Shiatsu & Thai Massage Training Scotland

Autumn 2024 Course dates announced!

Professional Thai Yoga Massage Diploma 

Shiatsu and Thai Massage Training Scotland offers a unique opportunity to train for a diploma in authentic Thai Yoga Massage in Glasgow, taught by uniquely trained teachers, with a curriculum designed by practitioners who apprenticed with masters from the temples of Northern Thailand.

Whether you are looking for a change of career, flexible working hours, or another string to your bow, then this course is for you. Perhaps you are already a massage therapist looking to enhance your existing career, or perhaps a yoga teacher looking to offer a more comprehensive service to your students, this can be a compliment to your existing business. However, no previous experience in massage or yoga is necessary, the course can bring a fresh start from an unrelated career.

Thai Massage is in demand, a growing field in the therapy industry, and we will bring you to a high standard in a short period of time, and we will support you with skilled individual attention along the way.

This course is the most comprehensive available in the country, taught by teachers with unique and extensive experience of Thai bodywork, who are also skilled in various other disciplines such as acroyoga, Qi Gong, dance therapy, yoga teaching, Shiatsu and mindfulness.

Venue: STMTS, 72 Berkeley Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow G3 7DS

Autumn 2024 Course dates announced!

• Practical training sessions run across 6 weekends
• Foundation Weekend: 12^th-13^th October 2024
• Level One: 9^th-10^th November and 7^th-8^th December 2024
• Level Two: 11^th-12th January and 8^th-9^th February 2025
• Final Assessment: Sunday 16^th March 2025
• Mindfulness training sessions and yoga warm up skills are included in the course curriculum.
• Each student is allocated individual tutorial time with the head tutor.
• Theory and contextual online studies are required for professional certification (included in the full course cost – allow up to 30 hours reading and study)
• Anatomy and Physiology, and Health and Safety online study (included in course cost. Not required for students with existing level 3 massage qualification)
• 2 hours weekly home practise is necessary for all students so that you can perfect the techniques between the training weekends. You’ll need willing friends or family to practise on.
• Accessibility: if any aspect of the course is inaccessible to you for any reason such as disability or diverse learning style please enquire about accessibility options.

Interested in applying for this course? Please e-mail to request an application form and full information sheet: info@stmts.co.uk

• Full course cost for both levels 1 & 2 (details below): £1750
• Foundation Weekend only: £325
  • Prepares you for Level One
• Level One only: £625
  • 2 weekends practical training
  • Anatomy and Physiology online course
  • Prepares you fully for Level Two certification level
• Level Two only: £950
  • two weekends practical training
  • Online Thai theory study
  • Practical assessment day
  • Practical tutorial with senior tutor
  • Case study supervision
  • Full certification on successful graduation

Traditional Thai Yoga massage is a dynamic healing art involving massage techniques, gentle palm and thumb pressure, and passive applied stretches that resemble the poses of yoga. The receiver wears loose clothing. Originally it was practised by monks at the temple, and is a spiritual practice which stems back to the times of Buddha and before. The massage techniques are applied as a moving meditation of Metta (loving kindness). It is a truly rewarding experience which leaves both giver and receiver more stretched, relaxed & in balance. Main course teacher is Lucy Trend plus an assistant teachers, ensures a generous student to teacher ratio.

Feedback from students: 

“Such a great course learning different aspects of Thai Massage. I have been equipped to provide great treatments and I’m eager to learn even more!” Ashley T, class of 2023

“Thai Massage is a beautiful therapy and gives me a lot, I enjoyed learning it and the group was also a pleasure to work with” SF, class of 2023

“The course has been really fantastic for giving me confidence that I didn’t have before, and I really appreciate Lucy being such a great teacher.” Bracken Holroyd, class of 2019

“The relaxed and  friendly learning environment made it a joy to learn, Lucy is an excellent teacher. And I have met a lovely bunch of people and made some lifelong friends” Charlie Prouse, class of 2018

“I enjoyed the structure the course, the material covered, and the teachers and assistants were always there to help. A fantastic experience!” MC, Yoga Teacher, class of 2018

“I have loved the course and can’t believe how much I have learned. Although there has been a lot of work involved it has been well spread out and manageable. Thank you for everything you have put into the course. It’s been a great experience and lovely getting to know everyone.” Laura Hall, occupational therapist. Class of 2016.

“There’s nothing better than learning a new skill that is of benefit to both giver and receiver. I really enjoyed learning the practical and theory of TYM and look forward to lifelong learning” Julie, secondary school teacher, class of 2016 

“I loved learning a new skill that compliments my yoga teaching” Margaret, yoga teacher, class of 2014

“The entire experience has been absolutely fantastic; the relaxed environment and relaxed teaching style, the teacher’s skills and experience, and the individual feedback has always been constructive and in depth.” Stephen Rogan, yoga teacher and massage therapist, class of 2014

See also: Foundation and CPD Courses

FAQs about Diploma course

We will send you a full information sheet and application form upon request, however here are a few frequently asked questions:

I have never done yoga or massage before – is this course suitable for me?

• Yes! The course is suitable for complete beginners and you will learn everything you need to know on the course. We always start the day with a gentle yoga style warm up, and most people find they improve strength and flexibility skills gradually as they go along. Students will be learning the massage techniques at floor level, not a massage table. So this means you’re moving around on your knees sometimes, and sometimes standing, sometimes kneeling up or down. In this way students build on strength and flexibility as they learn and practise.

I would like to attend this course but I do not have the money up front can I pay in installments?

• Yes! You can pay per module and/or per weekend, as long as your payments are received one month in advance of each of the weekends you wish to attend. Please request the information sheet by emailing info@stmts.co.uk

If I already have a HNC Complementary Therapies,or a prior level 3 massage qualification, can I do only level one and be able to practise professionally?

• Unfortunately not! You would only be able to use the techniques learned on healthy friends and family who are physically active and without illness or injury.

This is for a few reasons:

• You would not have a completion certificate and so would not be able to get insurance
• Because of the physical manipulations Thai Massage has a higher risk, and insurance companies and professional bodies such as FHT would want to see your full certification.
• You would not have done the Thai Massage theory and so would not fully understand the context and the contraindications.
• You would not have enough study time to be familiar enough with the physical effects of the techniques and would be liable to cause injury to others or even to yourself.
• You would also find that you wouldn’t know enough techniques or enough variations of techniques for your clients’ different needs.

Why might someone want to do level one only if they can’t practice professionally after it?

• The level one option is available for someone who might not be available for the full course at the time but wants to pick it up later, for example someone who is pregnant or has other plans coming up. Level two can be taken within three years of completing level one.
• It is also useful for those who are not certain that they want to commit to the full course but are curious about learning the skills for personal development reasons, and to use on healthy friends and family who are physically active and without illness or injury.

If I have professional level massage training would I have to do the AP&P, and Health and Safety course?

• No this would not be a requirement but you would have access to the online course for revision purposes if you wish to enroll.

If I already AP and P, and Health and Safety for complementary therapies would the fees be lower?

• Unfortunately not, sorry! However, as above you would have access to the course if you wish to enroll as a refresher.