Table Thai Massage

TABLE THAI MASSAGE

Live, In-Person Class Held at The Institute for Continuing Education

6 CEUs for Massage Therapists and Chiropractors *

Thai massage is an ancient, time-tested, energy-based form of bodywork that has existed for thousands of years. It is believed to have originated from Thai Buddhist monks who were physicians prior to ordination. Thai massage combines elements of yoga, shiatsu and acupressure, working with the energy pathways and therapy points of the body.  Thai massage is typically performed on a large floor mat and the recipient remains fully clothed.  Practitioners use their hands, feet and knees to facilitate an optimal release of stress and tension also designed to balance and realign the body over time.

Thai Table Massage has been adapted to be performed on a massage table instead of the floor. It keeps the core principles of Thai bodywork while making it more accessible to Western clinical and spa settings. There are less large-range movements, no full-body therapeutic leverage and may be easier for clients who are uncomfortable getting on and off the floor. Among other things, the practitioner uses compressions, joint mobilization and stretches.

Students will learn the principles of Thai Massage, including the core concept of Sen Sib Theory. Sen Sib are ten of the major life energy channels (meridians) in the body used in Thai Massage. History and traditions of Thai medicine will also be covered. The majority of class time will be spent doing hands-on massage techniques and bodywork.

Students should wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Benjamin Zargarian, LMT, Personal Trainer

Benjamin Zargarian of Thai Wellness Center in Fair Lawn, NJ, is both a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer who has practiced and taught Thai yoga massage for many years, both in the US and Thailand. In addition to Thai Massage experience, he also has an extensive international physical therapy background and licensure and has worked and studied in Thailand, Germany and Armenia as well as the US.

* CONTINUING ED APPROVALS:  This course is approved for Massage Therapists through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), Approved Provider #307800-00. It is also approved for NJ chiropractors through the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Chiropractors in states that accept PACE may also earn CE credit because The Institute for Continuing Education is recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.