Welcome to the NAIC Thai Yoga/Thai Massage Practitioners Resource Center
We support your interest in Indigenous Traditional Medicines from Thailand, India, China, North, and South America, including but not limited to Yoga and therapeutic practice of Thai Yoga, Thai Massage, and Traditional Thai Style Body Work and Somatic Practices. We support all recognized Thai Yoga/Thai Massage styles, including SomaVeda®, Nuad Boran, Wat Po Systems, Anantasuk, Tawee, Lek Chaiya, Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, etc. That means we have a place for you whether you are trained in Chiangmai or Bangkok, Bangkok Udanthani! Northern and Southern styles are equally represented. Even though we are a member-supported organization, we also welcome laypersons through our NAIC- Authorized Participant Membership. We always look to improve this site, and your helpful suggestions are appreciated. Many varied and exciting resources will help you with your Thai Yoga/Thai Massage education and experience.
Important! Please Note! Although NAIC is proud to offer a path to recognition and legal practice to those practitioners and therapists with pre-existing education, certificates, and training from non-tribal schools and organizations, all members are required to complete a minimum level of NAIC training to establish legal competency and to be issued to practice under NAIC authority and jurisdiction. No exceptions. All current NAIC Authorized Certificate and Degree Programs are listed on the SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine website.
Please note: Unlike other novice Thai Associations, we have been promoting and developing full-time Thai Yoga and Thai Massage programs since 1984! We are the oldest source of comprehensive recognitions and programs in the US. Our history and work are well documented. Our recognitions, accreditation, and awards are genuine and posted on this website! Unlike other associations who may claim to represent the Thai Yoga or Thai Massage industry, everything we say and stand for can be independently verified! We have many verifiable formal recognitions, awards, and certifications in Thailand from all the schools and traditions we represent in Thailand and the various appropriate ministries, etc. (Click Here to see the list!). NAIC is a Native American Tribal Organization-Church and private ecclesiastical membership association: Join Today!
We, the Instructors, schools, and practitioners, regardless of the level of practice, wholeheartedly support actively all genuine schools and teachers with verifiable backgrounds and credentials. Do not be fooled into supporting instructors and schools without verifiable experience or authentic training and certification. Also, do not be fooled or misled by websites and schools claiming no US standards for practicing Thai Yoga! There have been standards in use, promoted, and supported by NAIC since 1983! Our criteria for practice and recognition are considered the highest quality. We can prove this with the support and recognition of The Royal Thai Governmental agencies and the awards and recognition we have received from them! No other association or school can make these claims and offer proof.
Our recognized programs are the only such programs in the US to currently allow graduate practitioners and students to sit for the American Naturopathic National Boards for Traditional Naturopaths. This is now the highest possible standard for Thai Massage and Thai Yoga recognition in the US. For information on the Thai Yoga-Based Holistic Health Practitioner and Doctor of Natural Medicine Ayurveda Programs: Click Here!
If you are interested in supporting the traditions derived from Thai Ayurveda and related, then NAIC is where you need to be. Be proud of your heritage and your industry. Let’s work together for Thai Yoga and Thai Massage’s future in the US and the world!
Please note! Traditional Thai Medicine and Traditional Thai Massage are the cultural heritage of the Thai Kingdom and Thai People.
Please Note NAIC, the Native American Indigenous Church, Inc. NAIC, a Florida Non-Profit: IRS 508C1a compliant Religious/ Church Organization, a UN DESA NGO registered Indigenous Peoples Organization offers services, information education, and membership in support of Earth-based, Energy-based, Spirit-based Native American and Traditional Indigenous Natural healing and medicine including Thai Yoga and Thai Massage in the public interest.
NAIC Administrative Secretary
Dr. Julie James DNM(M), HHPA, CTT, CYT, CHT
NAIC Board of Advisors
Ajahn, Dr. Anthony B. James DNM(M), ND(T), MD(AM) ,DPHC(h.c.), RAAAP, SMOKH
Hon. Prof. Dr. Charles McWilliams (PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine, Nevis West Indies)
Dr. Eliezer Ben Joseph (Natural Solutions.. El Paso, TX, Honorable)
Dr. Aram Amaradit, President, Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society
Mr. Mark Boontawn (Chiangmai)
Ms. Agnes Solis D. Ac. CMP (Honorable, Posthumas)
Aachan Nantipa Anantasuk (Anantasuk/ Wat Po)
Aachan Lek Chaiya (Mama Lek) (Honorable, Posthumas)
Khruu Chongkol Settakorn (ITM Chiangmai)
Dr. Arianna Coe DSNM, CATP, CTT, LMT, TCP
Mr. Muneer Hameed CATP, CTT (Honorary, Posthumas)