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David Roylance and Jesse Byrd are now friends
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Robert Mazure and Thai Institute Coordinator are now friends
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Jesse Byrd updated their profile
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Jesse Byrd and David Nix are now friends
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Marcie Lynn Carlo is now a member of Thai Institute of Healing Arts
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leslie blodgett added a discussion to the group Interest Group: Thai Language (Phaasaa Thai)
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Notes -- Thai Language Meetup -- Food and Restaurant

Sawatdee kha thuk khon!  I am attaching the notes from last week's Thai language meetup at TI.  Come join us again tomorrow, May 14, 2013, to speak some Thai!  All levels from beginners to native Thai speakers have enjoyed the past workshops.  Chok…See More
May 13
Profile IconJulie Frost, Jane Opie, Caroline Kocabay and 1 more joined Thai Institute of Healing Arts
May 13
Steven Brown posted a blog post

Basic Class 5/10/13

Great class this past week, thank you for making it so easy to share the knowledge of Thai massage.  With metta, Steve…See More
May 11
Steven Brown commented on Steven Brown's blog post Basic Class 4/19/13
"Here you go Darlene.  You were all wiped out from practicing so hard all week. "
May 11
Linda Buie might attend Thai Institute Coordinator's event
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Learn to Speak Thai - Community Workshop at Thai Institute of Healing Arts

May 14, 2013 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Topic: Body and MassageTuesday, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm We begin with Thai language fundamentals and basic greetings, then move to vocabulary, phrases, and interaction for the theme of the day. Body and Massage may cover parts of the body, common…See More
May 11
Profile IconNuchan Sanedee, Nancy Kish, miss kerry viall and 2 more joined Thai Institute of Healing Arts
May 10
Jennifer Lee joined Brian Moyer's group
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Novices and Beginners in Thai Massage

This group is for those who are just starting their journey, and those who desire to share their experiences as mentors.See More
May 10
Jennifer Lee joined Thai Institute Coordinator's group
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Interest Group: Thai Herbs

This is a group for discussion of Thai Herbal Medicine in practice, pharmacy, nutrition, history, and living traditions.See More
May 10
Jennifer Lee updated their profile
May 10
Jennifer Lee commented on Ivone Osborne's group Trading Thai Bodywork
"I am moving to Fairfax Virginia in July. I would love to trade Thai Massage someone! I will try to show up to first share night."
May 10
Jennifer Lee joined Ivone Osborne's group
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Trading Thai Bodywork

Are you interested in trading Thai Bodywork with someone in your area? Don't you think it is a good idea? At the same time you are learning, practicing and receiving!!! If you agree with me, send out your call via the group.See More
May 10
Joel Sheposh updated their profile
May 9
darlene abajian commented on Steven Brown's blog post Basic Class 4/19/13
"how nice to everyones smiling faces again! steve, i still want to see the picture you took of everyone in "restorative yoga" (aka "passed out") at the end of the course...;-) metta to all ~*;-}darlene"
May 9
 

Welcome!


This website provides an online community in which to collaborate and share with other students, practitioners, and teachers across the world. Join an interest group or participate in the discussion forum. Not sure where to start? Read through some of the recent and active discussions. Ask a question or contribute a thought. Enjoy learning and poking around, then let us know what you think. See you online!

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What is TTM?

 

Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM) is an officially recognized part of the healthcare system in Thailand today. Every formally trained TTM practitioner is required by the government to study a standardized curriculum, which typically includes one year of classes to become a traditional pharmacist and another two years to become a full physician. The arts of therapeutic massage (nuat phaen boran) or traditional midwifery (pradung kahn) can be taken during a fourth, optional, year. Students graduating from these programs are examined by the Ministry of Public Health, and are licensed and regulated by the national government through a process parallel to that which regulates medical doctors, nurses, and other practitioners of Western medicine.

Traditional medicine in Thailand is split into distinct disciplines, which can generally be grouped into three different approaches:

  • Spiritual practices (including both Buddhism and magical therapies)
  • Traditional Thai Massage and other body therapies
  • Herbal/dietary therapies

 

Thai Institute of Healing Arts is the only comprehensive Thai Medical education, research, and treatment center outside of Thailand. We are the official seat of the Shivagakomarpaj Lineage in the USA (sister institutions with the Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj "Old Medicine Hospital," Chiang Mai, Thailand and Thai Massage Training Center Shivagakomarpaj.)

Check out our Annual Traditional Thai Massage & Medicine Community Gathering, our yearly celebration and learning opportunity (CEs available) that is FREE for all students, practitioners, teachers, along with their family and friends.

