TMC is managed by Jan Chaithavuti – and Kanchahoo Muangsiri.
Jan is a member of the Thai Cultural Council in Chiang Mai for Thai Traditional Medicine and Thai Massage. Kanchanoo ”NOO” BA has a Diploma in Mass Communication and has a comprehensive teaching and training experience. The Massage School was founded in 2001 by Jan and Noo. Since then more than 3,000 teachers have been trained. About 20 teachers are employed at TMC.
Twenty-one years after its establishment, the school closes. It was affected by a global pandemic.
And all the teachers prepared by the TMC school who are scattered around the world continue the teachings and traditions of the TMC school.
Completing a course you will receive TMC School’s certificate.
FOUNDATION OF THAI MASSAGE
Level 1 Foundation of Thai Massage builds a strong foundation for students the knowledge of ancient Thai massage positions cover the entire body-total 160 positions plus a full day of 2 hour full body massage training. In general, it takes 2-3 weeks in normal learning to cover all positions; however it is possible at TMC, with the teaching system of clear demonstrations.
Teacher gives clear- details explanation, how to find the line, sitting and hand positions. Students have TMC textbooks in hands to refer to stretching effect and caution. TMC curriculum, Foundation of Thai Massage level 1 covers whole body massage positions of head, neck, shoulder, facial, back on side lying, back massage face down, arm, abdominal, leg, stretching and closing of session.
Students practice in pair after demonstration with teacher’s closed supervision. According to TMC systematic teaching process, students can learn and absorb all 160 positions—a full body massage session in 5-day learning.
Students also learn general knowledge on Thai massage regarding safe practice, cautionary area and contraindication to massage. The complete explanations are in the given textbook “Ancient Thai Massage Healing with Prana”: Fourth Edition”.
FOUNDATION OF THAI MASSAGE APPLIED ON TABLE
This course is the complete knowledge of Foundation of Thai Massage. The student will learn the art of Thai massage originally from the ancient time combine with anatomical knowledge and safety application for students from different cultural background. However the course is an adaptation to perform Thai massage on the massage table similar to the western massage table. This is to complement with western massage set up like in Spa facility. This setting is also helpful to receiver who is not comfortable to be on the floor. The massage posture is supporting the practitioner who prefers to provide massage on the table. The course is the heart of Thai massage with the ability to perform Thai massage safely, politely and effectively.
THAI MASSAGE ENHANCEMENT
Level 2 Thai Massage Enhancement course is the most effective curriculum to re-enforce and improve the foundation learned from Level 1. Under closed supervision and systematic teaching technique worths a month of student self learning! Students will realize how much they can perform the whole routine and how effective they can become. Stretching and 12 variation techniques is added to this course.
Students learn massage planning and apply 160 positions from Level 1 and 18 more lessons in Level 2 for 1-2 hour massage. Students will be able to perform 1-2 hour massage from the techniques successfully with suitable planning.
Students will gain understanding of safety massage, contraindications, anatomical landmark on the different parts of the body especially on the back while giving massage following the steps in the manual-textbook. The teacher will explain and teach how to locate these anatomy landmark areas. A short presentation – anatomy and physiology is shown in the class for better understanding.
Presentation on Sen Sib in depth and tracing Sen Sib with the teacher’s instruction to ensure understanding and ability to massage with knowledge on location of the lines and Sen Sib on the body.
The fun and interesting part of this course is the last day- Friday, where students get to learn how to make fresh herbal ball from fresh herbs, herbs’ properties and how to prepare them. Then the end is to make them into beautiful ball.
Students will learn how to apply steamed herbal ball with Thai massage for therapeutic result based on techniques learned from L 1-2- and 3. This healing application is the most common in all Thai massage places — in the temples and community hospital bases.
Level 2 workbook given in class shows graphic of sequences from Level 1 for easy reminding steps. The workbook includes Yogi Stretching Exercise “Lue Sri Dadton” of 17 postures with ancient drawing. Students will receive full training on the Yogi Exercise started from Level 1 and continue until complete all 17 postures in Level 2. This is a course in itself
THERAPEUTIC THAI MASSAGE
Level 3 Therapeutic Thai Massage is the most comprehensive proven therapeutic techniques by the Thai Massage Revival Project. This government sponsored project in cooperated of 12 renown organizations and temple in Thai massage and Thai traditional medicine fields. The lessons were drafted and therapists were trained to apply these techniques to various community hospital bases around the country with scientific measurement system to arrive at the effective results with over all above 80% successful outcome. Thus, the techniques are approved for formal training to public. (See complete details on the Thai Massage Revival Project” in Level 1 textbook chapter 8 page 99)
Level 3-22 lessons cover how to solve different ailments such as lower back pain, strain, sprain, headache, constipation, leg cramps etc. Teacher demonstrates and points out each pressure point (acupressure points) and how to apply with therapeutic purposes. Therapeutic massage is applied together with the massage techniques learned from Level 1 and 2. The class includes massage planning to apply to different ailment and practice to provide therapeutic massage under closed teacher’s supervision.
Students will learn how to apply steamed herbal ball with Thai massage for therapeutic result based on techniques learned from L 1-2- and 3. This healing application is the most common in all Thai massage places — in the temples and community hospital bases.
The workbook of 191 pages cover 22 lessons and brief explanation of each conditions and contraindications is given in class. Student will receive a pack of 2 dried herbal balls to bring home.
INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL THAI MASSAGE
Intensive Professional Thai Massage 150 Hour Curriculum (i5)
The most comprehensive—intensive curriculum for learners seeking to become
professional in the field of Thai massage: The 5 weeks—150 hour training is
complete with theory in Thai massage, anatomy, pathology, physiology, kinesiology,
bio-body mechanism, contraindications and understanding of quality Thai massage
and able to perform with confident and poise.
TMC made available reference books in anatomy-pathology and related references
to massage for students to review and check out for home study.
This curriculum is the first half of the GCT Teacher Training Curriculum of 300 hour
and 600 hour. Thus it is the crucial curriculum of all. The curriculum is suitable for
learners who want to practice in massage field as Thai massage therapist. The
curriculum is ideal for learners who seek more in their education to return to continue
for GCT curriculum later on. They can find out what they want more in life—if
teaching the art of Thai massage is their passion, they can return to complete their
dream.
Thai Step-On Massage using a cane is a part of i5 learning. This unique modality –
TMC teachers learned from the temple- is to help ease the burden on thumbs and
hand and increase more pressure for therapeutic result.
I5 is a fun class while it is intense – that is what most students tell us at their last
week! The students learn intensively on Level 1-2 and 3. Though they are the same
courses in the short courses, but the teachers will expect more from the i5 students.
They will be in the class for i5 and GCT (a few occasions there may be 1 or 2
students from the short program join in due to class arrangement) and the teachers
will be more strict and more discipline in learning and practicing from them. However,
there are times to enjoy and relax – yes when you receive!
Tok Sen: Tok Sen is an art of massage that part of the ancient art using wooden
pads and apply on Sen (massage line) along the body following Sen Sib. This
ancient technique is very helpful when apply with Thai massage to reduce tension on
large muscle and lessen the strenuous on the therapist thumbs. TMC follow this
ancient teaching and apply with Thai massage modality to solve conditions. Students
will learn this art in a full day class and will be able to apply with Thai massage
technique effectively. The wooden tool set will be given to student at no charge.
“Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology for Thai Massage” to evaluate
the recipient’s condition and to ensure safety.
Students participate in group discussion and role play to develop quality Thai
massage with the understanding of wholeness. Quality Thai massage is more than
just knowing how to give massage but include keys knowledge.” Theory in Thai
Massage” lecture by Kanchanoo Muangsiri, TMC School Director.
The graduates of i5 will be proud and confident of their knowledge and ability to
perform massage professionally. They will be valuable member of massage and
healthcare field.
THAI TABLE MASSAGE
Thai Table Massage is the most practical Thai massage for people who prefer to work with massage table. Great complement to spa to apply Thai massage with other massage modality and herbal ball application. The content of this course is based on Foundation of Thai Massage (Level 1), unique revised positions appropriately and applicable on Table and maintain genuineness of Thai massage formalities. The purpose is to suite the physical demand and work space to some practitioners and applicable to beginners as well. Practice on western style massage table with adjustable height for effective massage and body posture.
THAI FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
Thai Foot Reflexology is an impressive 2 days class. The teaching ensures your ability to perform Thai foot massage to your guest! This is the only course you will be able to go home with a true knowledge in Thai foot massage in 2 days. Fun to learn and can do it for real. TMC effective system of learning Thai foot massage will help you achieve this goal in 2 days.
The course is suitable for all learners: It is a lifetime gift to bring home to family and friends, or add on to massage professional career. TMC most effective and systematic training will enable students to follow the teacher’s demonstration easily with provided charts and workbook, then practice the lessons with so much fun and pleasure. Short sessions in legs, hands, arms, and shoulder massage are included in the course. The training is less physical demand than body massage and suitable to most people. Workbook with chart and wooden stick –massage tool- are included.
THAI CHAIR MASSAGE
Thai Chair Massage is suitable for most interested learner with or without experience in Thai Massage. This course will guide student how to perform back massage on a massage chair and on a regular chair position. Massage of shoulder, neck, head, arms and hands are also added. The training enables students to apply Thai Chair Massage for family and friends or an additional modality in massage profession. The technique enable student to be able to perform massage in m Practical test is a part of an on-going evaluation by the teacher during practical training of each lesson, correction are made along the training to assist student until able to perform each position adequately. A short quiz is given during the course day.
TOK SEN THERAPEUTIC
A Thai traditional medicine local wisdom is a sacred art of healing for Nuad Thai. In the past, this art is only passed on to the few closed students of the local healers. The specialty of this art is the tool. The wooden hammer and the stick are made from hard wood, and sometimes, it engraved and filled with mantra recited by the healer. Tok means pounding and Sen means the energy line on the body. Tok Sen in this course will help the learner able to apply the tool in combination with herbal ball and massage to release muscle tension and alleviate certain conditions more effectively. It’s normally a part of learning in the 90 hour program at TMC. This is for a massage therapist who is not taking the 90 hour class at TMC. Hence prerequisite of Thai massage knowledge from any school is required.
therapist thumbs. TMC follow this ancient teaching and apply with Thai massage modality to solve conditions. Students will learn this art in a full day class in level 3 and will be able to apply with Thai massage technique effectively. The wooden tool set will be given to student at no charge.
APPLIED ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND KINESIOLOGY FOR THAI MASSAGE
To gain knowledge of the body in term of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology with the understanding of how to apply in massage application from Level 1-2-3 and put them to use. To be able to trace the body parts in order to provide massage safely and effectively. This class will be presented by TMC teaching team with vast experience in massage and physiology.
THAI FACIAL MASSAGE
Thai Facial Massage is a natural face-lift, replacing anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle creams, anti-acne facial washes, Botox treatments and surgical face-lift incisions and procedures