Foundations of Traditional Thai Massage  Level 1 -  "Pay What You Can" - October 20-22, 2023

• • Thai Massage is the ancient healing art of Thailand and combines the traditions of acupressure, deep muscle compression, assisted stretching, rocking/swaying, and meditative breath. It is the ancient healing art of Thailand, and the Northern style, Nuad Boran, is deeply rooted in the lineages of Yoga, Ayurveda and Buddhism. Pressure is focused along Sip Sen or Thai energy lines. Clients remain fully clothed and sessions take place on a massage mat on the floor.
  • Thai Massage is a fundamental piece of Traditional Thai Medicine, a system of methods and practices, such as herbal medicine, bodywork practices, and spiritual healing that is indigenous to the region currently known as Thailand.
  • This Level 1 course is limited to 8 students and is intended to introduce you to the foundations of traditional Thai massage, including history, systems and culture, practice, body mechanics, contraindications and safety. Further training beyond this introduction is recommended.
  • Students who complete the course will learn the protocol for a 1 hour session of both supine and prone Thai massage and will be expected to submit 3 hours of practicum evaluations to receive the Level 1 certification. 
  • Open to LMTs, yoga teachers, or anyone interested in sharing touch with family and friends.

  This course is approved for 27 CE’s through the NCBTMB.

  Friday 10/20/23 9am - 5pm (7) 1 hour lunch break each day

  Saturday 10/21/23 8am-12:30pm,  3:30pm-6pm (8)

  Sunday 10/22/23 9am - 5pm (7)

  One-on-one practicum session with Instructor, scheduled at your convenience (3)

  Practicum with 3 people on your own time (3)

  28 Total Hours

  Please prepare to include some practice time in the evenings between the daily sessions, so that we can move efficiently through the curriculum. 

  COST: $700 THIS SESSION ONLY: Pay What You Can Option, Venmo @kimberly-preston-2 confirm 3067 to save your spot. Please pay an amount that works for your budget, feel free to make multiple payments over time. Contact Kimberly for other payment options.

  REGISTRATION: https://wovenheart.as.me/school

  Facilitator: Kimberly Preston, LMT, E-RYT has been a yoga & meditation teacher since 2008 and a practitioner and teacher of traditional Thai massage since 2009. She began her studies at the New England School of Thai Massage, but later spent time in Chiang Mai, Thailand studying under several Thai master teachers. Kimberly expanded her framework for this practice by becoming a certified AcroYoga International Teacher (yoga/acrobatics/Thai massage) in 2012 and has had the opportunity to share traditional Thai massage with hundreds of students around the US. Kimberly is the founder of the Woven Heart School of Thai Massage in Salt Lake City and was granted a Best of Utah Mind & Body Award in 2020 by City Weekly Magazine. She is an Approved Provider through the NCBTMB, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Gratitude to her teachers and lineage, including Thai teachers Aree Sanyalek, Pichest Boonthumme, Chongkol’s ITM, and American teachers Jennifer Yarro and Bob Haddad of the Old Medicine Hospital lineage.

   Please email kimberlyprestonyoga@gmail.com or call/text 801-410-0833 with any questions.

Location: 3333 South 900 East, Ste. 220, Salt Lake City, UT

Foundations of Traditional Thai Massage  Level 2 -  September 2023 

• Thai Massage is the ancient healing art of Thailand and combines the traditions of acupressure, deep muscle compression, assisted stretching, rocking/swaying, and meditative breath. It is the ancient healing art of Thailand, and the Northern style, Nuad Boran, is deeply rooted in the lineages of Yoga, Ayurveda and Buddhism. Pressure is focused along Sip Sen or Thai energy lines. Clients remain fully clothed and sessions take place on a massage mat on the floor.
• Thai Massage is a fundamental piece of Traditional Thai Medicine, a system of methods and practices, such as herbal medicine, bodywork practices, and spiritual healing that is indigenous to the region currently known as Thailand.
• This Level 2 course is limited to 8 students and is intended to introduce you to the foundations of traditional Thai massage, including history, systems and culture, practice, body mechanics, contraindications and safety. Further training beyond this introduction is recommended.

• Students who complete the course will learn the protocol for a 1 hour session of both sidelying and seated Thai massage. Combined with the knowledge gained in Level 1 course, you will be able to confidently offer 90 min to 2 hour sessions. You will need to submit 3 hours of practicum evaluations to receive the Level 2 certification. 
• Open to LMTs, yoga teachers, or anyone interested in sharing touch with family and friends. Some Thai massage experience is required, not necessarily through Woven Heart, though our Level 1 training will fully prepare you for this course. Familiarity with beginner Thai in supine and prone positions will be helpful.

Friday 9/08/23 8am - 5pm (8) 1 hour lunch break each day

Saturday 9/09/23 8am - 5pm (8)

Sunday 9/10/23 8am - 5pm (8)

One-on-one practicum session with Instructor, scheduled at your convenience (3)

Practicum with 3 people on your own time (3)

30 Total Hours

Please prepare to include some practice time in the evenings between the daily sessions, so that we can move efficiently through the curriculum. 

