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Banyan Thai Massage offers courses ranging from 1 - 3 days in length



Bringing a bit of Thailand to you!



Banyan Thai Massage courses follow the same curriculum of training as that of the
​ITM Thai Massage School, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand.



Thai Yoga Massage, Reflexology & Specialty Thai Massage



Authentic in-person Thai Massage training in Vancouver, Edmonton & Calgary. Livestreaming real-time & Online Self-Paced courses worldwide.

Most courses offer Continuing Educational Credits (CEC's) from the following Provincial Associations:

  • MTAS
  • NHPC
  • BCRPA
  • CRMTA
  • CMMOTA
  • RAC
  • MTAM
  • MTANS
  • MTWPAM

If a course has been awarded Continuing Educational Credits (CEC's), they will be listed under the date & location heading details. Please note that not every course has been accredited with CEC's from every Association.


Thai Massage on the Table
Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated Positions (Module 1)
Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions (Module 2)
Thai Foot Reflexology
Thai Hand Reflexology
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"Thai Massage on the Table" 2-Days, 14.0 Hours



Credits: CRMTA 14.0 CEC's, NHPC 10.0 CEC's, MTAS 14.0 Primary CEC's, CMMOTA 11.25 CEC's, MTANS 7.5 Primary CEC's, MTWPAM 14.0 Primary CEC's, MTAM 14.0 Core Competency Credits





Pre-requisites: None. Available as In-Person and On-Line Course


This is the perfect course for students who are looking to explore what Thai Massage is all about. this course gives you a little bit of what is learned from both Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 & Level 2 and explores massage sequences and yogic like stretches with the recipient in the Supine, Prone & Side Lying Positions. If you are limited for space in your studio/massage clinic, or cannot get down on a mat to work comfortably on a client, then this course is for you!


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a combination of Northern and Southern style Thai Massage and Passive Thai Yoga Stretches, as it can be applied on the Massage Table - the Practitioner has the option to either stay on the floor, or to move up and on/off the Table. Many possibilities will be explored.
  • Learn elements of Thai Yoga Massage that you are taught in Level 1 and Level 2: some Reflexology for the feet, work on the 3-major 'Sen Energy Lines' of legs and arms, Thai Yoga stretches for hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, triceps, chest, plus R.O.M. for hips and spine. Full body work from head to toes, including massage for neck, shoulders, arms, hands, face, scalp and lower body.
  • Upon completion of this course, you will be able to perform a 60-90 min. Thai Yoga Massage on the Table.

Many students ask me what the difference is between this course, and taking the Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated (Level 1) and the Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated (Level 2) courses and I would say:

  • The Level 1 & 2 courses combined require a full 6-days to complete the training and offer the student a very comprehensive set of massage and in particular - the passive Yogic stretches. In these courses, you use your elbows and feet, whereas in the Table course, we do not. This is more to do with the fact that the techniques are more complex and varied in Level 1 & 2.
  • I like to emphasize that the Thai Massage on the Table course offers you a taste of the possibilities of what Thai Yoga Massage has to offer - it teaches you a little bit of some very effective massage and yogic-like stretches. You will come away with many massage options, but if you are really looking to offer some very unique Thai Yoga Stretches to your clients, you should consider taking the Level 1 and/or Level 2 course(s). You are permitted to take the Level 1 & 2 courses using a Massage Table. I have had many students do this and it is very easy to adapt the moves onto the Table. There ARE some limitations, though. You can't do all of the work on the Table. You simply need to be on a mat, where you have a lot of room to move, lift a leg in the air as you stand, etc.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook with pictures and step-by-step abbreviations for all Thai Yoga Massage sequences
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom recordings of the training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have completed your training.
  • Online Students: You will be mailed your Workbook. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recordings of the training event within 24 hours of registering. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout each day. You will also receive the Zoom recording links for unlimited access for 90-days. You will be mailed your Certificate once you have completed a 1-hour private Zoom meeting with me to review any techniques and address Q & A's.
  • In-person students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the last training day.



Vancouver March 23&24, 2024 Training
Edmonton May 4&5, 2024 Training
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Calgary April 10&11, 2024 Training

"Thai Yoga Massage: Supine & Seated Positions"
(Level 1 Foundation Skills) 21.0 Hours, 3-Day Course



Credits: CRMTA 20.0 CEC's, NHPC 15.0 CEC's, MTAS 20.0 Primary CEC's, CMMOTA 15.25 CEC's, BCRPA 21.0 CEC's, RAC 7.0 CEC's, MTANS 10.5 Primary CEC's, MTWPAM 20.0 Primary CEC's, MTAM 21.0 Core Competency Credits





Pre-requisites: None / Available as In-Person and On-Line Course


Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking, deep yogic-like stretching and rhythmic compressions to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient. Although the recipient is fully clothed and no oil is used, there are many elements from this course that can be applied to the massage table, using oil.


