New Thai Massage Course!
Sept 9th - Nov 18th
Become a Certified Thai Massage Practitioner
About the class
Become a Massage Athlete & Eastern Bodyworker
Level Up Your Professional Practice
Traditionally, the Thai monks performed Thai massage in the temples to refresh the body mind and spirit. It is the physical application of Metta or ‘loving-kindness’. In this course, we will be in the classroom once weekly in Anchorage, in addition to a once monthly weekend intensive in the Talkeetna area, where we will learn and refresh
Traditionally, the Thai monks performed Thai massage in the temples to refresh the body mind and spirit. It is the physical application of Metta or ‘loving-kindness’. In this course, we will be in the classroom once weekly in Anchorage, in addition to a once monthly weekend intensive in the Talkeetna area, where we will learn and refresh our spirits amidst the vibration of Denali, the energy of the confluence of the three rivers, (the Chulitna, Talkeetna, and Susitna ), and be amongst the wisdom of the Spruce and Birch forests. We will also be learning the principals of the Yogic Arts and Eastern Healing and how to incorporate them into Thai Massage.
It is our 20th year as a school at the Alaska Institute, and it has been a long-term goal of mine to bring some of our classes into the wilds and create opportunities for people to nurture themselves in nature. I am excited about this and hope you can join!
Michele
Level Up Your Professional Practice
Become a Massage Athlete & Eastern Bodyworker
Level Up Your Professional Practice
Thai is one of the fastest growing massage modalities. It benefits a wide range of clients, from those that are stiff and need to increase their flexibility to super athletes who want to get a deep work with the added benefits of stretching. Your clients will experience the benefits of both massage and yoga in a session. Thai gets into c
Thai is one of the fastest growing massage modalities. It benefits a wide range of clients, from those that are stiff and need to increase their flexibility to super athletes who want to get a deep work with the added benefits of stretching. Your clients will experience the benefits of both massage and yoga in a session. Thai gets into certain muscles and joints not as easily worked in a table massage. Thai massage gives you additional pain relieving moves for common areas of client concerns especially in the shoulders, back, hips, and legs. Your client bookings will increase from giving them a unique and effective experience 48 CE hours with course completion.
Become a Massage Athlete & Eastern Bodyworker
Become a Massage Athlete & Eastern Bodyworker
Become a Massage Athlete & Eastern Bodyworker
We will be incorporating the principals of the Yogic Arts and Eastern healing philosophies into the Thai massage.
Yoga will help with proper form and execution of the Thai moves and also give you the increased knowledge to give your clients stretches to do at home that compliment your session. We will also learn the elements and meridian
We will be incorporating the principals of the Yogic Arts and Eastern healing philosophies into the Thai massage.
Yoga will help with proper form and execution of the Thai moves and also give you the increased knowledge to give your clients stretches to do at home that compliment your session. We will also learn the elements and meridians associated with the Thai moves to be able to work on the energetic level with your clients in addition to the physical.
Course Hours
Sept 9th- Nov 18, 2024
Schedule:
Mondays 4:30-6:30 @ Massage Now in Anchorage
& 2nd weekend of every month :
Talkeetna Thai intensive at my studio
Saturdays Noon-5pm &
Sundays 10am-3pm
Once monthly Talkeetna Thai weekends are a required part of course
Class Dates:
Mondays 4:30-6:30pm, Anchorage
Massage Now 2606 Spenard Rd
Mon Sept 9
Sat/Sun Sept 14/15 Weekend
Mon Sept 16
Mon Sep 23
Sept 30
Mon Oct 7
Sat/Sun Oct 12/13 Weekend
Mon Oct 14
Mon Oct 21
Mon Oct 28
Mon Nov 4
Sat/Sun Nov 9/10 weekend
Mon Nov 11
Mon Nov 18
Second weekend intensive of each month : Talkeetna
Saturdays Noon-5pm
Sundays 10am-3pm
Sept 14/15
Oct 12/13
Nov 9/10
Clinic-
times flexible -
Feet/ seated- Three 1hr
Feet legs seated- Three 90 min
Feet legs abs supine- Three 90min
Side lying- Three 90 min
Prone- Three 90 min
2 full body Thai clinic
Course Pricing
$1800 Standard price
$1700 Pay in full by Sept 9th
$1800 payment plan $450/month 3 months /Sept/Oct/Nov
$200 off above prices for Ak Insitute students/alumni
Other payment payment plans may be available on case by case basis
THAI ALUMNI- can retake/refresh course at 50% off
Payment by Card, Venmo, or Cash
No refunds after Sept 9th, any drop outs can be applied to future class time from point of leave
Class price includes instruction only. Talkeetna lodging and meals are your own expense. Depending on group preferences, I will assist in finding economical and group accommodations and facilitate community meals. We can discuss during first week of class to coordinate shared lodging and transportation. There are many great types of Air BnB accommodations., camping spots, rustic cabins, and lodges in Talkeetna.
48 CE credit certificate upon class completion with passing grade
To receive CE credit:
Student may miss no more than 70% of classes for a passing grade
Any missed class or coursework up to 30% absences must be made up per direction of instructor
Students must demonstrate proficiency
Course paid in full
Students must abide by Ak Institute's students code of conduct
Taught by Michele Marie Keck LMT
Michele has been a Licensed Massage Therapist with her own personal practice since 2003 and has studied the Eastern healing arts for over 25 years.
Michele has been the lead instructor and student clinic manager of the hands-on table massage program at the Alaska Institute of Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy for over 15 years. Michele is also the director of the Thai Yoga Massage program at the Alaska Institute. She has hosted workshops, events, and healing retreats for herself and other practitioners She loves teaching and sharing the healing arts not just as a vocation, but as a way for people to embark on their own healing journey for personal growth and self-cultivation.
She is certified in Swedish massage, Thai Massage, Tuina Chinese Acupressure Massage, and Medical Qigong Energy Work. She practices and has taught classes in Meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga. These can be incorporated into her healing sessions , creating a unique experience based on the individual needs of her clients.
Michele works with a wide range of issues from general relaxation, chronic pains, injuries, energy healing, and emotional balancing. Her goal is to help people feel better in their day to day life, assist people in empowering themselves to take charge of their own health and well-being, and illuminate the spirit of their own true self-purpose.
Michele has been a resident Talkeetna and North Willow area with her 13yr old daughter and pack of recreational sled dogs since 2019.
Christy O’Brien has been a licensed massage therapist since 2016 and is a much loved nstructor at the Alaska Institute of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture & Massage Therapy. She has taught Swedish massage, Thai massage, Anatomy, and Biosciences.
She is also a certified Rolfer.
Christy’s core beliefs include the idea that human bodies are amazing, carrying us along on whatever adventures in life that we can imagine. She uses that awe at the strength and diversity of the human body as inspiration for a person-centered, holistic bodywork practice. She believes human touch is essential to health and happiness and can help the body heal itself
