TMC School
of Malaysia
Malaysia Affiliation -
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“Empowering students to turn their dreams into reality.”
The Holistic Academy of Massage Therapy (HAMT) offers students a holistic education in the art and science of massage therapy. We offer you a safe and nurturing community massage school environment where you will be supported in your journey of personal growth and transformation.
Our heart-
- Discover your full potential in a safe community experience.
- Explore the power of self-
awareness and communication skills that will help you cultivate sensitivity and change the lives of those you touch. - Master the hands-
on massage therapy skills that will allow you to work in any setting. - Experience Anatomy and Physiology in a practical, hands-
on curriculum in our massage therapy program that will support your understanding and deepen your ability to help your clients. - Create a vision for a successful business in massage therapy, exploring the many
employment and self-
employment options available in your massage therapy career.
HOLISTIC Academy of Massage Therapy (HAMT) has a local practice in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia which offers a wide variety of foundation courses for beginners to advanced level of massage therapy courses for practitioners and teachers.
We’re an Academic Partner to Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, Thailand to provide and to conduct Thai Massage courses as approved by the Thai Ministry of Education.
"Helping People Have Work They Love To Provide Holistic Massage Therapy For Better Health, Healing & Vitality”
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Our mission statement is “Helping People Have Work They Love To Provide Holistic Massage Therapy For Better Health, Healing And Vitality”. Your success in our massage program is our mission. We want you to succeed as a student and graduate of our massage therapy academy. We will do everything we can to assure you find a career in massage therapy you are passionate about as well as accomplish your goals.
You may also note that the mission of our massage program is not limited to simply “massage technique.” Of course, we teach excellent massage therapy technique and do it as well as any massage academy in the world. You will need great massage technique to succeed, but we also work hard to give you everything else you need to have work you love: anatomy knowledge, marketing and business skills, practice at professionalism, study skills, and more. Each massage class at our massage academy will support you in and outside the classroom to help you succeed.
It reminds us of a quote from Confucious, “Choose a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” We want you to enjoy what you are doing and have great success doing it. Our massage therapy academy is here to help you get there.
Preserve the ancient art of Thai Massage in the original format.
Produce better understanding
of the traditional Thai Massage for interested learners.
Provide safe and good quality
Thai Massage and related massage courses to the general public from around the world.
Present advanced educational opportunities in Thai Massage to serious beginner learners,
massage -
A well-
Experienced instructors. Our highly trained instructors and staff bring a wealth of experience to the table. Our instructors have combined teaching and massage therapy experience of over 200 years!
A passion for teaching. Our instructors love what they do. Their devotion to teaching creates an ideal environment for learning.
Focus on the student. From the director on down, our staff is dedicated to helping
you succeed. Extra help programs and 1-
Hands-
A proven record of success. Our graduates are successfully working in private practice or in clinics, medical offices, hospitals, spas, salons, and other facilities around the world. Many are also teaching in the massage and bodywork field.
Career counseling and business skills. We provide career counselling and business
practice skills to enable our graduates to have a high success rate in the massage
therapy field; either in a self-
It doesn’t stop when you graduate. We provide continuing education for our graduates by a lecture series or by workshops in order to maintain skills to satisfy the consumer demand for massage therapy.
Copyright © 2010 Holistic Academy of Massage Therapy.
The Holistic Academy of Massage Therapy is an affiliate of Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We offers massage therapy training for a career in massage therapy. Our campus is located in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Patrick Hoo graduated with an MBA in International Marketing and a Bachelor of Business
(Accountancy) from Australia. He’s the Founder/CEO of HAMT-
I believe very strongly in the power of touch, which not only reaches ones exterior
but inner core and soul as well. I believe it inhibits prolonged mental & physical
health -
In my personal life I enjoy golfing, exploring and discovering options to better health, healing and vitality, watching movies at home and playing with my children.
The academy is manages and operates by a team of people with dedication, compassionate and love of transferring skills and knowledge.
Teachers at HAMT-
Jan Chaithavuthi is the co-
She worked as a nurse specialist in the USA for twenty years. Jan has a strong interest in promoting safe, effective and pure Thai massage for the wellness of individuals and the community.
Jan is a founder and president of the Special People Foundation, Thailand whose aim is to give disadvantaged children a chance to let their potential shine.
Kanchanoo Muangsiri “Noo” is the co-
She is a certified Thai massage practitioner and holds a post in the National Committee for Skills and Testing Standard in Thai Massage of the Labor and Development Department.
Kanchanoo has high interest in Thai plants and herbs. She is a vice president of Special People Foundation, Thailand.
All teachers have extensive Thai massage experience in their communities. Their real life background have provided them with diverse opportunities to learn directly from old and wise massage teachers, many of whom were their great grandparents or the elders in the villages.
The teachers have also received formal Thai massage training from government supported schools and further completed training of formal teacher training program at TMC for more uniform Thai massage practice, following TMC curriculum. Teachers at TMC perform the same teaching techniques to all students for better learning result and to avoid confusion. However, during their massage services to students, the techniques may be varied. Many teachers are continuing learning at various places.
