Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage

Apprentice Program

The apprentice program gives students an opportunity to perform sessions on the public and gain experience under supervision by Thai Bodywork staff. Students do not receive compensation for sessions they perform, but they may receive tips.

Benefits

• Students gain valuable experience working on actual clients.
• Private guidance and feedback from Thai Bodywork instructors.
• Apprentice hours satisfy Student Clinic requirements for TBP.
• Apprentices will be considered for professional positions in the Thai Bodywork clinic if and when they become available.
  

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in the TBP program or have completed it.
  
• Must have completed at least 100 hours of TBP coursework.
  
• Must have received 3 professional sessions from certified Thai Bodywork instructors (TBI).
• Must have given 2 sessions to certified Thai Bodywork instructors (TBI). These sessions are billed at current private training rates and involve the student working on the instructor and receiving feedback. After the second session, the student will be cleared to perform sessions on the public, or may be given areas to work on before acceptance into the apprentice program. 
• Must be available for a regular weekly time slot.
• Must join ABMP, and have current liability insurance on file at Thai Bodywork.
• Apprentice positions are accepted based on availability.