What are the benefits of Lotus Palm Certification? World-renowned training Business and marketing tools with our innovative After-Care Business and Skills Development Program, the only Thai Massage program of its kind! Recognition by major North American Massage Associations: Ability to issue receipts for health insurance benefits Eligibility for professional liability insurance Holistic practitioner license (for example, in Toronto) All courses taken at the Lotus Palm Center in Montreal are tax deductible (in Canada). Tax receipts are only issued to students studying at the Center.

Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner Certification Program (350 hrs) Practitioner Program (PDF - 2.9 Mb) This program consists of the Essential, Intermediate and Advanced practitioner certifications: Equips you with more than seven hours' worth of massage techniques A theoretical foundation in Ayurveda and Thai Sen lines (similar to meridians) Basic training in anatomy and pathology to understand contraindications and avoid injury The ability to design customized treatment plans for a diverse range of clientele Includes our innovative "After-Care Business and Skills Development Program Learn More and Save More Students who register for the complete Practitioner Program in Montreal save $300 on our regular price and the training. Students may complete Thai Yoga Massage 1 before joining the complete Practitioner Program and still receive the program discount. Interested students must register with the Program Director. See the detailed handout mentioned above for all the details. Essential Certification (*158 hrs) The Essential Certification equips the graduate with three hours worth of massage techniques to practice Thai Yoga Massage (or "TYM") professionally, and is the first step of the program. The requirements are: Completion of Thai Yoga Massage 1 and 2 15 x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 1 15 x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 2 Review 20 hours 1 supervised session Internship 15 hours *The total number of hours is a combination of classroom hours, massage hours, home review, supervisions and internships. Note: Students who wish to apply for certification in Montreal and the greater Montreal area are required to do one supervision upon completing Thai 2. Students studying from out of town must complete 10 extra documented massages upon completing each level in place of a supervision. Intermediate Certification (*195 hrs) The Intermediate Certification further enhances the graduate's practice by integrating an Ayurvedic theoretical foundation, new massage techniques and the ability to customize a wellness program that makes healthy living a greater part of their and their clients' lives. The requirements for this program are: Completion of Thai Yoga Massage 1 through 4 15 x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 3, including a 2-session treatment program 15 x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 4, including a 4-session treatment program 1 supervised session Review 20 hours Internship 15 hours 1 Assistantship 37 hours Certification case studies for each level *The total number of hours is a combination of classroom hours, massage hours, home review, supervisions and internships. Note: Students who wish to apply for certification in Montreal and the greater Montreal area are required to do one supervision upon completing Thai 4. Students studying from out of town must complete 10 extra documented massages upon completing each level in place of a supervision. Upon completion of Thai Yoga massage level 4 students are eligible to apply to a number of associations for liability insurance. Advanced Certification (*158 hrs) The Advanced Certification teaches the graduate how anatomy and movement analysis apply to Thai Yoga Massage, to treat common wellness issues, and to master the art of Thai Yoga Massage. The requirements for this program are: Completion of Thai Yoga Massage 1-6 15x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 5 15x 90 min documented massages after completing TYM 6 Review 20 hours 1 supervised (after TYM 6) 1 Internship 15 hours * The total number of hours is a combination of classroom hours, massage hours, home review, supervisions and internships. Note: Students who wish to apply for certification in Montreal and the greater Montreal area are required to do one supervision upon completing Thai 6. Students studying from out of town must complete 10 extra documented massages upon completing each level in place of a supervision. Documented Massages Following each course, students are required to complete 15 documented massages. Massages are "documented" by completing the Health Questionnaire in the" Essential Guide", or students can also download their forms online: Questionnaire for Thai Yoga Massage 1 & 2 Questionnaire for Thai Yoga Massage 3 through 6 2-session & 4-session treatment programs Students benefit by practicing on as many different body types as possible. The maximum number of massages on the same person after each course is 2. With each new course students must find at least 8 new partners to practice on. With the Intermediate Certification a student completes a 2 session and a 4 session wellness program. One two session treatment consists of 2 documented massages included in the total of 15. The same is true for the 4 session wellness program. Documented massages and treatment programs are to be included with Certification Application form. Thai Yoga Massage Supervised Sessions A supervised session lasts 3 to 3.5 hours and is a one-on-one training session with a certified Lotus Palm Teacher. This is a massage exchange during which the teacher evaluates the student's technique on a posture-by-posture basis, and provides overall guidance and feedback on a Supervision Form. The cost for a "Supervision" is $175. To arrange a session in Montreal or elsewhere, please make an appointment by contacting us at (514) 270-5713 (514) 270-5713 or by emailing us. It is required that students complete a "Supervision" after each certification in order to experience the proper form and correct any errors before they become habit. Application for Certification & Web listing Applying for your certificate Students can apply for certification following levels 2, 4, and 6 or upon completion of the entire certification program. Students have 2 years to complete the entire program. For each completed certification (Essential, Intermediate and/or Advanced), please download and fill out the Certification Application form, and send it with the requested supporting material to: Lotus Palm School, 5244 St Urbain, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2T 2W9. There is a $50 (CAD/USD) processing fee for each certification. Lotus Palm Online Practitioner Listing For an additional fee, certified Lotus Palm practitioner's can appear on our online listings for 3 years, to help potential customers worldwide locate their business. Please complete the appropriate section of the certification application form and include the administrative fee of $100 (CAD/USD) with your application.