BYRON THAI MASSAGE SCHOOL
COURSES

Regular Thai Massage intensive courses are held in Byron Bay at various time through the year.
Classes are small, so that individuals receive complete training and personal attention.
For this reason, be sure to book in early as course numbers are limited to 8 students max.

3 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE. LEVEL I - II & PRACTICE WEEK
THESE ARE THE NEXT DATES:

$ 1600 Early Bird 1 - $ 1750 Early Bird 2 - $ 1900 Full Price.
$400 Deposit

19 MAY - 6 JUNE 2008
Complementary course after the Byron Yoga teacher training course Level II.
Cheap accommodation in cabins by the beach available c/o the Byron Yoga Centre.

5 PLACES LEFT

30 JUNE - 19 JULY 2008
The ONLY course during SCHOOL HOLIDAY since & for many years.

5 PLACES LEFT

27 OCTOBER - 14 NOVEMBER 2008

7 PLACES LEFT

For Early Birds details, please go to the Course Fee section.
For each course, please send the registration form at least 5 weeks prior to commencement date.
Thank you.


1 WEEK AT THE TIME

It is desirable to complete Levels I + II + practice week together. If that is not possible, students have the opportunity to attend Level I, Level II and the practice week at different times. The certificate is awarded only at completion of all three weeks course (See Certifications and CPE Points Accreditation)

LEVEL I
LEVEL II
PRACTICE WEEK
$700
$700
$500

Early bird prices not available. $200 Deposit applies for booking of each week.

REFRESHER COURSES

Any graduated student, who feels the need to refresh the sequence, can join the 'practice week' of any course for $100 p/day.

ASSISTING AT THE COURSE

Any graduated student, who feels confident enough to assist new students, can come to the course free of charge and be "the body" during demonstrations and practices. (Space allowing).


ABOUT THE COURSE

This course brings to Australia the hands-on techniques taught by ITM and the Old medical hospital in Chiang Mai. It provides students with the practical skills to perform the Art of Thai Yoga Massage in the traditional Northern style of Thailand, but with the addition of the Pilates and Yoga knowledge accumulated through years of personal practice, teaching and experience of the teachers of the course.

The use of Western anatomical terms will be kept to a minimum, as students are encouraged to be in touch with their feeling and develop their intuitive sense.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

1st week:
Level I - Basic Thai Massage (30 hrs, 5 days)

On the first day of the program, students will be introduced to the philosophy of Thai Massage, the working rules, precautions, techniques (using of palms, thumbs, feet, elbows and knees) and correct practitioner's body positioning.
During the first week, students will learn how to move and unblock energy in the body through reflexology, energy line work (meridians) of the legs and arms, pressure points and stretches. Special emphasis is on leg work and leg stretches, for the hips and hamstrings and the mobilization of the joints.
A simple, but extremely deep and powerful technique for the abdominal work, or internal organ massage, is learnt to unlock the energy in the core/ara of the body.
All students will learn to perform a complete massage on the front part of the body (feet to neck).

2nd week:
Level II - Nuad Bo-Rarn (30 hrs, 5 days)

The second week will guide students through the use of reflexology, energy line work, pressure points and stretches on different positions: client laying on the side, back and sitting. Similar techniques are learnt on different positions to allow massage on pregnant women, injured, or simply create variations of treatments.
Main acupressure points are introduced for therapeutic treatments.
Special emphasis is on the whole back and shoulders, through meridian work and stretches, spinal twists and many different back bends, so to improve flexibility of the whole spine. Pelvis mobilization, hip points, safe quads and psoas stretches and more are all part of this second week. The program closes with the pressure points of the face massage.
At the end of the second week, students will have all information to perform a full body Thai Yoga massage of up to 3hrs long.

3rd week:
Supervised practice of levels I and II (30 hrs, 5 days)

This week focuses on consolidating and integrating what has been taught in Levels I + II.
Students are given the chance to practice the sequence over and over with each other and the teacher.
They will deepen their experience of how Thai Massage feels to give and receive; learn from feedback; memorize movements, stretches and sequences; fine tune their movements, pressure, use of the body weight etc.
It is a great chance for students to focus on their own body, posture and techniques.
On the last day students will prepare few different 2hrs sequences (ex: lower back pain and shoulder and neck pain treatment) to perform in a final test.

REQUIREMENTS

Students on the course will be required to bring comfy, soft, lightweight clothing such as t-shirts and loose fitting pants with no pochets or side zips. Please bring to class both a singlet (for when you are working) and a t-shirt (for when you are receiving).

If you own a yoga mat, please bring your own.

Sequence manual, workbook, notes and charts will be provided. Students will need to bring their own note pad, colored pens, pencils and highlighters.
A passport size photo will be required for filing purposes, please bring one with you, if you already have it.

ACCREDITATIONS

Byron Thai Massage School is accredited by the Massage Association of Australia Inc. (MMA).
Graduates of the 3 week intensive course are eligible for MAA Membership. This quailifies students for Insurance cover. The certificate of attendance is awarded only on completion of Level I + II + Practice week (90 hrs).

