150 Hour Practitioner Certification - The Heart of Thai Massage
Start your journey to becoming a Thai bodywork therapist!
"It was truly a pleasure learning from Tara! She is an excellent teacher and brings with her a wealth of knowledge that you won't get from just any teacher. This is more than a standard training. Tara has learned from many different teachers and elders in Thailand, and this comes through in her trainings. She honors the tradition in its traditional way which is also so important. I feel so fortunate to have learned from her. - Highly recommend!" Deanna Ishawk
A Journey Into the Heart of Healing
Touch with awareness, presence, and compassion
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Thai Massage is more than a modality—it’s a living tradition that nourishes body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in Buddhist philosophy, Traditional Thai Medicine, and Ayurveda, this art of healing teaches us to touch with awareness, presence, and compassion.
Through this 150-hour, NHPC approved training, you’ll learn the foundations of traditional Thai bodywork—combining rhythmic pressure, assisted yoga-like stretches, energy-line work and compressions to support full body relaxation and harmony. You will learn how to address common ailments through the lens of Thai Sen Lines, acupressure, and traditional bodywork practices such as herbal compresses and salves. This immersive program is designed for RMTs, yoga instructors, holistic practitioners, reiki practitioners, and anyone drawn to the path of traditional bodywork and massage. There is no previous experience needed. If you are new to massage this is a perfect entry-level training to dive deep into traditional Thai Massage and body-work. By the end of this program participants will be able to give a well rounded professional Thai Massage treatment with the use of herbal compresses and understanding of Thai Energy Line ( Sen Lines) Theory and Thai acupressure for common ailments. |
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Program Overview 2026
Ontario
Energy Awaken Wellness Studio
529 Barton St E, Hamilton
Foundations (Level 1 & 2):
Online:
Full 150-Hour Practitioner Program (includes Level 1 + Advanced Module):
Online:
In-person:
Format: Hybrid - In person & Online (150 hours total)
Accreditation: Approved by NHPC
Certification: Thai Massage Practitioner – 150 Hour Certificate
Online Classes: Wednesdays 12pm-1:30pm EST
All classes recorded and available for viewing.
529 Barton St E, Hamilton
Foundations (Level 1 & 2):
Online:
- Feb 18-March 25
- April 9-12
- April 16 - 20
Full 150-Hour Practitioner Program (includes Level 1 + Advanced Module):
Online:
- Feb 18-March 25, 2026
- April 29-June 3, 2026
In-person:
- April 9-12
- April 16-20
- June 25-28
Format: Hybrid - In person & Online (150 hours total)
Accreditation: Approved by NHPC
Certification: Thai Massage Practitioner – 150 Hour Certificate
Online Classes: Wednesdays 12pm-1:30pm EST
All classes recorded and available for viewing.
For RMTs, Yoga Teachers, & Wellness & Energy Practitioners Deepen your skills, restore your own energy, and learn a complete system of touch rooted in compassion and yogic wisdom.
What You Will Learn...
Upon successful graduation students will be able to:
- Give a customized professional Thai massage treatment demonstrating practical hands-on skills learned in class.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of Thai Senlines and how to work them for mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Advanced therapeutic applications and sequencing
- Foundations and principles of Thai energy lines (Sen Sib)
- Body mechanics and effortless movement
- Techniques for side-lying, prone, supine, and seated positions
- Integrating mindfulness and breathwork into touch
- Professional practice, ethics, and client care
- Be able to make and use Thai Herbal Compress for Thai massage.
- Be able to customize Thai Massage for elderly and pregnant clients.
- Apply for professional liability and insurance through NHPC.
- State completion of 150 hours of training.
Meet Your Instructor
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Tara is a Thai Healing Alliance–recognized practitioner and instructor with 7+ years of teaching Thai Massage across Canada. She has studied with various schools and teachers through Northern Thailand and is excited to share Traditional Thai Massage in the meditative spirit of metta. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner in the SVA Lineage, and brings 20 years experience as a yoga instructor. She teaches traditional Thai lineage and Ayurvedic wisdom offering a deeply embodied approach to Thai Massage. Her teaching blends professionalism with soulfulness—creating a safe, trauma-informed, and heart-centered space for embodied learning and community connection. She invites each participant to cultivate awareness, intuition, and the spirit of Metta—loving-kindness—in every movement and interaction.
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Who is this program for? Is it right for me?
This professional training program is designed for...
- Holistic practitioners looking to add a massage modality to their practice this include.
- Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) seeking CE credits
- Yoga teachers, healers, and caregivers wanting to expand their skills
- Anyone drawn to embodied practice, holistic healing, and compassionate touch
Student Testimonials
"Best Thai massage teacher I could have imagined - making clear that Thai massage is as much body work as a practice of presence. Including all the knowledge and practice of necessary self care in order to be there for others, essentials for starting your own Thai massage business and LOTS of hands-on Thai massage practice of course! Thank you so much Tara for your guidance and spirit! " 💕 - Regina Regenbogen
"I participated in the 150 hour Thai Massage trainings with Tara, and walked away from the experience feeling confident with the massage skills I developed and deeply satisfied with the results of my investment. I grew not only as a budding practitioner, but also as an individual." ~ Rebecca Marks, Victoria BC
I was introduced to Thai yoga massage with our instructor Tara. I found the experience enlightening and a very spiritual practice. Taras guidance and teachings are loving, gentle yet very concrete and grounding. I recommend Tara for Thai yoga massage in a heartbeat.
Rhonda Kyle ~ Reiki Master, Penticton BC
Registration Options
Level 1 & 2 - Foundations of Thai Massage
Not ready for the full 150 hour program? This option is a great way to get started with Thai Massage. Learn a 60 min and 90 min Thai Massage flow that includes all positions of Traditional Thai Massage. Be introduced to the history, spirit and concepts of Traditional Thai Massage including metta, sen lines, and thai and ayurvedic theory, body mechanics, and how to sequence a relaxation style Thai Massage.
ONLINE + 8 DAYS TRAINING APRIL 2026
Earlybird $1395 + tax, ( Regular,$1695)
Online: Feb 18-March 25 ( 6 Classes)
In-person: April 9-12 & April 16 - 20
Register for FOUNDATIONS 1 & 2
ONLINE + 8 DAYS TRAINING APRIL 2026
Earlybird $1395 + tax, ( Regular,$1695)
Online: Feb 18-March 25 ( 6 Classes)
In-person: April 9-12 & April 16 - 20
Register for FOUNDATIONS 1 & 2
150-Hour Practitioner Certification - EarlyBird
150-Hour Practitioner Certification — Early BirdRegister & Pay in full by Jan 15, 2025 to SAVE $500
$2,795 + tax (Regular $3,295)
Online: Feb 18- June 3 (12 Classes)
In-person: April 9-12 & April 16 - 20 & June 25-28
→ Register for Early Bird 150-Hour Program
$2,795 + tax (Regular $3,295)
Online: Feb 18- June 3 (12 Classes)
In-person: April 9-12 & April 16 - 20 & June 25-28
→ Register for Early Bird 150-Hour Program
150-Hour Practitioner Certification - Payment Plan
Reserve your spot with $1000 deposit, the cost goes up to $1500 deposit after Jan 15, 2026
then 6 payments of $299 starting January 15, 2026
Total Investment: $2,795 + tax
→ Register with Payment Plan
then 6 payments of $299 starting January 15, 2026
Total Investment: $2,795 + tax
→ Register with Payment Plan
Online Only - Foundations of Thai Massage -
Foundations of Thai Massage Online
This gentle 12-week online program offers a grounded introduction to the heart of Thai Massage. Through weekly 90-minute classes, you’ll learn the core principles that shape this ancient healing art — from energy line theory to body mechanics, rhythm, breath, and the essentials of safe, intuitive touch.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a wellness practitioner looking to deepen your skill set, this course gives you a supportive foundation to begin offering simple, effective Thai Massage sequences. Classes include guided demonstrations, practice sessions, meditations, lectures, and space for questions, and are recorded for flexible learning.
Step into a practice rooted in presence, compassion, and mindful connection.
Perfect preparation for Level 1 or the full Thai Massage training pathway.
Online: Feb 18-June 3, 2026
Wednesdays 12-1:30pm EST
Register for ONLINE CLASS ONLY
This gentle 12-week online program offers a grounded introduction to the heart of Thai Massage. Through weekly 90-minute classes, you’ll learn the core principles that shape this ancient healing art — from energy line theory to body mechanics, rhythm, breath, and the essentials of safe, intuitive touch.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a wellness practitioner looking to deepen your skill set, this course gives you a supportive foundation to begin offering simple, effective Thai Massage sequences. Classes include guided demonstrations, practice sessions, meditations, lectures, and space for questions, and are recorded for flexible learning.
Step into a practice rooted in presence, compassion, and mindful connection.
Perfect preparation for Level 1 or the full Thai Massage training pathway.
Online: Feb 18-June 3, 2026
Wednesdays 12-1:30pm EST
Register for ONLINE CLASS ONLY
Have Questions?
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“This training is more than a certification—it’s an initiation into a tradition of healing. You’ll leave not only with new skills, but with a renewed relationship to your own body, breath, and heart. I look forward to sharing this practice with you” ~ Tara |
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