Train with Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch is a Master Thai Massage Practitioner and NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider trained through the Shivagakomarpaj lineage at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand — one of the most respected training institutions in the world for traditional Thai massage.
He has spent over two decades studying, practicing and teaching Northern Style Thai Massage across the United States and internationally. His certification courses are open to massage therapists, yoga teachers, healing arts practitioners and anyone called to learn this tradition at its source.
Kevin teaches small groups. Every student leaves with the skills and confidence to deliver a complete 90 to 120 minute Thai massage session.
Continuing Education Provider #529
Certifications:
Therapeutic Thai Massage
Advanced Thai Acupressure
Basic & Advanced Table Thai
Chi nei tsang (abdominal massage) Levels 1 & 2
Tok Sen
Thai Herbal Compress
Pa Khaw Ma Levels 1,2, & 3
Where Kevin Is Teaching Next
Thai Massage 32-Hour CE Course
Level 1 & 2
Bay Village, OH · Sacred Rising
May 16–17 & 23–24, 2026 9am–6pm each day
32 CE hours | NCBTMB-approved | 10 spots max
Thai Massage 32-Hour CE Course
Level 1 & 2
Pittsburgh, PA · Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy
Aug 20–23, 2026 9am–6pm each day
32 CE hours | NCBTMB-approved | 12 spots max
Thai Massage Level 1 & 2 32-Hour CE Certification Course
Traditional Thai Massage is a 2,500-year-old healing art rooted in Buddhist tradition and Ayurvedic medicine. This foundational course covers Northern Style Thai massage from the ground up, giving students the theory, technique and hands-on practice to deliver a complete session from day one.
What You Will Learn
History and theoretical principles of Thai massage
Understanding of Wai Khru and ethics of Thai massage
Positioning and mechanics for the practitioner
Precautions and contraindications for clients and practitioners
A full routine utilizing prone, side-lying, supine and seated positions
Theory and massage of 10 major sen (energy) lines
Ability to perform a complete 90 to 120 minute Thai massage session
Who This Training Is For
This training is open to massage therapists, yoga teachers, healing arts practitioners and anyone with a sincere interest in learning traditional Thai massage at a serious level. No prior experience required.
Thai Massage Level 3 & 4 32-Hour CE Certification Course
Level 3 & 4 picks up where foundational training leaves off. This course is designed for practitioners who have completed Level 1 & 2 and are ready to work with more technical precision, greater therapeutic depth and a more intuitive sense of flow.
Kevin teaches advanced techniques across all four positions: supine, prone, side-lying and seated. The focus shifts from learning a routine to developing the body intelligence to move through one. Students leave with a wider repertoire, stronger mechanics and the confidence to work with complex presentations.
A core component of this training is Tok Sen, the Northern Thai practice of using hand-carved wooden tools to deliver rhythmic vibration into muscles, fascia and sen lines. Kevin studied Tok Sen as part of his traditional Thai bodywork training and teaches its integration directly into session work, not as a standalone add-on but as a natural extension of the treatment.
What You Will Learn
Advanced techniques for supine, prone, side-lying and seated positions
Deep compressions, joint mobilizations and leverage-based assisted stretching
Therapeutic applications for hips, shoulders, spine and sen line balancing
Smooth transitions that create continuous meditative flow
Body mechanics for power, precision and practitioner longevity
Safe and effective use of Tok Sen wooden tools for vibration-based release
Integrating Tok Sen with hands-on Thai Massage for a more complete session
Who This Training Is For
Practitioners who have completed Thai Massage Level 1 & 2 or equivalent foundational training and are ready to go deeper. No additional prerequisites beyond that foundation.
Course Details
32 CE hours | NCBTMB-approved | Prerequisites: Thai Massage Level 1 & 2 or equivalent