D-CHAI Traditional Thai Massage

Classes

Learn real Thai massage

A 100-hour course in four levels with Kay, approved for continuing education by NCBTMB (Approved Provider #26). Level 1 is open to everyone.

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Thai massage floor mats laid out in a quiet training room, a notebook on the nearest one

Four levels

  1. Level 1: Intro, 20 hours, $650

    Thai massage theory, history and body mechanics, the right pressure, and how the muscles and bones relate to the techniques. You'll give a 30-40 minute basic Thai massage on the table. Open to everyone; 20 CEUs for licensed therapists.

  2. Level 2: 20 hours, $750

    A 60-minute Thai massage sequence on the floor with confidence, and the energy lines of Thai massage. For licensed massage therapists.

  3. Level 3: 20 hours, $650

    More stretching techniques and the stopping-blood techniques of traditional Thai practice.

  4. Level 4: 20 hours, $750

    A 90-minute floor sequence treating problem areas with pressure point techniques, and a deeper knowledge of traditional Thai medicine.

To register

All four levels: $2,500

Save $300 by paying for all four together. Each level is 20 hours (100 hours with practice and assessments, completed within 3 years), with a performance test and a paper exam; a class runs with at least two students. You must be a licensed massage therapist to practice Thai massage for pay.

Upcoming Level 1 classes in 2027: February 5-7, July 9-11 and November 5-7 (Friday 3-7 pm, Saturday 8-5:30, Sunday 8-4:30). Text 608-289-2103 to register.

April 2027

A healing tour of Thailand

Anyone can join Kay's 10-day Thailand healing retreat tour in April 2027, $5,500. Text 608-289-2103 to ask about it.

Three Thai herbal compress balls steaming beside fresh turmeric and lemongrass