03/13/21 - Baltimore - Intro To Thai Massage

Workshop Description: 

In this course, Students will be introduced to the world of Thai massage. this is a great intro workshop for participants to see if the modality of Thai massage is a good match for them as a therapist.

Participants will learn:

• The ability to perform a beginner level Thai massage treatment supine and prone on a mat on the floor.
• Be able to adapt basic Thai techniques to the massage table. 
•  They will understand proper body mechanics of movement for the techniques demonstrated.
• Proper breathing during treatment will be explained and practiced.
•  Explanation from both the Vedic style Thai Yoga bodywork and Traditional Thai Massage.
• Learn and know the 10 major Sen lines with generalized locations.

Date:  Saturday, March 13th, 2021

Time: 10:00am to 4:30pm 

Location: Cortiva Institute - Baltimore Campus

517 Progress Dr. Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Ph: 410-636-7919

This workshop does not offer Continuing Education Credits towards license renewal. Participants will be certified in the technique. 

What to Bring: Yoga Mat, towel, water. Wear loose fitting clothing that allows a full range of motion for the entire body. Due to the short lunch break students will want to bring a lunch as there is not sufficient time to go get something_

Instructor: Virginia VanDiest

About the Instructor: 

Virginia graduated from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2005 and has since worked in a variety of spas and clinics, both in the Baltimore area and around Seattle, WA. After becoming a mentor and trainer with About Faces and Massage Envy, she found a passion for passing on her knowledge of the industry and modalities and became an instructor in 2020.  

When working with clients she enjoys treatment work with long term goals, Thai massage, hot stone massage, and incorporating extras like aromatherapy.