RSM International Academy Chiang Mai integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on training to advance your expertise in massage therapy. 

In 2025, we will introduce updated programs emphasizing pain assessment, chronic pain management, and posture correction, featuring evidence-based training tailored for medical and professional settings.

🔶 For course registration, please contact us via WhatsApp or Line. To assist in selecting the most suitable program, our FAQ section offers detailed guidance.

Weekly, we rotate through three main courses.

🔶 Trigger Point Therapy Course
Beginners or intermediates are encouraged to begin with Trigger Point Therapy to develop their professional palpation skills for pain relief.

🔶 Deep Tissue Massage Course
Experienced individuals will find value in our Deep Tissue Massage course for postural correction. 

🔶 Myofascial Release Course with Stretching
Dynamic Myofascial Release is an advanced course. If you haven’t completed RSM’s Trigger Point or Deep Tissue Massage courses, or have less than one year of experience, participation is not allowed, as it may impact other students’ learning in terms of knowledge and palpation skills.

 Duration: 5 days - Schedules are shown below
 Monday to Friday: 10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00 
 Price: 9,000 Baht  / Course

Starting in 2025, RSM International Academy’s three premier courses will further bridge the gap between theory and practice, dedicating more time to practical, hands-on training. These enhancements are designed to meet the rising expertise of our students, providing in-depth learning and advanced techniques tailored to their growing professional needs.

January 2025 Schedule

🔸 Jan 04-05: Beginner-Friendly Course
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Jan 06-10: Trigger Point Therapy
Jan 06-10: Sports Massage 
Jan 11-12: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
Jan 13-17: Deep Tissue Massage
Jan 13-17: Remedial Massage
Jan 18-19: Deep Shiatsu Massage 
Jan 20-24: Dynamic Myofascial Release
Jan 20-24: Sports Medicine Massage 

We are developing a New Balance Ball YOGA™ program exclusively for top professional athletes, launching in July.

Jan 25-31:

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, Jan 25 to Fri, Jan 31, 2025, as we focus on refining upcoming programs and ensuring the highest standards of training.

February 2025 Schedule

🔸 Feb 01-02: Beginner-Friendly Course
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Feb 03-07: Trigger Point Therapy
Feb 03-07: Sports Massage 
Feb 08-09: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
Feb 10-14: Deep Tissue Massage
Feb 10-14: Remedial Massage 
Feb 15-16: Deep Shiatsu Massage
Feb 17-21: Dynamic Myofascial Release
Feb 17-21: Sports Medicine Massage 
Feb 22-28:

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, Feb 24 to Fri, Feb 28, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming programs and maintaining the highest standards of training

March 2025 Schedule

🔶 Mar 01-08 - Professional Massage Course with Cadaver Palpation Training at facility of medicine,Chiang Mai University

🔸 8 Days Intensive Massage Course 
🔸 6 Days Intensive Massage Course 
🔸 4 Days Intensive Course

Mar 10-14: Trigger Point Therapy Course 
Mar 10-14: Sports Massage 
Mar 15-16: Deep Shiatsu Massage
Mar 17-21: Deep Tissue Massage
Mar 17-21: Remedial Massage 
Mar 22-23: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
Mar 24-28: Dynamic Myofascial Release
Mar 24-28: Sports Medicine Massage 

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Sat, Mar 29 to Sun, Apr 14, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming programs and maintaining the highest standards of training.

🔸　April 2025 Schedule

Apr14-18: Trigger Point Therapy 
Apr14-18: Sports Massage 
Apr 19-20: Breathing & Spine Mobility
Apr 21-25: Deep Tissue Massage
Apr 21-25: Remedial Massage 
Apr 26-27: Deep Shiatsu Massage
Apr 28-May 2: Dynamic Myofascial Release
Apr 28-May 2: Sports Medicine Massage

🔸　May 2025 Schedule

May 03-04: Beginner-Friendly Course. 
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation
May 05-09: Trigger Point Therapy
May 05-09: Sports Massage
May 10-11: Breathing & Spine Mobility
May 12-16: Deep Tissue Massage
May 12-16: Remedial Massage
May 17-18: Deep Shiatsu Massage

The Dynamic Myofascial Release Course is available as part of Private Lesson 2 from May 10 to May 18.

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, May 19 to Fri, May 30, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming programs and maintaining the highest standards of training.

May 31-01 Jun: Beginner-Friendly Course. 
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

🔸　June 2025 Schedule

June 02-06: Trigger Point Therapy
June 02-06: Sports Massage
June 07-08: Breathing & Spine Mobility
June 09-13: Deep Tissue Massage
June 09-13: Remedial Massage
June 14-15: Deep Shiatsu Massage
June 16-20: Dynamic Myofascial Release
June 16-20: Sports Medicine Massage

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Sat, June 21 to Fri, June 27, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming courses and ensuring the highest training quality.

RSM International Academy will hold Professional Massage Courses in July, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Please confirm the schedule as there may be slight changes.

