This is the Original Source of all Northern-Style Thai Massage. All Northern-Style Thai Massage Originated from this School!

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Learn from the original source of all Northern-style Thai Massage, started at the Old Medicine Hospital Thai Massage School Shevagakomarapat in 1962.

Welcome to The Old Medicine Thai Massage School Shivagakomarapaj, a sanctuary of ancient healing located in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand. As the pioneering school that introduced the Northern Style of Traditional Thai Massage in 1962 by our father, Ajahan Sintorn Chaichakan. We take great pride in preserving the authenticity and wisdom of this centuries-old art. Today The Old Medicine carries on the Shivagakomarpaj lineage, Ajahn Wasan Chaichakan, the second-generation master who remains dedicated to passing down the history of Thai healing arts, health, and well-being.

The Northern Style of traditional Thai massage, also known as Nuad Phaen Thai, had its origins here at The Old Medicine Thai Massage School Shivagakomarapaj. We have had the privilege of training more than 20,000 students in the authentic Northern Style. Among these students, we take immense pride in having welcomed over 10,000 international learners who have since practiced and shared the Northern Style across different parts of the world.

Today, Old Medicine’s Northern Style is the most widely recognized, followed, and practiced style of traditional Thai massage in the international community, and is the recognized, classic standard / foundation of “Northern Style Traditional Thai Massage” throughout Thailand, and around the world. 

We are delighted to announce the partnership of the Old Medicine Hospital Thai Massage School Shivagakomarpaj with Bodhi Panya Institute in San Francisco, California - the only Thai massage school approved by California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

Together, we look forward to furthering our commitment to providing quality education, resources, and services that our students and practitioners need in order to fully realize their potential. By expanding our reach we will  provide our students with even more opportunities to learn and grow in their massage practice. 

Bodhi Panya Institute is NCBTMB Approved Provider for Continuing Education (CE), we are recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. This ensures that our courses meet the highest standards and provide valuable continuing education for massage therapists.

  • Thai Massage Foundations Level 1 (30-hrs)

  • Thai Massage Foundations Level 2 (30-hrs)

  • Thai Style Foot Relaxation Massage Level 1 (12-hrs)

Whether you are interested in learning Thai massage for self-improvement or to master in Thai massage in our advanced courses, we have courses suitable for all levels. Foundation course starts each Monday, offering you the chance to commence your journey in Thai massage immediately.

Join us to embark on your Thai massage learning adventure.

We offer a range of short courses, from a 2-day Foot Massage course, a 3-day Introduction to Thai massage, and comprehensive 5-day complete Thai Massage courses with a certificate of completion. 

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