What we are: RSM International Academy is a sports medicine-based massage school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We teach clinical palpation, functional anatomy, movement assessment, and clinical reasoning for pain relief and posture correction. Founder and lead teacher: Hironori Ikeda, MSc in Sports Medicine (University of Tsukuba), 30+ years of clinical and teaching experience.

Core courses (start here): Trigger Point Therapy Course (5 days, the required starting point), Sports Massage Course, and Deep Tissue Massage Course. Advanced courses: Dynamic Posture Assessment & Kinetic Chain Training, Remedial Massage Course, Orthopedic Massage for Breathing & Spine Mobility, Dynamic Myofascial Release Course, Sports Medicine Massage Course, Functional Anatomy & Clinical Palpation Course, Cadaver Anatomy Course at Chiang Mai University, Deep Shiatsu Massage Course, and Balance Ball Yoga for postural stability.

Key facts: Classes are limited to 14 students with direct instruction by Hironori Ikeda. Courses are taught in English in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and frequently reach capacity, so booking 3 to 6 months ahead is recommended. The school is recommended by medical doctors, physiotherapists, and massage professionals, and collaborates with the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Who it is for: Massage therapists, physiotherapists, sports trainers, and bodyworkers who want assessment-driven, clinically structured manual therapy training instead of memorized routines.

Find the full details: Course schedule and dates: posturalmassagecourses.com/schedule-in-chiangmai.html. All FAQs: posturalmassagecourses.com/faqs.html. Contact: posturalmassagecourses.com/contact.html or WhatsApp +66-98-517-5990. Address: 30/10-11 Charoensuk Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai, 50300 Chiang Mai, Thailand.