Sunshine Massage School Beginner’s Traditional Thai Massage Course
Build the foundation to practice Traditional Thai Massage with hands-on training in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sunshine Massage School offers English-taught courses designed for beginners and aspiring practitioners who want to learn Thai massage techniques through an immersive school experience.
What this is
Sunshine Massage School offers Traditional Thai Massage training in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with courses designed for students starting their Thai massage journey as well as practitioners looking to continue developing their skills.
The school’s Beginner’s Traditional Thai Massage Course provides a structured introduction to Thai massage, covering foundational concepts, techniques, stretching, body areas, and the traditional energy lines known as sen lines.
Classes are taught in English, with course materials available in multiple languages, making the program accessible for international students travelling to Thailand to learn Thai massage.
Students can continue their learning through Sunshine’s extended programs and advanced courses after completing the beginner foundation.
Who it's for
- Beginners who want to start learning Traditional Thai Massage
- Students interested in studying Thai massage in Thailand
- Therapists and practitioners looking to expand their Thai massage skills
- People preparing to become Thai massage practitioners
- International students looking for an English-speaking massage school experience in Chiang Mai
Requirements
- Ability to attend in-person classes in Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Students should arrange their own travel and accommodation while attending the school
What you get
- A 10-day Beginner’s Traditional Thai Massage Course covering the foundations of Thai massage practice
- 60 hours of hands-on Thai massage training across two weeks
- Instruction covering Thai massage history, theory, stretching techniques, and bodywork methods
- Training across different body areas including feet, legs, stomach, chest, arms, back, neck, face, and head techniques
- A Certificate of Completion issued after completing the course
- Practice sessions with feedback from instructors during the course
Why this is useful
Sunshine Massage School focuses specifically on Traditional Thai Massage education in Chiang Mai, with teaching based on the approach of Asokananda, who helped present Thai Yoga Massage traditions in a format accessible to Western students.
The school combines traditional Thai massage principles with structured learning designed for international students. Beginners can start with foundational training, while returning practitioners can continue into advanced courses and workshops as they develop their practice.
Its location in Chiang Mai also gives students the opportunity to learn Thai massage while experiencing the culture and environment where this tradition has developed.