Executive Council Members
Bob Haddad - Director - Photo Bob Haddad (Director) has been studying nuad boran in Thailand since 1999, and first thought of forming a non-partisan organization for Thai healing arts in 2003. Later, with the feedback of colleagues, he developed the organizational structure for THAI. Bob teaches internationally and maintains a private practice in the USA. He is a published author, and has taught on the University level since 1985.
Cristina Munoz Gandara Headshot Cristina Muñoz Gandara is a yoga teacher and an attorney. She began Thai massage study in 2002, and has studied at ITM, with Mama Lek Chaiya, Bob Haddad, and Khun Jack. She organizes Thai practice sessions in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and directs Vandana Thai, a social networking organization for Thai massage and yoga.
Paul Fowler Photo Paul Fowler has been studying and practicing Thai massage since his first trip to Thailand in 1999.  A student of Pichest Boonthumme, he returns to Thailand on a yearly basis to continue his studies. He is most interested in the ways that Thai massage and meditation complement each other. In addition to maintaining a private practice, he is Co-Director of the Chicago School of Thai Massage. 

Advisory Council Members

 
Richard Gold - photo Richard Gold has been practicing Asian healing arts for over 30 years, and studied with Chongkol Setthakorn. He has written several books on Thai Massage. Rick is a licensed Acupuncturist, the President of IPSB, and is a founding member of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He teaches around the world, and makes his home in southern California.
Alan Phillips, J. D. - photo

Alan Phillips, J.D. is an Attorney and Counselor at Law. Alan is a long-time advocate for holistic health issues and healthcare freedom, and is one of few attorneys in the U.S. who handles vaccine legal exemption cases. He often takes a holistic approach in his law practice and in his work with clients. He is available to THAI as an independent consultant.
Max Scheuermeier - photo Max Scheuermeier had backgrounds in business administration and banking when he moved to Thailand from Switzerland in 1995. He soon met Asokananda, whose way of life based on Buddhist principles made a strong impression on him. In 2004, with the help of friends and supporters, Max opened the Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai.
Coocky Tassanee - photo Coocky Tassanee was exposed to traditional Thai massage during her youth in Thailand. Since 1998 she has studied with Dr. Pennapa Subcharoen, Ithidet Manarat (Poo), Pichet Boonthumme, at Wat Po and the Ministry of Public Health in Bangkok. Coocky is the owner of Loi Kroh Massage School in Chiang Mai, which specializes in one-on-one teaching.