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 professionalism. 

🔶 March 2025 Schedule

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

🔸 Important Notice - Schedule has changed

Hironori Ikeda will be in Hua Hin, Thailand, from March 25 to 28 for a 5-star top management spa staff massage training. The Dynamic Myofascial Release Intensive Course will now be held from March 22 to 24

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Sat, Mar 25 to Sun, Apr 6, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming programs and maintaining the highest standards of training.

🔶 April 2025 Schedule

Apr 07-11: Trigger Point Therapy 
Apr 07-11: Sports Massage 
Apr 12-13: Breathing & Spine Mobility
Apr 14-18: Deep Tissue Massage
Apr 14-18: Remedial Massage 
Apr 19-20: Deep Shiatsu Massage
Apr 21-25: Dynamic Myofascial Release

Hironori Ikeda will be in Hua Hin, Thailand, for 5-star top management spa staff Massage training from April 26 to May 4. There will be no lessons in Chiang Mai during this time.

🔶 May 2025 Schedule

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 Releaes Course is available as part of Private Lesson

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Mon, May 19 to Fri, June 1st, 2025, as we focus on preparing for upcoming programs and maintaining the highest standards of training.

🔶 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.

The Professional Massage Course with Cadaver Anatomy and Palpation Training, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, has been officially scheduled from June 28 to July 5, 2025.

🔸 This course provides advanced hands-on training for medical professionals and massage therapists, focusing on anatomical precision, clinical palpation techniques, and practical application in therapeutic settings.

🔶 June-July 2025

Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course

🔸　8-Day Intensive Course (28 June - 5 July 2025)
🔸　6-Day Intensive Course (30 June - 5 July 2025)
🔸　4-Day Intensive Course (02 July - 5 July 2025)

July 07-11: Trigger Point Therapy
July 07-11: Sports Massage
July 12-13: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
July 14-18: Deep Tissue Massage
July 14-18: Remedial Massage
July 19-20: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
July 21-25: Dynamic Myofascial Release
July 21-25: Sports Medicine Massage

July 26-27: Beginner-Friendly Course:
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

🔶  July - August 2025

July 28 - August 01: Trigger Point Therapy
July 28 - August 01: Sports Massage
August 02-03: Breathing & Spine Mobility
August 04-08: Deep Tissue Massage
August 04-08: Remedial Massage
August 09-10: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
August 11-15: Dynamic Myofascial Release
August 11-15: Sports Medicine Massage

August 16-17: Beginner-Friendly Course:
Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation

August 18-22: Trigger Point Therapy
August 18-22: Sports Massage
August 23-24: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
August 25-29: Deep Tissue Massage
August 25-29: Remedial Massage
August 30-31: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage

🔶  September 2025

September 01-05: Dynamic Myofascial Release
September 01-05: Sports Medicine Massage

🔸　From September 6 to 21, 2025, RSM International Academy will take a break, and no lessons will be held. During this time, Hironori Ikeda will go back to Japan to refine and finalize the next-generation training programs.

September 22-26: Trigger Point Therapy
September 22-26: Sports Massage
September 27-28: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
Sep29 - Oct 03: Deep Tissue Massage
Sep 29 - Oct 03: Remedial Massage

🔶 October 2025

October 04-05: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
October 06-10: Dynamic Myofascial Release
October 06-10: Sports Medicine Massage

October 13-17: Trigger Point Therapy
October 13-17: Sports Massage
October 18-19: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
October 20-24: Deep Tissue Massage
October 20-24: Remedial Massage
October 25-26: Breathing & Spine Mobility Massage
October 27-31: Dynamic Myofascial Release
October 27-31: Sports Medicine Massage

🔶 November - December 2025

🔸　The Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course with Cadaver Palpation Training is currently in final schedule negotiations with Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine and will be officially announced soon.

After completing any of our three main courses, we invite you to enroll in our Advanced Evening Massage Courses. 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 6.0 hours
( 2 h × 3 days or 3 h for 2days)
Book a 2h / 3h window between 15:30 to 19:00
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.