Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage, Natural Healers

Learn the art of traditional Thai massage from highly regarded instructor Chuck Duff in weekend training courses at the Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, Illinois.

Thai Bodywork is an NCBTMB approved provider for continuing education in massage, and accredited by IPTA and WPTA for CE in physical therapy in IL and WI. Our program, one of the most complete in the country, is structured as modular weekend intensives, and is totally focused on professional certification in traditional Thai massage (over 350 hours of training available). We do not provide general education toward western massage licensure. Save your hands and extend your career with this ancient Asian bodywork art.

Traditional Thai massage, evolving from the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda, yoga and Thai Buddhism, leads to greater physical awareness, grace and spiritual energy. The practitioner uses hands, feet, arms and legs to guide the recipient through a series of yoga postures involving fluid movements, gentle stretching and breath work.

Both therapeutic, relaxing and invigorating, Thai massage typically commands a 15-20% premium over conventional treatments on spa menus, and skilled therapists are in high demand.

Properly trained Thai bodyworkers learn how to use their core energy and body weight to do the work instead of muscle strength. It is an old adage that Thai massage should be as good for the giver as for the receiver. Therapists can have long working careers without the disabling symptoms in hands, arms and shoulders that so frequently occur in western bodywork modalities.

Chuck Duff, founder, and a faculty member of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, is an internationally known Thai massage teacher and therapist. He has studied with teachers in the USA, Canada and Thailand and is also certified in Thai Herbal Compress (Luk Pra Kob) by the Thailand Ministry of Health, Bangkok. He is the producer of the highly regarded Thai Bodywork DVD Series. His teaching draws on extensive studies in Buddhism, martial arts, yoga, psychology and movement. His teaching draws consistently superior ratings from students. "Chuck Duff is no ordinary teacher... his command of the hundreds of Thai techniques is flawless..." -- Denise A., RN, student

Chuck is the originator of HandsFree Thai Massage, which allows practitioners to work safely on any size clients, and Clinical Thai Bodywork, a powerful therapeutic modality for chronic and acute pain and dysfunction.

The Thai Bodywork School conducts Level 1 and advanced trainings each month.

Our courses are taught at our beautiful Thai studio in Evanston, a vibrant community with excellent beaches, shops and restaurants on Lake Michigan, immediately north of Chicago and easily accessible via car or public transportation.

Our student population draws from both interested individuals seeking a new direction or career change, and bodyworkers wanting to acquire an additional modality. Students come from all over the country to attend our trainings, and we can provide hotel, B&B and other recommendations for places to stay. Limited accommodations are available at the school.

Course Offerings

Fundamentals

Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals - 20 hours

This hands-on weekend workshop is suitable for new students or practitioners wanting to learn Thai massage fundamentals and acquire an alternative modality. Level 1 is the gateway and prerequisite to all of our advanced courses. We present the energetic and historical basis of the work, body mechanics, movement from the core and fundamental techniques as well as how to effectively practice the routines. The student learns an effective 1-hour treatment sequence, and learns how to work in a sustainable way that does not injure the practitioner. Courses are taught every month throughout the year in Chicago and other cities.

Level 2: Therapeutic Thai massage fundamentals - 40 hours
Level 3: Northern style Thai massage – 70 hours

Hands-free Thai

Level 1 – 20 hours

Level 2 – 20 hours anatomy for Thai massage and yoga – 20 hours

Certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner:

170-hour program, consisting of Levels 1-3, hands-free 1, and AP1.

Clinical Thai Bodywork Advanced Track

CTB1: Clinical Thai bodywork fundamentals – shoulder, upper back and upper arm pain – 20 hours
CTB2: Lumbar, sacral and hip pain – 20 hours
CTB3: Thoracic, chest and abdominal pain – 20 hours
CTB4: Head, neck and facial pain – 20 hours
CTB5: Elbow, forearm and hand pain – 20 hours
CTB6: Upper leg, groin and knee pain – 20 hours
CTB7: Lower leg, ankle and foot pain – 20 hours
Luk Pra Kob: Thai herbal compress certification – 20 hours
Table Thai massage for the spa – 20 hours

Contact Us Today!

This is a partial list of our course offerings. If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.

	Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage 1019 Asbury Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
	Learn the art of traditional Thai massage from highly regarded instructor Chuck Duff in weekend training courses at the Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, Illinois. Thai Bodywork is an NCBTMB approved provider for continuing education in massage, and accredited by IPTA and WPTA for CE in physical therapy in IL and WI. Our program, one of the most complete in the country, is structured as modular weekend intensives, and is totally focused on professional certification in traditional Thai massage (over 350 hours of training available). We do not provide general education toward western massage licensure. Save your hands and extend your career with this ancient Asian bodywork art. Traditional Thai massage, evolving from the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda, yoga and Thai Buddhism, leads to greater physical awareness, grace and spiritual energy. The practitioner uses hands, feet, arms and legs to guide the recipient through a series of yoga postures involving fluid movements, gentle stretching and breath work. Both therapeutic, relaxing and invigorating, Thai massage typically commands a 15-20% premium over conventional treatments on spa menus, and skilled therapists are in high demand. Properly trained Thai bodyworkers learn how to use their core energy and body weight to do the work instead of muscle strength. It is an old adage that Thai massage should be as good for the giver as for the receiver. Therapists can have long working careers without the disabling symptoms in hands, arms and shoulders that so frequently occur in western bodywork modalities. Chuck Duff, founder, and a faculty member of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, is an internationally known Thai massage teacher and therapist. He has studied with teachers in the USA, Canada and Thailand and is also certified in Thai Herbal Compress (Luk Pra Kob) by the Thailand Ministry of Health, Bangkok. He is the producer of the highly regarded Thai Bodywork DVD Series. His teaching draws on extensive studies in Buddhism, martial arts, yoga, psychology and movement. His teaching draws consistently superior ratings from students. "Chuck Duff is no ordinary teacher... his command of the hundreds of Thai techniques is flawless..." -- Denise A., RN, student Chuck is the originator of HandsFree Thai Massage, which allows practitioners to work safely on any size clients, and Clinical Thai Bodywork, a powerful therapeutic modality for chronic and acute pain and dysfunction. The Thai Bodywork School conducts Level 1 and advanced trainings each month. Our courses are taught at our beautiful Thai studio in Evanston, a vibrant community with excellent beaches, shops and restaurants on Lake Michigan, immediately north of Chicago and easily accessible via car or public transportation. Our student population draws from both interested individuals seeking a new direction or career change, and bodyworkers wanting to acquire an additional modality. Students come from all over the country to attend our trainings, and we can provide hotel, B&B and other recommendations for places to stay. Limited accommodations are available at the school. Course Offerings Fundamentals Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals - 20 hours This hands-on weekend workshop is suitable for new students or practitioners wanting to learn Thai massage fundamentals and acquire an alternative modality. Level 1 is the gateway and prerequisite to all of our advanced courses. We present the energetic and historical basis of the work, body mechanics, movement from the core and fundamental techniques as well as how to effectively practice the routines. The student learns an effective 1-hour treatment sequence, and learns how to work in a sustainable way that does not injure the practitioner. Courses are taught every month throughout the year in Chicago and other cities. Level 2: Therapeutic Thai massage fundamentals - 40 hours Level 3: Northern style Thai massage – 70 hours Hands-free Thai Level 1 – 20 hours Level 2 – 20 hours anatomy for Thai massage and yoga – 20 hours Certified Thai Bodywork Practitioner: 170-hour program, consisting of Levels 1-3, hands-free 1, and AP1. Clinical Thai Bodywork Advanced Track CTB1: Clinical Thai bodywork fundamentals – shoulder, upper back and upper arm pain – 20 hours CTB2: Lumbar, sacral and hip pain – 20 hours CTB3: Thoracic, chest and abdominal pain – 20 hours CTB4: Head, neck and facial pain – 20 hours CTB5: Elbow, forearm and hand pain – 20 hours CTB6: Upper leg, groin and knee pain – 20 hours CTB7: Lower leg, ankle and foot pain – 20 hours Luk Pra Kob: Thai herbal compress certification – 20 hours Table Thai massage for the spa – 20 hours Contact Us Today! This is a partial list of our course offerings. If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to find out more, please Request Information.
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