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List,
Please Contact:
The Center for Thai Massage,
Phone: (415) 499-0489
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E-mail:Info@ThaiMassageCenter.com
How to Register for the Course
If you would like
to register, or have further
questions, please contact the Center:
Phone: (415) 499-0489
E-mail:Info@ThaiMassageCenter.com
You will receive details for mailing in your
deposit after which you can mail in your deposit of check
or money order. Payments can be made online via
Paypal, with small additional surcharge applied. Deposits are not
refundable,
unless the course does not proceed, in which case deposits
are refunded in full. Students are asked to send in their
deposits asap as indication of commitment to the
course dates.
When a minimum of
two students have registered
and deposits have been received, course dates will be confirmed by phone
and a registration packet with full details of what to wear and bring,
etc. will be e-mailed or faxed. You will also be sent two forms,
a registration form and a dietary survey to fill out and return before
the course.
About The Center...
The course is set in a
beautiful Thai inspired
private home and retreat Center in magical Lucas Valley, Marin County,
in Northern California. Surrounded by hundreds of miles of rolling open
space hills and trails, a myriad of wild birds visit by day;
coyotes and owls by night.
The Center invites guests into
a beautiful courtyard garden with bamboo and flowers. With it's open
design, sunlight streaming in, and floor to ceiling glass walls
viewing nature and gardens, it evokes the simple beauty of traditional
open style homes of the East.
A welcoming open island kitchen
invites all
to cook and eat together. The large main room provides comfortable floor
futons and cushions for massage practice by day, which convert
into Thai style floor beds at
night. The surrounding splendour of wild hills and open space
invite students to
walk and enjoy the outdoors.
Visitors find the Center a
dedicated and inspiring
space for serenity, contemplation, upliftment and healing.
This Unique Residential
Retreat Offers...
The Thai are a sociable people,
and live in extended families, so for one week - students too, will
be an extended
family. Guests enjoy the Center's healing dog, Sita, who is
named for the famous Sanskrit Queen of the Ramayana. Dogs are a
welcome part of the homes and temples of Thailand, and so Sita carries
on that tradition.
Cooking and eating delicious,
fresh, vibrant
food is an integral part of Thai culture and is a vital part
of the course, as is
taking time to chop, prepare and enjoy meals together family
style in the kitchen.
Nurturing soups and delicious foods cook on the stove, and
wonderful smells
emanate throughout the house. There is time for lots of tea and snack
breaks in addition to hearty main meals, and relaxing outside
can be enjoyed almost all year round.
Full days of Thai massage, frequent walks outdoors in the
fresh air, and quiet nature proximity
contribute to restful sleep at night.
Students have the unique
opportunity to spend
the week in an atmosphere of healthful living, offering a
special occasion
for personal rejuvenation and renewal. Students experience first hand
the power of sacred space, energy awareness skills, delicious
spa cuisine,
and more. Students enjoy a diverse variety of morning
exercise, from Yoga,
movement and breathing exercises to refreshing outdoor walks.
Student testimonials
acclaim the entire week, including the delicious
organic cuisine - inspires them to healthier
living overall.
Giving and receiving Thai massage all day is in and of
itself extraordinary therapy - both a workout to give, and
blissful to receive, so expect to take your experience of
being in your body to a whole new level.
The week begins with a visit to
a wonderful
local Thai Buddhist Temple for a memorable, authentic
experience of Thai Buddhist culture
and fantastic homecooked Thai brunch. Throughout the week,
students watch
informative videos of the culture and massage masters of Thailand, and
Kimberly shares personal stories of the people and country.
The week concludes with a
simple but beautiful
Buddhist ceremony that conveys the spirit of transmission of
this ancient
lineage. Students receive and perform a graduating two hour Thai massage
on each other - and all are amazed and thrilled with what ease they
succeed. By simply following along with Kimberly, without notes, they
realize how much they have learned in this intensive week - they
have provided a complete and authentic treatment that their
patients loved.
Students are completely prepared to succeed in this art - and now
it is up to them to practice, practice and practice!
Typical Class Day Schedule
(But is flexible and adjusted per class needs)
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7:00 - 8:00 |
Morning
Yoga, Walk or Exercise |
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8:00
- 9:00 |
Breakfast Break |
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9:00
- 12:00 |
Morning Session |
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12:00
- 1:00 |
Lunch Break |
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1:00
- 3:00 |
Afternoon Session
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3:00
- 3:30 |
Afternoon Break |
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3:30
- 6:00 |
Afternoon Session
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6:00
- 7:30 |
Dinner Break |
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Evening
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Evening Walks, Relaxing,
Massage Practice, Massage
Video Re-viewing
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To register
for the course,
deposits are necessary to reserve your space, balance is due at start
of course, and registration packet is sent out prior to
course with details
of what to wear and bring and directions. Travel information is provided for
students from out of area to assist in making travel plans easier and
enjoyable.
The Center for Thai
Massage, San Rafael,
is celebrating its 14th year as the first training facility exclusively
for Thai Massage in Northern California, and offers Residential
50 Hour Certification Intensives throughout the year.
Students enjoy personalized,
intimate and optimum "Thai Family Style" learning.
Please contact Kimberly if you would like
to host a Thai Workshop in your area. She is happy to travel in the U.S
or abroad to teach, for as the ancient Pali dedication to Thai Massage
prays, "May this healing medicine encircle the world".
Please join us for a
wonderful, healthful
and life-changing week!
Sawasdee ka!
