Thai Massage Training Schedule in Chicago and Other Cities

The schedule below lists all upcoming Thai massage classes in Chicago and other cities with Chuck Duff - please see below for classes with Thai Bodywork Certified Instructors.

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Starts: Mar 10 (3 hours)
Introduction to Thai Massage and Thai Yoga -- 6-9 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 3, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 3.00
CEU Contact Hours: 3.00
Tuition: $40.00

Discover Thai Yoga massage, an ancient, yoga-derived therapeutic technique to improve health and well being. Thai Yoga massage, evolving from the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda and Thai Buddhism, leads to greater physical awareness, grace, and spiritual energy. This 3-hour, hands-on workshop will introduce the principles and practical application of traditional Thai Yoga, and the student will learn a short sequence of poses. No prerequisites, come with or without a partner. Students will practice on each other and rotate partners. More info...

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Starts: Mar 12 (4 hours)
Thai Bodywork Open House -- Sun 6-10 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 0.00
CEU Contact Hours:
Tuition: $0.00

Come and join us for snacks, tea, music and of course, Thai massage! Stop by anytime from 6-10pm. If you're interested in studying or receiving Thai massage, or have never had a session and are just curious, this is a great opportunity to learn more about one of Evanston's best kept secrets! Even though we are the largest Thai massage school in the country, relatively few locals know about us, so we're setting out to remedy that. Hope to see you there! More info...

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Starts: Mar 15 (1 weekend)
CTB Practicum -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 3.00
CEU Contact Hours: 0.00
Tuition: $50.00

In this seminar, the student observes an actual 60-90 minute CTB treatment performed by an advanced instructor. The instructor will present the intake and assessment process, discuss the client's issues, perform a treatment and finish with questions and discussion. More info...

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Starts: Mar 26 (1 weekend)
HandsFree Thai Massage Level 1 -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This weekend course provides an introduction to the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on large or heavily muscled clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the client and safe for the practitioner. Many asana variations using feet and knees, comprising a 1-hour treatment. Prerequisite: Thai Massage Level 1 or equivalent studies. More info...

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Starts: Mar 31 (2 hours)
The Body as Sound Resonator with Elesa Commerse -- 6-8 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 0.00
CEU Contact Hours:
Tuition: $40.00

At any given time, the human body is over seventy percent water. Since sound travels five times more efficiently through water than through air, the sounds you make while chanting travel directly throughout every cell of your being, every petal of your mind. For many, the experience that results from this immersion in sound is hard to describe in words. Come experience it for yourself. More info...

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Starts: Apr 09 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Apr 14 (5 days)
Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Wed 6:30-9:30 PM, Thurs-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 40.00
CEU Contact Hours: 34.00
Tuition: $750.00

This course builds fundamentals of therapeutic Thai massage for a professional practice. The course covers theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. The student learns a 2-hour treatment sequence, as well as how to structure an effective 1-hour session appropriate to client needs. Prerequisite: Level 1. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, the student will receive a 40-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. More info...

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Starts: Apr 30 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: May 10 (2 days)
Table Thai Massage Level 1 -- Mon-Tues 9:30 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 16.00
CEU Contact Hours: 15.00
Tuition: $395.00

This course teaches Thai massage fundamentals in the form of a 1-hour treatment sequence in the Chiang Mai style, specifically adapted to the table and the needs of the spa environment, including table body mechanics, draping, and other issues. This course is open to anyone and satisfies the Level 1 prerequisite for 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. More info...

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Starts: May 14 (1 weekend)
CTB1: Clinical Thai Bodywork Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This course covers the fundamentals of Clinical Thai Bodywork, a modality developed by Chuck Duff that blends the techniques of Thai yoga massage with acupoint and trigger point systems and a structural analysis of body function. CTB is highly effective in reducing or eliminating patterns of pain and restriction, often in cases that have failed conventional medical treatment. CTB gives the student specific tools to assess and design effective treatments for the most common client complaints and can be integrated into a mat, chair or table-based practice. CTB 1 is a prerequisite for the body-specific CTB workshops - Head and Neck, Lumbar and Hip, Shoulder/Upper Back and Knee. This course is suitable for Thai massage practitioners wanting effective tools for treating specific conditions of pain and dysfunction in their practice. We will establish the foundation of Clinical Thai Bodywork for application on either the mat or the table. Topics include advanced asanas, common pain syndromes, trigger point therapy, using point stimulation, understanding pain referral pathways, and their relationship to sen lines, TCM meridians and fascial connections, yoga therapy and much more. Prerequisite: Thai Massage Level 1 or other Thai experience. More info...

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Starts: Jun 04 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Jul 16 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Aug 04 (5 days)
Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Wed 6:30-9:30 PM, Thu-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 40.00
CEU Contact Hours: 34.00
Tuition: $750.00

This course builds fundamentals of therapeutic Thai massage for a professional practice. The course covers theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. The student learns a 2-hour treatment sequence, as well as how to structure an effective 1-hour session appropriate to client needs. Prerequisite: Level 1. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, the student will receive a 40-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. More info...

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Starts: Aug 13 (1 weekend)
A&P for Thai Massage and Yoga - Level 1 -- Fri 6-10 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This course is an introduction to anatomy, physiology and kinesiology for Thai massage practitioners, yoga teachers, and others. The focus in the A&P 1 course is on developing a solid grounding in these issues for students who have never had formal education in anatomy, or wish to refresh their knowledge with a different approach. Instead of the usual dry, memorization-oriented A&P, this class strives to be as interactive and hands-on as possible to increase retention and make learning anatomy fun. REQUIRED TEXT: Trail Guide to the Body, Third Edition (Red cover, coil bound). Available for purchase at Thai Bodywork. More info...

