Student Reviews | Thai Massage School Chiang Mai
“So often I find that the students I am trying to inspire are the ones who inspire me.”
Read honest reviews from students from all over the world, who have joined our Thai massage school in Chiang Mai. From intensive abdominal training (Chi Nei Tsang) to dynamic massage workshops. Read the beautiful experiences they had with Blue Garden and how our teachings have transformed their manual therapy practices.
Julie Marina Lopez
01:43 28 Jun 25
Had the opportunity to study CNT 1 & 2 on a private course with Remco. He is a good and patient teacher, always repeating as much as you need with patience. He is trying to impulse a way of masking that is gentle intuitive and caring to his students. It was the first time in my life I learned any kind of massage and I am satisfied with this course and this experience. He has been doing this for years and has a lot of practice. As a female I also felt completely safe and at ease with him, which is important to me cause this massage is very intimate. I recommend Remco!
I also received a treatment from him and felt lots of release, he was touching exactly where I needed and adjusted the pressure to my needs and my demands (I like when it is very deep but he would do very softly on others if that is what is needed!).
I also received a treatment from him and felt lots of release, he was touching exactly where I needed and adjusted the pressure to my needs and my demands (I like when it is very deep but he would do very softly on others if that is what is needed!).
Roberto Cappi
16:15 22 Jun 25
Amazing private lessons with Remco regarding Dynamic Thai massage. I have been in many schools but he is the teacher I was looking for since I started my massage therapy training 2 years ago. With him you will learn a totally different approach to massage. Precise, gentle and very effective techniques. Looking forward to come back and work again with him! .
Desj Rainero
00:57 10 Jun 25
I studied Chi Nei Tsang with Remco for a week, even though I had done this course 3 times previously both in Thailand and in Italy, he taught me a lot of new things, more than anything a different approach, his technique is very delicate, gentle, but at the same time profound and effective. Both the lessons, the handouts and the possibility of reviewing the videos online of each part covered, are very well done, I had never found such precision in all the years that I have been studying massages! Remco is simply fantastic, a kind man, who transmits tranquility and serenity, of few words, but I believe he was simply born to do exactly what he does! Thank you for transmitting your knowledge and we will certainly see each other again because I would like to continue studying with you 🙏🏼 Kop khun kaa
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Marc Garcia
09:04 08 Mar 25
Great experience doing my chi nei tsang massage at Blue Garden. The course is very well organized, so the time at the classes is very productive. The content was very interesting, I don't know more about chi nei tsang than what I learned at Blue Garden, but it did feel like we covered the most useful techniques. And Remco is clearly very experienced, very good at providing feedback, and very patient. Also I liked the group I studied with, very nice atmosphere and energy in the classes. And the two small dogs at the school are a great bonus. Very good value, I may join another course in the future.
Igor Bouwens
08:06 08 Mar 25
Remco is a very good instructor and abdominal chi massage teacher. More than 25 years of experience. I really recommend this school for learning Chi Nei Tsang
Anne-Sophie PATEY
06:42 18 Feb 25
I recently completed massage training with Remco. His way of teaching goes well beyond simple techniques, he gave us a deep understanding of the importance of energy, sensitivity and feeling in each gesture. He knew how to transmit to us this subtle touch, this sensitivity of touch which makes all the difference, and which transforms a classic massage into true well-being.
Maya Scarlett
14:00 28 Jan 25
Wow. I loved everything about my experience with Blue Garden. Remco is so skilled at both teaching and his art. Also very generous and clear and exacting in the sense that he wants to make sure you have proper posture so you don’t hurt yourself with plenty of time to practice incorporated. Super easy to get signed up for class and speaks English well! Clear availability so no guessing when he might available. I took the neurothai and chi nei tsang. The neurothai I am especially impressed by and excited to start incorporating back home to use less energy and create a more pain reducing experience for my client. The place was AMAZING. He has two little chill dogs that sometimes come over for pets and a healthy living tree growing out of the floor with beautiful established plants around. Low key, not boogie but really comfortable for my nervous system with the green and life and fresh air as the roof and the walls aren’t connected. Right in old city so close to everything with some well priced and healthy lunch spots close by. 100 would do again!
