UPDATE: 10/20/2020
Class is currently FULL
If you are seriously considering attending, please email rose@thai-massage.org to be put on the waiting list. Final attendance will be decided by Oct 26th.

This is a small class taught at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast retreat on 8acres overlooking a large natural marsh just outside of Lewes, DE. You will learn how to give a comprehensive 60-minute Thai massage, working traditionally on a floor mat with the client clothed.

This is a great training if you want to be able to offer basic Thai massage sessions but can not commit to a longer class at this time. It is also good if you want to supplement, or review, your existing Thai massage training. Or if you just want to try Thai on the floor!

We’ll cover a little bit of Thai culture and Traditional Thai Medicine philosophy, including Sen, before diving into techniques, sequencing, and proper body mechanics that utilize leverage and gravity for minimal effort with maximum results. We will address the body from the top to the bottom, including working the feet, legs, hips, back, belly, rib cage, shoulders, hands, and neck. You’ll need to practice, and if you like to move while you massage, both you and your clients will love it!

Be prepared to move at a quick pace as we cover a lot of material in four days. You will benefit immensely from the personal attention, small class, skilled instructor, beautiful setting, and wonderful material.

HOUSING: This workshop will be held at a beautiful Inn in southern coastal Delaware, just outside the historic town of Lewes at the terminus of the Cape May-Lewes ferry. For a truly immersive experience you can stay overnight at the Inn. There are 5 queen bedrooms, each with private bath, available at a deeply discounted price, with a light continental breakfast included. If you share a room and bed with a friend who is already part of your household ‘bubble’, the cost is even less. The Inn is closed for the off-season so you will not enjoy it’s usual 5 star experience, but it is a lovely place to use for a workshop nonetheless. Use the link below to reserve a room before OCTOBER 26.

THINGS TO KNOW & BRING: Because we work on the floor it is best if you are comfortable kneeling and moving around. We have mats on-site but if you have one of your own, please let us know that you will bring it. Also bring a sheet & pillow; bolsters if you have some; and water. Because we work clothed, wear loose comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement (such as yoga pants, sweat pants, loose cotton pants, t-shirt, long-sleeved top, sweatshirt), no jeans or tight shorts. Bring layers to wear for your own comfort (it may be cool at times because we will be leaving the windows open). Please have finger and toe-nails trimmed, and since we use our feet in Thai massage consider getting a pedicure. Bring a lunch or snack to put in the shared fridge or restaurants are 10min away by car. You are welcome to use the shared fridge and microwave on-site; there are no stove cooking facilities available.

No smoking is allowed on the property.

28 NCBTMB CEs, cost is $450, register no later than Oct 25th.

Covid19 Health & Safety Considerations:

Since this is a live in-person class, we have instituted additional health and safety precautions due to ongoing concerns about covid-19. Our intention is to create and maintain a safe, welcoming, healthy environment for everyone, so we can all learn and practice this beautiful bodywork in a comfortable setting.

We are spelling them out here in the interests of transparency so you know ahead of time what to expect. If you have any concerns or questions or want to discuss these with us, please reach out to let us know so we can respond and take your thoughts into consideration.

Added Health and Safety practices include:

- it is requested that, if possible, attendees get a covid19 test in the 3-7 days before class begins, so that they have their results before attending class. If your test result is positive, do not come to class, you will be issued a full credit, and stay home and quarantine.

- currently, no-cost non-symptomatic self-administered testing for anyone is now readily available at numerous locations in Delaware (even if you reside out of state) and New Jersey;  see details here:   DE COVID 19 TESTING  and  NJ COVID 19 TESTING. In PA, you can get an asymptomatic test with health insurance: details here: PA COVID 19 TESTING

- limiting the class size and placing the mats further apart to maintain 6'-8' of empty space around each mat and student

- pairing students up with only one person to exchange bodywork with for the entirety of class 

- requiring everyone to wear face masks that cover their nose and mouth for the entirety of in-class time (disposable masks will be provided, or you can bring enough of your own to wear a clean one for each of the four days in class)

- disposable gloves will be provided for use in class- readily available hand sanitizer, hand washing stations, and disinfectant spray

- requiring students wear CLEAN CLOTHES each day of class. It is suggested you remove your clothing after class, shower, and put on another set of clothing for the evening.

- hourly reminders of 'time to wash our hands' 

- eliminating working on the face in class, although the instructions will be in your manuals

- keeping windows open with air circulating during class (bring a sweater and socks and layers to wear for giving and receiving as it might be a bit chilly!)

- avoiding close gatherings during bathroom and lunch breaks 

- recommending face masks be worn anytime you are inside the Inn, other than in your own room or while eating

- recommending attendees limit socializing outside of class unless social distance can be maintained (luckily, there are spaces inside the Inn large enough for small gatherings of 2-3 people while staying 6' - 8' apart)

- recommending social distancing when outside on the grounds (again, there is plenty of space at the Inn for being outside to eat, or sit, or socialize, or be by yourself in a lovely setting)

Whew! We realize that might seem like a lot, but it is mostly things you have likely already been doing.

Bodywork and Thai massage teachers around the world are utilizing similar protocols so that we can continue learning and working and sharing the benefits of massage with each other and our clients.