Thai Massage Therapy School

Deep Tissue + Ashiatsu Massage Course

Want to learn a modality that allows you to adapt into four versatile formats: floor-based using our “Ashiatsu Board”, table-integrated, parallel bar-supported, and mobile-friendly?

Yes — this system works across all four, empowering therapists with flexible, sustainable tools no matter their setting or client base.

  • Ever thought of performing Deep Tissue using your feet, elbows, and knees?
  • Burned out from traditional deep tissue work? Your body feeling the pain, can’t take it anymore?

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Ashiatsu Massage Course

(Ashiatsu Massage)

Beginner-friendly and much needed for seasoned therapists, this combo makes deep tissue work effortless and easy. In 48 hours, you will have the skills and techniques to deliver deep tissue appointments all day long without compromising your body.


Discover how Thai-style barefoot Ashiatsu can save your body and elevate your results.

This 2-day, hands-on certification blends deep tissue science with ancient barefoot techniques to help you work deeper, safer, and smarter. Perfect for therapists working with athletes or high-volume client loads, it enables deep fascia rehydration and increased range of motion without strain.

Train Smarter. Stretch Deeper. Prevent Burnout!

Graduates can finally distinguish themselves in a crowded market, offer a premium service, and potentially increase session rates anywhere between  15-30% due to the unique value and enhanced results clients experience. The focus on body preservation also extends career longevity, potentially adding years or decades to your professional life.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Deep tissue techniques: fascia decompression, myofascial stripping, and sustained pressure
  • Thai massage skills: assisted stretching, mobility flows, and energy line theory
  • Body mechanics & draping strategies to reduce injury risk
  • Protocols for 30, 60, and 90-minute treatment designs
  • Flow transitions that feel seamless for both you and your client
  • Clinical communication, intake, and post-care for integrated sessions

I didn’t realize how much my work was suffering until I learned this method. I understand the needs of my clients and have the skills to deliver them now. No more thumb or wrist pain, and my clients are obsessed with the Ashiatsu combo!

Course Details:

Type: Hands on massage Ashiatsu course
Credits: 18 CEC (Continuing Education Credits)
Delivery: In-person, hands on, 2-day training
Instructor: Dr. Amanda Diep, Dr. Ac., T.C.M.D, R.M.T.
Date: August 3-4th 2025
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day (including a 1-hour lunch break per day)

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Professional & Clinical Skills Developed

Skill Category

Description

Client Care

Safe delivery of assisted mobility, traction, and decompression

Clinical Procedures

Application of a complete therapeutic protocol within massage practice

Assessment & Intake

Identification of red flags, consent-based care, communication

Self-Care for Therapists

Biomechanical preservation, movement drills, energy regulation

Ethics & Cultural Awareness

Respectful integration of Thai techniques with clear clinical boundaries

Full Course Description

Massage doesn’t have to wear you down.


This course was created for therapists who want to deliver deep, effective results without sacrificing their body aches and pain or energy.

This Deep Tissue + Thai Massage Combo blends two powerful modalities: the focused intensity of deep tissue work and the fluid, fascia-releasing stretch of Thai manual therapy.

It’s a complete approach designed to reduce strain on your hands and body, while giving your clients lasting, full-body results.

You’ll leave this course with not only new techniques but a new way of thinking about your treatments, your schedule, and your long-term career sustainability as a massage therapist.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, the therapist will be able to:

Technique & Client Care Skills

  • Safely apply cloth-assisted traction, compression, rocking, and stretching in prone, supine, side-lying, and seated positions
  • Deliver 30-, 60-, and 90-minute full-body sessions tailored to client type (e.g., athletes, seniors, desk workers, postural imbalances)
  • Adapt pressure and sequencing based on the client’s mobility, nervous system state, and therapeutic goals
  • Identify appropriate clinical applications and contraindications for this modality

Professional Practice & Assessment

  • Conduct client assessments and intake with awareness of conditions that require modification or referral
  • Use modesty draping, clear communication, and informed consent protocols during every session
  • Integrate this modality into treatment planning while respecting scope of practice and ethical guidelines

Therapist Self-Care & Sustainability:

  • Apply proper body mechanics, leverage, and cloth-assisted movement to reduce strain on hands, wrists, shoulders, and back
  • Use Rue-Si Dat Ton (Thai movement-based self-care) to support physical longevity and regulation before/after treatments

1. Written Exam

  • Format: Short-answer & multiple-choice
  • Topics: Technique knowledge, scope of practice, safety, ethics, contraindications
  • Required score: 80% minimum

2. Practical Assessment

  • Format: Instructor-observed demonstration
  • Assessment of:

What You get with the course:

This comprehensive deep tissue Ashiatsu massage certification isn’t just about memorizing moves — it’s about achieving mastery through feel, flow, and feedback.

2-Day Training | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily | 1-Hour Lunch Per Day | 18 CEC Hours

Original price was: $1,099.00.Current price is: $899.00.

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