The school is managed and operated by a team of people with dedication, compassion and love for teaching. TMC Teachers are certified by Thai Ministry of Education to teach Thai massage. Honorable Advisors Phrakru Uppakarn Phatanakit "Luangphor Samai" The abbot of Wat Nong Yanang, Uthaitani province - our honorable monk teacher. He is a renowned monk in traditional Thai medicine and Thai massage. His temple has been a place to help and heal people from all walks of life around Thailand for post-hospital care from stroke or paralysis and for other illnesses. In Thai massage field: he was the top advisor during Thai Massage Revival Project in 1985-1987. He is the advisor of the Health & Development Foundation to further improve knowledge in Thai massage and traditional medicine. He advices universities in developing curriculum for course major in traditional Thai medicine throughout the country. With his blessing, we learn Thai massage from him via his top disciple - Arjan Tuan Ruangyoo.     Tuan Ruangyoo "Arjan Tuan", disciple of our monk teacher , Luangphor Samai. Arjan Tuan learned the ancient art in traditional Thai massage and medicine at the temple and has continued to live, and dedicates his life to serve at the temple to help people in need. He was one of the twelve great teachers during the Thai Massage Revival Project in 1985-1987 and continues to be an active advisor in the project until now. Arjan Tuan taught the original Thai massage to TMC teachers and is our advisor. He is honored, among the top traditional medicine teachers as a a professional traditional medicine licensed by the National Traditional Thai Medicine Institute under the Ministry of Public Health.     Adjunct Professors   Assoc. Prof. Sudhee Sudasna, M.D. "Dr. Sudhee" the renowned orthopedic surgeon of Thailand. Formally associate professor Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University for 28 years. Four years of residency training in several universities in USA and earned Diploma, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1972. We are highly honored to receive Dr. Sudhee kindness to present his lecture in Applied Anatomy & Common Pathologic Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System Related to Thai Massage to our intensive program and GCT students.     Asst. Prof. Yingpan Anusri, "Arjan Noi", Assistant professor Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University MSc. Anatomy from Chiang Mai University. We are highly honored to receive Arjan Noi's- kindness to present her lecture in Anatomy Cadaver Lab at the Cadaver Lab, Anatomy Department, Chiang Mai University Medical Center together with Dr. Vipavadee to our GCT students.     Dr. Vipavadee Chaisuksunt Ph.D. "Arjan Vipavadee" Graduated from University College of London Ph.D. in Neuroscience post at Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University We are highly honored to receive Arjan Vipavadee's kindness to present her lecture in Anatomy Cadaver Lab at the Cadaver Lab, Anatomy Department, Chiang Mai University Medical Center together with Arjan Noi to our GCT students.     Assist Prof. Dr. Aatit Puangmali, "Arjan Yo", Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from .... University of Queensland, Australia. Asst. Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University. We are highly honored to receive Arjan Yo's kindness to present his lecture in Fundamental Principal of Physical Examination for Thai Massage to our GCT students.         Management and Teaching Team               Founder Jan Chaithavuthi : has a BSc degree in nursing and an MPA in Health Management. She worked as a nurse specialist in the USA for twenty years. Jan has a strong interest in promoting safe, effective and pure Thai massage for the wellness of individuals and the community. She is the co-founder and lecturer. Jan is a the founder and the president of the Special People Foundation, Thailand whose aim is to give disadvantaged children a chance to let their potential shine.     School Director/Founder Kanchanoo Muangsiri, "Noo", Director: has a B.A. degree in Mass Communication with vast experience in teaching and training to the Thai community and to refugees. She is a certified Thai massage practitioner and holds a post in the National Committee for Skills and Testing Standard in Thai Massage of the Labor and Development Department. She is a co-founder, the director and lecturer of TMC. Kanchanoo has high interest in Thai plants and herbs. She is a vice president of Special People Foundation, Thailand.             Principal Asst. Prof. Sulibhorn Cheewapanich, "Arjan Noy", MSc in Physiotherapy Asst. Professor in Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University for 25 years. She is honored as an academic advisor at TMC and a therapeutic physiotherapist for special children at the center under SPF sponsorship. Her vast experience and knowledge in anatomy, pathology and physiotherapy provides tremendous support to TMC teachers' continuing education. Her specialties includes rehabilitation of stroke patients and development for special children. Arjan Noy meets with students in various classes to emphasize bio-body mechanic application to Thai massage. She holds lectures for long term programs in Anatomy & Pathology Basic Screening applied to Thai Massage for 5 week intensive and 10 week GCT students; Hydrotherapy Applied to Thai Massage (for GCT students) and classes in screening for safety Thai massage.         School Manager Ms.Thitika Pintakhupt, "Mint" has Bachelor Degree in Community Development, her experiences are Financial Service Consultant at Standard Charter Bank for 3 years and the General Manager at Queen Mart Co.Ltd, for 3 years.        Teacher Manager Tanyalak Wongchak "Joy": Teacher Manager/Teacher: Responsible for class arrangement, students' activities and learning. Joy has extensive teaching and coordinating experiences. She has organized classes in several communities and countries for TMC and looks after in - house training for quality control measure.     TMC AND TEACHING TEAM All teachers have extensive Thai massage experiences in their communities. Their real life background have provided them with diverse opportunities to learn directly from old and wise massage teachers, many of whom were their great grandparents or the elders in the villages. The teachers have also received formal Thai massage training from government supported schools and further completed training of formal teacher training program at TMC for more uniform Thai massage practice, following TMC curriculum. Teachers at TMC perform the same teaching techniques to all students for better learning result and to avoid confusion. However, during their massage services to students, the techniques may be varied. Many teachers are continuing learning at various places. At TMC, the teaching team will undergo on-going training to strengthen and/or improve their knowledge at all time. TMC is a place where many organizations, both private and government sectors, come to learn special courses in Thai massage throughout the years. TMC teachers have been invited to teach TMC curriculum to different parts of Thailand and around the world on request from public. Some government supported schools have requested the use of TMC workbook for their courses. With TMC intensive curriculum and the teaching team of solid knowledge, you will be able to learn the ancient art of Thai massage from the teachers at TMC effectively with compassion and peace. A (big) note on our supporting staff, housekeepers, drivers etc. they offer their services to the students from their hearts. You will feel from your clothes and sense from all the surrounding while you are at TMC, and feel safe while you are on the road with them. We welcome all sincere learners to join us at TMC.