Massage Course Curriculum
Our Traditional Thai Massage Course is open to both beginners and experienced therapists.
The intensive course consists of 4 levels and they are taught in 4 weeks.
Courses are taught in English, but students do not need to be fluent. There is a lot of hands-on practice and learning through observation.
The school is always open for our students to practice, including weekends.
For students to build a solid foundation and take advantage of what MAC has to teach, it is recommended to follow the entire course in the order presented below.
The class has space for 1 up to 10 students. Please contact us in advance for availability and registration.
Students must submit a 2,000 THB (Thai Baht) deposit to secure attendance in a class.
Deposit can be sent through electronic transfer such as Transferwise, or bank transfer. Once payment is received, MAC will contact you to confirm attendance.
The remaining tuition can be paid upon arrival at school, or through electronic transfer (Transferwise , bank transfer)
Please check the “Notes and conditions” section at the bottom of this page for more information regarding payments and fees.
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1st Week
Level 1 - Beginner
5 days course. 6 hours per day + explain that practice time is without assistance until 8:00 p.m.
Thai Massage techniques, Sen Energy Lines, treatment on Feet, Legs, Belly, Upper Body, Head and Face.
Textbook included. Our textbook was specially designed for our school.
6,000 THB
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2nd Week
Level 2 - Advanced
5 days course - 6 hours per day + explain that practice time is without assistance until 8:00 p.m.
Treatments on Side, Back and Seated Positions. Enables students to perform 1 and 2 hour massage sessions.Textbook included.
6,000 THB
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3rd Week
Level 3 - Acupuncture Therapeutic Thai Massage
Supervised 5 day course - 6 hours per day + explain that practice time is without assistance until 8:00 p.m.
Acupuncture points and how to incorporate them into the massage
Personalised treatments: customizing sessions to target particular ailments such as headache, back pain, knee and shoulder pain and herbal compresses.
6,500 THB
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4th Week
Level 4 - Therapeutic TechniqueThai Massage
5 days course - 6 hours per day + explain that practice time is without assistance until 8:00 p.m.
Tok Sen and Thai Pa Kao Mah and bamboo and the use of technical sticks.
Level 4 is an experiential learning week. We delve deeper into the Thai Massage tradition. You are invited to engage in an age old lineage and share the secrets of good health and balance through a selection of more specific knowledge.
- More detailed teaching on techniques and tools learned in Levels 1 and 2
- Accupressure points and how to incorporate them into the massage
- Personalised treatments: customizing sessions to target particular ailments such as headache, back pain, knee and shoulder pain
- Use of additional materials e.g. Tok Sen, Thai Pa Kao Mah, Bamboo stick
- Traditional folk remedies; how to make a fresh herbal compress and perform a herbal steam massage
Textbook included.
6,500 THB
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Recognized Massage Diploma
Diploma accredited by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society.
Upon MAC’s assessment of your understanding of the 4 week program
Students may receive a diploma from The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. We are one of the few schools in
Chiang Mai who can award graduates this diploma, issued by the primary health and scholarly institutions of Thailand.
The diploma is awarded on completion of Thai Massage Level 1, 2, 3, 4, including of supervised practice massage after class.
(In some circumstances it is possible to schedule the practice week for later, with MAC’s agreement).
Issued in two languages, Thai and English. Administrative fees required (1,000 THB).
for the 4 week course + the diploma: 26,000 THB
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Teacher Training
- The Traditional Way -
If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the art of Traditional Thai Massage, there is the opportunity to extend your stay, or return anytime. Prospective teachers will repeat the entire program with more depth and precision. Thereafter, upon his agreement, practitioners can assist MAC for a further month(s). 3 months seems to be minimum to know if teaching is your path or not.
Traditionally, this is the way to experience Thai Massage, following in the footsteps of well-established practitioners in Thailand today.
You can express your desire to assist before you come to Thailand or after the first month. Feel free to discuss your thoughts with teacher MAC, who will be happy to help provide the best options for you on your journey learning the fine art of Thai Massage.
MAC, does not deliver any "teacher diploma", but he will give you his frank and professional opinion about your project.
Notes and conditions
• Tuition fees are due before the start of course.
• Tuition fees can be paid :
- cash (in THB)
- credit card
We recommend students pay in cash or credit card on arrival. The credit card fee is 3%. There is no extra fee for cash payment.
OR by electronic transfer (Please contact us for bank details)
- via Transferwise
Cheapest way to transfer money to us as their fee is cheaper than the average international bank transfer fee
- via bank transfer
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Refund Policy for Deposit: The 2,000 THB deposit is not refundable but, if a student is unable to attend classes, and notify MAC one week in advance of course start, the student may use the deposit for up to 1 year as school
tuition.
• Students who have completed the 4 week program can return anytime to continue their study level 1 and 2 for 5,000 Bahts per week, Level 3 and 4 for 5,500 Baht per week, 1,200 baht per day.
• Students with experience in Thai Massage are welcome to start learning any Monday during the month. Please contact Mac to discuss options.
• It is possible to study the different levels at different times of the year. For example, people with limited time can complete Level 1 in one particular month and continue Level 2 in another month. You can look at the calendar for starting dates and discuss with MAC.