Thai Massage Diploma

Cost: £490 (including deposit of £100)

Course THDF25. Feb 2012 Sat 25th, Sun 26th + Mar Sat 24th, Sun 25th + Apr Sat 21st, Sun 22nd + May Sat 26th, Sun 27th

Course THDMY14. May 2012 Mon 14th, Tue 15th, Wed 16th, Thu 17th + Jun Mon 11th, Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th

Course THDS8. Sep 2012 Sat 8th, Sun 9th + Oct Sat 13th, Sun 14th + NovSat 10th, Sun 11th + Dec Sat 8th, Sun 9th

Course THDO8. Oct 2012 Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th + Nov Mon 5th, Tue 6th, Wed 7th, Thu 8th



Course Content
Warming up and stretching exercises, Understanding body conditions, History, contraindications and aims of Thai Massage, Energy lines, Pressing and stretching using the thumbs, elbows, palms, feet and knees.
Correct use of body-weight and position of the practitioner's body, Body types, Addressing individual needs of clients.
Client lying on their back, Client lying on their stomach, Client sitting, Feet: pressure points and stretching ankles, Legs: pressing, stretching and manipulating techniques, Abdomen, chest, arms, palms, shoulders, neck and head, Back sides of the legs, energy lines and deep stretching of the back, The hip and energy line of the back in the side position, Pressure points and energy line of the shoulders.

Course Tutors
Kerry Wallace

Entry Requirements
A qualification in massage or other bodywork that includes anatomy & physiology is required but this can be taken concurrently if necessary.

Further Information
Thai massage is a very physical treatment. If you are not comfortable kneeling and working on the floor this course may not be suitable for you. Furthermore, it is not suitable for pregnant women or for those with joint problems. If you're not sure if this course is right for you please contact the tutor before booking.
Course times are from 10.30 am to about 4.30 pm depending on the group size. Where possible the group size is kept at ten or below for individual attention.

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