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Phone (703) 522-THAI
(703) 522-8424 (888) THAI-WAY (toll free) (888) 842-4929 1211 N. Glebe Road Arlington, Va Get Directions Sterling VA Location |
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Frequently Asked Questions
 Does your school issue continuing education credits?
[ back to top ] What is a typical day like in the classroom?Each massage course is taught in a relaxing atmosphere with a limit of 1:12 teacher:students ratio. You will be able to focus on learning and the teacher is available to provide the needed attention to each student. Classes will break for a 1-hour lunch each day. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or eat at one of the local restaurants. In the morning we start our class with a "wai khru" ceremony common to all schools in Thailand. Then we will have a discussion/lecture on Thai healing, culture, history, philosophy, or spiritual traditions. The massage routine will be taught in segments demonstrated step-by-step by the instructor. The demonstration will focus on correct body alignment for the client and practitioner offering alternatives for varying body types. Each step will be discussed and demonstrated in detail for the students with the appropriate time to seek answers to questions. In the afternoon, we will focus on hands-on practice and applying the techniques taught in the morning. Students will have plenty of time to practice the routine taught in a supportive and safe environment with one-on-one attention from the instructor. The class will then regroup to recap each section. [ back to top ] What will I learn in the Basic Thai Massage course?You will learn 90- to 120-minute Thai massage routine taught all throughout Thailand during our Basic Thai Massage course. We will teach you where and how Thai massage originated, the history of Thai massage, and how it fits into the traditional healing practices of Thailand.
[ back to top ] How do I learn more?The Thai Institute of Healing Arts offers a FREE internship program just like in Thailand. After completing a course with us, you are welcome to return to any same course in the future FREE of charge to deepen your learning. By attending the class as an intern, you have the ability to deepen your knowledge through increased exposure to the course material all over again. You will also accumulate additional training hours to qualify for professional memberships and meet insurance requirements. In Thailand , its common for students to stay at the school as long as 2-3 months as an intern. This unique program at the Thai Institute allows you the same opportunity right here in the states at no additional cost, its FREE.You can learn more through our private instruction. We can assist you individually or as a private group. Send an email to david @ thai-institute.com to work directly with us to develop a customized course agenda or a few hours of one-on-one training to meet your specific goals.[ back to top ]Can you help me with travel arrangements?Absolutely, follow this link for information on our training center location and travel arrangements.[ back to top ]What do your students say about the courses you offer?“I have taken a lot of continuing education courses in my many years as a massage therapist and I have always considered them a waste of time, energy, and money. My Basic Thai Massage course with the Thai Institute of Healing Arts cost less than all those other courses and I gained way more useful information than all those other courses combined. This course was well worth my time, effort, and money, I enjoyed the course immensely." “My experience with the Basic Thai Massage course that the Thai Institute of Healing Arts provides was wonderful. I learned a lot about our bodies. Where the art came from, the meaning, the benefits from giving this massage as well as receiving it. The setting of the class is very comforting. I think David was a wonderful teacher, he was fun and at the same time very specific. He is very patient as well as motivating. I highly encourage anyone who truly wants to help people heal to learn this technique because it is effective and many wonderful benefits will come from it." “I loved my Basic Thai Massage Course, not only for the information I gained on this fabulous healing art form, but also because of the true taste of loving kindness (metta) that is at the heart of it all. Many thanks to David and his entire support system for passing this gift on to me and to others." “Thank you for bringing together such an amazing group of individuals and teaching us the art of Thai massage. You are a natural teacher. You created a safe place for questions and exploration. This last week was an experience I'll never forget. I, too, wish to do this for the rest of my life." “Your class was spectacular for me. The love and caring you showed all of us was remarkable. I can see why interns keeps coming back. If I lived closer I'd be there every time also. This was one of the best seminars I've taken. Thank you so much" “I just want to reiterate how much I loved the class and look forward to coming back. The Thai Massage I give is 1,000 times better" [ back to top ]Should I take the Introduction to TM before the Basic TM course?You are not required to take the Introduction to Thai Massage course prior to the Basic Thai Massage course. Some students like to take the Introduction to TM course first just to get some exposure prior to making a final decision to take our Basic TM course.The Introduction to TM course is designed to allow individuals to just get exposure to Thai massage in a very short timeframe, 1-day.The Basic TM course is designed for professionally minded individuals that wish to perform Thai massage professionally. Either at a day spa, therapeutic clinic, yoga studio, or add it as a treatment to their individual massage practice.If you decide to take our Basic TM course without first taking the Introduction to TM course, you would not miss any material. The Introduction to TM course is comprised of small segments of the Basic TM course. The Introduction to TM course barely scratches the surface of the material presented in our Basic TM course and is meant to provide a student exposure to TM and enough techniques to share a 30-minute massage with friends and family.[ back to top ]What is the status of Thai massage certification in the USA?Thai massage is a very new practice here in the United States. It has been practiced for several centuries in Thailand. Once the western world discovered the beauty of this ancient art, its growth has been quite rapid. Clients are seeking out qualified individuals for treatments and Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers are seeking qualified schools for training.At the present time, there is no organization in the USA that has the authority to regulate, certify, register, or accredit Thai massage Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers or Schools. Unfortunately, there are several organizations that have been created to appear as if they may be regulating, certifying, registering, or accrediting Thai massage Practitioners/Therapists/Bodyworkers or Schools. These types of organizations are essentially membership clubs that will allow you to join for a fee.The lack of a governing body in the USA specifically for Thai massage, mean that as long as you follow your local regulations and laws related to massage you are able to professionally practice Thai Massage.Always remember that it is important to do your due diligence when seeking out a qualified school for training. A paid membership to a club or organization does not equate with quality instruction.Our school's thought on this topic was to achieve the highest level accreditation possible in Thailand to display to our students, the public, and the international Thai massage community that the curriculum we offer is directly from the source, approved by Thai people/organizations, and of the highest quality.
