Thai Table Massage
Thai Table Massage
If you are looking for a way to make your treatments more dynamic, more movement-focused and easier on your own body, Thai Table Massage could be exactly what you have been searching for.
Inspired by traditional Thai massage but thoughtfully adapted for use on a massage table, this two-day workshop introduces a range of stretches, mobilisations and movement-based techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your existing practice. Rather than working on the floor, these techniques are designed to be practical, accessible and comfortable for both therapist and client while still delivering many of the benefits associated with traditional Thai massage.
One of the greatest advantages of learning Thai Table Massage is that it changes the way you work as a therapist. By using bodyweight, leverage and movement you can add a whole other dimension to your treatments, and can often achieve remarkable results with less physical effort. Many therapists find they finish the day feeling less fatigued while offering treatments that feel fresh, engaging and highly effective for their clients.
Developed by Ruth Bell from years of integrating Thai-inspired techniques into her remedial practice, this course focuses on practical application rather than tradition for tradition’s sake. You will leave with techniques you can immediately incorporate into your current treatments, while also developing the confidence to offer a flowing Thai Table Massage session as a standalone therapy.
If you enjoy movement, clinical reasoning and helping clients move with greater ease and confidence, this workshop will open up exciting new possibilities for your practice.
Why you should train with us
At the School of Bodywork, we are passionate about helping therapists work more effectively while also looking after themselves.
This course is not about reproducing traditional floor-based Thai massage. Instead, it has been carefully adapted for the treatment table, making the techniques more accessible while preserving many of the movement-based principles that make Thai massage so effective.
You will learn practical skills that can be introduced into your treatments immediately, helping your sessions stand out while reducing strain on your own body through intelligent use of bodyweight and positioning.
Course overview
This two-day practical workshop introduces therapists to Thai-inspired stretches, mobilisations and dynamic movement techniques adapted specifically for table-based treatment.
You will explore applications for a range of musculoskeletal presentations, including acute and chronic pain, while developing breath and movement-led treatment. By the end of the course, you will feel confident incorporating individual techniques into your existing sessions or providing a complete Thai Table Massage treatment.
Successful completion also provides the foundation for progressing to our Advanced Thai Table Workshop.
Ready for the Next Step? – Advanced Thai Table Massage
If you have already completed our Thai Table Massage course with Ruth Bell and are eager to expand your skills even further, our Advanced Thai Table Massage Workshop is the perfect progression.
Over two practical days, you will revisit and build upon the techniques introduced in the foundation course while exploring a range of new side-lying approaches that can be seamlessly integrated into your treatments. These additional techniques offer even more ways to improve movement, enhance client comfort and bring variety to your practice.
Advanced Thai Table Workshop Details
- Dates: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2026
- Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm each day
- Venue: Exeter, Devon, UK
- Tutor: Ruth Bell
Fees
- Early Bird Offer: £295 when you pay your £175 deposit before 9th August 2026.
- Remaining balance due one month before the course start date.
- Full Course Fee: £345.
Entry Requirement
You must have successfully completed the first Thai Table Massage course with Ruth Bell before attending this advanced workshop.
Whether you are looking to refine your existing skills or add even more dynamic movement-based techniques to your treatments, this workshop will help you continue your Thai Table journey with confidence.
Course syllabus
During the workshop you will explore:
- Thai massage techniques adapted for use on the treatment table.
- Dynamic stretches and mobilisations.
- Appropriate applications for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Considerations for both acute and chronic pain.
- Efficient use of bodyweight and therapist ergonomics.
- Techniques to improve movement, flexibility and mobility.
- Integrating Thai-inspired techniques into remedial and massage treatments.
- Building a flowing table-based treatment sequence.
Entry requirements
Participants must hold:
- A minimum Level 3 Massage qualification.
- A minimum Level 3 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology qualification.
No previous Thai massage experience is required.
Course Format
- Two full days of practical, hands-on learning.
- Demonstrations followed by supervised practice.
- Emphasis on movement, therapist body mechanics and clinical application.
- Designed for immediate integration into professional massage practice.
On completion, students may progress to the Advanced Thai Table Workshop.
Assessments
The workshop is highly practical, with learning taking place through demonstrations, guided practice and tutor feedback throughout the two days.
By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently incorporate Thai-inspired techniques into your treatments and perform a complete Thai Table Massage session on the treatment table.
Qualification & Accreditation
Successful completion provides specialist postgraduate training in Thai Table Massage, enabling qualified massage therapists to integrate these techniques into their existing professional practice.
FAQs
Do I need previous Thai massage experience to join this course?
No. This workshop is designed for qualified massage therapists and no previous experience of Thai massage is required. The focus is on learning practical, table-based techniques that can be incorporated into your existing treatments rather than studying traditional floor-based Thai massage.
Do I need to be particularly flexible? I have seen Thai massage before and it looks difficult.
Not at all. Because the techniques have been adapted for use on a treatment table, they are much easier to perform than traditional floor-based Thai massage. There is a strong emphasis on body mechanics and working efficiently rather than forcing positions. You simply need to be comfortable moving freely around the treatment table, and many techniques can be adapted or omitted to suit your own abilities and style of practice.
Course Date:
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2027
Course Time:
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Location:
The course takes place in Exeter, Devon, UK.
Course Fees:
Early Bird Offer: £295 when you pay your £175 deposit before 24 February 2027.
The remaining balance is due one month before the course start date.
Full Course Fee: £345
Tutor / Tutors
Ruth Bell is a trained Thai massage therapist who has spent many years integrating Thai-inspired techniques into her remedial bodywork practice. She developed this course to make these dynamic approaches accessible on the treatment table, enabling therapists to achieve impressive results without needing to work on the floor.
