Thai Herbal Compress Massage Course
Learn Thai herbal compress and hot stone massage in Thailand. How the two differ, how many hours each takes, what foundation you need and where they sell best.
Short answer
Michael Thai Massage School offers a 30-hour Herbal Compress Massage course and a 30-hour Hot Stone Massage course as advanced specialisations. Both are heat treatments that spas price above a standard massage, and both build on a Thai or oil massage foundation. Ask the school for current prices and dates of the advanced courses.
Herbal compress (luk pra kob) and hot stone are heat treatments. Spas usually price them above a standard massage, and visitors love the compress because it feels distinctly Thai.
How they differ
| Herbal compress | Hot stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool | Steamed herbal balls | Warm smooth stones |
| Pairs with | Thai massage | Oil massage |
| Common in | Thai massage shops, hotel spas | Hotel spas, day spas |
| Our course | 30 hours | 30 hours |
Ask the school for prices and dates. All specialisations are listed on the courses page.
Why you need a foundation
The challenge is not the strokes. It is heat control and knowing when not to use it. After Thai massage 150 hours or oil massage 150 hours you already know the body map and the sequence, so the add-on goes quickly.
Is it worth adding?
- A higher-priced item on your menu
- A stronger application for hotel spas. See the spa massage course guide
- Less strain on your hands, because heat softens the muscle first. See therapist body pain
Planning your trip
A core course takes about 19 days and each add-on is 30 hours, so allow around four weeks for a foundation plus one heat treatment. See how long it takes to learn Thai massage.
The bottom line
Foundation first, then add the heat treatment that matches where you want to work. Contact us for dates, or try the course finder.
Frequently asked questions
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