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Starts: Aug 20 (7 days)
Level 3: Northern Style Thai Massage -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 70.00
CEU Contact Hours: 50.00
Tuition: $1125.00

This course continues to build a foundation for a professional Thai Massage practice. 200 Northern method Asanas are taught, along with theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, you will receive a 70-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. Prerequisite: Level 1+2. Students may be admitted without Level 2 by instructor permission. More info...

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Starts: Sep 10 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Sep 13 (2 days)
Table Thai Massage Level 1 -- Mon-Tues 9:30 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 16.00
CEU Contact Hours: 15.00
Tuition: $395.00

This course teaches Thai massage fundamentals in the form of a 1-hour treatment sequence in the Chiang Mai style, specifically adapted to the table and the needs of the spa environment, including table body mechanics, draping, and other issues. This course is open to anyone and satisfies the Level 1 prerequisite for 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. More info...

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Starts: Oct 01 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Nov 05 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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Starts: Dec 03 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Location: 537 Custer Ave. Suite 5, Evanston, IL 60202
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

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The schedule below lists all upcoming Thai massage classes with Thai Bodywork Certified Instructors. Please contact the instructor directly for classes that are not being taught at Thai Bodywork in Evanston, IL.

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Starts: Mar 20 (1 weekend)
HandsFree Thai Massage Level 1 -- Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Oshkosh, WI http://www.thaimassageclasses.net 920-544-2804 Julie Zuleger
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $399.00

This weekend course provides an introduction to the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on large or heavily muscled clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the client and safe for the practitioner. Many asana variations using feet and knees, comprising a 1-hour treatment. Prerequisite: Thai Massage Level 1 or equivalent studies. More info...

Starts: Apr 02 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Bedford NH, Contact: Mariko Huette Tel:603.560.8966 mariko@jynba.com Register: http://jynba.com
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

Starts: Apr 09 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Friday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Oshkosh, WI http://www.thaimassageclasses.net Julie Zuleger 920-544-2804
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $399.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

Starts: Apr 16 (2 weekend)
Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Bedford NH Contact: Mariko Huette Tel:603.560.8966 mariko@jynba.com Register: http://jynba.com
Hours: 40.00
CEU Contact Hours: 34.00
Tuition: $750.00

This course builds fundamentals of therapeutic Thai massage for a professional practice. The course covers theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. The student learns a 2-hour treatment sequence, as well as how to structure an effective 1-hour session appropriate to client needs. Prerequisite: Level 1. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, the student will receive a 40-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. More info...

Starts: May 01 (1 weekend)
Table Thai Massage Level 1 -- Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-5:30pm
Location: Bedford NH Contact: Mariko Huette Tel:603.560.8966 mariko@jynba.com Register: http://jynba.com
Hours: 16.00
CEU Contact Hours: 15.00
Tuition: $395.00

This course teaches Thai massage fundamentals in the form of a 1-hour treatment sequence in the Chiang Mai style, specifically adapted to the table and the needs of the spa environment, including table body mechanics, draping, and other issues. This course is open to anyone and satisfies the Level 1 prerequisite for 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. More info...

Starts: May 07 (1 weekend)
HandsFree Thai Massage Level 1 -- Friday:6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Bedford, NH Contact: Mariko Huette Tel:603.560.8966 mariko@jynba.com Register: http://jynba.com
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This weekend course provides an introduction to the techniques of HandsFree Thai, which allow the practitioner to work on large or heavily muscled clients in a way that is highly beneficial for the client and safe for the practitioner. Many asana variations using feet and knees, comprising a 1-hour treatment. Prerequisite: Thai Massage Level 1 or equivalent studies. More info...

Starts: May 21 (3 weekends)
Level 3: Northern Style Thai Massage -- Friday:5:30pm-9:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am-6:30pm
Location: Bedford NH Contact: Mariko Huette Tel:603.560.8966 mariko@jynba.com Register: http://jynba.com
Hours: 70.00
CEU Contact Hours: 50.00
Tuition: $1125.00

This course continues to build a foundation for a professional Thai Massage practice. 200 Northern method Asanas are taught, along with theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, you will receive a 70-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. Prerequisite: Level 1+2. Students may be admitted without Level 2 by instructor permission. More info...

Starts: Jun 04 (1 weekend)
Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Fri 6:00pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Oshkosh, WI Zenergy Center for Thai Massage and Bodywork https://www.thaimassageclasses.net 920-544-2804
Hours: 20.00
CEU Contact Hours: 17.00
Tuition: $450.00

This 2.5 day hands-on 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. More info...

Starts: Jun 10 (1 4 days)
Level 2: Therapeutic Thai Massage Fundamentals -- Thursday - Sunday 8:30 am - 5:45 pm
Location: Oshkosh WI Zenergy Center for Thai Massage and Bodywork https://www.thaimassageclasses.net
Hours: 40.00
CEU Contact Hours: 34.00
Tuition: $750.00

This course builds fundamentals of therapeutic Thai massage for a professional practice. The course covers theory, therapeutic applications, how to structure treatments, table applications, and much more. The student learns a 2-hour treatment sequence, as well as how to structure an effective 1-hour session appropriate to client needs. Prerequisite: Level 1. Upon successful completion and practical assessment, the student will receive a 40-hour certificate that is recognized by NCBTMB and ABMP. More info...