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David Burrows replied to Carrie Meyer's discussion Business Efficiencies to Keep Clients Informed and Returning in the group The Business Side of Massage

"Genbook is a good online scheduler. So is Schedulicity. Genbook sends appt. reminders. Personally, I am going to use a free option---Google Calender!--which lets you set up appt slots. I used to use Genbook. It was a very good system…"

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maxine nguyen and David Roylance are now friends

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Kristine Traucht replied to Leah Farnsworth Izzard's discussion Hypermobility in Joints and Thai Massage?

"Leah, Can you clarify is the doctor saying that stretching is contraindicated or just not beneficial? If the issue is Kalatharee I would definitely continue to work on it even without the stretching. Have you taken the Advanced Thai Massage course…"

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Kristine Traucht replied to Carrie Meyer's discussion Business Efficiencies to Keep Clients Informed and Returning in the group The Business Side of Massage

"Carrie, I know this is a question for David and Pierce but since I have some experience in this area I thought I could offer some insight. I have used an online scheduling company for the last 6 year called Appointments-plus. I started using it when…"

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Patti A Kinsey and Robin Ellis joined Thai Institute of Healing Arts

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Leah Farnsworth Izzard and Carrie Meyer joined David Roylance's group

The Business Side of Massage

This group focuses on the business side of building a successful and thriving massage practice that is, of course, steeped in compassion. Gain and share advice that helps create a business that is mindfully aware with an active clientele.See More

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Carrie Meyer added a discussion to the group The Business Side of Massage

Business Efficiencies to Keep Clients Informed and Returning

Hi David and Pierce, I feel that a huge part of building a business is educating the client about the benefits of what we offer and whether I like being on my computer a bunch or not, the best way to do that is through email, newsletters and social…See More

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Leah Farnsworth Izzard posted a discussion

Hypermobility in Joints and Thai Massage?

So I am starting this discussion because I have run into 2 regular massage clients in the past few months with hypermobility that have been told by their doctors that stretching is not at all beneficial to them. One of them pointed to pain spots…See More

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Leah Farnsworth Izzard and Angie Viehman are now friends

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Rose J. Griscom commented on Pierce Salguero's group Philadelphia Thai Fellowship

"anyone else for a thai trade/share on Wed or Thur afternoon June 20 or 21 at the jersey shore? Somer's Point or ? I'll check with some local yoga studios to see if they'll loan us their space, or we can rent out the Pier 4 Hotel…"

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Henderson, Carol Wilson and Kathy I. Dickson joined Thai Institute of Healing Arts

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Angie Viehman and Carrie Meyer are now friends

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Kelly Phoninsan posted a blog post

[Herbs] Article on Post Partum Steam Sauna & Hotbed

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/11/128I found this article interesting as it closely follows what I have personally observed here in Laos.(nang fai & hom ab - laying…See More

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Kristine Traucht replied to Lisa Van Lith's discussion Learning to speak Thai

"I found a great site for learning Thai. It is www.thaipod101.com. So far I like it better than Rosetta Stone. I think it is easier to access because it is online and I can use it with my ipad where ever I am. Also, it teaches conversational Thai…"

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Yuki Tsuji-Hoening, Kirsty Zahnke and jean warrington joined Thai Institute of Healing Arts

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Chelsea Rochelle Rollings and Rose J. Griscom joined Pierce Salguero's group

Colorado Thai Massage Group

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Kristine Traucht commented on Pierce Salguero's group Colorado Thai Massage Group

"Rose, Thank you for joining! Feel free to send anyone interested in Thai massage our way. We are looking at having our first meet and greet mid-July. Kristine"

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Barbara Panno commented on Pierce Salguero's group Philadelphia Thai Fellowship

"I think your ideas are great Rose! I would be happy to come to the shore the 3rd week on a Wed or Thurs. Also, a group of us can still meet in Doylestown on a Wed. So, I'm in for either!"

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Rose J. Griscom commented on Pierce Salguero's group Colorado Thai Massage Group

"This is awesome! I'll spread the word to my fellow thai teachers and students in the Colorado area. And next time I come out west (from south NJ), would love to get together with the group!"

