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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!
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:
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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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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
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