Riley Clark
11:50 25 Jan 25
I took the chi nei tsang course and it was an amazing experience. Rem co is a great teacher and the space is beautiful. I would highly recommend it
costaravi
09:33 29 Dec 24
I was recently lucky to join Remco's beginner foundation course. I say lucky, because it happens only once a year and it has limited seats. Remco is a wonderful massage teacher. Through his humility, humour and stories, he took a clueless person like me and gave me the confidence to help other people with his signature compassionate style. Accompanied by his two cute dogs at his studio, I felt at home and learned a lot. I hope to go back in the years to come.
Monika Manna
07:12 21 Dec 24
Heart based teaching and excellent techniques to relax and slightly stimulate the abdominal organs. I'm grateful for this teaching.
Step Back in Time: Historical Reviews from Our Students
I have been a licensed massage therapist for more than 12 years. That includes Thai massage, Shiatsu, and Western techniques as well, and I have to say that the techniques I learned with Remco are truly the best—especially for anyone serious about working professionally with an emphasis on therapy.
I have also studied with some of the most renowned teachers in Chiang Mai. In my opinion, none of them compare with Remco. First of all, you don’t have a language barrier, and he’s very open to adapting the techniques to suit your own body and style. Not to mention the fact that he healed a hip problem that I’ve had for the past 4 years. The classes aren’t overcrowded, so you get Remco’s undivided attention. And last but not least, he’s very articulate in his teaching and observations, and he cares! I will be back!
“I studied with Remco at his studio in the heart of Chiang Mai for 5 weeks (250 hours) in 2009 and 7 weeks in 2010. It is not often that one encounters such a unique individual and an inspiring tutor.
My past studies in Chiang Mai afforded me basic experience in Thai Massage, however after learning and practicing with Remco, I approach this art form with a new enthusiasm and amplified confidence. His demeanor is patient and relaxed. I found him to be encouraging and supportive throughout our time together. Remco employs precise teaching methods and to my surprise I encountered no language barrier. This was evident because of his sincere sense of humor!
Remco’s knowledge of the craft and experience teaching has allowed me to easily modify the art of Thai Massage for both my clients and myself, where I am able to offer variations to customize each treatment. A fluid routine provides efficiency for the client, while at the same time ensuring the prevention of injury to myself as a therapist. Remco’s creativity inspires me to provide treatments which are appropriate for individual body types. The support I receive is ongoing as we continue to communicate by email while I integrate Thai Massage into my practice. I am confident in recommending anyone to Remco to receive the gift of Thai Massage, to experience his fluid style and intuitive expression of this art form, and to be able to be inspired by his wisdom, as I have been.”
“I joined a fantastic and really instructive week with Remco for a Chi Nei Tsang course. We were a group of 8 people. In spite of the group size, I had the feeling that it was a private course because Remco was right there as soon as we had questions or wanted help practicing! Remco is a very sensitive and skillful teacher, full of patience and humor! Thanks Remco, for a great week!”
“Without really knowing it, the techniques of Thai massage that I learned from Remco were exactly what I had come to Thailand to study. I’m a professional massage therapist from the US and had some knowledge of Thai massage, but wanted to go to Thailand to learn it the right way. I studied for three weeks at one other Thai massage school in Chiang Mai, which was a good foundation, but didn’t teach me the deeper, therapeutic techniques that I wanted to use for my clients at home.
Finding Remco was a revelation. The techniques he taught me allow me to work as deeply as I need with clients, using no muscle power. By being able to stay relaxed during a massage, I can provide an effective massage without hurting myself. I can give more massages and enjoy a longer career. Also, by staying relaxed, clients are able to accept more pressure and I am more receptive to subtle changes in their body.”