🔸    June-July 2025
Jun 28-29: Beginner-Friendly Course
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Jun 30-Jul 04: Trigger Point Therapy

Jun 30-Jul 04: Sports Massage

Jul 05-06: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

Jul 07-11: Deep Tissue Massage

Jul 07-11: Remedial Massage

Jul 12-13: Deep Shiatsu Massage

Jul 14-18: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Jul 14-18: Sports Medicine Massage

Jul 19-20: Beginner-Friendly Course:

Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Jul 21-25: Trigger Point Therapy

Jul 21-25: Sports Massage

Jul 26-27: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

🔸    July - August 2025

Jul 28-Aug 01: Deep Tissue Massage

Jul 28-Aug 01: Remedial Massage

Aug 02-03: Deep Shiatsu Massage

Aug 04-08: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Aug 04-08: Sports Medicine Massage

Aug 09-10: Beginner-Friendly Course: 

Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Aug 11-15: Trigger Point Therapy

Aug 11-15: Sports Massage

Aug 16-17: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

Aug 18-22: Deep Tissue Massage

Aug 18-22: Remedial Massage

Aug 23-24: Deep Shiatsu Massage

Aug 25-29: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Aug 25-29: Sports Medicine Massage

Aug 30-31: Balance Ball Yoga - Dynamic Core Postural Training

🔸  September - October 2025

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, Sep 1 to Sun, Sep 14, 2025, as we focus on refining upcoming programs and ensuring the highest standards of training.

Sep 15-19: Trigger Point Therapy

Sep 15-19: Sports Massage

Sep 20-21: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

Sep 22-26: Deep Tissue Massage

Sep 22-26: Remedial Massage

Sep 27-28: Deep Shiatsu Massage

Sep 29-Oct 03: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Sep 29-Oct 03: Sports Medicine Massage

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Sat, Oct 4 to Fri, Oct 10, 2025, as we focus on refining upcoming programs and ensuring the highest standards of training.

🔸  October 2025

Oct 11-12: Beginner-Friendly Course: 

Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

Oct 13-17: Trigger Point Therapy

Oct 13-17: Sports Massage

Oct 18-19: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

Oct 20-24: Deep Tissue Massage

Oct 20-24: Remedial Massage

Oct 25-26: Deep Shiatsu Massage

Oct 27-31: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Oct 27-31: Sports Medicine Massage

🔸  November - December 2025

Nov 01-02: Balance Ball Yoga - Dynamic Core Postural Training

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, Nov 3 to Fri, Nov 7, 2025, as we focus on refining upcoming programs and ensuring the highest standards of training.

After completing any of our three main courses, we invite you to enroll in our Advanced Evening Massage Course. This program is meticulously designed to elevate your practical massage skills, propelling you to an advanced level of proficiency in your field.

🔶 Sports Massage Course
The Sports Massage course begins immediately after completing the RSM Trigger Point Therapy course. In this course, you will learn sports massage techniques focused on conditioning and enhancing athletic performance.

🔶 Remedial Massage Course
The Remedial Massage course starts right after the Deep Tissue Massage course. It focuses on applying Deep Tissue techniques to address myofascial lower back pain, sacroiliac joint issues, and frozen shoulder. You’ll also learn advanced skills applicable for medical treatment settings for these specific conditions.

🔶 Sports Medicine Massage Course
The Sports Medicine Massage course is designed for massage professionals and licensed massage therapists working in clinical settings. This course focuses on applying learned techniques to treat sports injuries and offer effective rehabilitation. For those pursuing a professional career in massage therapy, Hironori Ikeda will provide a reference highlighting your skill set, helping you secure a job quickly.

Our weekend workshops feature a cycle of three courses, each focusing on specific topics suitable for all levels, from beginners to professionals. Tailored to enhance the skills of Massage Therapists, YOGA/Pilates Instructors, and Sports Trainers, each session aims to delve into advanced practical techniques in the field.

🔶 Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation Course
 Duration: 2 days ( Saturday & Sunday)
 10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00
 Price: 5,000 Baht

🔶 Orthopedic Massage for Breathing & Spine Mobility
 Gentle spine mobilization massage and HVLA
 Duration: 2 days ( Saturday & Sunday)
 10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00 ( total 8 hours / 2 days）
 Price: 6,000 Baht

🔶 Deep Shiatsu Massage Course
A specialized massage course using core engagement and body weight to target the deepest layers of the body.
 Duration: 2 days ( Saturday & Sunday)
10:00-12:00 / 13:00-15:00 ( total 8 hours / 2 days）
Price: 6,000 Baht

Note: 
High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation is a quick, precise chiropractic technique that adjusts the spine and joints to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance bodily functions, and offer immediate relief, and is particularly beneficial for the spine and iliosacral joint.

For individuals with tight schedules or seeking accelerated learning, our Private Massage Training Course is the perfect fit. Gain professional palpation skills to identify trigger points, muscle tension, and myofascial strain, and apply practical massage techniques tailored to your clients' needs. Training is available for all levels, from beginners to professionals, with a focus on pain relief and postural correction.

🔶  Private Massage Training Course

Duration: 3 or 2 days
engage in a total of 7.5 hours
( 2.5h × 3 days or 3.5h + 4h for 2days)
Book a 2.5h / 3.5h /4h window between 15:30 to 18:30
Price: 9,000 Baht

To refine your practical massage skills, we maintain a maximum class size of 7 students. All massage courses at RSM International Academy are instructed by Hironori Ikeda, MSc in Sports Medicine, ensuring a professional learning environment.

The class atmosphere is filled with students who are passionate about cultivating their massage skills and understanding the logical aspects of sports medicine. During RSM massage training, we never waste a single minute on unrelated content or teaching; everyone remains focused on the profession.