Table Thai Element Theory and Touch Level 2
Marisa Incelli
8 CE Credits
NCBTMB Approved
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
| Description: This course is intended as the next level to the original level 1 Table Thai massage and the elements course currently offered. Continued application and refined understanding of the Thai five-element theory to determine appropriate quality of touch for treatment plans and lifestyle advice as takeaways for clients. Both theoretical and anatomical background and specific correlating massage applications to balance each element will be presented at an intermediate difficulty level, requiring level 1 to have been attended as a precursor. Continued applications in Thai massage, including seated and side-lying positions. A range of applications in these positions to add to the applications learned in the supine position of level 1. The additional instructions on the use of hot compresses as an extension of the hand offer practitioners who work on a table exclusively a new tool to use, adding value to their current practice.Learning Outcomes: • students will demonstrate proficiency in the language of the five elements • students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of wind as a quality of touch • students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of fire as a quality of touch • students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of water as a quality of touch • students will demonstrate proficiency in the application of earth as a quality of touch •students will demonstrate proficiency in side-lying applications of Thai massage to legs, glutes, hips, spine, and shoulders •students will demonstrate proficiency in seated applications of Thai massage to the spine, neck, and shoulders •students will demonstrate proficiency in the utilization of clothed and or draped use of herbal hot compresses as an extension of the hand in massage.
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Please be prepared to give and receive services with a fellow attendee. Attendees should bring in Dark Towels for the class; oil and herbal hot compresses will be provided for use. You are allowed to sign up for both classes of level 1 and 2, or separately.