ITM Thai Hand Amsterdam · Est. 2009 · 17 years of experience

A massage feels wonderful — but a week later, the pain is usually back.

That's not because it doesn't work — it's because it needs to be regular, like yoga or brushing your teeth. For €90, the price of one treatment, you get 30 massages in a month. The catch? You give one back too. No experience needed — everyone just follows the teacher, step by step, together.

How to get one month unlimited massage for the price of one massage treatment?

Join The Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class, the only method in the world where you receive & give massage in the same hour.

This is how it works:

1. Receive

Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class

You receive 30 minutes massage in a class

2. Switch

Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class

The whole class moves as a group, like a yoga class. After 30 minutes we switch.

3. Give

Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class

And then you give 30 minutes massage by following the teacher

You might be thinking...

"But I've never given a massage…"

If you can crawl, you can do this. The teacher shows every move. You follow. That's it.

Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class
Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class

Or maybe you think...

"Can the massage be good if I receive it from someone who is not a licensed massage therapist?"

This class has been tested for over 17 years with over 10,000 participants and the results were amazing. Just try it to experience the benefits.

Here's exactly what that looks like: Thai Hand Method-The Massage Class, a 1-hour class, guided step by step by a teacher.

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Benefits of the Thai Hand Method

Because we massage the whole body — every session, from feet to head — it works for almost everything your body is carrying. No side effects. Root cause, not suppression.

1. Sleep better

Massage shifts your nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-repair. Most students notice better sleep within the first 2–3 sessions.

2. Relieve pain

Back, neck, head, abdominal pain — without pills. Tight connective tissue pressing on nerves is the root cause of most pain. Regular massage releases it.

3. Manage stress & burnout

Cortisol drops. Serotonin rises. Massage is one of the only tools that works directly on the stress response — every single session.

4. Calm your mind

ADHD, always "on", head that won't switch off. Giving massage forces full presence — your mind goes quiet. Students with ADHD describe it as the only hour their head is truly still.

5. Boost energy & immunity

The lymphatic system needs movement to clear toxins and fight infections. Every compression in the class activates it — more energy, fewer sick days.

6. Free your joints & posture

Arthritis, RSI, stiff hips, screen neck, clicking knees. Thai massage moves joints through their full range — restoring mobility many had given up on.

7. Improve digestion

The digestive system and the nervous system are directly connected. When the nervous system relaxes, digestion improves. Bloating, constipation, abdominal discomfort — all affected.

8. Feel happier & more connected

Oxytocin. Dopamine. Purpose. Real human connection — phone off, screen gone, fully present with another person. In a world of screens, this is rare. And it changes everything.

9. Create a massage lifestyle

Massage becomes part of your life — for yourself and everyone around you. This is where the real transformation begins. The class is just the start.

What others say:

Amar Sitabio

Huge recommendation! As soon as I arrive, I felt welcomed and at ease. The introduction was clear and I was excited to start my first class. The set-up of the class was clear: 30 minutes receiving and 30 minutes giving the massage. Instructions were clear and everything was respectful and clear.

Afterwards I felt fully relaxed, both physically and mentally. Especially my legs, after starting with running, felt more energized!

Amar Sitabio

Andrei Saracin

Great experience and the best teachers!

Andrei Saracin

Alex Tanner

If you're thinking about trying the 1 hour massage class here, this is your sign to do it.

I was a bit nervous as I wasn't sure what to expect, plus a bit scared of going alone, but actually from my experience almost everyone is attending alone so you will be fine. The teacher Manel pairs people up so there is no stress of having to "pick" a massage partner. Equally if you want to bring a partner or friend, I'm sure that would be a great experience too.

Every time I leave feeling lighter, the class has a profound effect on mind and body, in just 30 mins of being massaged (yes I promise).

No matter who I was paired with, even with a beginner, it works everytime! The space is also super calming and the people are very welcoming. Thanks ITM for coming up with this concept and making massage accessible 🙏

Alex Tanner

Amanda Schwalm

Studying at ITM is very special, you will not only get to learn a lot of different techniques but you will also discover a new way of living and embrace a better approach to health and wellbeing. The teacher has infinite patience, knowledge and passion. I definitely recommend doing the full programme which allows to touch on varied techniques, on the table or chair and on the floor. Next to the study class I would also highly recommend joining as many evening classes and practice classes as possible. ITM is the place to be if you want to develop as a professional or just add more massage to your life.

Amanda Schwalm

Millie Rain

The massage class was such an amazing experience. A highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. I felt so relaxed afterwards. Thank you!

Millie Raine

Developed over 17 years by ITM Thai Hand Amsterdam

Two founders. One shared mission: make regular therapeutic massage accessible to everyone.

Manel

Co-founder · researcher · ITM Thai Hand Amsterdam

Manel spent 17 years studying Nuad Thai across Thailand — in schools, hospitals, and remote communities where massage is primary medicine because there are no doctors nearby.

His core research question: why do so few people in the West receive massage regularly? The answer was simple: it's too expensive. €80–€120 per session. Nobody can afford that weekly. And without weekly practice, the benefits don't stick.

After studying hundreds of techniques, he discovered: you don't need 200 techniques. You don't need a different massage for every complaint. When you massage the whole body — every session — you trigger repair responses throughout the entire system. Back pain, headaches, sleep, stress, digestion, joints — all connected. Same cause. Same solution.

That insight led to the Thai Hand Method: one technique, whole body, practiced as an exchange — so everyone can afford to do it weekly.

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Nicole

Co-founder · ITM Thai Hand Amsterdam

After her seventh concussion, Nicole spent nearly a year in bed. Headaches so severe she couldn't bear sound. MRIs, neurologists, shockwave therapy — nothing worked.

Her neurologist's advice: "Receive massage treatments. Regularly." And then: "Consider giving them yourself."

She booked a series of therapeutic Thai massages — one every three days. Within two weeks, her headaches were gone. She threw away the painkillers.

And giving massage helped too — not just because of the movement, but because her world changed. Instead of office walls, deadlines and screens, her workspace became a calm room with soothing music. "Every day I make people happy. Do you know how much energy that gives?"

One price. Everything included.

A single professional massage is €90 — and as you now know, that relief fades within a couple of days if it isn't repeated. For that same €90, this gives you the complete tools to practice regularly: everything you need to receive massage whenever you want, and to learn how to give one too.

Thai Hand Method - The Massage Class

Perfect if you want to start at home or try the class in Amsterdam.

€90

Includes:

  • Complete online tutorial — instant access
    The full massage sequence, step by step. Watch it anytime on any device. 1 year of access, 24/7. Practice at home with a partner, friend or family member.
  • 1 month unlimited live classes in Amsterdam
    Join as many classes as you like for 30 days at our school. Piri Reisplein 70, 1057 KH Amsterdam. Come once a week or take on the 30-Day Challenge.
  • Day 1 intake + Day 30 progress check
    We measure all 9 benefits at the start and after 30 days. Most people are genuinely surprised by how much has shifted.

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