Foundations of Thai Massage — 30 Hour Practical Training
$895.00
Deadline to register at discounted price is June 13. Any late registrations placed after 6/13/26 will be charged the full price of $895
Course is held over 4 weekdays:
Monday July 13 through Thursday July 16, 2026
10:00 am – 5:30 pm each day
CEUs: 30 NY State, 30 NCBTMB
Instructor:
Gavin Lance Powell, LMT is an alum of the Swedish Institute. After receiving his license in Massage Therapy, Gavin continued his studies in Chiang Mai, Thailand where he became an Advanced Practitioner & Teacher at the International Training Massage School (ITM). Additionally, Lance studied via the Equissage Program where he obtained credentials in both Canine and Equestrian Sports Massage.
We are thrilled to have Gavin present
Thai Massage is a traditional therapy combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.
This 4-Day 30 Hour Practical Course:
- Introduces the concept of Energy Lines (SEN) and Yin/Yang
- Teaches stretches, acupressure points, and proper use of body weight using thumbs, palms, elbows, knees and feet
- Integrates deep-focused abdominal (Hara) work
- Emphasizes hands-on practice performing Thai Massage in both Front (feet to face) + Sitting Positions
- Upon completion of the 4-day practice, therapists will be able to perform an effective 1 – 1 ½ hour Thai Massage.
- All students will receive Certificate of Completion Accredited by the Thailand Ministry of Education.
- LMTs will receive a NCBTMB Accredited 30-hour CE Certificate of Completion.
Schedule & Curriculum:
Day 1 | Monday July 13
· Introduction, History, Ethics, Contraindications & Benefits of Thai Massage
· Daily Mantra
· Textbook Terminology & Shorthand
· Pictures #1 – #13
· Wai Kru
· PP1 Sequence
· Points & Lines of the Foot
· Foot Massage
· SEN (energy) Lines of the LegDay 2 | Tuesday July 14
· Daily Mantra + The Nine ‘W’ Keys of Thai Massage
· Anatomical Charts
· Pictures #14 – #27
· Review Sen Lines of the Leg
· Leg Massage & StretchingDay 3 | Wednesday July 15
· Daily Mantra + The Six Points (+1) of Thai Massage
· Pictures #28 – #43
· Leg Massage & Stretching
· Sitting PositionDay 4 | Thursday July 16
· Daily Mantra + Pictures #44 – #63
· Abdomen (Hara)
· Chest Massage
· Arm, Hand & Shoulder Massage
· Neck, Head, & Face Massage
· Practical ExamWhat You Need to Bring:1 pillow case, pen and paper, clothing you feel comfortable moving in and being seen in.
Location:
Swedish Institute
151 W. 26th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
5th Floor
*You will receive an email a few days before the course begins with the exact room number.
Click the “ADD TO CART” button below to reserve your spot before the registration window closes.
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