At TMC, the teaching team will under go on-
TMC is a place where many organizations, both private
and government sectors, come to learn special courses in Thai massage through out
the years.
TMC teachers have been invited to teach TMC curriculum to different parts
of Thailand and around the world by request from the public. Some government supported
Thai massage schools have requested the use of TMC workbook for their courses.
With
TMC intensive curriculum and teaching team of solid knowledge, you will be able to
learn the ancient art of Thai massage from the teachers at TMC effectively with compassion
and peace.
A (big) note on our supporting staff, the cooks, house keepers, drivers
etc. they offer their services to the students from their hearts. You will taste
from the food, feel from your clothes and sense from all the surrounding while you
are at TMC, and feel safe while you are on the road with them.
Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai (TMC) is honored to pass the rigorous three levels
of inspection by Chiang Mai Vocational Department of Education, Regional Vocational
Department of Education, and Ministry of Education Department for the national level.
TMC
is most gratitude to earn the King Royal Award of the year 2005 for best Thai massage
vocational school category 15(2) (small size vocational school).
Click here for award detail
TMC is accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education and
recognized by the following organizations in Thailand and Globally.
In Thailand -
Around the World -
The schools have been providing high quality Thai Massage education to students from
more than 50 countries. The number of students to this date is over 5,000 students.
A large number of them are returned students to attend higher courses. Many of them
learn about TMC by word of mouth from our previous students all over the world; Chiang
Mai at a local cafe', on the bus in Laos or even on a trip in Africa!
TMC will continue
to provide high standard and strive to improve the education to all students.
Q: What is it like to study at TMC?
A: Students tell us and others that study Thai
massage at TMC is like learning in a school with a home environment. They feel like
being at home surrounded with friendship and caring people.
The school facility is
professionally set up with appropriate massage material and tools, serene decorated
classrooms, clean bathrooms and with total comfort. Healthy lunch and herbal tea
is a part of learning days. Convenient transportation is available to ease students™
burden of getting to and fore school.
School location away from the city for peaceful
learning environment is an ideal for making students feel closer to nature. The school
is next to the canal with tall trees in background. Students have nostalgia memory
of taking break time with their friends at the veranda over looking the canal.
Learning
time spend at TMC is more than just know how to perform Thai massage, but couple
them with adopting Thai culture as well. TMC students adapt to the way of Thai living.
They take on the Thai manner in learning Thai massage at TMC. Students follow strict
discipline in learning the ancient art gracefully.
Teachers at TMC do not hold themselves
as the master of the trade. They are the messengers of the ancient teachers. They
royally follow the teaching of the ancient teachers and transfer the true knowledge
of Thai massage to the seekers. TMC teachers teach from the school curriculums which
follow the ancient teaching and are approved by the Thai Ministry of Education. The
teachers teach with utmost attention for students™ learning benefit to make sure
that students will graduate with full knowledge of each course they take.
TMC graduates
are bonded with the school and their peers. They keep contact and return to visit
school. They also keep connection among their schoolmates. They feel that this is
a place where they want to remember and proudly tell others to come and experience
their memory.
Q: What courses should I take?
A: This depends on your objective. If you wish to learn
for self knowledge to use with your friends and family, then how much time do you
have? If you have 5 days, you should take the Foundation of Thai Massage (Level 1).
This course will give you strong background of Thai massage for the whole body massage.
You should continue practicing with your friends. You will be able to give massage
among your family. Please see the table for guideline of taking courses to suit your
need.
Q: What the different between Intensive Professional Thai Massage 150 Hour Program
(i5) and Teacher Training 300 hour Program (GCT)?
A: i5 is the first half of GCT program.
This is very intensive program gears to prepare the students to become professional
in Thai massage. The teaching includes lectures, theory, and strict techniques and
discipline in providing Thai massage to variety of receivers. The program i5 also
provide the opportunity to the graduates to return for GCT program. They will need
to apply and be accepted, then take 5 more weeks which will concentrate on teaching
training discipline plus additional massage knowledge.
GCT program is the most effective
program to prepare the students to become both professional and teacher in Thai massage
with an amazing result. It is real life learning and the stage for training is to
real pupils seeking knowledge from the GCT interns. The program is very intensive.
Only highly determination learners should apply.
Q: How many students in a class?
A: We have several classrooms and in different size.
We maintain closed supervision by
limit teacher to student ration to 1 teacher per
6 pairs of students maximum.
Q: What is the massage style taught at TMC? Is it northern or southern?
A: TMC follows
the original Thai massage style and techniques from the research by the
Thai Massage
Revival Project which resulted from the meeting of the great teachers around the
country in 1985 and created the safe, polite and effective curriculum to follow from
1987.
Thai massage differentiates in 2 types which are Royal Thai massage and Commoner
Thai massage. TMC curriculum follows the Commoner Thai massage style with combination
of Royal Thai massage for manner and gentle movement. We do not differentiate the
style by northern and southern style.
