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Thai Bodywork Practitioner (TBP) Certification

This is our basic level certification that can be earned by fulfilling a set of requirements consisting of coursework, testing and documented practice. TBP certification establishes that the student has achieved a professional standard of practice. There are several ways to pay for the TBP program, please see our TBP fees page for details.

The TBP 220-hour professional standard ensures that practitioners are adequately trained in several styles of Thai bodywork, understand basic anatomy and contraindications, and have the skills they need to be successful. The TBP Certification serves as the foundation and prepares students for our advanced classes including the Thai Bodywork Practitioner Advanced (TBA) Certification.

Requirements for TBP Certification (220 hours)

Level 1: Thai Massage Fundamentals
AP1: Anatomy for Thai Massage and Yoga
Level 2: Therapeutic Fundamentals
Level 3: Northern Style
HandsFree 1
Thai Herbal Compress (LPK)
CTB Fundamentals
Apprentice Program or Student Clinic (10 Hours)*

Additional Requirements

30 documented practice sessions.
3 sessions received from Certified Thai Bodywork Instructors (TBI).
2 sessions given to Certified Thai Bodywork Instructors (TBI).
Practical exam consisting of a 90-minute Thai massage given to an instructor.
Written exam covering basics of Thai history and culture, principles of practice, contraindications, body knowledge and business issues.

Note: These courses can be taken with any Certified Thai Bodywork Instructor (TBI) with current certification for that particular course. They cannot be substituted with hours taken at other schools. AP1 may be satisfied via a testing out process for students with extensive anatomy background.

*Out of town students may make special arrangements with Thai Bodywork to satisfy this requirement.