This is an important module in a series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-positions (Supine, Prone, Side Lying and Seated). In Level 1, the positions of Supine & Seated are introduced.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Supine and Seated positions from feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips and back to create a dynamic and unique repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn the history, rules, methods, benefits, directions and abbreviations of Thai Yoga Massage.
  • The use of acupressure, reflexology and compressions will be applied on the 'Sen Energy Lines' to initiate the movement of internal energy in the body. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Classroom studies will include work on 3-major lines for the legs (Kalathari, Itta/Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi/Thawari), plus 1-major line on the upper body and arm (Kalathari). The health benefits of working these lines will also be explored.
  • Learn how to perform assisted inversion Yogic-like stretches such as 'Shoulder Stand', 'Plow', 'Frog' and 'Happy Baby', plus some popular Yogic stretches in the seated position such as 'Cat-Cow'.
  • You will have lots of opportunity to both practice and receive on your partner during the course. I will begin with my introduction and Teacher Demonstration of several sequences, after which time, I will guide you through your practice. We begin with short sequences and progressively lengthen our time, so that you have the opportunity to offer a 1-hour Thai Yoga Massage on your partner several times in class.
  • After your training, you will be able to offer up to a 2-hour massage, if not longer! There is a lot of wonderful material in this course and you will be able to pick and choose and customize your treatments to match the needs of your clients. Throughout the class I will discuss how to do this and offer you some helpful scenarios.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom meeting recordings of a similar training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have completed your training.
  • Online Students: Your Workbook will be mailed to you. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recordings of the training event within 24 hours of registering. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout the training event. You will also receive the Zoom recording links for unlimited access for 90-days. A Certificate will be mailed to you, once you have completed a 1-hour Private Zoom with me to review any techniques and address Q & A's.
  • Students attending an in-person event will be presented with Certificate of Completion at the end of the training day.

Online Course Info.
Edmonton April 14 - 16, 2024 Training
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"Thai Yoga Massage: Side Lying, Prone & Seated Positions"
(Level 2) 3-Day Course, 21.0 Hours



Credits: CRMTA 20.0 CEC's, NHPC 15.0 CEC's, MTAS 20.0 Primary CEC's, CMMOTA 15.25 CEC's, BCRPA 21.0 CEC's, RAC 7.0 CEC's, MTANS 10.5 Primary CEC's, MTWAPAM 20.0 Primary CEC's, MTAM 21.0 Core Competency Credits





Pre-requisites: None / Available as In-Person and On-Line Course


Traditional Thai Massage is a unique form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking, deep yogic-like stretching and rhythmic compression to create a truly unique and therapeutic massage experience for the recipient. Although the recipient is fully clothed and no oils are used, many techniques from this course may be applied to a massage treatment with oil.


This is an important module in a series of courses, designed to provide the student with a solid foundation of how to work Thai Massage in all of the 4-Positions (Supine, Side Lying, Prone & Seated). In Level 2, the positions of Side Lying, Prone & Seated are introduced. This course may be taken PRIOR to taking Level 1.


This is an official course of the renowned 'ITM' Thai Massage School, based in Chiang Mai, Thailand and is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Thailand. As an Affiliate Graduate Instructor of the School, I am authorized to present students a Certificate that may also be used to further their studies and jump to the next Level of training, should they wish to visit the school in Thailand in the future. The methodology, curriculum and workbook that are used in this course is the very same, if you were to take your training in Thailand.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn a total of 68-Thai Yoga Massage sequences for the entire body with the recipient in the Side Lying, Prone & Seated positions, working from the feet up to the head.
  • Learn how to apply Thai Yoga Massage using your feet, elbows, forearms, thumbs and palms to target the legs, feet, hips, back, arms, chest, shoulders and neck. This creates a dynamic repertoire for your clients.
  • Learn how to locate and work on 3-major 'Sen' Energy Lines of the Legs (Kalathari, Itta/Pingkala, Sahatsarangsi/Thawari), in addition to learning the health benefits of each line. The Sen Lines are similar to those found in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • Learn how to locate and work 15-Reflexology points for the feet with the recipient in the Prone position. This is interspersed with palm pressure and R.O.M. work on the ankles, calves and legs.
  • Learn how to perform Thai Yoga Stretches for the legs, chest, back, shoulders and spine with the recipient in the Side Lying, Prone and Seated positions. Learn how to perform some special Assisted Yogic stretches such as 'Cobra' and 'Seated Bow'.
  • Students practice on each other, taking turns as Giver and Receiver. Guided practice will focus upon attention to proper body mechanics, delivery method and safety precautions.
  • Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a 60-min. up to 3-hour Thai Yoga Massage on a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Official 'ITM' Workbook
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom meeting recordings of this training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have completed your training.
  • Online Students: You will be mailed your workbook. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recordings of the training event within 24 hours of Registering. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout the training event. You will also receive the Zoom Recording Links for unlimited access for 90-days. A Certificate will be mailed to you once you have completed a 60-min. private Zoom meeting with me to review any techniques and address Q & A's.
  • In person students will be presented with a Certificate of Completion at the end of the last training day.




