The school is managed and operates by a team of people with dedication, compassionate and love of teaching. Teachers at TMC are certified to teach Thai massage by Thai Ministry of Education. Honorable Advisors Phrakru Uppakarn Phatanakit "Laungpo Samai" The abbot of Wat Nong Yanang, Uthaitani - our honorable monk teacher. He is the renowned monk in traditional Thai medicine and Thai massage. His temple has been a place to help and heal people from all walks of life around Thailand. They come to the temple for care from stroke or paralysis and for other illnesses. In Thai massage field: He is the top advisor during Thai Massage Revival Project in 1985-1987. He is the advisor of the Health & Development Foundation to further improve knowledge in Thai massage and traditional medicine. He advices universities in developing curriculum for course major in traditional Thai medicine through out the country. With his blessing, we learn Thai massage from him via his top disciple - Arjan Tuan and continue to improve this sacred knowledge from him at the temple.     Tuan Ruangyoo "Arjan Tuan" disciple of our monk teacher "Phrakru Uppakarn Phatanakit". Arjan Tuan learned all the ancient art in traditional Thai massage and medicine at the temple and continue to live, and dedicates all his time to serve at the temple to help others. He is one of the twelve great teachers during the Thai Massage Revival Project in 1985-1987 and continues to be an active advisor in the project to the present time. Arjan Tuan taught the original Thai massage to TMC teachers and is our advisor. He is honored, among the top traditional medicine teachers, a professional traditional medicine license by the National Traditional Thai Medicine Institute under the Ministry of Public Health.     Adjunct Professors   Assoc. Prof. Sudhee Sudasna, M.D. "Dr. Sudhee" the renown orthopedic surgeon of Thailand. Formally associate professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University for 28 years. Four years of residency training in several universities in USA and earned Diploma, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1972. We are highly honored to receive Dr. Sudhee kindness to present his lecture in Applied Anatomy & Common Pathologic Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System Related to Thai Massage to our intensive program and GCT students.     Asst. Prof. Yingpan Anusri "Arjan Noi" Assistant professor Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University MSc. Anatomy from Chiang Mai University. We are highly honored to receive Arjan Noi kindness to present her lecture in Anatomy Cadaver Lab at the Cadaver Lab, Anatomy Department, Chiang Mai University Medical Center together with Dr. Vipavadee to our GCT students.     Dr. Vipavadee Chaisuksunt Ph.D. "Arjan Vipavadee" Graduated from University College of London Ph.D. in Neuroscience post at Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University We are highly honored to receive Arjan Vipavadee kindness to present her lecture in Anatomy Cadaver Lab at the Cadaver Lab, Anatomy Department, Chiang Mai University Medical Center together with Arjan Noi to our GCT students.     Assist Prof. Dr. Aatit Puangmali "Arjan Yo" Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from .... University of Queensland, Australia. Asst. Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University. We are highly honored to receive Arjan Yo kindness to present his lecture in Fundamental Principal of Physical Examination for Thai Massage to our GCT students.       Academic Advisor Asst. Prof. Sulibhorn Cheewapanich "Arjan Noy" MSc in Physiotherapy Asst. Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University for 25 years. Arjan Noy retired from the university and is among five adjunct professors of TMC. We are highly honored to post Arjan Noy as an academic advisor and working part time at TMC. Her expertise in physiotherapy has tremendous support to our staff training to improve the biomechanical in relation to Thai massage. She also provides helpful suggestion for our students' learning. Arjan Noy specialty is in rehabilitation of stroke patients and development of special children. Arjan Noy present lectures: Anatomy & Pathology Basic Screening Applied to Thai Massage to both intensive and GCT students; Hydrotherapy Applied to Thai Massage to GCT students.   Management and Teaching Team               Founder Jan Chaithavuthi : has a BSc degree in nursing and an MPA in Health Management. She worked as a nurse specialist in the USA for twenty years. Jan has a strong interest in promoting safe, effective and pure Thai massage for the wellness of individuals and the community. She is the co-founder, and lecturer. Jan is a founder and president of the Special People Foundation, Thailand whose aim is to give disadvantaged children a chance to let their potential shine.     School Director/Founder Kanchanoo Muangsiri "Noo" Director: has a B.A degree in Mass Communication with vast experience in teaching and training to the Thai community and to refugees. She is a certified Thai massage practitioner and holds a post in the National Committee for Skills and Testing Standard in Thai Massage of the Labor and Development Department. She is a co-founder, director and lecturer. Kanchanoo has high interest in Thai plants and herbs. She is a vice president of Special People Foundation, Thailand.         School Manager Chonticha Chaithavuthi "Gey" School Manager: with a B.A. in communication and education in computer, and a diploma in hotel and tourism management. MBA in management from Chiang Mai University. Gey has experience in public relation from her past work and is the key roll in students’ liaisons even before they leave home to TMC. She is a treasurer of Special People Foundation.        Teacher Manager Tanyalak Wongchak "Joy": Teacher Manager/Teacher: Responsible to class arrangement, students' activities and learning. Joy has extensive teaching and coordination experience. She has organized classes in several communities and countries for TMC. Joy looks after in - house training for quality control measure.                Principal Sainatee Yatan "Jiab": Principal/Teacher: Responsible for maintaining high standard teaching and curriculum development. Jiab also oversees the accuracy of the registration, workbooks and students learning process. Jiab holds BA degree in management. She has taught both community and internationally for TMC.     TMC AND TEACHING TEAM All teachers have extensive Thai massage experience in their communities. Their real life background have provided them with diverse opportunities to learn directly from old and wise massage teachers, many of whom were their great grandparents or the elders in the villages. The teachers have also received formal Thai massage training from government supported schools and further completed training of formal teacher training program at TMC for more uniform Thai massage practice, following TMC curriculum. Teachers at TMC perform the same teaching techniques to all students for better learning result and to avoid confusion. However, during their massage services to students, the techniques may be varied. Many teachers are continuing learning at various places. At TMC, the teaching team will undergo on-going training to strengthen and/or improve their knowledge at all time. TMC is a place where many organizations, both private and government sectors, come to learn special courses in Thai massage through out the years. TMC teachers have been invited to teach TMC curriculum to different parts of Thailand and around the world by request from the public. Some government supported Thai massage schools have requested the use of TMC workbook for their courses. With TMC intensive curriculum and teaching team of solid knowledge, you will be able to learn the ancient art of Thai massage from the teachers at TMC effectively with compassion and peace. A (big) note on our supporting staff, housekeepers, drivers etc. they offer their services to the students from their hearts. You will feel from your clothes and sense from all the surrounding while you are at TMC, and feel safe while you are on the road with them. We welcome all sincere learners to join us at TMC.