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Thai Medicine Theory

May 26, 2012 at 9am to May 30, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Basic Thai Massage ( Weekend Part I)

June 1, 2012 at 9am to June 3, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing ARts
Basic Thai Massage (Weekend Part II)

June 9, 2012 at 9am to June 10, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Introduction to Thai Massage

June 16, 2012 from 9am to 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Meditation Workshop

July 12, 2012 from 6pm to 7:45pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Intermediate Thai Massage (Weekend Part I)

July 13, 2012 at 9am to July 15, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Intermediate Thai Massage (Weekend Part II)

July 21, 2012 at 6am to July 22, 2012 at 7pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Basic Thai Massage

July 23, 2012 at 9am to July 27, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Meditation Workshop

July 26, 2012 from 6pm to 7:45pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts
Thai Foot Reflexology Massage

August 3, 2012 at 9am to August 5, 2012 at 6pm – Thai Institute of Healing Arts

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Welcome!

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 (nuad boran or nuad 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).

Check out our Annual Traditional Thai Massage & Medicine Sympoisum, our yearly conference and learning opportunity (CEs available).

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 a traditional Thai doctor ("mo boran") on staff, and two separate therapy clinics 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.

This website will introduce you to the study of Traditional Thai Medicine in all of its various forms. Click on any of the Resources for more information on these disciplines, join an interest group, or participate in the discussion forum. Not sure where to start? Click on the RESEARCH CENTER or RESOURCES tabs at the top of this page. Enjoy learning and poking around, and let us know what you think. See you online!

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Hypermobility in Joints and Thai Massage? 1 Reply

Started by Leah Farnsworth Izzard in Sample Title. Last reply by Kristine Traucht 10 hours ago.

Learning to speak Thai 5 Replies

I just recently discovered that Rosetta Stone has permanently discontinued their Thai CD-Roms with no intentions to bring a newer version. I did the Ebay and amazon search hoping to find one but I believe its been maybe a year at this point. So I…Continue

Tags: Languange, Learn, Thai, Speaking

Started by Lisa Van Lith in Sample Title. Last reply by Kristine Traucht on Friday.

Group meeting June 2oth in Chiang Mai! 4 Replies

Hello Everyone!I wanted to invite all Thai healing arts practitioners to a one of a kind event this June in Chiang Mai. David and Sara Roylance will be hosting a group meeting on June 20th (the day before the Annual Wai Khru) in Chiang Mai. This is…Continue

Started by Kristine Traucht in Sample Title. Last reply by Kelly Phoninsan May 12.

Joint Venture in Moldova

Dear Sirs, I am writing on behalf of Accent Group of companies based in Moldova. My name is Lydia – I am the Business Development Manager. Our company is going to establish the Thai Culture Center in the heart of Europe – in the Republic of Moldova.…Continue

Started by Lydia Scicica in Sample Title May 8.

discovering lotus palm from within 31 Replies

I trained at Wat Po, where there was no mention of mindfulness-awareness, or such things as being with your breath, your heart, etc., and touching with compassion, working as compassion. It seems though this practice has just emerged from within me…Continue

Started by David Burrows in Sample Title. Last reply by David Burrows May 5.

May Intermediate training

Hi EveryoneI am trying to find the correct place to post my interest in car pooling of rooming with another person attending the upcoming training in MayPlease contact me at dancingmeadow@gmail.com or 845 255 0087ThanksAnne RogersContinue

Started by Anne Rogers in Sample Title May 3.

Question about Therapy massage treatment on client with scleroderma 5 Replies

I'm working with a client who has scleroderma. Giving 2 hour+ Herbal Therapy massages.We had 6 sessions thus far, besides giving him much calmness in his life, physically no change has been noticed are: very painful extremities - thumb (mainly) …Continue

Started by Gisela in Sample Title. Last reply by Molly Rachael Strong Apr 29.

You're Invited - 50th Anniversary Celebration - Shivagakomarpaj Lineage 4 Replies

Dear Friend,I have some really big news to share with you and I also need your help.Ajahn ("Master") Wasan Chaichakan a Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor and son of the founder for our Lineage the late Ajahn Sintorn Chaichakan, is coming to the…Continue

Started by David Roylance in Sample Title. Last reply by David Roylance Apr 19.

thumb stiffness 7 Replies

Hi all, my thumb joints are not happy with my Thai massages. Are there remedies, exercises, something that will help this? At this point, I am turning down requests, because it is causing me problems...any solutions? Continue

Started by Kandi Austin in Sample Title. Last reply by Dominick Martino Apr 16.

thumbs

Hi...thank you everyone who has commented on my sore thumb joints. I really appreciate all the advice, and the time you took to give it. My thumbs are feeling better. People love this massage...I hope to keep going with it. Blessings...KandiContinue

Started by Kandi Austin in Sample Title Apr 15.