This course includes an introduction to Thai Massage principles, such as history, lineage, and Sen Theory, all of which offer a foundation for the practice and application of Thai Massage techniques.
Thai Massage is a clothed stretching and pressing modality, traditionally practiced on the ground (on a comfortable floor matt), utilizing the therapist's hands, forearms, elbows, feet, shins, knees, and bottom to compress soft tissue and improve joint range of motion. Practitioners will be expected to move on the ground from various seated, kneeling, and lunging positions; however, the course will be geared to making the postures comfortable, making modifications, and learning the most efficient ways to execute them.
Thai massage compressions, wedges, stretches, and jostles will be demonstrated and rehearsed in order for therapists to develop their own 30-60 minute Prone Thai Massage Treatment or for integration of Thai Massage into table massage treatments.
This class will meet three times throughout the year:
March 16 - Supine
June 29 - Prone
September/October TBD - Side Lying
*9am-6pm each day
FEES:
$290.00 per class
Required Course Materials
Comfortable clothing for movement (T-Shirt & Sweatpants. No Shorts)
1 Flat Sheet
Massage Table (will be used at last hour of class, some will be provided)
Thai Massage Matt (provided)
Small Head Pillow for Receiver
Massage Bolster for Receiver
Kneeling Pillow for Practitioner
Thai Massage Manual (Provided)
Notebook/Pen/Pencil
Please direct specific questions about the course to Eastern Livity at info@easternlivity.com or 870-533-5050
MORE INFO:
This class is Continuing Education for Massage Therapists and will get you 8 hours (24 if you do all 3 classes over the year). The course will be geared to making the postures comfortable, for making modifications, and to learning the most efficient ways to execute them, so that it is accessible for all the MTs.
Your Trainer's Bio:
Jonathan became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in 2010 and a Master Massage Therapist (MMT) in 2017. He has been practicing across the country and the Caribbean throughout that time. In New York City, he trained in Swedish Massage, Tui Na (a technique derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine), Therapeutic/Rehabilitative, Pre/Post Natal, and Thai Massage. After completing his Thai Massage training in NYC, he moved to Thailand to continue his education with his teacher’s teacher! Jonathan has had the privilege of utilizing all these techniques in many different settings, such as Doctor’s offices, Physical Therapy & Neurology Clinics, spas and fitness centers, as well as working remotely offering chair massage at many corporate events and health fairs.
In 2023, he became an NCBTMB certified continuing education teacher and he created his three day course for Thai Massage. In one year's time, he has taught this course in several cities in Arkansas, Missouri and in New York City.
He has completed his 500 hour Advanced Yoga Training with Circle Yoga Shala in NW Arkansas. He is an associate member of Ortho-Bionomy® & recently completed his training in Ashiatsu Massage.
Jonathan, or “J,” is excited to bring the East Coast Class and the New Jersey pride down to Arkansas and Eastern Livity! He spent the first few decades of his life on the East Coast growing up and having many adventures, including going to school for acting, before he finally met his wife, Holland, and started the creative journey of a business and life down South. In 2022, he welcomed his beautiful daughter, Luna, to the world–making life that much sweeter!
Jonathan has a gift for helping people address their physical issues–whether they are due to injury, stress, neglect, or over-work. Clients can expect an open, laid back dialogue and atmosphere with the intent of achieving goals and leaving refreshed and relieved.