Do I need any experience?

No. The 1-Day and 2-Day courses are designed for complete beginners. Level 1 and Level 2 go deeper for those who want a professional path.

Hati Thai Academy · Bali

Learn authentic Balinese massage.

Hands-on courses from one day to a month, taught inside a working spa in Abianbase by experienced therapists. Take home more than memories — take home a real skill.

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Abianbaselearn inside a real spa

Why learn here

Real technique, taught where it is practised.

Our academy lives inside an active spa. What we teach is what our guests experience every day — skilled touch, hygiene, and genuine Balinese hospitality — in small, hands-on groups.

Courses

Find your course.

Choose a practical Bali experience or a professional program. Send an application and our team will help confirm the right course and an available date.

1 day · Beginner

Balinese Massage Experience

A welcoming hands-on introduction for tourists, couples, complete beginners and anyone who wants to learn a practical skill during a stay in Bali.

PriceIDR 1,500,000

Who this course is for

Tourists, couples and people with no previous massage experience, as well as anyone who wants a practical introduction to Balinese massage.

What you will learn

A full basic Balinese massage sequence
Long strokes, palm and thumb pressure, stretching and acupressure points
Massage theory, hygiene, pressure control and rhythm

Course structure

One focused day combining explanation, instructor demonstration and guided practice of the complete basic sequence.

Practical training

You practise on another person under instructor supervision, with guidance on safe pressure and consistent rhythm.

What is included

Massage theory and hygiene instruction, demonstration of the complete basic sequence and supervised partner practice.

Certificate or assessment

Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

Course outcome

You leave with a practical understanding of the full basic sequence and how to perform it with more consistent pressure and rhythm.

How to apply

Send the application below with an approximate preferred date. Our team will contact you to confirm availability and answer your questions.

Submitting the form is an application, not a confirmed booking. Your place is confirmed after the date is agreed and the 20% deposit is received.

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2 days · 3 skills

Massage Discovery

A compact course for people who want to experience several complementary techniques in a short time.

PriceIDR 2,800,000

Who this course is for

Beginners and returning learners who want a short, varied introduction to Balinese massage, foot reflexology and facial massage.

What you will learn

Full-body Balinese massage
Foot reflexology
Basics of Kobido facial massage

Course structure

Day 1: learn or consolidate the full Balinese massage sequence. Day 2: foot reflexology and Kobido basics.

Practical training

Each technique is first demonstrated by the instructor and then practised under supervision. Supervised practice takes place on both days.

What is included

Instructor demonstrations, guided learning of all three skills and supervised practice each day.

Certificate or assessment

Certificate of Completion after completing the two-day course.

Course outcome

You gain a practical introduction to three techniques that can complement one another in a simple wellness routine.

How to apply

Send the application with your approximate preferred date. Our team will help confirm whether this is the right course for you.

Submitting the form is an application, not a confirmed booking. Your place is confirmed after the date is agreed and the 20% deposit is received.

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5 days · Professional level

Level 1 Intensive

An intensive professional foundation for future therapists and existing practitioners who want to broaden their skills.

PriceIDR 8,500,000

Who this course is for

Future massage therapists and practitioners who want to develop a broader, structured professional foundation.

What you will learn

Balinese massage, foot reflexology, Kobido facial massage and Lomi Lomi
Anatomy and contraindications
Hygiene, treatment-space preparation and client care

Course structure

Five intensive days covering four techniques together with supporting knowledge and professional service standards.

Practical training

Hands-on practice is supported by direct instructor feedback throughout the course.

What is included

Training in four techniques, anatomy and contraindications, hygiene, workstation preparation, client care, supervised practice and a final practical exam.

Certificate or assessment

Final practical exam according to the Hati Thai Standard. A Professional Certificate is issued after passing the exam.

Course outcome

You develop a professional foundation across four techniques. The certificate records the training and assessment completed; it is not a government licence, vocational diploma, international accreditation or guarantee of employment.

How to apply

Submit the form below. A team member will discuss your experience, answer questions and help confirm the right course and an available date.

Your place is reserved only after the course date has been agreed with our team and the 20% deposit has been received.

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1 month · Professional level

Level 2 Professional Program

A month-long program for people who are serious about developing in the spa and wellness industry.

PriceIDR 22,000,000

Who this course is for

People committed to advanced professional development in spa and wellness, including practitioners ready for more demanding supervised practice.

What you will learn

Advanced work in four techniques
Treatment planning for different client needs
Spa hygiene, service and hospitality standards

Course structure

One month of advanced technical work, client-focused treatment planning and professional spa service standards.

Practical training

Supervised practice with real guests, supported by instructor guidance and a final practical evaluation.

What is included

Advanced training in four techniques, treatment planning, spa hygiene and hospitality standards, supervised guest practice and final assessment.

Certificate or assessment

Final practical evaluation. A Professional Certificate is issued after passing the evaluation.

Course outcome

You strengthen advanced practical and client-care skills for a spa and wellness environment. The program does not promise employment, a visa or placement with any employer.

How to apply

Send your application and approximate preferred start date. Our team will contact you to discuss suitability and available dates.

Your place is reserved only after the course date has been agreed with our team and the 20% deposit has been received.

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Hati Thai Academy is a licensed LKP training provider, Permit No. 530/2025 (Badung Regency).

Abianbase · Bali

Learn inside a working spa.

Where training, assessment and real service meet — the same standard our guests feel every day.

