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 01-08 - Professional Massage Course with Cadaver Palpation Training,
at the Faculty 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: Breathing and Spine Mobility
Mar 17-21: Deep Tissue Massage
Mar 17-21: Remedial Massage 

🔸 Important Notice - Schedule has changed

Hironori Ikeda will be in Hua Hin, Thailand, for 5-star top management spa staff massage training from March 22 to 28. Lessons, including Dynamic Myofascial Release poses, will now be held between March 10 and 21.

RSM International Academy will have no classes scheduled from Sat, Mar 22 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 2. There will be no lessons in Chiang Mai during this time.

🔶 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 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 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.