Course Location
"Healing Connections" 10548 115th St., Edmonton

SHARON BROWN-HORTON | Instructor

ITM School of Chiang Mai Teacher & Practitioner 15 years of teaching experience 

SAVE!! on Early Bird Tuition when paying a deposit by Feb. 15th: $295+TX
Late Tuition: When paying after Feb.15th: $325+TX

Hand Reflexology is an exceptionally relaxing treatment to receive and provides the recipient with the chance to unwind fully.  The wonderful thing about giving a Thai Hand Reflexology treatment is that you can treat someone virtually anywhere.  It is a safe, natural healing art that you can also use to treat yourself.

Thai Hand Reflexology is empowering, because whether someone suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, headache, or needs relief from stress, it can help.This technique can be used as an alternative to Foot Reflexology - if someone has a foot injury, are badly infected with fungal infection, have broken bones in the foot, amputated foot or even if they have ticklish feet.  Some people don't like having their feet touched at all.

In this course, students will:

• Learn the benefits of Thai Hand Reflexology
• Review of the aspects of the hands for landmarking Reflexology points
• Learn how to use a wooden Thai Reflexology tool to stimulate 22 Reflexology points on the Palm of the hand that relate to various organs and systems of the body
• Learn how to do a 30-minute Thai Hand Reflexology Massage to warm up the hand that will also soothe over-worked or arthritic hands

Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Registered Affiliate Instructor of the ITM Thai Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Course Cost: $350.00 CAD +gst / Early Bird Pricing: $295 CAD +gst when paying a non-refundable deposit of $100 by April 1, 2021.  Course balance owing is due 14 days prior to first course date.

How to register:
Step 1: Click on the link below to pay your $100 non-refundable deposit towards the full amount of $309.75 ($295 course + $14.75GST)
Step 2: You will be sent an invoice for the balance of the course amount (payable 14 days prior to first day of course.  Amount owing will be $209.75  Payment can be made with credit or debit card.

Training Location
Healing Connections  | 10548 - 115 St. Edmonton; 2nd Floor

Foot Reflexology is an ancient form of Massage that has been used for more than 3,000 years to stimulate the body's internal organs as well as blood and lymph circulation.

What makes Thai Foot Reflexology differentfrom that of Traditional Foot Reflexology is the unique use of the re-usable Wooden Reflexology Tool - this greatly helps to decrease stress on thumb and other joints while performing the service on clients.

• Learn how to stimulate 58-Reflex Zones using a combination of thumb slides, flat knuckle slides and acupressure using a wooden massage stick on the Plantar, Dorsal, Medial and Lateral sides of the foot.
  
  
•  This method will be combined with 31-cream based massage techniques usings hands, palms and fingers to relax lower leg muscles.
  
  
• Students will learn how to perform a 60-min. Traditional Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage sequence in a step-by-step manner that follows along with a picture diagram workbook. 

• This treatment may be performed on a massage table, in chairs, or on the floor on a mat. 
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  Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Registered Affiliate Instructor of the ITM Thai Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  
  Course Cost: $350.00 CAD +gst / Early Bird Pricing: $295 CAD +gst when paying a non-refundable deposit of $100 by April 1, 2021.  Course balance owing is due 14 days prior to first course date.
  
  How to register:
  Click on the link below to pay $309.75 ($295 course + $14.75GST) OR Contact Sharon directly at sharon@banyanthaimassage.com to arrange for alternative payment with ETransfer or other credit card payment.
   

Thai Herbs and their use as a holistic remedy have been used for thousands of years.  Learn the benefits, properties and uses of 8 different Thai Herbs that make up the Hot Herbal Compress ball. 

In this 2-day course, students will learn the techniques of applying Hot Herbal Compress Balls (Luk Pra Kob) using steam, in combination with methods of Thai Massage on the table. This full body treatment combines elements of aromatherapy, deep muscular release, relaxation and detoxification.

Students will learn and receive the massage wearing some clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts. Students will also have the option to use draping techniques,  - either with or without oil. 

Included in the cost of the Workshop are a practice set of 2-Herbal Compress Balls from 'Relaxus'.  These can be taken home and re-used up to 3-4 more times on the same body.

Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Registered Affiliate Instructor of the ITM Thai Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Course Cost: $551.25 TOTAL (Course $525.00 + $26.25gst)



Course Location:
'Healing Connections' Wellness Centre
10548 - 115th Street NW, Edmonton

• This is an important module in a series of Courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of knowledge of how to work Thai Massage in all of the four positions.  In this course, the positions of Prone, Side Lying and Seated are introduced.  This is an official course of the renowned “ITM Thai Massage School”. The massage curriculum, workbook and methodology are the very same, if you traveled to Thailand to take the course at ITM.  The Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton is an Affiliate teacher with the school since 2004. 
  
  
• Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy dating back over 2,500 years to ancient times.  This form of massage incorporates gentle rocking, deep stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient. 
• Day #1 of 3: Learn sequences with the recipient in the Side Lying Position with particular focus on the muscles of the back and include work on a major Sen Energy Line (Itta /Pingkala) that helps to relieve back pain.  Thai Yoga stretches include those for hip flexors, quadriceps and Spine. 
• Day #2 of 3: Students will learn sequences with the recipient in the Prone Position to target feet, legs, hips and back.  Thai Yoga stretches include those for the Hip Flexors, Quadriceps and Spine, such as Cobra and Seated Bow.  
• Day #3 of 3: Students will learn comprehensive Thai Massge sequences with the recipient in the Seated Position that focus on working points around the shoulders and down the neck & back. Learn Thai Yoga Stretches that focus on spinal rotation, flexion and extension.
  
  
• Students practice on each other, taking turns as Giver and Receiver are followed after detailed teacher demonstrations that address attention to proper body mechanics, delivery method and safety precautions. Students will receive a detailed illustrated workbook. 
  
  
• Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a combination of 73 full body Traditional Thai Massage and Thai Yoga stretch techniques to equal up to 3 hours work on a client.
  
  

Instructor: Sharon Brown-Horton, Registered Affiliate Instructor of the ITM Thai Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Course Cost: $650.00 CAD +gst / Early Bird Pricing: $595 CAD +gst when paying a non-refundable deposit of $100 by April 1, 2021.  Course balance owing is due 21 days prior to first course date.

How to register:
Click on the link below to pay your $624.75 ($595 course + $29.75GST) 
OR contact Sharon at sharon@banyanthaimassage.com to pay with Etransfer or other credit card method.

Course Location:
Healing Connections 10548 - 115 St. NW, Edmonton

This course has been approved by the following associations for credits:
CMMOTA 15.25 Primary CEC's | CRMTA 20.0 Primary CEU's  |  NHPC 5.0 - 15.0 CEC, depending on your modality of Registration | MTAS 21.5 CEC's | MTAM 14.0 CEC's

SHARON BROWN-HORTON | Instructor

ITM School of Chiang Mai Affiliate Teacher & Practitioner, 15 years of teaching experience 

 For the student who is new to the method of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, as well as those with previous experience, who wish to deepen their practice. 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a combination of 65 full body 'Nuad Bo Rarn' Traditional Thai Massage and Thai Yoga stretch techniques (including acupressure points on the feet, hands and face). Many concepts may be applied to the Massage Table.

• Learn massage techniques with the client in the Supine and Sitting positions and includes Reflexology for feet, hands and face, Abdominal Massage, Passive Thai Yoga Stretches and 'Sen' Energy Line work. (Level 2 covers the Side-Lying, Prone and in-depth Sitting positions). 
• Students are taught in a hands-on step-by-step method, following a picture workbook, to enhance learning of the techniques. Instructor demonstration will be followed by practice time.  Students will have ample opportunity to also receive massage by practicing fellow students.

• Students will be introduced to the history of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, as well as the theory and techniques using thumbs, palm, elbows, knees and feet to create a dynamic repertoire for application by the student. 
  
  Curriculum Outline: 

Day #1: Work in Supine Posture ~ Students will learn comprehensive Thai Yoga Stretches for the lower body, starting with feet & ankles and will include work on energy line foot points.  Work will continue up the lower leg and into the thigh, introducing students to energy line work, thai massage and thai yoga stretches. An introduction to the 3-major Sen Energy Lines of the Leg will be included today.

