Pha Khao Ma Massage Course

The Pha Khao Ma Massage Certification is a 2-day in-person training that offers a new way for massage therapists to work sustainably, pain free and avoid burnout. Learn a unique Thai cloth technique to protect your body, deliver deeper results for you clients with less effort, and differentiate yourself in the market place.

This comprehensive Pha Khao Ma course equips you with a complete treatment system, granting you 16 CEC hours and the skills to elevate your practice and extend your career.

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Pha Khao Ma Course

(Thai Cloth Massage)

The Pha Khao Ma Certification for massage, is an immersive 2-day in-person training designed to equip massage therapists and other bodywork practitioners with a transformative and sustainable new approach to their massage.

This certification addresses the widespread issue of burnout and physical strain among therapists, offering a solution to replace outdated, unsustainable methods that can lead to chronic health issues and even force practitioners to leave the profession within 3-5 years.

Led by Dr. Amanda Diep, Dr. Ac., R.M.T., with over 20 years of experience, the course introduces traditional Thai cloth massage (Pa Khao Ma massage) as an ingenious tool that allows for deeper, more holistic results without pain or excessive effort.

You’ll learn to protect your wrists, thumbs, and back by leveraging body mechanics and cloth resistance instead of brute force, accessing fascial planes and energy pathways that finger pressure alone cannot reach.

Train Smarter. Stretch Deeper. Prevent Burnout!

This program is a complete reset, not just an add-on technique. It teaches a full treatment system rooted in Eastern medicine and tradition, helping you develop a signature approach that combines ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic understanding.

Dr. Amanda Diep

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 Get: The certification includes an authentic Pha Khao Ma cloth, a comprehensive manual, two full days of hands-on instruction and coaching with Dr. Amanda Diep, personalized feedback, 16 CEC Hours (where applicable), and access to an alumni community for ongoing support.

This course is ideal if you’re experiencing physical pain, want to stand out, struggle with rebook rates, or seek to elevate your skills and incorporate Eastern healing traditions respectfully

Given that training dates are offered only a few times per year with limited spots to ensure hands-on guidance, interested practitioners are encouraged to secure their spot as cohorts fill quickly.

Course Details:

Type: Professional Skills – Hands-On Continuing Education for Massage Therapists
Credits: 16 CEC (Continuing Education Credits)
Delivery: In-person, 2-day training
Instructor: Dr. Amanda Diep, Dr. Ac., R.M.T.
Date: August 16-17 2025
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day (including a 1-hour lunch break per day)

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

This 2-day Pka Khao ma (pronouced pa ka ma), in-person certification provides licensed massage therapists with practical, hands-on training in a culturally-rooted, therapeutic cloth-assisted technique that aligns with the massage therapy scope of practice.

The method combines passive stretching, traction, decompression, and body mobilization — all applied using a cloth (a specialized form of Thai Massage) as a clinical tool to support the practitioner’s biomechanics and enhance treatment effectiveness.

Rooted in Thai therapeutic traditions and adapted for modern clinical environments, this Pha Khao Ma certification enhances a therapist’s ability to offer safe, ethical, and outcome-oriented care to a wide range of clients, while reducing long-term strain on their own body.

This is a clinical protocol-based course, supported by anatomical awareness, proper draping, informed consent, and contraindication screening — all of which support safe, effective therapeutic delivery within the massage profession.

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 Pa Khao Ma certification isn’t just about memorizing moves — it’s about achieving mastery through feel, flow, and feedback.

Illustrated Training Manual
Authentic Pha Khao Ma Thai Cloth (Yours to Keep)
16 CEC Hours (where applicable)
Certificate of Completion
Video Recap Access
Added to Referral List
Private Alumni Group
Ongoing Mentorship

2-Day Training | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily | 1-Hour Lunch Per Day | 16 CEC Hours

$699.00

Features:

2 Days of Training
Coached by Dr. Amanda Diep
Certificate of Completion
Continuing Education Credits
Authentic Thai Cloth
Training Manual
Practice Exercises