Courses and Workshops
3 days, 20 hours - Friday, Oct 25 to Sunday, Oct 27 (9 am to 4:30 pm) - Chapel Hill, NC, USA - $575 - In this workshop we learn to mix and prepare fresh and dry herbs and rhizomes, and we practice giving and receiving Thai herbal treatments within the context of massage and bodywork sessions.. Each participant returns home with a supply of herbs and compresses for future practice. The workshop is open to massage therapists, bodyworkers, spa therapists, alternative healers, couples and friends. No previous experience in herbalism is required. All materials are included in registration fee. At: Apsara Studio, Oct 25-27, 2019, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Sun Nov 3, 2019 $100.00 - This workshop introduces advanced techniques for using luk pra kob (herbal compresses) in traditional Thai massage. We will also learn to prepare bath infusions and we'll make our own home-made herbal balms with oils, beeswax and natural essences, and to make basic Thai foods using herbs and spices. There will be plenty of time to give and receive each day. You should have previous experience with herbal compresses in order to participate. At: Apsara Studio Jan 4-5, two days, 13 hours - This course explores ways to creatively and effectively use your feet as you work in traditional Thai massage. The class is open to all levels of students.. At: YMCA Chiang Mai April 25-26, 2020 - This weekend workshop explores a wide variety of techniques to address the shoulders, neck, head and face. We work in all four body positions, we learn new techniques and refine traditional Thai techniques for the neck and head. Special focus is given to balancing energy in the head and working the face. 2 days, 13 hours, previous experience not required At: Apex Retreat / Apsara Studio Sept 26-27, two days, 13 hours CEU - This course is designed for practitioners of traditional Thai massage and movement therapy. The focus of the workshop is to explore concepts that will help you to execute postures and techniques with less physical strength, more ergonomic balance, and greater integration of breath. At: Apex Retreat / Apsara StudioThai Herbal Intensive Workshop, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Advanced Practice: Thai Herbs, Balms & Compresses, Chapel Hill, NC
Using Feet in Thai Massage, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Working Shoulders, Neck, Head & Face in Thai Massage, NC, USA
Breath & Body Mechanics in Thai Massage, NC, USA
