Thailand Medical Massage

This course of study is intended to explore in depth the theory and practice of Traditional Thailand Medical Massage. This path will prepare Asian Healing Arts massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of chronic conditions and other types of physical and psychological problems. These approaches are most appropriate for working closely with the eastern psychological and medical model and energetic health care systems, such as acupuncture. This provides the therapist with a clear understanding of the energetic paradigm and the ability to interact with professionals in health care environments.

Dr. Richard Gold studied Thai Massage in Thailand. He is one of the original Thailand Massage practitioners and teachers in the United States. The work involves a series of gentle rocking, yogic stretches, and rhythmic compressions along energy lines, very similar to Chinese meridians. This Certificate course of study will teach the correct way to apply this work to clients, the history of this practice, and the therapeutic applications within the positions. It will consist of learning a recipe for the whole body. This course of study is approved by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA).

Specialization Certificate in Thailand Medical Massage Course Requirements:
150 Clock Hours

Prerequisite:		Students must meet all general admission requirements and any prerequisites for any course in this specialization.
Required Courses		Course Title		Credit Units		Credit Hours
EL204S		Traditional Thailand Massage – Introduction		1.25		15
SP322D		Traditional Thailand Massage Concentration		5.00		60
EL304E		Traditional Thailand Massage-Theory of Sen		2.50		30
		15 Hour Asian Healing Arts Elective (see catalog)		1.25		15
		30 Hours of Thai Elective(s) – see choices below:		2.50		30
		Total Units / Hours		12.50		150
		Thai Elective Pool:
EL304FG		Table Thai				30
EL204TT		Table Thai II				15
EL204AU		Thai Foot Massage				15
EL204TH		Thai Herbal Massage				15