COST: $700 

REGISTRATION: https://wovenheart.as.me/school

Facilitator: Kimberly Preston, LMT,E-RYT has been a yoga & meditation teacher since 2008 and a practitioner and teacher of traditional Thai massage since 2009. She began her studies at the New England School of Thai Massage, but later spent time in Chiang Mai, Thailand studying under several Thai master teachers. Kimberly expanded her framework for this practice by becoming a certified AcroYoga International Teacher (yoga/acrobatics/Thai massage) in 2012 and has had the opportunity to share traditional Thai massage with hundreds of students around the US. Kimberly is the founder of the Woven Heart School of Thai Massage in Salt Lake City and was granted a Best of Utah Mind & Body Award in 2020 by City Weekly Magazine. She is an Approved Provider through the NCBTMB, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Gratitude to her teachers and lineage, including Thai teachers Aree Sanyalek, Pichest Boonthumme, Chongkol’s ITM, and American teachers Jennifer Yarro and Bob Haddad of the Old Medicine Hospital lineage.

 Payment Plans, Partial Scholarship and Work Trade options available for those unable to make the financial investment, just ask. Please email kimberlyprestonyoga@gmail.com or call/text 801-410-0833 with any questions.

Location: 3333 South 900 East, Ste. 220, Salt Lake City, UT

Thai Foot Reflexology -  September 2023 

• • This comprehensive course delves into the ancient practice of Thai foot reflexology, a holistic treatment technique that aims to restore balance and harmony in the body through stimulation of reflex points on the feet. Originating from Thailand, this form of reflexology integrates elements of Chinese massage, Ayurveda, and traditional Thai medicine, with a unique emphasis on sen lines (energy lines) and marma points (vital points) to promote health and well-being.
  • This course provides students with a theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to perform a full Thai foot reflexology session. Students will explore the anatomy and physiology of the foot, including the lower leg muscles, bones, and joints, and their correlation to the whole body. The course also delves into the principles of reflexology, specifically, the theory of sen lines and their relevance to the lower legs and feet.
  • Thai Massage is a fundamental piece of Traditional Thai Medicine, a system of methods and practices, such as herbal medicine, bodywork practices, and spiritual healing that is indigenous to the region currently known as Thailand.
  • This course is limited to 8 students 
  • Students who complete the course will learn the protocol for a 30 min to 1 hour session
  • Students will be expected to submit 3 hours of practicum evaluations to receive certification.
  • Open to LMTs, Foot Zoners, or anyone interested in sharing touch with family and friends.

  This course is pending approval for 16 CE’s through the NCBTMB.        

  Saturday 9/23/23 8am - 5pm (8) Lunch break each day 12-1

  Sunday 9/24/23 8am - 5pm (8)

  Evaluated Practicum with 3 people on your own time (3)

  19 Total Hours 

  COST: $400  ($25 per educational hour)

  REGISTRATION: https://wovenheart.as.me/school

  Facilitator: Kimberly Preston, LMT, E-RYT has been a yoga & meditation teacher since 2008 and a practitioner and teacher of traditional Thai massage since 2009. She began her studies at the New England School of Thai Massage, but later spent time in Chiang Mai, Thailand studying under several Thai master teachers. Kimberly expanded her framework for this practice by becoming a certified AcroYoga International Teacher (yoga/acrobatics/Thai massage) in 2012 and has had the opportunity to share traditional Thai massage with hundreds of students around the US. Kimberly is the founder of the Woven Heart School of Thai Massage in Salt Lake City and was granted a Best of Utah Mind & Body Award in 2020 by City Weekly Magazine. She is an Approved Provider through the NCBTMB, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Gratitude to her teachers and lineage, including Thai teachers Aree Sanyalek, Pichest Boonthumme, Chongkol’s ITM, and American teachers Jennifer Yarro and Bob Haddad of the Old Medicine Hospital lineage.

   Payment Plans, Partial Scholarship and Work Trade options available for those unable to make the financial investment, just ask. Please email kimberlyprestonyoga@gmail.com or call/text 801-410-0833 with any questions.

Location: 3333 South 900 East, Ste. 220, Salt Lake City, UT

Integrative Thai Massage:                              Advanced Techniques for Back Pain 2022 

• In this course we will explore Thai Massage through multiple frameworks, to support people living with low back pain. This course will bring together Traditional Thai Massage with clinical decision making, and rehabilitation perspectives, participants will learn to work collaboratively with the nervous system, joints, and soft tissues to support healing from pain and injury.
• Thai Massage is the ancient healing art of Thailand and combines the traditions of acupressure, deep muscle compression, assisted stretching, rocking/swaying, and meditative breath. It is the ancient healing art of Thailand, and the Northern style, Nuad Boran, is deeply rooted in the lineages of Yoga, Ayurveda and Buddhism. Pressure is focused along Sip Sen or Thai energy lines.
• Integrative Thai Massage respectfully brings together a complete traditional healing system with clinical decision making, communication skills, relational skills, neuroscience, and integrative rehabilitation frameworks for understanding how to provide Thai massage safely, effectively, and compassionately in many contexts.
• This is an Approved Course for 20 CE’s through NCBTMB
• This course is limited to 8 students
• Prerequisites:  minimum 30 hours of prior Thai Massage training, general familiarity with Thai work in supine and prone positions.

Saturday Dec 3rd, 2022 9:00am - 5:30pm 

Sunday Dec 4th, 2022 9:00am - 5:30pm

+ 4 hours of practicum on your own time

Cost: $300 ($15 per educational hour)

SATURDAY ONLY OPTION: $175

Location: 3333 South 900 East, Ste. 220, Salt Lake City, UT