Barb Tyers

• Certified Thai massage therapist (ITM and banyan spa and academy of
  massage certified)

• Bachelor of Physical Health and Education

• Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant

• Certified Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist.

• Certified Personal Trainer

• First aid and CPR
  
   

Credentials

I became interested in Thai massage after my University of Toronto degree in physical health and education and while working with clients in a gym setting as a personal trainer.

The first Thai massage I experienced was in 2000 in New Zealand and I have been taking courses and studying the practice ever since. I trained for years with Banyan Spa as well as ITM in Chang Mai Thailand to refine my skills. I recently took another course with the Academy of Massage and continue to network with other Thai massage therapists.

Having an anatomy and physiology background I was drawn to Thai massage because I could feel and understand how effective it is at increasing flexibility and releasing tension. I found Thai massage to be unique and beneficial in that it is always full body and uses assisted yoga stretches.