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PRESENCE • ATTENTION • INTENTION • TRANSFORM
Thai Massage Practitioner Certification in Knoxville, TN
A 180+ hour pathway into Thai yoga massage and OsteoThai, taught by NCBTMB-approved provider Kelly Scott.
NCBTMB Approved Provider #2102-12-A · Taught by Kelly Scott, MOT
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180+
Hours of Training
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6-Course
Pathway
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18 Months
To Complete
Self-Paced
Program
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Open to Everyone
No Prior Experience Required
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Certificate
of Completion
FAQ
The Thai Practitioner Certification provides a deep immersion into the rich history, foundational principles, and traditional art form of Thai Massage. This program offers a comprehensive and insightful study, guiding students through the application of a specialized, ancient, and holistic approach to bodywork.
WHAT IS IT?
The Thai Practitioner Certification is a 180+ hour Thai massage training program in Knoxville, Tennessee, for people who want to practice Thai yoga massage professionally or deepen their personal practice. Across six courses taught by NCBTMB-approved provider Kelly Scott, you will study the history, principles and hands-on technique of Thai massage, along with OsteoThai principles.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
YOU WILL LEARN AND EXPERIENCE:
Observe Theory and History of Thai Massage
Learn a Full Body Thai Yoga Sequence
Meditation
Introduction to Energy Lines (Sen)Yoga Elements
Proper Body Mechanics
Acupressure
Osteothai / quality of touch
Techniques Utilizing Knees and Feet
Techniques Utilizing Motion, Momentum and Rhythm
Learn Safe Stretching Techniques
Learn Support Poses for Your Clients
Self-Care ProgramLife Transformation
Building a strong community of healers
The course includes live demonstration, hands-on instruction, a printed instruction guide and manual, and certification of completion with 100% participation of each module.
THE CURRICULUM
Choose from a rich selection of courses. Introduction to Thai Massage is required, followed by five (5) other courses selected from the list below:
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Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage
Side-Lying, Herbal Compression Technique
Abdominal Massage, Thai Techniques, Level 1
Thai Massage for Low Back Pain
Thai Massage for Head, Neck and Shoulders
Thai Massage - Using Your Feet
Thai Yoga on the Table
Thai Yoga on the Table in Side-lying
Thai Herbal Compression
Traditional Thai Stretching
Osteothai, an Introduction
ONLINE LIVE COURSES
These courses are also available via zoom during a scheduled live course.
Thai Massage for Low Back Pain
Thai Massage for Head, Neck & Shoulder Pain
Side-lying & Herbal Compression
REQUIREMENTS
Required reading
Reading material required in your requested packet
Anatomy & physiology
20 hours minimum of basic anatomy and physiology knowledge. (Suggested books provided in the packet.)
90 hours
Completion of 6 courses:
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Introduction to Thai Yoga Massage
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Osteothai Abdominal Massage
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4 other 2–3 day courses from the curriculum list
Practical requirements
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Receive a 90-minute Thai session (extra cost not included in the program)
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15 Documented practice sessions per module with feedback forms
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Complete a 90-minute Thai session demonstration with Kelly
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Maintain a journal throughout the training
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Assist with at least one course with Kelly
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Develop a self-care program
Financial requirement
An $890 deposit is required and is applied to the student's 1st and 6th course enrollments. The remaining course fees are due on a pay-as-you-go basis prior to the course.
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