Application process

How to join a course

Send your application

Complete the form and tell us which course and approximate date interest you.

We contact you

A Hati Thai team member will contact you by WhatsApp or email, answer your questions and help confirm the most suitable course and available date.

Confirm your place

Your place is confirmed after payment of a 20% deposit based on the full course price.

Important: Submitting the form does not confirm a booking. Your place is reserved only after the course date has been agreed with our team and the 20% deposit has been received.

Course programmes

What each course covers.

Every course is taught in English, hands-on, at our licensed academy in Abianbase (LKP Permit No. 530/2025). Classes are led by instructors certified by Hati Thai Academy who bring real spa experience from around the world. Class sizes are small, and each programme deliberately balances learning the technique with real, supervised practice on the table.

All courses run from a minimum of two participants. There is a simple reason. Throughout your training you work both as the therapist and as the model who receives each massage. Feeling a technique from both sides — how the pressure, rhythm and flow actually land on the body — is an essential part of learning to give it well. If you are enquiring on your own, just let us know: we will help pair you with another student or arrange a model so your course can go ahead.

1-Day — Balinese Massage ExperienceIDR 1,500,000 · approx. USD 95 · Certificate of Completion

A full day dedicated to the authentic Balinese full-body massage — the signature treatment of Bali. Built for complete beginners; no experience needed.

How the day runs

Morning: theory and a live demonstration — pressure, rhythm, oil work, body mechanics and the traditional Balinese welcome.
Midday: guided, hands-on practice of the full-body sequence.
Afternoon: you perform the complete massage as the therapist and receive it as the model, with individual feedback.

You leave with

A repeatable full-body Balinese sequence.
A Certificate of Completion from Hati Thai Academy.

2-Day — Massage DiscoveryIDR 2,800,000 · approx. USD 175 · Certificate of Completion

Three skills over two days, for those who want more than a taster.

Programme

Day 1 — Balinese massage: the complete full-body technique and flow, practised from both sides.
Day 2, morning — Facial massage with elements of Japanese Kobido: cleansing, facial massage and the natural lifting movements.
Day 2, afternoon — Foot reflexology: the main reflex points and a complete, relaxing foot protocol.

You leave with

Three treatments you can perform.
A Certificate of Completion from Hati Thai Academy.

Level 1 — 5-Day IntensiveIDR 8,500,000 · approx. USD 535 · Professional Certificate

Five days built around one main massage — by default the authentic Balinese massage — so that you truly master it. Roughly two days learning the technique in depth, then about three days of supervised practice. Real skill comes from repetition: focusing on one modality lets you practise it deeply rather than sampling many superficially.

A flexible focus

You may choose a different main modality, or add further techniques from our repertoire — foot reflexology, facial & Kobido, Lomi Lomi and more. Keep in mind that the more modalities you add, the less practice time there is for each. We will help you choose the right balance on your confirmation call.

How the days run

Days 1–2: foundations and technique of your chosen modality — anatomy, pressure, the full sequence and the hospitality ritual.
Days 3–5: supervised, repeated practice as both therapist and model, refining flow, confidence and client consultation, finishing with a practical assessment.

Included

Hands-on training inside a working spa, all oils and materials, and a printed manual.
Access to our online theory library, a practical assessment, and a Hati Thai Academy Professional Certificate.

Level 2 — Professional Program (1 month)IDR 22,000,000 · approx. USD 1,385 · Professional Certificate

A one-month (~160-hour) intensive covering the full Hati Thai repertoire — all the massages in our package — designed so that on completion you have the techniques and knowledge to begin working as a professional spa therapist.

Modules include

Balinese massage, body scrubs & wraps, aromatherapy, advanced Kobido facial, scalp massage, foot reflexology, Swedish massage, deep-tissue work and Lomi Lomi.
Integrating these into complete, professional spa treatments.

How it runs

Progressive weeks — foundations, then additional modalities, then advanced work and integration — with continuous practice as both therapist and model, client-consultation practice and a final practical assessment.

Becoming job-ready — an honest note

The techniques and knowledge from this course already allow you to work independently in a spa. In practice, most graduates then complete around two more months of hands-on practice in a working spa (anywhere) to build full professional speed and confidence.

You leave with

A Hati Thai Academy Professional Certificate.

All prices are per person; IDR is the reference price and USD is approximate. The 1-Day and 2-Day courses earn a Certificate of Completion; Level 1 and Level 2 earn a Professional Certificate issued by Hati Thai Academy — a record of the training completed and the skills assessed by the Academy. It is not a government-issued licence. Hati Thai is a training and certification institution only.

Course application

Apply for a Hati Thai Course

Tell us which course you are interested in and when you would like to start — you do not book online. A member of our team will then contact you personally by WhatsApp or phone to confirm the exact, most convenient date, answer your questions and help you choose the right option. Please remember that courses run from a minimum of two participants.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

How do I book?

To apply, complete the course form and tell us which course and approximate date interest you. A member of our team will contact you to confirm availability and help you choose the right option. Your place is confirmed after the date has been agreed and a 20% deposit has been received.

Does submitting the form confirm my place?

No. Submitting the form does not confirm a booking. Your place is reserved only after the course date has been agreed with our team and the 20% deposit has been received.

What certificate will I receive?

The 1-Day and 2-Day courses include a Certificate of Completion. Level 1 and Level 2 include a Professional Certificate after the required practical exam or evaluation is passed. These certificates are not government-issued licences or international accreditations.