Tok Sen Massage Course in Thailand

Tok Sen is a northern Thai technique using a wooden hammer and wedge. What a Tok Sen course covers, how many hours it takes and what you should learn first.

Written by Dr. MichaelPublished 21 Sept 20261 min read

Short answer

Tok Sen is a Lanna (northern Thai) technique that uses a wooden hammer and wedge to tap gently along the body's energy lines. Michael Thai Massage School offers a 30-hour Tok Sen advanced course, best taken after the 150-hour Thai massage course because it follows the same lines. Ask the school for current prices and dates of the advanced courses.

Tok Sen comes from the Lanna tradition of northern Thailand. The therapist taps a wooden wedge with a wooden hammer along the body's lines, sending a gentle vibration into the muscle.

The course

We offer Tok Sen as a 30-hour advanced course. Ask the school for the price and dates. All specialisations are on the courses page.

Why Thai massage comes first

Tok Sen follows the same lines as Thai massage. Without knowing where they run and where not to apply force, the work is not safe. Take Thai massage, 150 hours first.

Who it suits

You are	Why
A therapist with tired hands	The tool does the work. See therapist body pain
A shop owner	A menu item nearby shops rarely have
Working with visitors	A memorable, distinctly Thai experience