Introduction to Thai Massage

1575 West State Route 89A,Sedona AZ 86336

03 December, 2021

Description

Learn the healing dance of Thai Massage during this Introduction to Thai Massage weekend course! Open to all levels & earn CEUs for LMTs. Whether you are a couple, a couple of people or a Licensed Massage Therapist, I welcome you to an Introduction to Thai Massage Weekend! Have an authentic, and elevated healing experience in the red rocks of Sedona! Come learn to massage with me! Class will be all weekend. We will begin Friday Afternoon and end Sunday Afternoon. This weekend intensive will guide you into a deep way to connect and drop into your own body as you learn techniques to give an effective, and healing massage to another. It will be a deeply transformative experience and not only will you learn to give bodywork but you will be receiving all weekend as well! **** An NCTMB approved course, earn 20 CEU hours for your state massage license requirements. Open to all levels as well as partners and individuals. Thai Massage is a fun, intimate and healing dance of massage therapy. It is a reciprocal exchange that feels good for both the giver and receiver and can be taken anywhere without any fancy equipment! It is a great way to take care of each other as partners or just for the loved ones in your life! _________________________________ For Therapists: This introductory level course introduces students to the philosophies and foundations of the two bodied practice of Thai Massage including: -- Fundamental techniques for legs, arms, hands, back, shoulder, neck, side-lying & sitting positions -- Learning the dance of proper body mechanics and transitions between techniques so you can stay safe and grounded as the practitioner -- Processes and set-ups for different environments and constraints with space, body size etc. -- Understand how Thai massage therapy helps to treat muscle tension, grounding & balance the body -- Learn a wide range of pressure point techniques to achieve deep relaxation using not just your hands, but feet, knees and more! ________________________________________________________ For Partners/Individuals: ​Whether you are a couple, or just a couple of people... Learn to massage with me! Have an authentic healing experience in the red rocks of Sedona! Learn to give a full body Thai style massage. These professional techniques are great for releasing tension, pain and for relaxation. Focus will be on play, technique & body mechanics. You don't need to spend thousands of dollars to go to school to give an effective, healing massage to your loved ones! It's also just extremely fun and a great way to have some constructive down time during vacation! Each person will receive personalized instruction from me based on you and your partner's needs. Instruction will be individually tailored to accommodate for each other's body type and unique injuries/pain. Class will be taught as a whole, but there is ample space and time for questions and individual needs. Your privacy and concerns are respected, and all participants are clothed. Please wear exercise/yoga wear, bring a yoga mat/blanket/bolster if you have one, as well as yourself and a partner! Other things to note: Prior experience in massage is not necessary, only a desire to learn. Classes are strictly professional and for all ages 18 and over. Tailored to needs and injuries. __________________________________________________ About Danielle: With over 13 years experience, global travel and over 1000 hours of education as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Danielle maintains a high integrity to her massage practice and teaching. She has taught for the Sedona School of Massage as well as private retreats throughout the country. Her passion lies with the belief that bodywork is a gateway to learning self actualization and true intimacy. Also a Certified Yoga teacher, what keeps her going is the interconnectedness of all things and making bridges for well-being to be accessible to all. Our touch is a unique expression and guiding each individual's expression to shine through is her specialty. Her practice integrates Eastern and Western modalities and is tailored to her student/client's individual constitution. Trained in Swedish, Reflexology, Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy, Lomi Lomi, Hot Stone & Thai Yoga Massage and more... What people say... Testimonials: Nicole: "Danielle is an excellent teacher. My boyfriend and I have never given massages before. She did a great job explaining every move and was very patient. If we come back to Sedona, we will definitely sign up for a refresher with Danielle!!" Tom: "Danielle is the real deal who evokes good vibes with an authentic, caring and endearing personality. She was very patient and easily structured her class to meet our needs. This style of couples massage promotes a new tributary of love and intimacy and we look forward to practicing it regularly." Megan: "This was such a unique experience for my partner and I to connect to each other through a massage guided by Danielle. She was able to simplify her years of training for us and this gift will continue to nourish us for years to come. She tailored the massage to our body types, it was customized and specific to us. We highly recommend this experience because it’s not just getting a massage, but learning to massage others as well. A gift that keeps giving!" Audrey: "My husband and I loved the class! This was something that was totally out of my comfort zone and brand new to me (I’ve never even gotten a massage!), but I’m so glad I did it. We received very personalized instruction that resulted in great massages and lessons we can take with us for years to come. This was the perfect space to overcome my massage anxiety!"