Q: I learned Thai massage from other school(s), can I continue Level 2 or 3 at TMC?
A:
No. Level 1 is the foundation for Level 2 and Level 3. Student will be lost and confused
with out the foundation from Level 1 at TMC. Not that what you have learned is not
good.
Q: Can I take Level 1 and skip Level 2 to study Level 3?
A: NO: Because the Thai Public
Health has approved the Comprehensive Thai Massage 90 Hour Program for practicing
Thai Massage in Thailand. So, if student wishes to take Level 3, the student needs
to take Level 2 as well. However, occasionally, the student may be taken Level 1,
then 3 and return to take Level 2. This may due to class scheduling. But will not
result to learning. Since Level 3 is purely therapeutic and Level 2 is to enforce
all learning in Level 1.
Q: Can I learn Level 1 and 2 now and return to continue Level 3 next year?
A: Yes,
you can learn Level 1 and come back for Level 2, and 3 or higher in the future.
Q: Can I learn Level 1, 2 and 3 and join the GCT (teacher training program) with
the future program schedule?
A: Yes, but you will be subject to acceptance by the
school. You will have to request for the acceptance package and response to the inquiry.
Once you agree to the school’s policy to attend the GCT program and the school accept
you, you will be scheduled the starting date
of the program. You may be required
to review Level 1 or 2 before joining the GCT internship
in week 4.
Q: If I miss any class day due to illness or emergency situation, can I come back
to make up the class with the future week schedule?
A: Yes, students will have to
follow the make up class policy which requires the payment on daily basis of the
course fee and the available class.
Q: How many day can I miss the class and still able to graduate?
A: Attendance must
be at least 80% for short course and 90% on i5 and GCT program.
If student misses
more than the minimum, student must make up class with fee to graduate.
GCT will have
different make up class schedule than short program.
Q: If I come to school myself or do not eat school’s meal, can I get discount of
the course fee?
A: No, the meal and transportation are complementary services and
not included in the tuition fee.
Q: RE: Foot reflexology or Thai Foot Massage: What is the style at TMC?
A: TMC teaches
Thai Foot Massage with 36 reflex points by using wooden stick for pressing. With
detail workbook and chart, the class starts with 13 warm up techniques for total
comfort. Follow with how to apply pressure on the 36 reflexology points. The class
includes relaxation massage on legs, head, neck, shoulders and arms. The teaching
is uniquely systematic. The training is effective for students to feel comfortable
to perform Thai foot massage by the end of the 2 days session. With some more practice
on their own, students will be able to memorize all techniques and points in a relatively
short time.
Q: After taking classes at TMC, can I perform massage service in my country?
A: We
do not know the answer. Each country, in some country even each state like in the
USA, requires differently. You must investigate from your local authority before
offer massage service to the public.
Q: Is Thai massage safe?
A: Yes, if it is done properly. The teaching at TMC stresses
on safety. The textbook is clearly indicate the contraindication for safety concern.
However, non-
may cause harm to the receiver. So, when receiving
massage always ask the provider to concentrate on safety especially stretching techniques.
When in doubt don’t do it!!!
Q: Is herbal ball application taught at TMC?
A: Yes, the making of fresh herbal ball
from selecting, slicing, mixing and wrapping into the ball.
Then train students how
to apply both fresh and dried herbal ball to Thai massage for health and for therapeutic
in the Level 3 course.
Q: Is Yogi stretching exercise or “Lue Sri Dadton” taught at TMC?
A: Yes, students
are training to exercise with Lue Sri Dadton prior to start the practice class each
day. By the end of the week, students should learn 15 positions.
TMC also offer the
separate course for students seeking to learn on Yogi Exercise.
For students attending
the Thai massage courses at TMC, there is no need to attend the
Yogi exercise course
separately.
Q: I have some physical limitation can I take some short courses to use with my family?
A:
Yes, you can select courses that easy for your knees like Thai Table Massage, Thai
Chair Massage, Thai Foot Massage is best for all physical condition! Even some one
that really wish to learn Thai Massage with limitation on the body, the teacher will
help adjust the posture for the students.
Q: What type of clothes should I prepare for the school?
A: At school, we provide
you with comfortable practice clothes. But we request that you wear appropriate attire
while going to school. We are being Thai massage school; need to maintain the image
of discipline and politeness including what student wears to-
So, no shorts,
no tank-
Q: What do I need to prepare to school?
A: Clean body, short nails and peaceful mind.
Bring PASSPORT and a pen!
Q: Is there accommodation near the school?
A: No, you do not need to be near the school.
It is more convenient to be in the city area for internet café, telephone service,
seeing the city and being near your classmates for practice and out going as a group.
We also provides holistic massage and reflexology clinics by professionals and/or graduated students to all levels and categories of individuals and the business community.
Our Belief of improving and maintaining better health coexist across all aspects
of religion and belief for the balance of life cycle and self-
