Course Description - “Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Thai Massage Therapists" goes beyond the western concepts and theories taught in massage schools.

This class includes attendence at a 4 hour cadaver lab at the Chiang Mai University Medical Center.

All students, with or without an education in anatomy and/or physiology should benefit from taking this course as it is uniquely oriented to Thai Massage and Asian concepts of the physical and energetic body. This program emphasizes many areas that are rarely taught in basic anatomy/physiology programs such as proper breathing techniques; how desired responses of the central nervous system are achieved, proprioception and its role in therapy, stretching, and recovery. Substantial course material is dedicated to the Anatomy Trains concepts of Tom Myers; the work of Noam Tyroler on Thai energy concepts and treatment; and as well as the concept that myofascial energy lines are the missing link between western and eastern ideas of the body so clearly identified in the work of Dr. Ida Rolf, Tom Myers, Moshe Feldenkrais, Janet travel, Robert Melzak, Howard Evans and others.

NOTE: Pricing for Cadaver Lab is subject to change based on fees charged by University. Please confirm pricing before enrolling.

Course Description - “Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Thai Massage Therapists" goes beyond the western concepts and theories taught in massage schools.

This class also provides the option to attend a 4 hour cadaver lab at the Chiang Mai University Medical Center. Students who wish to particpate in a cadaver lab should choose the 20 hour option.

All students, with or without an education in anatomy and/or physiology should benefit from taking this course as it is uniquely oriented to Thai Massage and Asian concepts of the physical and energetic body. This program emphasizes many areas that are rarely taught in basic anatomy/physiology programs such as proper breathing techniques; how desired responses of the central nervous system are achieved, proprioception and its role in therapy, stretching, and recovery. Substantial course material is dedicated to the Anatomy Trains concepts of Tom Myers; the work of Noam Tyroler on Thai energy concepts and treatment; and as well as the concept that myofascial energy lines are the missing link between western and eastern ideas of the body so clearly identified in the work of Dr. Ida Rolf, Tom Myers, Moshe Feldenkrais, Janet travel, Robert Melzak, Howard Evans and others.

Course Description - Students learn the concept of initiating “Energy” movements through the body.  Meridians, main energy lines, pressure points, and various manifestations of the body’s physical, psychological and spiritual balance are all introduced.  Additional emphasis is placed on deeply focused abdominal work.

The students will be able to do a complete massage in the supine position.  After this course, students can give an effective 1 to 1 ½ hour massage treatment.