Thai Certification

BASIC CERTIFICATION: Three 5-day courses are required:

Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork Intensive I
Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork Intensive II
Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork Intensive III "Shiatsu Intensive: Healing Power of Touch"

"The combination of stretch and compression is very effective, shuts off the mind chatter—deeply, deeply relaxing. This course will impact how I teach compression in Swedish massage. Ken and Bonnie are very prepared and knowledgeable. I want to learn more." - Patricia Wachter, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Still Point Massage Program, Greenfield, MA

Intensive Courses may be taken in any order, or stand alone as independent courses. TSB weaves theory and practice into an integrated whole, providing the practitioner with a solid foundation in Asian bodywork. Each Intensive Course offers a unique 1½ hour bodywork routine.

Basic certification requires 30 minimum contact hours and 10 documented practice sessions (approx. 15 practice hours) in giving Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork for each Intensive Course. Requirements include 100 minimum contact hours, 30 documented practice sessions, and a supervised bodywork session both giving to, and receiving from, a Thai-Shiatsu Bodywork Mentor (total 150 hours). Courses and documentation must be completed within two years from the date of the initial Intensive Course.

TSB I: Prone, supine, and side positions with emphasis lower body, legs and back (30-40 hrs).

TSB II: Prone, supine, side, seated positions, with emphasis on back, shoulder and neck (30-40 hrs).

TSB III: Prone, supine and side positions with emphasis on stomach, back, shoulders, neck & head. (30-40 hrs).