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Vancouver April 12 -14, 2024 Training

"Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage" 1-Day Course, 7.0 Hours



Credits: CRMTA 7.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 7.0 CEC's, NHPC 5.0 CEC's, MTAS 7.0 Primary CEC's, MTANS 3.5 Primary CEC's, MTWPAM 7.0 Primary CEC's





Pre-Requisites: None / Available as In-Person and On-Line Course


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 different from that of Traditional Foot Reflexology is the unique use of the re-useable wooden tool - this greatly helps to decrease stress on thumbs and other joints while performing the treatment on clients. This is a non-invasive health technique that recognizes that parts of the body such as the feet and the hands reflect the whole body.


What you will learn in this course:

  • ​Learn the benefits and how to stimulate 58-Reflex Zones, using a wooden massage tool and flat knuckle slides on the plantar, medial & lateral sides of the foot, as well as the toes. This is combined with thumb slides on the dorsal surface of the foot.
  • The work on the Reflex Zones is combined with 31-cream based massage techniques using hands, palms and fingers to relax lower legs and massage feet & ankles.
  • Learn how to perform a 60-min. Traditional Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage treatment in a step-by-step manner that follows along with a picture workbook.
  • This treatment may be performed on a massage table, in a chair or bed or on the floor mat.

What is included in this course:

  • Workbook with pictures and step-by-step sequences and descriptions of the work, plus full list of Reflexology zones, location and health benefits to working each one. Online students will receive workbook by mail.
  • Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick. Online students will receive this by mail.
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom Media recordings of this training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have attended the Live training event. Online Only students will receive the link upon Registration/Payment for the course (allow 24 hours).
  • Online Students: You will be mailed your Workbook and Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recording links of the training event within 24 hours of registering. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout the training event. You will also receive the Zoom Recording Links for unlimited 90-day access. You will be mailed your Certificate once you have completed a private 1-hour Zoom meeting with me to review any techniques and address Q & A's.
  • In person students will be presented with a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training day.

Calgary April 9, 2024
Vancouver March 22, 2024 Training
Edmonton May 3, 2024 Training
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"Thai Hand Reflexology & Massage" 1-Day Course, 7.0 Hours



Credits: CRMTA 7.0 CEC's, NHPC 5.0 CEC's, CMMOTA 7.0 CEC's, MTAS 7.0 Primary CEC's, MTANS 3.5 CEC's, MTWPAM 7.0 Primary CEC's





Pre-requisites: None / Available as In-Person and On-Line Course


Thai Hand Reflexology is an ancient form of massage that is based on Thai Medicine and 'Sen Energy' healing. It is a non-invasive health technique that recognizes that parts of the body such as the hand and foot reflect the whole body. What makes Thai Hand Reflexology different from that of Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques, is the use of a wooden massage tool.


This is an exceptionally relaxing treatment to receive and provides the client with the chance to unwind fully. this treatment can be performed virtually anywhere, from an airplane, train or car to an office, shop, clinic, hospital or home. It is a safe, natural healing art that can be used effectively as an alternative to Foot Reflexology. For example, if someone has a foot injury, a leg and/or foot in a cast, ticklish feet, or if they don't want their feet worked on for personal reasons.


Thai Hand Reflexology is empowering, because whether someone suffers from irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, headache, needs relief from stress, or to boost immunity, it can help. An added benefit of Hand Reflexology is that the Practitioner can use the techniques on themselves.


What you will learn in this course:

  • Benefits of Hand Reflexology and how the Reflexology points refer to organs, systems and bones of the body.
  • Learn 30-steps of work for a relaxing Hand Reflexology Massage sequence to mobilize and warm up the wrists, fingers and hands, prior to working on the Reflex points with the wooden massage stick.
  • Learn how to use the wooden stick to apply intermittent pressure over 25-Reflex points on the palmar surface of both hands. This is combined with using thumb and finger slides, thumb circles or thumb presses.
  • Learn how to stimulate the 'Sen Kalathari' Energy Line for improved health and to open the internal energy flow.
  • Upon completion of this course, you will be able to perform a 60-min. Thai Hand Reflexology treatment to a client.

What is included in this course:

  • Picture Workbook that includes step-by-step sequences, described in abbreviated format. Includes a list of all Reflexology points learned and the benefits of working each point and full colour Hand Reflexology Chart.
  • Re-useable Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick
  • Unlimited 90-day Video On-Demand Access to the Zoom Media recordings of this training event. The link(s) will be provided to you approximately 7-days after you have attended the Live training event.
  • Online Students: You will be mailed your Workbook and Wooden Reflexology Massage Stick. If you register for a pre-recorded course, you will receive the Zoom On-Demand Access recording links of the training event within 24 hours. If you register for a course that is being recorded in the future, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Live Group Chats throughout the training event. You will also receive the Zoom Recording Links for unlimited 90-day access. You will be mailed your Certificate after you have completed a 60-min. private Zoom Meeting with me to review your skills and address any questions that you may have.
  • In person students will be presented with a Certificate of Completion at the end of the training day.

Calgary April 8, 2023 Training
Edmonton May 2, 2024 Training
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