Byron Thai Massage School is also accredited by
the Australian Traditional Medicine Society Ltd (ATMS)
and Australian Association of Massage Therapist Ltd (AAMT)
for Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

COURSE SCHEDULE

WINTER: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6pm

NB: 3 hours lunch break in the middle of the day is planned in winter to allow students to enjoy Byron Bay's beautiful beaches, sun and warm winter weather.

Am Pm
8.30 - 9.45
9.45 - 10
10 - 12
Yoga/Pilates/Body Awareness Class
Tea break
Demonstration

12 - 3
3 - 6
6

Lunch/Break
Practice in pairs
End


SUMMER: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5pm

Am Pm
9.30 - 10.45
10.45 - 11
11 - 12.45
 Yoga/Pilates/Body Awareness Class
Tea break
Demonstration

12.45 - 2
2 - 5
5

Lunch
Practice in pairs
End

*Click here to read about the Course Assistants and Yoga teachers.


AFTER THE COURSE

This 3-week intensive course will give you all the practical knowledge you need to start practicing Thai Massage. How long it will take you before you feel ready to start charging clients is up to you. Each person's ability to retain information and apply it is unique.
My suggestion is that you finish the course, and then practice as much as you can on as many people as possible. Only you will know when you are ready to start charging for your work.

HOW TO APPLY

Download and Fill in the Application Form here, and post it to:
Byron Thai Massage School ,
76 Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay
NSW 2481 Australia
Alternately, you can fill and lodge the On-line Application Form.

If you need us to post you a form, please provide us with your address.

Pay the deposit of $400 by cheque or money order, made payable to Valentina Gombi, or by direct deposit into the account of Valentina Gombi, BSB: 062-514 Account Number: 10156880, Commonwealth Bank, 56 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia.
PLease make sure to put your surname in the ‘To transaction Description'.

COURSE FEE

A $400 deposit is to be paid upon registration to ensure a place in the course. If the deposit is not received within 5 weeks from commencement of the course, a student's place may be offered to someone on a waiting list.
The remainder of the fee is to be paid prior, or on the first day of the course.

Early Bird 1* – Full fee $1600 (includes deposit) paid in total within 60 days from commencement of the course.

Early Bird 2* - Full fee $1750 (includes deposit) paid in total within 31 days from commencement of the course.

Course fee of $1900 (includes deposit) applies from 30 days prior commencement, onwards.

*Early bird discount applies only in case of full fee payment by the due dates.

 

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY

In case of cancellation:
a) Before 30 days from commencement of the course, the student will receive a full refund of all money paid, minus an administration fee of $100.
b) From 21 days prior to the course commencement, the student will receive back the difference between what they paid and the deposit, which will be held.
c) In case of cancellation 5 days prior course commencement, or withdraw after the course started, the student will receive no refund.

In case of compassionate circumstances for cancellation, 21 days prior commencement or after, a student may:

  1. Apply to defer to the next available course and the fees will be transferred to that course accordingly (Minus $150 administration fee).
  2. Find another student to take their place in the same course and they will be refunded the full fee paid, minus $150 administration fee.

USEFUL INFORMATION

COURSE LOCATION AND HOW TO GET HERE

Courses take place at 76 Sunrise Blvd. Sunrise Beach, Byron Bay. Sunrise Beach is located 3 minutes by car from the town centre, between Belongil and the Arts and Industry Estate.

The closest international airport is Brisbane (2 hrs drive).The closest domestic airports are Ballina (30 mins drive) and Coolangatta (45 mins drive). Virgin Blue and Jetstar service both airports. There are shuttle buses from all three airports to Byron Bay , and they can drop you off at any address.

There are also regular buses to and from the town. Useful numbers for transport services are:
Brisbane Transit Centre Ph: (07) 3211 2855
Greyhound Buses Ph: 132 030 www.greyhound.com.au
Kirklands Coaches Ph: (02) 6622 1499 www.kirklands.com.au
Blanches Buses Ph: (02) 6686 2144
Byron Bay Taxis Ph: (02) 6685 5008


ACCOMMODATION

The earlier you commit to the course, the easier it will be to find accommodation. Be aware that, although courses never run during school holidays, in the months of Oct-Nov and Feb-March it can quite difficult to find accommodation for 3 consecutive weeks.

If you need help finding accommodation, we can put you in touch with other students who will need accommodation, so you can organize renting and sharing a house together.

The closest areas to the course are Sunrise Beach, Belongil (by the beach) or, town, towards main beach
( Shirley St, Lawson St areas).

Here is a list of useful places to look for accommodation:

GET AROUND - BICYCLE HIRE AND SALE

BYRON BAY BICYCLES
Sales, Service & Hire
The Plaza Shop 8, Jonson St Byron Bay
byronbaybicycles@bigpond.com
(02) 6685 6067

FREE TO RIDE
Shop 1, 102 - 104 Centennial Circuit
Arts & Industry Estate
Byron Bay , NSW 2481
Ph/Fax: (02) 6680 9590
Email: Bruce@freetoride.com.au

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STUDENTS' PHOTOS & COMMENTS ON THE COURSE

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