Thai Massage Schools in Chiang Mai
The intricacies of Thai massage are explained and demystified when you take a course in traditional Thai massage.
These schools also offer traditional Thai massage, for those not wishing to take a course (please remember to show the Good Manner and tip your masseur/masseuse).
Here is our short list of schools that offer Thai massage courses in Chiang Mai.
If you don't make it to Chiang Mai this trip, take a look at Thai massage courses in Bangkok.
International Training Massage, 17/7 Morakot Road, Chiang Mai. tel: (053) 218-632.
Located 1 km north of the northwestern corner of the old city, this school offers 5 and 10 day courses.
Classes tend to be large, and less individualized.
Lek Chaiya, 25 Ratchadamnoen Road, Chiang Mai. tel: (053) 278-325.
Located near the Tha Phae Gate in the eastern part of the old city, Lek teaches “nerve-touch” healing massage, and the use of healing herbs.
Old Medicine Hospital, 78/1 Wualai Road, Chiang Mai. tel: (053) 275-085. Located 1 km south of the old city, this venerated institution offers an 10 day course for 3500 baht.
Massages are available at 100 baht per hour.