thai Massage, Herbal Compress Massage, Reusi Dat Ton (Thai Yoga), Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Guasha, and so on, to Western Spa training modalities such as Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Nail Painting, and Waxing, and more.
In addition, the massage school also offers a variety of teacher training courses.
Training modalities range from Thai Massage, Herbal Compress Massage, Reusi Dat Ton (Thai Yoga), Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Guasha, and so on, to Western Spa training modalities such as Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Nail Painting, and Waxing, and more.
In addition, the massage school also offers a variety of teacher training courses.
Spa Mantra
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Chiang Mai
Spa Mantra is a Thai Spa and Wellness center and a branch from the ITM Chiang Mai Thai Massage school. Connected to the Spa treatment center is a Thai Massage and Bodywork academy with both Western, Thai style, and Lanna Folk Healing training courses and workshops mostly focused on the spa industry.
Thai Massage & Folk Healing Training Center | Sara Thai Massage
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Chiang Mai
The center in Chiang Mai, also called Thai Massage & Folk Healing Training Center, is founded and operated by Sararut “Sara” Pilakun. Sara also runs the Body & Mind Wellness Studio.
Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai | TMC
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Chiang Mai
The Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, also known as TMC Chiang Mai or the Thai Massage School of Thailand, was founded in 2001. The Thai Massage School of Thailand was founded one year later in 2002. In fact, these are two distinct schools, but practically operating as one organization. They offer a broad variety of Thai Traditional Massage courses and a teacher training program.
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.
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.
Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj & Old Medicine Hospital
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Chiang Mai
The Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai --- officially called the Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj & Old Medicine Hospital --- has been the leading Thai Medicine and Thai Massage treatment and training institute in the North of Thailand from the 60’s up to the start of the 21st century.
Many Thai Massage schools in Chiang Mai that are well established today were founded by former teachers from the Old Medicine Hospital. Among the most notable ex-teachers you'll find Pichest Boonthumme and John Settakorn (ITM School Chiang Mai).
Many Thai Massage schools in Chiang Mai that are well established today were founded by former teachers from the Old Medicine Hospital. Among the most notable ex-teachers you'll find Pichest Boonthumme and John Settakorn (ITM School Chiang Mai).
Thai Oasis Spa & School
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Chiang Mai
Oasis Spa is a group of Spas with branches in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, and Bangkok. Education is fundamental for Oasis Spa. They offer a wealth of Thai, other Asian, and Western spa, beauty and bodywork training courses and programs. The academy is located in Chiang Mai.
Oasis Spa also offers mobile massage services - If you prefer to get a massage in the comfort and safety of your home, try out RLAX, which delivers a spa-quality massage right to your doorstep.
Oasis Spa also offers mobile massage services - If you prefer to get a massage in the comfort and safety of your home, try out RLAX, which delivers a spa-quality massage right to your doorstep.
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