To further illustrate our commitment to quality we decided to become approved (NCBTMB) and certified (SCHEV) with organizations in the USA that care about quality education, even without the presence of a regulating body in the USA specifically for Thai massage. As the Thai massage community grows in this country, we fully expect and embrace an organization to fulfill the same role in the USA as The Union of Traditional Thai Medicine Society and The Ministry of Public Health fulfills in Thailand. Further, we believe this future organization needs to be operated and sponsored by the Thai people. If such an organization is established requiring approval by Thai massage schools in the USA, it is our schools intention to become certified, registered, and/or accredited by that future organization. Until such a time arises, the Thai Institute of Healing Arts will maintain its current certifications from the above organizations including those in the USA and Thailand. If you are seeking to study Thai Massage, learn more about our school and its courses. CLICK HERE If you are seeking a qualified Thai Massage Practitioner, CLICK HERE. If you should have any questions concerning the "Status of Thai Massage Certification in the USA", feel free to contact our school at david @ thai-institute.com or by calling 888-THAI-WAY. [ back to top ]I have heard that the Thai Institute of Healing Arts is committed to quality education, what does that mean?Our School and Teachers embody the principles of ethics, experience, reliability, authenticity, and integrity.Ethics. Our teachers all adhere to strict guidelines as set out in the “Code of Conduct” for the Shivagakomarpaj Lineage from Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Code of Conduct is the ethical backbone of the lineage that supports each individual teacher and practitioner alike in and outside the classroom. Our teachers and educational courses follow the Code of Conduct as prescribed within this prestigious Lineage.Experience. Our Teachers have dedicated themselves to rigorous and in-depth training to become certified to teach within this prestigious Lineage. Each teacher has committed themselves to a minimum of 2 years of study, education, and practice specifically in traditional Thai medicine and/or massage prior to becoming certified to teach by the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. In many cases, our teachers training and experience far surpass 2 years. This helps to illustrate the depth and commitment to Thailand’s traditional healing arts by our school. Even with their extensive training and experience, our teachers continue their education through continued training, research and practice. Most of our teachers travel to Thailand regularly to continue their education as a “life long student”.Reliability. The field of Traditional Thai Medicine is brand-new. Very little reliable research or published material currently exists on this topic. The Thai Institute of Healing Arts is supported by a full-time academic researcher, Pierce Salguero, and along with the Tao Mountain Network is the only school within this field that is supported by continuous, exhaustive research. When becoming a student within our school, you can rest assured each class is fully infused with the most current and up-to-date information regarding Traditional Thai Medicine.Authenticity. Authenticity is very important when learning an ancient and foreign healing art. Students seeking a school to study Thai massage in this country should seek only authentic training from qualified instructors, and demand the proper transmission of knowledge and lineage. Studying Thai Massage with the Thai Institute of Healing Arts means that your education will be authentic. Nothing has been changed, modified, or adjusted for improved marketability or other such goals.Integrity. Lastly, but most importantly, the Thai Institute of Healing Arts provides continuous support back to Thailand through donations of time and funding for charitable projects in Thailand. It is our belief that the Thais have given us all the “gift” of Thai massage and it is our lifelong pursuit to ensure we are always giving back in a gesture of gratitude. We will always have a life long debt to the Thais for the magnificent gift of loving kindness and their wonderful healing arts. So it is our goal to ensure we are always attempting to repay that magnificent debt through charitable giving and contributing to the growth of this field.[ back to top ]Why do you offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee?We want you to feel completely at ease when registering for a course and studying with us. We want you to feel confident that you will receive a quality education in each course. We are proud of our in-depth curriculum and highly qualified Instructors and want to show you our confidence that you will be 100% SATISFIED at the conclusion of your training. If you are not happy with your training, YOU DO NOT PAY FOR IT. We know its unheard of but feel its important to further illustrate our commitment to each student's education.Registering for a course with us is completely RISK FREE. We welcome you with warm smiles to study with us.......
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Yes, the Thai Institute of Healing Arts is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (
