Mar92024

Traditional Thai Massage with Thai Acupressure – Module III

Explore the effectiveness of Thai Massage in addressing approximately 30 specific discomforts.

 

What you will learn:

  • The location of acupressure points, along with techniques and movement sequences designed to alleviate various discomforts, including:

Upper Body

  • Headache.
  • Migraine.
  • Jaw pain.
  • Facial nerve paralysis.
  • Neck pain.
  • Shoulder pain.
  • Tennis elbow.
  • Wrist pain (carpal tunnel syndrome).
  • Pain in the fingers.
  • Weakness of the upper limbs.
  • Numbness of the upper limbs.

Lower Body

  • Lower back pain.
  • Hip pain.
  • Thigh pain.
  • Knee pain.
  • Ankle sprain.
  • Calf and Achilles tendon pain.
  • Stiffness of the Achilles tendon.
  • Weakness of the lower limbs.
  • Foot pain.
  • General characteristics of the above discomforts.

Additionally:

  • You will meet other professionals and broaden your network
  • You will find the time spent both enriching and enjoyable.
  • Perhaps you will even plan a trip to Thailand…

 

Course Description:

This course focuses on learning the steps and sequences for pressing acupressure points in the therapy of specific ailments. These steps are integrated into massage sequences, hence prior knowledge of Traditional Thai Massage is essential. These techniques can effectively address over 30 different medical conditions, ranging from lower back pain to migraines. The effectiveness of some of these massage techniques is supported by scientific research, and is comparable to the effectiveness of physiotherapy and classical massage techniques. Moreover, in some cases, these techniques prove to be even more effective, such as in treatments of lower back pain.

 

For Whom:

For individuals, who already possess advanced skills in performing Thai Massage, practice it regularly, and aim to use Thai Massage as a therapeutic massage for specific discomforts.

Course Topics:

The course is divided into two parts:

 

Module III A: Discomforts in the upper body, such as:

headaches, migraines, jaw pain, facial muscle paralysis, neck pain, upper limb numbness, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, wrist pain, pain in the fingers.

 

Module III B: Discomforts in the lower body, such as:

lower back pain, hip pain, thigh pain, knee pain, calf and Achilles tendon pain, Achilles tendon stiffness, lower limb numbness, ankle sprain, foot pain.

 

The course places particular emphasis on massage practice, which constitutes 95% of the course time. Participants will receive a certificate of completion in English.

 

Course Duration:

Module III A: Three days, with eight hours dedicated to each day, including one-hour breaks.

Module III B: Three days, with eight hours dedicated to each day, including one-hour breaks.

The course will conclude with a practical examination on the final day.

 

Requirements:

  • Successfully completed Module II: Traditional Thai Massage for Advanced Practitioners
  • Desire to learn new massage techniques.
  • Open-mindedness to new experiences and sensations.
  • Since the massage is performed on the floor, loose, non-restrictive clothing is required.
  • A positive mindset!

 

REMARKS:

  • The course is based on knowledge passed down by the oldest and main school of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Medicine in Thailand, the Wat Pho School in Bangkok.
  • As part of the course, participants will receive: a workbook and a certificate.
  • To receive the certificate of course completion, successful completion of the practical exam is required.