 

Our School offers courses on Thai herbalism, Thai medical theory, Theravada Buddhism, and many aspects of Thai culture. We have a full Thai massage curriculum up to and including teacher training. We have instructors that have studied up to the doctoral level in traditional Thai massage and Thai medicine on staff, and two separate therapy centers for massage and herbal treatments. And we are closely integrated with the local Thai community and Thai temples in the DC area in order to provide students with a unique cultural immersion experience.

Let us know how we can help you with your journey in the healing arts.

(NOTE: The views and perspectives shared in this online forum do not necessarily represent the views or perspective of the Thai Institute of Healing Arts.)

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Western Herbs in Herbal compresses

HI, I would like to grow herbs for herbal compresses. I live in Iowa and therefore have a 4 month growing season at best. Does anyone have  herbal compress recipes using western herbs? Thanks Much!Continue

Started by Barbara Neebel Meier in General Post May 6.

The value of Sen in treatments 12 Replies

This post is from my original question on 2 Facebook pages: Nuad Boran & Robert Henderson Massage"I studied at several Thai massage schools to various levels & briefly with Ajarn Itthidet Manarat in Chiang Mai. I have several other sources…Continue

Started by Simon Hayes in General Post. Last reply by Charlie Crane Apr 30.

Using Thai massage to treat a client of the adverse environmental affects on their body.

I am curious to know if any other TIHA members use Thai massage to heal or treat clients of the adverse affects of environmental energy on their body.For example, I am treating a client who is carrying the heavy weight of parental expectation. When…Continue

Started by Robert Henderson in General Post Apr 30.

4th Annual Traditional Thai Massage & Medicine Community Gathering (August 16-18, 2013)

What part of this year's BIG EVENT are you looking forward to the most?Continue

Started by David Roylance in General Post Apr 26.

[CLIENT TREATMENT] Swollen legs with sores (Disease of Kalatharee Sen) 5 Replies

 This documents a diagnosis, treatment, and after care recently provided by Sararut and David Roylance using traditional Thai medicine with an actual patient. These are the type of treatments and results you can provide once studying in our…Continue

Started by David Roylance in Client Treatments. Last reply by Margaret Landis Apr 11.

Thai Massage Online Forums in Europe

I see that most members of TIHA are naturally based in the States.Well, you guys don't know how lucky you are to have such a well-founded and well-grounded community like this.Although there isn't a similar TIHA-type community in Europe, there are…Continue

Started by Robert Henderson in General Post Apr 10.

Traditional Thai Medical Remedy for Constipation

Traditional Thai Medical Remedy for Constipation: Have you ever been over joy when your child finally pooped or you were relieved of your own constipation? Then keep reading you'll appreciate this information. A constipated child is no fun as the…Continue

Started by David Roylance in General Post Apr 9.

Any recommendations for massage, herbal practitioners, or just cool things to do in Laos? 8 Replies

Hi, I am traveling to Laos in December for about 2 weeks- will definitely be in Vientiane and perhaps in other areas.  Does anyone have any good recommendations I might try for massage, herbal medicine, etc, whether to get or for a short class?  Or…Continue

Started by Ann Gee in General Post. Last reply by Kelly Bornt Phoninsan Apr 9.

Sciatic Nerve Issues 3 Replies

I am having serious pain in my back and right leg. I have been told it is my sciatic nerve. Any suggestions on how best to deal with it? I received a massage yesterday and it seemed to help. I have not found (nor looked really hard) for a place to…Continue

Started by Nathalie Drolet in General Post. Last reply by David Roylance Mar 31.

NYS CE Thai Trainer

I am currently looking for a New York State certified continuing education teacher to come to our spa and train a dozen or so of our therapists on a basic 60 and 90 minute Thai massage routine. If this is something you can do or know of someone who…Continue

Tags: teacher, educator, trainer

Started by Phillip Kolodzie in General Post Mar 20.

Blog Posts

Basic Class 5/10/13

Posted by Steven Brown on May 11, 2013 at 2:05pm

Basic Class 4/19/13

Posted by Steven Brown on May 8, 2013 at 8:03am — 2 Comments

[PICTURE] Thai Foot Massage class 5/3/13

Posted by David Roylance on May 7, 2013 at 11:00pm

Congratulations to the Basic Class 3/15/13

Posted by Steven Brown on April 5, 2013 at 12:36pm

[TECHNIQUE] Thai Massage Techniques: Cobra

Posted by David Roylance on March 31, 2013 at 11:00am

Basic Thai Massage Class 2/24/13

Posted by Steven Brown on February 25, 2013 at 10:00am

Basic Thai Massage Class 12/10/12-12/14/12

Posted by Steven Brown on January 28, 2013 at 8:03am — 1 Comment

Basic Thai Massage Class 1/21/13-1/25/13

Posted by Steven Brown on January 28, 2013 at 7:56am — 1 Comment

[RESEARCH] Luesii Dat Ton Article by David Wells

Posted by David Roylance on January 15, 2013 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

 
 
 

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