RSM’s Chiang Mai courses combine functional anatomy, clinical palpation, movement assessment, and supervised hands-on practice. Students can compare core, advanced, and weekend formats; for an example of a core course, see Trigger Point Therapy. The Trigger Point Therapy course page lists its learning content and prerequisites. Cadaver-based anatomy and palpation training is part of the Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University; this component is specific to that program. Compare each course outline, entry requirements, schedule, and fee before booking.

Hironori Ikeda is the founder of RSM International Academy. His listed qualification is an MSc in Sports Medicine from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. RSM lessons connect functional anatomy and movement assessment with hands-on palpation and massage practice. Students can explore Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training. The linked weekend course focuses on posture and movement assessment. See the instructor and individual course pages for current background, prerequisites, and program details.

Choose RSM for in-person sports medicine-based massage training in Chiang Mai. Lessons connect anatomy, palpation, posture and movement assessment, and guided hands-on practice. The Deep Tissue Massage course is one of the core offerings. Compare its outline, prerequisites, current schedule, and fee with the other programs to find a course that fits your background and goals.

Depending on the course, students practise functional anatomy, clinical palpation, posture and movement assessment, and techniques such as Sports Massage. Each course has its own focus and prerequisites; check the course page for the methods and learning outcomes covered.

Yes. RSM teaches hands-on clinical palpation so students can relate anatomy and tissue response to technique selection. The Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course includes cadaver-based anatomy and palpation training in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University; this component is specific to that program. Core palpation and referral-pattern training is also covered in Trigger Point Therapy. See its course page for current methods and prerequisites.

RSM teaches a repeatable assessment process: observe posture and movement, use palpation to explore relevant tissues, choose an approach based on findings, then reassess. Students practise these steps with instructor feedback. For a course focused on movement analysis and kinetic-chain relationships, see Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training Course. Its course page lists the workshop topics and entry requirements. Assessment content varies by program, so check the individual course outline before booking.

Some RSM courses are suitable for beginners, while advanced courses may require prior training or relevant experience. For the main weekday sequence, start with Trigger Point Therapy Course, which introduces palpation and referral-pattern assessment used in later training. For focused movement assessment, see the Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training Course. This weekend workshop focuses on posture and movement. Check each course page for current prerequisites and contact RSM with your background if you are unsure which program fits.

No. RSM courses may suit massage therapists, physiotherapists, sports trainers, bodyworkers, rehabilitation professionals, and movement instructors. Course content and entry requirements vary. For posture and movement assessment, see Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training. For hands-on palpation and referral-pattern training, see the Trigger Point Therapy Course for details and prerequisites. Training complements each profession’s existing scope; it does not replace a clinical qualification or license.

Yoga and Pilates instructors may find posture and movement assessment useful when adapting instruction to individual students. RSM’s Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training, a weekend course focused on posture and movement. For manual palpation and referral-pattern training, see the Trigger Point Therapy Course. It introduces palpation and referral-pattern assessment. Check its course page for prerequisites and current dates. The training can complement movement instruction, but it does not replace a clinical qualification or authorize diagnosis.

Sports and personal trainers may use massage training to deepen their understanding of tissue response, mobility, and movement. For a movement-based approach, see Dynamic Myofascial Release, which combines myofascial techniques with movement. For posture and kinetic-chain assessment, see Kinetic Chain Training and Dynamic Postural Assessment, which focuses on posture, movement patterns, and kinetic-chain relationships. Review each course page for its content, prerequisites, and current schedule. Massage training can complement coaching, but it does not replace medical advice or authorize diagnosis.

RSM courses teach a structured process: assess posture and movement, palpate relevant tissues, choose a technique that fits the findings, and then reassess. Students practise these steps with instructor feedback. The aim is to build clearer clinical reasoning and confidence applying manual therapy; individual client outcomes vary, so training cannot guarantee a particular treatment result.

For experienced massage therapists and manual therapy practitioners, RSM training offers structured practice in palpation, pressure control, assessment, and clinical reasoning. You learn to connect your findings to treatment choices and reassess the response. Entry requirements vary by course; review the course page and current schedule before booking.

RSM International Academy offers hands-on massage training in Chiang Mai that connects anatomy, palpation, assessment, and technique practice. Students from different countries attend, with courses ranging from core methods to advanced and weekend training. The right course depends on your experience and goals, so compare each course outline, prerequisites, schedule, and fee before booking.

RSM courses are taught in person in Chiang Mai and include guided, hands-on practice with feedback on palpation and technique. The Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course includes cadaver-based anatomy and palpation training in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University; this component is specific to that program, not every course. Check the course page for current format and entry requirements.

RSM students include massage therapists, physiotherapists, sports and personal trainers, bodyworkers, and movement professionals. Some courses are suitable for beginners; others require prior RSM training or relevant experience. Choose a course based on your background and goals, then check its specific prerequisites, schedule, and fee.

Start the main weekday sequence with Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), which establishes clinical palpation and muscle-function assessment. Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) is for qualified practitioners only and requires prior TPT completion. Dynamic Myofascial Release (DMR) requires completion of both TPT and DTM, together with the experience requirements listed on its course page.

Existing experience does not replace the required preceding RSM course. Before making travel arrangements, contact RSM with your qualifications, practical experience, training history and learning goals to confirm eligibility, dates and available places.

Practitioners choose RSM for hands-on training that connects functional anatomy, palpation, movement assessment, and technique practice. Classes include guided practice and feedback, so you can work on how to assess, select an approach, and reassess. Review the course outlines and prerequisites to see whether the content matches your experience and learning goals.

RSM’s three core weekday courses are: Trigger Point Therapy 🔸　Deep Tissue Massage 🔸　Dynamic Myofascial Release Each course runs Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (including a one-hour break) and costs THB 12,000. For the main weekday sequence, begin with Trigger Point Therapy; weekend workshops can be booked independently. Advanced pathways after a core course are: Trigger Point Therapy → Sports Massage Course Deep Tissue Massage → Remedial Massage Course Dynamic Myofascial Release → Sports Medicine Massage Course .

Sports Massage and Remedial Massage run for five days, Monday to Friday, 15:10–16:10. Sports Medicine Massage runs for five days, Monday to Friday, 15:10–16:10, after Dynamic Myofascial Release. Each advanced course costs THB 6,000. Weekend workshops can be booked independently: Dynamic Postural Assessment and Kinetic Chain Training (7,000 THB)→ Includes gym admission for both days, round-trip taxi transport to and from the gym, and movement video recording and analysis Orthopedic Massage Course (THB 6,000). Both weekend workshops can be taken independently. For experienced practitioners, RSM offers a Professional Sports Medicine Massage Course, designed for experienced practitioners. It integrates the three core courses and includes cadaver-based anatomy and palpation training in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. See its page for current format, prerequisites, and fee. To confirm dates, view all RSM massage course schedules to check current dates and availability. Select your course and preferred date, then follow the linked payment instructions below. 🔶　Payment and Booking Secure your place with a THB 2,000 deposit via Wise; Wise is for the deposit only, not the full course fee. On your first day, arrive at RSM inside Spa Mantra by 09:30 and bring your ID. ID checks and payment of the remaining balance take place from 09:30 to 10:00. Lessons start at 10:00. Cash is accepted in THB, EUR and USD; credit card payments incur a 4.2% surcharge.  Class size is capped at 14 students. RSM does not arrange accommodation; students book it independently. For the latest dates, check schedules are listed here.