6 Month Diploma Program
Overview

We Take Thai Seriously

What sets Chicago School of Thai Massage apart is that we believe Thai massage is not something you learn in a weekend, or even a week or two. It is an amazing and challenging practice that requires time, energy, and patience. In other words, it requires commitment.

We are looking for students who will uphold the integrity of the practice by committing to a six month, in-depth program of study.

CSTM’s trademarked six month diploma program defines our school. Everything we do, from community service to student clinic to continuing education, is based around this program. We have spent a lot of time thinking about how to design a program that gives students the kind of rich, multi-layered experience that we believe this practice requires. 

When students graduate from the program, they have solid base of experience in everything from Thai theory and practice to anatomy and even career planning skills.  We don't shy away from the spiritual aspects of the practice as we believe personal understanding and growth are necessary to becoming truly conversant with the body.  We like being in close contact with our students for the extended time period so that we can constantly correct, refine, and help students navigate the real life challenges that come up. Monitoring and mentorship are key components to the success of our school.

We have designed it as a one weekend a month program so that after each intensive weekend, students have 3 or 4 weeks to practice what they learned before they come back again. This way, learning spirals in both breadth and depth. Each weekend students return, they have come a little further in their understanding, and then can be moved to the next level.

One of the things our students like about the program is the community and relationships that are built during the six months in the program. The teachers are there for that entire time to offer advice, encouragement and feedback. Students often practice outside of class with other students who are also going through the program. They connect to the larger community and share their learning with others through the community service activities. And finally, they work with the general public in a supervised setting through the student clinic.  

The six month diploma program provides space to grow personally and professionally, learning more about ourselves, and engaging in the amazing practice of Thai massage.