Thai Bodywork

Sunday April 27, 2025 | 10am-4pm

7 supervised CE hours  |  Zoom
pre-registration required  |   $108
 

This class will cover self massage and joint mobilization techniques from the Reusi Dat Ton system (roughly translates to: hermit/spiritual ascetic adjusts themself). This work is used to study the body & basic medical theory, and would be considered foundational work before applying bodywork to patients. It’s a fantastic way to develop and hone your skills – anatomy & physiology (layers, lines, element theory, etc), body mechanics, massage techniques…as well as being an invaluable tool for body maintenance.

Danko Lara Radic (a wonderful Thai practitioner and educator in Serbia) has a great article here. And his awesome sên line diagrams (used in David Wells book) are available in hi-res PDF format (contact Danko directly).

What you’ll need for this class:

• a few square feet of space
• a comfortable blanket or cushion to sit on
• computer (with camera & microphone) & Zoom
• a copy of David Wells’ book

This work is normally done seated, on the floor (using a cushion, folded blankets, or something similar) but is easily adapted to a sturdy stool or chair (ideally without arms).

Class counts for 7 supervised CEs for OR/WA LMTs, one hour of which meets the requirements for Cultural Competency. Five hours will be on Zoom, two hours are pre-class ‘homework’ – reading David’s book, and running through the sequence on your own prior to class.

This class (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite for the Thai Bodywork | Layers & Lines class.