Sen Series In this 4-part series we will explore working with the 10 primary Sen of the Thai medicine healing system.  This Series provides 16 CEs.

  •      Sen Kalathari (4 CEs)

  •      Sen Itha/Pingala (4 CEs)

  •      Sen Sumana & Sen Nantakawat/Kitcha (4 CEs)

  •      Sen Lawusang/Ulanga & Sen Sahatarangsi/Tawari (4 CEs)

In each class, we will explore working in prone, supine, side-lying, seated, and inverted positions. There will be a strong emphasis on body mechanics and self-care with the opportunity in each class to practice and receive the work. We will learn the techniques as traditionally practiced on mats on the floor.

Master Classes  

§  Short Route to the Twist (4 CE)

§  Thai Massage Moves That Massage Therapists

LOVE to Have Done To Them (6CE)

§  Thai Massage For the Chair (6 CE)

§  Table Thai (6 CE)

§  Table Thai Clinic/Practicum (12 CE)

§  Thai Clinic/Practicum (12 CE)

§  Thai Massage for Your Prenatal  Clients (6 CE)

§  Full Body Massage For the Hands (4 CE)

§  Luk Pra Kob (Thai Herbal Compress Therapy) (6 CE)

§ Thai Abdominal Massage(14 CE)

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Thai Abdominal Massage - 14 CEs

Class will include:
• Learning to give a full deep visceral bodywork session in the Thai tradition
• Organ anatomy and physiology
• Use of oils, liniments and hot herbal compresses for abdominal massage
• Thai herbs for digestive health and well being
• Daily traditional chanting
• All the lovely unpredictable bits that make each class unique

Pre-requisites: None. Previous study of Thai massage and Thai medical theory is helpful but not required.

Short Route to the Twist - 4 CEs

This 3-hour class focuses on techniques targeting the spinal column and related structures. In this course, the student will learn Thai massage techniques performed on a mat, but students will find that they can quickly adapt what they have learned to a massage table or massage chair. The class starts with an assessment and students will benefit from both, practicing the techniques and receiving the work. Students will learn techniques that may be applied to sessions on the massage table with a strong emphasis on working with good body mechanics.

Thai Massage Moves That Massage Therapists LOVE to Have Done To Them - 6 CEs

This series of classes consists of two, 3-hour classes offering 6 CEs. On day one the class presents specialized techniques targeting hand, wrist, forearm, shoulder girdle, and low-back pain. On the second day, additional detailed hand massage techniques are offered and focus on balancing the posterior and anterior torso while integrating prone and seated protocols for the low-back and shoulder girdle. The class provides therapists with tools for treating common problem areas to enhance therapeutic value for clients and practitioners alike. Class starts with an assessment followed by the demo where both students have the opportunity to practice and receive the work in tandem with the instructor. Each class is a stand-alone lesson that offers specialized treatments catering to people with hard-working hands. Students may benefit from repeating classes since each class is tailored for the students in class that day with protocols constantly evolving.

Thai Massage For the Chair - 6 CEs

This series of classes consists of two, 3-hour classes offering 6 CEs. The class is for LMTs of all levels and offers Thai Massage techniques targeting the upper body. The student will learn Thai massage techniques using a massage chair, offering the therapist a marketing opportunity to provide Thai massage in diverse settings (road races, airports, street fairs, nail salons, etc.). Each class starts with an assessment. Afterward, students pair up and take turns practicing the lesson in tandem with the instructor, allowing time to practice and receive the work of each lesson. The sequence focuses on the upper back and shoulders, engaging the fascia following a systematic sequence designed to reduce tension in the trapezius, rhomboid, and paraspinal muscles. Students will learn to assess the back and shoulders within a brief protocol which can be easily extrapolated into an effective 10-minute stand-alone treatment, including ROM techniques using acupressure points. Each class is a stand-alone lesson that offers specialized treatments catering to people with hard-working hands. Students may benefit from repeating classes since each class is tailored for the students in class that day with protocols constantly evolving. As an alternative to the full 2-part series, students may attend a single class with the opportunity to earn 6CEs upon completion of both classes in the series

Table Thai – 16 CEs

This Series consists of  four, 4-hour class offering 16 CEs. Table Thai offers the massage therapist who might have physical limitations or limited space, an alternative to practicing on the floor and for giving fatigued hands, thumbs, and minds a break from their typical massage regimen. Thai techniques can be incorporated into traditional Swedish massage or stand alone as a full-body massage session. In this 16-hour class, we will demonstrate techniques in supine, prone, seated, and side-lying positions for performing a comprehensive full-body session.

Full Program Certificates require an additional 12 CE Practicum Hours.

Thai Massage for Your Prenatal  Clients – 6 CEs

This series consists of two, 3-hour classes offering 6 CEs and will focus on techniques for pregnant women. This course offers the therapist the opportunity to work with the prenatal client in seated, side lying, and semi-reclined positions, using a massage mat on the floor.

Full Body Massage For the Hands - 4 CEs

This 3-hour class focuses on techniques for alleviating stress and tension for hard-working hands with over-use conditions. The class starts with assessment and students will benefit from both, practicing the techniques, and receiving the work. Students will learn techniques that may be applied to sessions on the massage table or in a massage chair with a strong emphasis on working with good body mechanics.

Luk Pra Kob (Thai Herbal Compress Therapy) – 6 CEs

This series consists of two 3-hour classes offering 6 CEs, presenting techniques and theory for practitioners who intend to specialize in Thai Massage. In this course, the student will learn Thai Herbal Compress theory and many methods using traditional herbs, a steamer and a massage mat on the floor. This course offers an opportunity to expand the work they already do with the customer in supine, side-lying, and seated positions, offering the therapist a unique system to enhance the therapeutic value of treatments and reduce the demand on their hands at the same time.

This course allows students to add to their knowledge of self-care, participate in discussions, and pair up with classmates for practical application, both giving and receiving and providing and receiving feedback for each other each day.

Thai Massage Clinic/Practicum & Table Thai Clinic/Practicum–12 CEs                                                                                                                                  This series offers supervised practice in a clinical setting for LMTs at all levels of experience. Each week we will start with an assessment to focus on your bodywork goals that day and tailor a supervised session to meet your specific needs. The Clinic provides each practitioner/student a kinesthetic learning opportunity while also working to resolve their specific conditions and bodywork goals. Students will be asked to either provide objectives they hope to resolve for themselves or for a client they are working with in their practice. Our goal is to provide each practitioner with valuable experience and tools for working with clients and solving problems.

Reinhold, LMT began his study of Thai massage here in New York, but it quickly became evident to him that he needed to go to the source. He began his study of Thai massage at the Swedish Institute in New York City in 2008, received his Thai Massage Certification at the Old Medicine Hospital in 2008, and his Teacher Certification at ITM in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2010.

He maintains a thriving Thai Massage practice in Union Square and is the director of CATA’s Thai Massage Program.

APPRENTICE PROGRAM – 60 hours of training*

Requires one perquisite class: Thai 101, Dojo I & II, or 24 Clinic Practicum hours

·       24 Clinic Practicum Hours

·       36 Elective hours

·       90 min Practical Exam

* Up to 36 hours credit for previously approved documented training