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TMC provides workbook for Foundation of Thai
Massage in several languages. Workbook (practice version) in other languages are available in Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, German, French and Dutch.
All TMC courses are constantly improved to meet the need of the rapidly
growing number of people seeking knowledge in Thai Massage and Thai
Foot Reflexology.
The Thai Ministry of Education has approved the following courses:
| TMC follows the original Foundation of Thai massage
from the result of fifteen year research work by the Thai
Massage Revival Project supported by the government. TMC
curriculum has been approved by the Thai Ministry of Education
with the goal to achieve the teaching in Foundation of
Thai Massage to restore life energy, maintain health and
wellness by stimulating Sen Sib. TMC integrated health care professional approach to provide relaxation and ensure safety on techniques, hand and body mechanism for both giver and receiver. |
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Short Courses:
| 1. Foundation of Thai Massage: Level I |
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| Duration: |
30 hours (5 days) Mon -
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| Course fee: |
7,500 Baht |
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Student will receive the text book Thai Massage the Thai Way:
Healing Body and Mind: Second Edition. If the student needs the workbook in different language,
in addition to the text book, there is a fee of 250 Baht for the workbook. |
Course description: Whole Body
Massage: 151 positions
For learners who wish to acquire original Thai Massage
skills for personal benefit and to lay strong foundations
for further study at higher levels. Students learn hands-on
techniques to relieve tension, fatigue, stimulate circulation,
and restore vitality in the entire body through Thai massage
pressure points. A brief background of Thai massage ethics
and Sen Sib theory will be discussed.
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| 2. Thai Massage Enhancement: Level II |
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| Duration: |
30 hours (5 days) Mon -
Fri |
| Course fee: |
7,500 Baht |
| Pre-requisite: |
Level I at TMC |
| Note: |
Workbook available in English, Thai, Chinese and Japanese. |
Course description: Wholeness, Fluid Movement & Massage Timing
This course is for student seeking to obtain confidence and strengthen the
techniques learned from Foundation of Thai Massage. Teacher assists student
to obtain the right speed of massage 151 positions from Level I. Student will
learn additional 18 variation techniques in order to adjust a different pressure effects.
Tracing Sen Sib will be shown here. Yogi exercise stretching workbook and complete practice of all 16 positions are included in this Level II.
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| 3. Therapeutic Thai Massage: Level III |
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| Duration: |
30 hours (5 days) Mon -
Fri |
| Course fee: |
7,500 Baht |
| Pre-requisite: |
Level I and completion of Level II at TMC |
| Notes: |
- Fee for three levels paid in advance is 20,250 Baht
(10 % discount)
- Students will receive the diploma of Traditional
Thai Massage Level I,II,III hour curriculum granted by Thai Ministry
of Education.
- Workbook available in English and Thai
- In a rare occasion, the student may take Level 1, then 3 and return to take Level 2. This may due to class scheduling. But will not result to learning. Since Level 3 is purely therapeutic and Level 2 is to enforce all learning in Level 1.
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Course description:
Treating Ailments Through Pressure Points & Herbal
Pack
For advanced hands-on skills in ancient pressure-point
massage to relieve common ailments, demonstration of how
to apply Thai Massage to special need people i.e. sick
person, elderly or a child. Actual making of herbal packs
from fresh herbs and the application technique to relieve
discomfort and restore energy. Discussion on Thai massage
professional ethics.
Special guests: Two veteranians from Chiang Mai
University trained how to make and use herbal pack and
wooden stick from TMC (Charity), and applied to help
the ill baby elephant successfully.
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| 4. Comprehensive Thai Massage 3 Level 90 Hours |
| Duration: |
90 hours (15 days) Mon - Fri |
| Course fee: |
20,250 Baht (Level I, II and III at the same time with 10% discount) |
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| 5. Intensive Professional Thai Massage 150 Hour Program (25 days) |
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| Duration: |
150 hours (25 days) Mon - Fri |
| Course fee: |
39,850 Baht |
| Pre-requisite: |
Entrance acceptance |
| Schedule: |
Schedule 2010
11 Jan-12 Feb 2010
19 April-21 May 2010
12 July-13 Aug 2010
11 Oct-12 Nov 2010
Schedule 2011
10 Jan-11 Feb 2011
18 April-20 May 2011
11 July-12 Aug 2011
10 Oct-11 Nov 2011
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Note: For less number of students but challenging whether, select April or July class. For nicer weather and meet more people, select Jan or Oct. class.
Course description:
Students learn Level 1-2-3-4 and 5 consecutively or return to continue Level 4 & 5 after taken Level 1-2-3 to complete the program. In this intensive course, students will receive training to integrate all techniques from Level 1-2-3 and additional variation techniques by working under closed teachers' supervision to facilitate massage positions with correct sequences, speed, rhythm, and time limit.
How to combine Thai massage and Tui Na to relief blockages. Students will have the opportunity to practice how to present professional massage performance under school set-up ready for real life career. Students will gain community experience by offering massage to either senior or disable children at their centers during the field work. Lectures on Theory of Thai massage in depth, professional ethics, massage planning, Anatomy, and Pathology are taught during
Level 4 and 5. Students may return to complete GCT program in the future.
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| 6. Intensive Professional Thai Massage
150 Hour Program Level 4-5 (10 days)
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| Duration: |
60 hours (10 days) Mon - Fri |
| Course fee: |
19,600 Baht |
| Pre-requisite: |
Level 1-2-3 at TMC and entrance acceptance |
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Schedule for 2010
1-12 Feb 2010
10-21 May 2010
2 -13 August 2010
1 - 12 November 2010
Schedule 2011
31 Jan-11 Feb 2011
9 May-20 May 2011
1 Aug-12 Aug 2011
31 Oct-11 Nov 2011
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Course description:
This is Level 4 and 5 of the 5 weeks programs. This 2 weeks section is for the return students who completed Level 1-2-3 and wish to continue for the Intensive Professional Thai Massage 150 Hour Program. The course content is the same as in #5 above.
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Enroll together for 5 levels of Intensive Professional Thai Massage course fee is 39,850 Baht. (Include 10% discount on Level 1-2-3). Graduates of 5 levels will earn diploma of: Intensive Professional Thai Massage 150 Hour Program. |
Note:
- Enrollment of the Intensive Professional Thai Massage program is subject to the availability schedule above and required approved entrance acceptance with the school management.
- Students returning to take Level 4-5 must complete both levels in order to graduate and receive entrance acceptance approval, and enroll on the available schedule.
- Graduate of 5 levels (150 hours) may apply to enroll in future GCT 300 program, with entrance approval, by attending 5 additional weeks including teaching training. Student is required to attend a Friday class at Level 1 or 2 prior to the schedule without extra charge. Accepted returned students will pay the remaining tuition fee (detail upon applying with the school).
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