• Introduce and discuss the traditional intentions of a Thai massage session, compare alignment with massage scope of practice
• Introduce and discuss the Buddhist roots of Thai massage as part of holistic traditional hands-on health care practices and how the five precepts may be interpreted as foundation for ethical practice of health care service:
  • Do not harm
  • Do not take what isn't given
  • Do not act with sexual misconduct
  • Do not speak dishonestly, nor divisive, harsh, and gossip/idle chatter
  • Do not become intoxicated (i.e., alcohol, drugs).
• Introduce and discuss the Wai Kru healing arts ceremony performed as therapist centering exercise, it's translation to English
• Introduce and discuss the four bramaviharas as they relate to cultivation of an effective and professional health care service:
  • Metta - friendliness and goodwill, building appropriate rapport with the client-therapist relationship
  • Karuna - compassion, listening carefully to understand client's concerns and chief complaints
  • Mudita - sympathetic joy, sharing happiness for the client meeting their goals
  • Upeksha - maintaining professionalism with equanimity with non-discrimination

Upon successful completion, students will:

• Understand and articulate the significance of the Four Bramaviharas in ethical Thai Massage practice
• Participate meaningfully in the Wai Khru Ceremony, recognizing its ethical and cultural importance
• Reflect deeply on personal and professional ethical conduct through guided discussions
• Integrate traditional ethical teachings into daily therapeutic interactions

Thai Massage practitioners and students dedicated to deepening their understanding of ethical responsibilities inherent in traditional Thai Massage practice.

• Active participation in ceremonial and discussion activities
• Reflective participation demonstrating thoughtful engagement with ethical concepts
• Certificate of Completion in Ethics for Thai Massage Professionals (4 Hours) awarded upon successful completion.