Kimberly
Kimberly Call, C.M.T.,C.H.H.T.
Certified Instructor, I.T.M., Chiang Mai, Thailand
Founder, Instructor, Center for Thai Massage, San Rafael,
CA
Traveling to the Center
About the San
Francisco Bay Area:
The Center is in Lucas Valley,
northernmost
San Rafael, off of the Lucas Valley exit, Highway 101. San Rafael
is about 20 minutes north of San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge,
in beautiful Marin County. Marin County is famous for its rolling hills,
charming towns, scenic vistas and coastlines, Highway One
along the ocean,
the primeval redwood forests of Muir Woods, and Mt. Tamalpais.
Long considered
to be the number one favorite tourist destination in the U.S.,
the San Francisco Bay
Area features great natural beauty and appeals to diverse
interests. If you'd
like to book extra time before or after your course to further enjoy the
area, Kimberly is happy to make suggestions for travelers to make the
most of their visit.
Travel Logistics:
(Below Travel Information Updated 2-09)
From San Francisco Airport:
From the Center, San Francisco
and Oakland Airports are about the same
distance away, but connections are a little more frequent and lower cost
from SF. It's about 1½ hr transit either way. Options:
- Door to Door Shuttle - "Marin Door to Door"
(415-457-2717) shuttle van service from SF to the Center, cost is $37.
They ask for reservations to be booked with them by noon of the day before.
Driving time to/from either airport is approximately 1½ hours,
depending upon
traffic.
- Bus and then cab - "Marin Airporter", regularly
scheduled bus, 7 days, runs from SFO to San Rafael Bus Depot, from 5am -
midnight, every half hour, cost - $20. Transit time, about 1 hr 15
minutes. Cabs are waiting at depot, about $15 - $20 to the Center, 10
min drive
away.
From Oakland Airport:
- "Marin Door to Door" - (415-457-2717) cost is $45, takes about
1½ hrs, door to door. Reserve by noon the day before.
- "Sonoma County Airport Express" - (707-837-8700) bus
departures from Oakland Airport to San Rafael Depot run from 5:15am -
9:15pm, every 2 hours. Fare $24, takes about 1½ hrs to San Rafael
Depot, then take waiting cab, about $15 - $20 to the Center, 10 min drive
away.
Class Schedule:
Class starts 10:00am Sunday
morning.
We meet at the Thai Buddhist Temple in Berkeley in the East Bay, for a
wonderful experience of the Thai culture and delicious homecooked Thai
brunch. You can either arrive at the Center by 9:30am and carpool to the
Temple, or meet at the Temple.
Class ends at approximately
3:00-3:30pm
Saturday. By special
prior arrangement only, it is possible for a student to arrive a little
later or leave a little earlier and still complete course requirements,
if travel plans necessitate that.
It is a special delight to
serve those coming
from out of the area and we will do whatever we can to accommodate your
special needs. Please call if you need further assistance to make your
travel plans, The Center for Thai Massage at 415-499-0489.
Delicious Natural Foods Cuisine,
One of the Special Features of the Week
Students acclaim
the meals as one of the best
parts of the week, both inspired and inspiring. The three meals each day
are abundant, gourmet, natural foods delights. Meals are all prepared
with fresh, highest quality organic foods and deluxe ingredients, and
reflect wonderful offerings of California cuisine, international favorites, raw and living foods; with omnivore, vegitarian and vegan options.
Kimberly is a legendary 30 year gourma natural foods chef,
and students
will be invited to join family style in the preparation of meals.
Sample Menus
Dinners
- "The Ultimate" Homemade Pizza
piled high with select seasonal vegetables - eggplant,
zucchini, peppers,
mushrooms, leeks, and greens, mozzarella and feta cheeses,
olives, Tossed
Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Roasted Free-Range Chicken with
fresh picked rosemary from the garden, Baked Potatoes with
chopped garden fresh herbs,
Steamed Broccoli with Asiago Cheese, Baby Greens
Salad with homemade Cherry Vinaigrette
- Asian Fusion Stir Fry, farm fresh vegetables with Sauteed Tofu
and Teriaki Glaze, served with Basmati Rice
- Pasta Puttanesca - Linguini with Zinfandel
Marinara, and Sauteed Tempeh, Baked Shallot Bread and Spring
Greens Salad with Italian Dressing
- Mediterranean Garden Vegetables Ratatouille over Grilled
Polenta, with Romaine Caesar Salad
- Thai Home Style Green Coconut Curry, with Potato, Pea, Cauliflower and other
Seasonal Vegetables, Tofu and fresh Thai garden herbs, served with
Jasmine Rice
Lunches
- Soups: Homemade Potato Leek Chowder,
Carrot and Ginger Soup, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Thai Coconut
Pumpkin Soup, Cream of Spinach Soup
- Sandwiches: Avocado, Tomato and Feta Sandwich
on Sourdough, Tuna, Pecan and Celery Salad on Sprouted Wheat, Grilled
Portobella and Eggplant on Focaccia
- Salads: Creative combinations of favorite
greens, seasonal vegetables and assorted dressings and garnishes.
Breakfasts are Make Your Own from
Delicious Selections:
- Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Yogurt
- Assorted Breakfast Breads and Bagels
- Granola and Hot Cereals
- Free-Range Eggs Your Favorite Way
Fresh Spring Water
is delivered to the
house for all Course needs, a variety of herb teas, grain
coffee, healthful snacks and special surprise
treats are provided!
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