Thai Massage Workshops

lothian school of thai massage

Interested in learning Thai Massage?

I teach workshops throughout Scotland, including a basic introduction, as well as more advanced techniques. If you have any questions you can contact me on [email protected]

Current Available Courses

Beginners’ workshops (open to all, no previous experience required)
1. Introduction to Thai Massage
2. Introduction to Thai Sen Lines
CPD Workshops for Remedial Massage Therapists and Physiotherapists
3. Thai Massage: Seated
4. Thai Massage for Legs, hips and Lower backs

Overview

Nuad Bo-Rarn (Northern style ancient Thai Massage) is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates practitioner assisted Yoga stretching exercises, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, energy work and acupressure to stretch muscles and release tension in joints.

Sometimes referred to as “Lazy man’s yoga”, Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai massage is performed on a mat rather than a table, which allows for highly effective use of the practitioner’s body weight, rather than muscular force. Thai massage incorporates elements from many other modalities including Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and structural integration.

Thai Massage is a fantastic therapy to use with sports people, or any client who would benefit from improved flexibility. It will also give you extra techniques to complement existing remedial massage skills. It focuses on safe use of body weight and body mechanics for the practitioner and allows you to give a deep, effective treatment without straining your own body!

For those requiring a more gentle approach, there are also some wonderfully relaxing and nuturing techniques. A truly holistic treatment, and very adaptable.

Beginners’ Workshops.
No previous experience of massage required – open to all.
lothian school of thai massage

1. Introduction to Thai massage

Over the course of the day, you will learn to massage the hands, feet, face, head and neck. Techniques will include acupressure, stretches and gentle compression movements. You will both give and receive treatment, leaving you perfectly relaxed and refreshed.

The day will provide you with the skills to give this wonderfully relaxing treatment to your family and friends. If you are a qualified therapist, it will give you some extra ideas to incorporate into your existing work. It is also an opportunity to learn more about this therapy and gain an insight
into Thai culture.

Workshop Details

1 Day workshop 10am – 4:30pm

LocationDates
EdinburghSaturday 19th May 2018

  • Cost: £95
  • £25 deposit (non refundable) to secure place on course.
  • Full payment must be received on or before the day of the workshop.

2. Introduction to Thai Sen Lines

There are over 72000 Thai Sen (energy) lines in the body, and this workshop aims to give you a general introduction to them. The aim of this type of treatment is to free the flow of energy in the body and bring everything into balance. A very gentle, relaxing and non-invasive way of working, covering the legs, feet, arms, hands, abdomen, head and face, using gentle acupressure – a joy to give and receive! I have found that clients with conditions that affect the nervous system seem to respond especially well to this treatment, and it is wonderful for elderly or infirm clients who cannot tolerate deeper treatment. Give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Course Details

1 Day workshop 9:30am – 4:30pm

LocationDates
Edinburgh

Saturday 15th September 2018

  • Cost: £95
  • £25 deposit (non refundable) to secure place on course.
  • Full payment must be received on or before the day of the workshop.

3. Thai Massage - Seated

CPD Workshops for Remedial Massage Therapists and Physiotherapists

A one day CPD workshop for qualified Remedial Massage Therapists or Physiotherapists. Over the course of the day, you will learn to safely deliver a sequence of Thai Massage postures and stretches to a client in the seated position on the floor. This will cover the upper body: Back, neck and shoulders, arms and hands. You will also be shown a head and face massage using Thai acupressure points specifically chosen to help relieve the symptoms of conditions such as headaches, migraines, sinusitis and TMJ problems.

Course Details

1 Day workshop 10am – 4:30pm

LocationDates
Edinburgh

Saturday 10th November 2018

  • Cost: £95
  • £25 deposit (non refundable) to secure place on course.
  • Full payment must be received on or before the day of the workshop.

4. Thai Massage for the Legs, Hips and Lower back

This workshop will give you an introduction to Thai massage techniques for the legs, hips and lower back and is open to Remedial/Sports massage therapists and Physiotherapists. We will cover techniques to help work the muscles in these areas and improve flexibility – great for clients with lower back pain or symptoms of Sciatica. Be prepared to get into some interesting positions – laughs guaranteed!

Included in cost of course:

  • Course manual
  • Tea, coffee and home baking. Let me know if you have any dietary requirements and I will try my best to accommodate them!
  • All equipment will be provided, all you need to bring is a pen and a packed lunch.
  • Please wear loose or stretchy, comfortable clothing. Bear in mind that you will probably get very warm when giving the massage and may get cold when receiving, so layers are the best option.

Places are limited to 6 students per workshop, so please book early to avoid disappointment!

What students say:

“Thank you again for an amazing workshop. My clients already love the new moves and are seeing big benefits.”

“Thank you so much for your workshop on Saturday. I learned a lot and appreciated your teaching style, a perfect mix of practical application and little nuggets of information to make it all come together.
It’s good too to have the manual with illustrations, thank you! I look forward to incorporating elements of the techniques into my practice.”

Course Details

1 Day workshop 10am – 4:30pm

LocationDates
EdinburghSunday 20th May 2018

  • Cost: £95
  • £25 deposit (non refundable) to secure place on course.
  • Full payment must be received on or before the day of the workshop.
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh, EH3 5PL

Aberdeen

Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk, Aberdeen, AB15 6LN

Inverness

Moray Firth Training Centre, 32 Harbour Road, Inverness, IV1 1UF

Course Enquiry Form

Thai Massage Courses
Thai Massage Workshop (Deposit only) – £25

Thai Massage Workshop (Full fee) – £95