We’ve been working hard to develop a unique LIVE virtual Gathering over zoom to support this beautiful community, share stories, educate, play, expand our hands-on Thai massage practice, deepen our TTM knowledge, and celebrate Songkran (Thai New Year)!
Although this event is online, it is live and interactive. There will be several hands-on sessions as well as panel discussions and more. To take advantage of the virtual format, we are excited to share that this year’s event will feature a number of teachers joining us from Thailand, including a Wai Khru discussion by ITM-Chiang Mai master teacher Chongkol Setthkorn. And a hands-on demonstration by Pichet Boonthuume on treating the shoulder in his unique and legendary approach to massage. We are also honored to have another powerful teacher from Chiang Mai, Homprang Chaleekanha, who is joining us LIVE from the Baan Hom Samunphrai Thai Massage and Herbal Medicine Center. Felicity Joy is also joining us LIVE from Chiang Mai to share her deep knowledge of abdominal massage.
In addition to the teachers from Thailand, we are bringing in some other new additions that we are excited about! Janice Gagnon of Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage in CA will be sharing about Jap Sen and the Mama Lek lineage. Leslie Ann Blodgett will offer a segment on the Thai language.

American Thai Massage:

Here is an example of how Thai Massage is studied by Americans. Many people travel to Thailand an go to one of the tourist schools. The standard program is modeled after the Old Medicine Hospital curriculum which is 60 hrs. Divided between two weeks Week 2 builds on week one. 30 hrs. Of school per week. Essentially, it is an Intensive. Typically, after an intensive, if we do not practice and review, we tend to forget everything when it gets crammed into 2 weeks. So, Americans get together over a long weekend to do just that, practice and review the same material from the intensive programs in Thailand.

This one is reforming under new leadership. 

Jill Burynski

The ‘Thai Summit’, will be at Lake Eden in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville, NC, over 3 days, Sept 19-21, 2023 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday).

Jill Burynski of Living Sabai in Asheville has agreed to take over the leadership from Rose Griscomb and continue the Thai gathering. After 8 years of organizing successful events, I am now in Southern California and ready to pass on the administrative responsibilities. This marks a new chapter and a rebirth for the gathering.

What’s different is the location (a stunning retreat outside of Asheville North Carolina), the scenery (Blue Ridge Mountains instead of New Jersey beaches), the time of year (September instead of April), and the days of the week (Tue/Wed/Thu instead of Fri-Mon).

What’s the same is fantastic presenters with new topics (we welcome back Pierce Salguero, Al Turner II, Nephyr Jacobsen, David Wells, plus some inspiring special guests), daily morning Wai Khru and Reusi Dat Ton, NCMTMB CEs, single or communal housing options, reasonable costs, an inspiring setting, welcoming energy, and sharing the joys of Traditional Thai Massage and Medicine.

Reserve the dates!

The ‘Thai Summit’, will be at Lake Eden in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Asheville, NC, over 3 days, Sept 19-21, 2023 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday).

We’re first reaching out to past attendees and you’ll get an email with more details when registration opens in spring 2023. We do expect the event to sell out so let us know you’re interested and save those dates!

We are grateful to once again come together in person to support each other, laugh, do bodywork, learn, expand our knowledge, share stories, and celebrate!

Look for an email in spring with more details. If you have questions before then, please contact Jill at info@livingsabai.com.