Organizational Information
THAI is a non-profit, non-partisan network of students, practitioners, teachers and schools involved in traditional Thai healing arts. Instructors, practitioners and institutions who reside in Thailand are granted free membership in THAI.
Application for membership
Basic Members must register online for free, or by paying an optional donation. All other members are accepted upon completion of an application and payment of a one-time registration fee.
Council Members
The Executive Council works together on development and outreach issues and other matters. Advisory Council Members give feedback to the Executive Council.
Thai Healing Alliance Goals & Objectives
With respect and gratitude to the Thai people and Thai culture, and to further the understanding and practice of traditional Thai healing arts throughout the world, THAI is a non-profit organization of students, practitioners and teachers of traditional Thai healing arts. These disciplines include nuad boran (known in various forms as traditional Thai Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Thai Yoga Therapy, jap sen, sen therapy, etc.). THAI also recognizes Thai herbal traditions (Thai herbal compresses, Thai Ayurveda, Thai spa therapies), and related Thai folk healing arts.
The goals and objectives of our organization are as follows:
a) To help bring about a heightened awareness of traditional healing arts steeped in ancient traditions of Thailand based on the human energy system, and which are distinct from other therapies such as Chinese medicine, Indian Ayurvedic medicine, western massage, etc.
b) To spread news and relevant information about traditional Thai message and Thai healing arts throughout the world
c) To provide a forum for networking and growth among all members, and outreach to the extended international community
d) To propose and guidelines for basic educational standards and levels of study and expertise among practitioners and teachers of Thai healing arts
e) To host and co-sponsor workshops and presentations relevant to Thai healing arts, and hold conferences dealing with issues relevant to their study, practice and dissemination throughout the world
Thai Healing Alliance Code of Ethics
All members of THAI agree to abide by the following code of ethics.
1. DILIGENT STUDY
I agree to keep my practice up to date by seeing clients regularly, practicing, and pursuing my studies through continuing education and ongoing study with teachers and colleagues. I agree to not perform Thai sessions if I have fallen out of practice for an extended period of time.
2. PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY
I agree to respect the privacy and the confidentiality of any and all clients from now into the future. I further agree to not disclose to a third party any personal information a client may confidentially share with me.
3. REASONABLE COMPENSATION
I agree to charge a fair price for an excellent service, and to set fees for my services that reflect my experience and expertise.
4. RESPECT FOR OTHER PRACTITIONERS
I agree to not coerce or manipulate clients of another practitioner to receive my services.
5. MAINTAIN HUMILITY
I agree to market myself honestly within the parameters of my experience, and to represent myself only at the level of practice and experience I have obtained..
6. SEEK GUIDANCE
I agree to continue to refine my skills as a practitioner by taking courses and workshops, doing research and engaging in work and study with other practitioners. I understand and acknowledge that my practice is a life-long pursuit of knowledge.
7. MAINTAIN DIGNITY
I agree to uphold a high standard of professional ethics, and to avoid any behavior that would tarnish the reputation of traditional Thai healing arts. This includes refraining from any and all sexual massage, and refraining from engaging in Thai massage when either party is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY
I agree to not formally teach nuad boran to any person unless I am an experienced teacher and pratcitioner. I also agree to make clear to my clients and students that the practice of Thai massage is subject to all local laws and ordinances.
9. BE GRATEFUL
I agree to maintain a spiritual approach to my professional healing practice, and to continually work through my practice for the betterment of myself, my clients and mankind.