RSM International Academy, in partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine, is pleased to offer a specialized massage course.

🔸 February 15 (Sun) – 22 (Sun), 2026

🔸 July 11 (Sat) – 18 (Sat), 2026

🔸 November 15 (Sun) – 22 (Sun), 2026

🔸 This program is tailored for both current and aspiring professional massage therapists, focusing on clinical palpation and practical techniques to deliver precise client outcomes. Participants will develop essential skills through rigorous hands-on training, equipping them to address diverse client needs and excel as true professionals in the field.

Led by Hironori Ikeda, MSC in sports medicine, this course focuses on postural assessments and kinetic chain analysis to identify pain caused by kinetic chain dysfunction and muscle imbalances. Participants will refine key techniques such as Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, and Dynamic Myofascial Release. Massage skill sets and clinical assessment methods are guided by Hironori, while Cadaver Anatomy applications are taught by top professors and PhD experts from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. Through practical training, participants will gain precise massage and preventive techniques to correct imbalances, reduce pain, and restore functional movement.

🔸　On the final day, Professors from Chiang Mai University’s Anatomy Laboratory will deliver anatomical training, enhancing participants’ technical precision & clinical proficiency.

Participants can choose from intensive 4, 6, or 8-day programs, featuring clinical cadaver-based palpation training led by professors and PhD experts from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. This hands-on training delves into anatomical structures and key palpation techniques, providing practical, client-specific insights and clinical precision to enhance professional expertise and massage outcomes.

🔸　By the end of the program, participants will master effective solutions for nerve entrapment, fascial adhesions, and myofascial glide dysfunction. With advanced skills and real-world experience, they will be prepared to deliver tailored results in clinical settings, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.

The 2-Day Intensive Trigger Point Therapy Course at RSM is designed to develop expertise in clinical palpation of deep muscle layers, facilitating effective pain relief and improved joint mobility. Participants will learn to evaluate the kinetic chain and address connective tissue at muscle origins and insertions, enabling the creation of precise, individualized treatment plans. Utilizing real cadaver images, the course instructs on identifying and targeting both active and latent trigger points adjacent to connective tissue and nerve pathways. This practical manual therapy training offers a superior learning experience compared to traditional illustrations or app-based methods, providing advanced skills rooted in sports medicine massage.

🔸 Date:
 February 15 (Sun) - 16 (Mon), 2026
 July 11 (Sat) - 12 (Sun), 2026
 November 15 (Sun) - 16 (Mon), 2026

🔸 Schedule: 10:00 to 12:00 / 13:00 to 16:00

This exclusive 2-day intensive Deep Tissue Massage Course at RSM offers comprehensive hands-on training designed to alleviate deep muscle tension, crucial for posture correction and enhancing joint mobility. Participants will conduct spinal alignment assessments by analyzing hip and pelvic movement, as well as Upper Cross Syndrome and Lower Cross Syndrome, utilizing advanced deep tissue massage techniques.

The program also focuses on joint mobilization methods to restore optimal movement in the spine, hips, and shoulders—critical regions affecting postural imbalances. Supplementary materials detail how muscle tension causes three-dimensional structural alterations, thereby improving the accuracy of client-specific treatment plans.

🔸Date:
From 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed) February, 2026
From 13 (Mon) - 14 (Tue) July, 2026
From 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed) November, 2026
🔸Schedule: 10:00 to 12:00 / 13:00 to 16:00

Dynamic Myofascial Release (DMR) is a critical technique for enhancing joint mobility and dynamic postural stability by addressing the glide of both single-joint and multi-joint muscles, fascial glide dysfunctions, and myofascial distortions. DMR employs pre-stretching, multi-layered stretching, and deep fascial mobilization to restore optimal muscle and joint function while correcting nerve glide restrictions.

The DMR course at RSM combines Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, and joint mobilization techniques, emphasizing joint capsule mobility and accessible joint play. Participants will understand that excessive joint play may result in instability, whereas restricted joint play can cause limited movement, muscle dysfunction, or injury due to overstressing the joint capsule or surrounding musculature. Such imbalances often lead to compensatory muscle strain and damage.

Through practical, hands-on training, participants will acquire expertise in regulating joint play, resolving fascial adhesions, and restoring muscle glide. These advanced competencies improve outcomes in clinical practice, rehabilitation programs, and professional disciplines such as yoga, Pilates, and sports training, providing precise, client-specific postural correction and injury prevention.

🔸Date:
 From 19 (Thu) - 21 (Sat) February, 2026
 From 15 (Wed) - 17 (Fri) July, 2026
 From 19 (Thu) - 21 (Sat) November, 2026
🔸Schedule: 10:00 to 12:00 / 13:00 to 16:00

The RSM Cadaver Anatomy Palpation Training Course, conducted in partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine, presents a unique opportunity to advance palpation skills through direct, hands-on experience with authentic cadaver specimens. This specialized program enables participants to thoroughly examine the myofascia, superficial and deep muscles, muscle attachments, joint capsules, and nerve pathways, fostering a comprehensive anatomical understanding via tactile exploration.

🔶 Guided by esteemed professors and physicians from Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine, attendees will enhance both their practical abilities and anatomical knowledge. This internationally recognized course offers massage therapists and healthcare professionals an unparalleled chance to elevate their palpation proficiency.

🔸 Date:
22 February 2026 (Sunday)
18 July 2026 (Saturday)
22 November 2026 (Sunday)
🔸 Schedule: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM