Sept 20-23, Oct 18-21, Nov 15-18,
Dec 13-16, Jan 12-15, Feb 9-12
Thu 5-8pm
Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 9am-6pm

Moksha Logan Square
2528 W. Armitage
312 361 0034

What sets Chicago School of Thai Massage apart is that we believe Thai massage is not something you learn in a weekend, or even a week or two. It is an amazing and challenging practice that requires time, energy, and patience. In other words, it requires commitment.

We are looking for students who will uphold the integrity of the practice by committing to a six month, in-depth program of study.

Thai MassageCSTM’s trademarked six month diploma program defines our school. Everything we do, from community service to student clinic to continuing education, is based around this program. We have spent a lot of time thinking about how to design a program that gives students the kind of rich, multi-layered experience that we believe this practice requires.

When students graduate from the program, they have solid base of experience in everything from Thai theory and practice to anatomy and even career planning skills. We don't shy away from the spiritual aspects of the practice as we believe personal understanding and growth are necessary to becoming truly conversant with the body. We like being in close contact with our students for the extended time period so that we can constantly correct, refine, and help students navigate the real life challenges that come up. Monitoring and mentorship are key components to the success of our school.

Click here to learn more and download an application.

Each weekend is 27 hours and is built around a theme. The themes are as follows:

Weekend 1: Fundamentals Part 1 Covers the first half of a typical northern style sequence. Supine and side-lying positions are taught.

Weekend 2: Fundamentals Part 2 Covers the second half of a typical northern style sequence. Side lying, prone, inverted and seated are taught.

Weekend 3: Breath and Movement Development of flow and grace in the practice

Weekend 4: Therapeutics Part 1 Focuses on the lower body, learning techniques to therapeutically treat the feet, ankles, knees, and hips.

Weekend 5: Therapeutics Part 2 Focuses on the upper body, learning techniques to therapeutically treat the abdomen, low and upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face

Weekend 6: Joyful Practice Focuses on the continuing development of intuition, trust and letting go. Learning how to be more sensitive and follow energy. We also practice new fun moves and techniques. Goal setting and marketing for you career are taught, and we have a panel discussion of people who are practicing in the field.

Included in each weekend: Yoga for Thai practitioners Anatomy for Thai massage Theravada Buddhist teaching and meditation (The style of Buddhism practiced in Thailand) Ruesri dat ton (Ancient Thai yoga self-care practice) Chi Gong Self care and protection techniques