Day #2: Work in Supine Posture ~ Students will continue to learn a focused sequence on the legs and will include many hip openers, hamstring, calf, adductor and hip stretches.  Inverted assisted stretches will be introduced and will include such things as "Assisted Shoulder Stand", "Plow" and "Happy Baby".  At the end of day #2, students will be able to perform a complete Thai Yoga Massage to equal up to 1 hour on the lower body on a client.

Day #3: Work in Supine & Seated Postures ~ Today's studies will include how to perform stomach massage to open up the 'Hara' energy center of the abdomen and move energy through the main 'Sen Lines'.  More focused work will be applied to the Sen Lines of the Legs.  Students will be taught how to work on arms, hands, chest, shoulders, upper back and face. The day will end with some Seated Work to target upper shoulders and back, and will include some assisted spinal flexion & extension.

Course Cost: $650.00 CAD +gst / Early Bird Pricing: $595 CAD +gst when paying a non-refundable deposit of $100.  Course balance owing is due 14 days prior to first course date.

How to register:
Step 1: Click on the link below to pay your $100 non-refundable deposit towards the full amount of $624.75 ($595 course + $29.75GST) *In the case of course cancellation, that is posted after Feb. 15, 2021 due to newly imposed restrictions from COVID-19, a full refund will be issued.
Step 2: You will be sent an invoice for the balance of the course amount (payable 14 days prior to first day of course.  Amount owing will be $524.75  An Automated Payment can be made with credit or debit card. 

Training Location 
Healing Connections 10548 - 115 St. Edmonton

SAVE! on Earlybird Tuition
$495 +GST / Total $519.75

Tuition includes workbook 

This course is well suited to both beginners as well as experienced Thai Massage practitioners alike - no pre-requisites are required. 

• Learn a combination of Northern and Southern style Thai Massage in the Supine, Prone and Side Lying positions, as it can be applied on the Massage Table - the practitioner has the option to either stay on the floor, or to move on and off the table.  Many possibilities will be explored throughout this course.
  
  

• Upon completion, the student will be able to perform a 60 - 90 min. Thai Massage includes work on Passive Yogic Stretching to target legs, hips, spine, shoulders and arms.
• Learn Reflexology points for feet, hands and face to help aid in digestion, move Sen Energy in the body and to relieve headaches.
  
  
• Learn how to locate and work 3-major Sen Energy Lines on the legs and arms - these lines, in combinations help to relieve back pain, aid in digestion, reduce stress & tension in the body and improve overall health.



Course Cost: $525.00 CAD +gst / Early Bird Pricing: $495 CAD +gst when paying a non-refundable deposit of $100.  Course balance owing is due 14 days prior to first course date.

How to register:
Step 1: Click on the link below to pay your $100 non-refundable deposit towards the full amount of $519.75 ($495 course + $24.75GST)  
Step 2: You will be sent an invoice for the balance of the course amount (payable 14 days prior to first day of course.  Amount owing will be $419.75  Payment can be made with credit or debit card. 



Course Location:
'Healing Connections'
10548 - 115th Street NW, Edmonton

This course has been accredited for: 
5 - 15 NHPC Con. Ed. Credits depending on Modality of Registration | 21.0 MTAS Primary CEU's, 
RAC 9.0 Category 1 CEU's | MTAM 21.0 CEC's | MTANS 18.0 CEU's

SHARON BROWN-HORTON | Instructor | 15 years of teaching experience 

• Delve into deeper knowledge of 3 of the Major Sen Lines of Thai Massage.  Sen Sahatsarangsi /Sen Thawari, Sen Kalathari and Sen Itta / Pingkala will be studied in detail, along with how to work the lines in a unique way, utilizing movements learned in Thai Massage Level 1, 2 and Thai Massage on the Table, plus many more new sequences.
  
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• Learn the theory of SEN and compare them with the Meridians of Chinese medicine, the Nadi from Indian Yoga and Reiki
• Learn advanced Thai Yoga stretches to open and activate the Sen
• Learn advanced deep abdominal work to open up the Hara and stimulate the Sen

*Earlybird Tuition: $595 +$29.75 GST / $624.75 Total 
  Cancellation Policy