Class Calendar

2013 Class Schedule
updated 5/24/2013,  for full class descriptions, click CLASSES
classes added often, check back soon

Level I & II Training one day bi-weekly over the SUMMER
ADVANCED Sen Therapy classes weekends in June, July, October
and more...

 Luk-Pra-Kob: Thai Herbal Compresses   
Luk-pra-kob....Explore the wonderful healing qualities of herbs used in traditional thai medicine. Smell, see, touch, and prepare fresh and dried herbs into a cloth poultice for steaming. Apply the warm compress during a simple massage. Use for yourself and your family, table massage clients, or add to your thai practice. Reduces congestion and muscular aches and pains and more. Wonderful in cold weather!  
No prerequisites, but thai massage experience is helpful
 October 6, 2013, must register by SEPT 30th

 ITM-USA, Ocean City, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
 10am-5:30pm, 7CEs for MTs, ONLY $100 by Sept 23th, $120 after
Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016  
 

Introduction: Taste of Thai-Yoga Massage for Two
For couples (any two people registering together...friends, partners, yoga buddies...). Bring a friend to enjoy an afternoon to connect, massage, relax, rejuvenate together  NO massage or yoga experience needed                

   class completed, look for another in the fall
  MYOGA Studio, Ventnor, NJ  (southern coastal NJ)                                 
   5CEs for MTs
     Contact Amy Stephanick at MYOGA Studio, 609-487-9455, or send an email to:

   myogabreathes@gmail.com                                                                                               

Introduction to Thai-Yoga Massage for everyone
 NO massage or yoga experience needed, but it is helpful         
 A fun day learning great techniques of stretching, compression, acupressure

  class completed                              
  Dragonfly Wellness Studio, Cape May Courthouse, NJ (southern coastal NJ)                           
    7 CEs for MTs
    Contact Amanda at Dragonfly Wellness Studio, 609-465-4200, or send an email to:

      amanda@dragonflywellnessnj.com                                                 
                                                                              

Introduction: Thai-Yoga Massage for Floor or Table

for massage therapists
Learn great techniques of yoga-like stretching combined with acupressure and compression for a 30-minute relaxing and therapeutic session, which can easily be done on the massage table or traditional floor mat. Take this as a first step to get you started before the Level I&II class in April.     more details
For massage therapists, some massage experience required             

   class completed, look for another in the winter
  Cortiva-PSMT, King of Prussia, PA  (30 min west of Philly                                 
   7CEs, $90
   Contact Cortiva-PSMT,   www.cortiva.com, 484-690-1411            

Level I: Condensed Front Position                    
Learn a condensed 60-minute northern-style thai massage treatment working major muscle groups of the front of the body with the client supine. Covers a lot of material. Take this class as a first step or stand-alone session. All work done of a floor mat  
more details
no prerequisites, but a previous Introduction class is very helpful

   class completed

    ITM-USA, Ocean City, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     15 CEs, $250

     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                       
                 

Level I & II Condensed Training: Front/Side/Back Positions
over two weekends
Covers about half as many of the traditional moves as in a full Level I and Level II class, but provides a quick, effective 90-min protocol with the client prone, side-lying OR supine, and seated. All work is done traditionally on a floor mat. Moves at a fast pace. You will need to practice extensively to become proficient.     
NO prerequisites, but a previous Introduction class is very helpful
  class completed, look for another next year
  Cortiva-PSMT, King of Prussia, PA  (30 min west of Philadelphia)      
    35CEs, $495
    Contact Cortiva-PSMT, www.cortiva.com, or 484-690-1411                        

Level I & II Condensed Training: Front/Side/Back Positions
one day every two weeks over the summer
Covers about half as many of the traditional moves as in a full Level I and Level II class, but provides a quick, effective 90-min protocol with the client prone, side-lying OR supine, and seated. All work is done traditionally on a floor mat. Offered every other Sunday (bi-weekly) over the summer for five days at the NJ shore.  Moves at  a more comfortable pace to allow time to integrate and practice the material.

more details 
NO prerequisites, but a previous Introduction class is very helpful
  June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, August 4, 2013
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     Five Sundays (must attend all classes to get CEs), 9:30am-6:30pm, 35 CEs, $500

     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level II: Side Position
Continue (or Review) your thai massage training with a weekend spent just on SIDE Position. Learn to work the legs, hips, back, shoulders and arms from a new and comfortable perspective. Moves at a quick pace but suitable for beginning or experienced thai therapists. 

more details on SIDE Position class
Prerequisites: at least an Introduction class with ITM or similar
  class completed
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     15 CEs, $225

    Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level II: Back Position
Spend the weekend spent just on BACK Position. Address the legs, pelvis, back and shoulders in a very comprehensive routine with the client prone. Moves at a quick pace but suitable for beginning or experienced thai therapists.

more details on BACK Position class
Prerequisites: at least an Introduction class with ITM or similar
  class completed
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     15 CEs, $225 after)

    Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level II: Sitting Position
Sitting Position can be challenging to do well as you learn to balance your own body while supporting and stretching the client. Spend the weekend just on SITTING Position, either as a Review or for the first time. Address the neck, shoulders and back with a variety of effective stretches. Moves at a quick pace but suitable for beginning or experienced thai therapists to continue or Review.

more details on SITTING Position class
Prerequisites: at least an Introduction class with ITM or similar
  July 13 & 14, 2013
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5:30pm, 15 CEs
    $175 by July 5 ($225 after)

     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
            

REVIEW of Level I & II: Front/Side/Back/Sitting Positions
A day to review/refresh/correct/learn new movements & variations of the traditional northern-style Front Position. Followed by a day for Level II: Side/Back/Sitting Positions. Give and receive and invigorate your practice.
Come for one or both days.
Prerequisites: Level I and /or Level II classes with ITM or similar
  September 28 & 29, 2013
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
     Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5:30pm, 7 CEs each day
    $100 for one day, or $150 for both

     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

ADVANCED WORKSHOPS
The classes below (other than 'Sen Therapy-Overview' which is open to a broader group of students) are geared toward therapists already practicing thai massage, with a background from any traditional lineage or school of teaching (such as ITM, The Old Medicine Hospital, Two Souls, Thai Institute, Lotus Palm, Zen Thai, Pichest, Sunshine School, Asokananda, etc). The student is expected to have a comfortable working knowledge of a basic floor routine. If you are not sure if these classes are right for you, please contact Rose to talk it over at 609-390-1016 or rose@thai-massage.org.

Day of More Moves
A day playing with new movements and different variations from a range of thai massage styles, including advanced techniques and more 'yang' forms. Co-taught with Al Turner II of Two Souls Thai Massage in NYC.  Come play with other therapists who love this work!
Prerequisites: Levels I & II with ITM or Two Souls  or similar

MORE DETAILS HERE
  class completed, look for another next year
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
    7 CEs,   $125
   Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level III: Advanced Sen Therapy, Step 1-Overview
In this Overview, learn where and what the 10 major Sen energy lines are, exploring their location and qualities in depth, with a comparison to western medicine and other eastern classification systems.
NOTE: this class is not hands-on massage, but focuses on theory with creative experiential learning, as you investigate the Sen lines as your basis for subsequent Advanced hands-on classes (below).
NO prerequisites, although this class is geared toward thai and other eastern style massage therapists
  May 18, OR October 18,  2013
  May class completed, sign up for October 18
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
    October 18, Friday, 10am-5:30pm, 7 CEs,  $100
     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level III: Advanced Sen Therapy, working the hara with Sen Sumana
A class for the serious student wanting to work with the Sen energy system, particularly on points within the abdomen. Sen Sumana focuses on treating the hara, which is essential for addressing imbalance in the body and is the foundation for other Advanced Sen therapies. It is recommended to take the Overview followed by this class before progressing to the other Sen classes.
Prerequisites:  Levels I&II with ITM or similar AND Sen Therapy Overview
  May 19, 2013
  class completed
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
    Sunday, 10am-5:30pm, 7 CEs,  $100
DISCOUNT: Sign-up for both the Overview on May 18 (see above) AND Sen Sumana on May 19 for only $150
     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                  

Level III: Advanced Sen Therapy, working with
Sen Sahatsarangsi/Thawari
An incredible class for the thai massage therapist ready to take their practice to a deeper level. Learn a highly therapeutic one-hour routine to address Sen Sahatsarangsi/Thawari, treating the legs, front of the body, and pelvic girdle with effective techniques, including new stretches and variations of the basic routine. It is recommended to take this class anytime after the Overview.
Prerequisites:  Levels I&II with ITM or similar AND Sen Therapy Overview
  June 21 & 22, 2013
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
    Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5:30pm, 15 CEs,  $180 by June 3, or $225 after
DISCOUNT: Sign-up together for Sen Sahatsarangsi in June AND Sen Ittha/Pingkhala in October for only $300
     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016 
                                                                                                                                           

Level III: Advanced Sen Therapy, working with
Sen Ittha/Pingkhala
Another incredible class for the serious student. Sen Ittha/Pingkhala  is a gentle, simple yet deeply effective one-hour routine which treats the legs, back, shoulders, neck and abdomen, It is recommended to take this class anytime after the Overview.
Prerequisites:  Levels I&II with ITM or similar AND Sen Therapy Overview
  October 19 & 20, 2013
  ITM-USA, Somers Point, southern coastal NJ  (20 min south of Atlantic City) 
    Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5:30pm, 15 CEs,  $180 by Oct 1, or $225 after
DISCOUNT: Sign-up together for both the Overview on October 18 (see above) AND Sen Ittha/Pingkhala on Oct 19&20 for only $250
     Contact  Rose at ITM-USA, rose@thai-massage.org, 609-390-1016