Thai massage
Nuad Boran
* The Orchidée Center approach is not a traditional approach and incorporates a mix of style. *
Introduction to Thai Massage * BASE *
2 days - 15 hrs
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Teacher: Catherine Gagnon
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Prerequisites : None - training open to all
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Price : $ 350
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Objectives: The Introduction to Thai massage is a course whose main goal is to introduce the philosophy of this Asian technique. It will focus on an introduction to the history of Thai massage, the basic techniques of body weight transfer. The techniques will be for the client in a seated position and allow the therapist to discover this approach in order to be able to make an informed decision on the process of Thai massage.
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The introduction to Thai massage is also an approach that is easy to apply for therapists who work in companies because it allows a small routine of 15-30 minutes comfortably seated on a zafu or a chair.
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Next course in Gatineau: October 1st and 2nd, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Next course in Saguenay: on request only - 4 people minimum required
Thai Massage I
5 days - 35 hrs
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Teacher: Catherine Gagnon
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Prerequisites : - Have completed the introduction to Thai Massage,
- Be a massage therapist, kinesiologist, orthotherapist, physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist, yoga teacher.
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Price: $ 700 all inclusive.
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Objectives: to be able to give a Thai massage of 60 minutes or more in the supine position, the prone position, and in a seated position, by integrating the principles of balancing and the law of minimum effort. Know the origins, benefits, contraindications of TM.
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This level is sufficient to effectively practice Thai massage. The student will learn a treatment routine that he can then put aside or modify. (we don't like routines!)
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Next course in Gatineau: December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 11th, 17th, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Next course in Saguenay: on request only - 4 people minimum required
Thai massage 2
5 days - 35hrs
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Teacher: Catherine Gagnon
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Prerequisites: - have completed the Introduction to Thai Massage, and Thai Massage 1,
- be motivated to learn even more!
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Price: $ 700 all inclusive (except the exam) .
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Goals : This part will put the emphasis on the lateral decubitus and will deepen the work in TM. The therapist will still learn new techniques allowing him if he wishes to offer a treatment of more than 90 minutes.
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For learning needs, the student will still learn therapeutic gestures in the form of a routine BUT unlike many schools, we ask students not to stay in the routine and during the final exam, our expectation is that the student will be able to process without routine on a guinea pig based on history and palpation.
Ideal treatment sequence for pregnant women, clients in pain who cannot lie on their back.
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Thai massage training requires a lot of work learning the techniques of course but also the following elements:
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compulsory massages to be completed (on another manual therapist) in order to receive a diploma
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course book to fill out (personal research)
compulsory readings
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Next course in Gatineau: coming in 2022
Thai massage 3 (Myo - Thai)
5 days - 35 hrs
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Teacher: Catherine Gagnon
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Prerequisites : - have completed the Introduction to Thai massage and Thai massage 1 & 2
- be a massage therapist, kinesiologist, orthotherapist, physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist, yoga teacher.
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Price: $ 700 all inclusive.
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Objectives: to be able to give a Thai massage of 60 minutes or more in supine and prone, side-lying and in a seated position, by integrating the principles of balancing and the law of the minimum of effort. Know the origins, benefits, contraindications of TM. All while remaining ergonomic on your own massage table! This technique is a myofascial approach to Thai massage, a rocking motion approach that can reach the fascia. A one-of-a-kind approach.
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This level is sufficient to effectively practice Thai massage. The student will learn a treatment routine that he can then put aside or modify. (we don't like routines!)
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Next class in Gatineau: coming soon
Thai massage 4
2 days - 15 hrs
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Teacher: Catherine Gagnon
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Prerequisites : - have followed the Introduction to Thai Massage, Thai Massage 1,2, and 3.
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Price : $ 400 all inclusive.
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Goals : In this course, we will see advanced techniques of Thai massage adapted on the table. It is designed for therapists who have integrated the work of level I well and who are ready to go straight to the table! With your hands, elbow, knee and even your feet!
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This level is sufficient to effectively practice Thai massage. The student will learn a treatment routine that he can then put aside or modify.
(who doesn't like routines)
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Next course in Gatineau: Future