“I studied the Advanced Thai Massage course with Remco. It was intense and very rewarding. I have been to a fair few well-known schools to study Thai massage and was disappointed with many of them and the quality of teaching. But I was very happy studying Thai Massage with Remco. He has excellent knowledge, gained from extensive experience studying with one of Thailand’s masters.
He is patient, precise, and thorough—we often spent over half an hour on just one compression, which sometimes sent my head into a spin! But I was glad to learn the real fine details and precision of Thai Massage, as well as all these cool new stretches, variations, and most invaluably, making massage effortless for us as the practitioner. The classes were informal and lighthearted, the venue suitably spacious, and Remco was happy to offer teaching in the areas I wished to learn. Even the manual is very well written and helpful for when I wish to revise what I learned, which was plentiful. For sure it was one of the best courses I have taken. I would most definitely study Thai Massage with Remco again, and will certainly drop in next time I am in Chiang Mai, looking for that next course in Thai massage…”
“Thank you for so generously sharing your many beautiful gifts with us. You have had a profound effect on our lives in many beautiful ways; Debora’s knees feel so much better and she credits your massage work. We appreciate your knowledge, patience, humor, and especially your love in action. We are inspired to now compassionately share this healing touch with the people we will serve… Heartfelt gratitude to you!”
“Remco, I cannot thank you enough. Oh man, the massage work is going great! You have truly inspired me. You led me onto this new path, this new journey, and I am falling madly in love with it. I’ve got nothing but good things to say about you and I tell everyone about your studio. You really did have a huge impact on my life and I am forever grateful to you for that.
I can’t wait to come back and take some more training from you—and I will be back! FO SHO! I will be writing and asking you questions when things come up, but for the most part, the massage routines are going great… just gotta keep practicing!”
“What to say about my teacher Remco? It is not simple to find the appropriate words to describe how patient, precise, and funny this guy is at the same time. I love his style, and whenever I am back in Chiang Mai, I would love to take more of his courses. He knows exactly where to press and how to stretch at just the right time. Take good care of yourself, Remco!”
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking me as a student of yours. In the 4 short weeks that we were together, I have learned a lot. Your teaching methods were great and I like the fact that you made sure that my techniques and positioning were precise. Even the slightest adjustment made the difference in everything I did, like making sure that my body was in the right position.
I had been studying Thai Massage in the States and my teacher told me if I wanted to understand Thai Massage better to go to Thailand. So I set out by coming to Chiang Mai and attended a traditional Thai Massage School. Needless to say, I was not satisfied, so I left this school. Then a former student of Remco told me about him. I would recommend anybody wanting to learn Thai Massage to come to learn with you, and I am looking forward to returning to Chiang Mai to receive more education.”
“I visited a lot of schools when I was in Chiang Mai to find a professional teacher to educate me in Thai Massage, but I was very disappointed with them. Then I found Remco, I first received a massage from him, and his techniques and Thai massage were the best I ever received, so I decided to study with them. His knowledge of Thai Massage and his teaching is great. He also learned how to take care of my and to protect my body from getting injured. After finishing the training I feel safe to return back home and to use all the new techniques on my clients with confidence. If you gone study with Remco you can expect the best”
“I was very lucky to find Remco and his beautiful garden studio in Chiang Mai. First I enrolled in one of the big massage schools, but after a week I was really disappointed, I got the feeling they were more about business than teaching me Thai Massage. Remco taught me what Thai Massage really was about, and how to use my body and my body weight in the right way. If you really want to learn Thai Massage the right way, then private classes with Remco is the best way to do it. I enjoyed the 4 weeks with Remco very much and I definitely recommend Remco to everyone”
“I have been very happy to attend these courses. The teaching is very serious and at the same time the atmosphere is excellent and relaxed, so I felt glad to come every day. I have learned many different techniques that I did not find in other schools, and I am happy to have so many positions to practice now.
Remco is a very good teacher because he gives a lot of attention to details and he is very patient. He also has a great knowledge of body mechanics, so things make sense at once and are much easier to execute. Thank you!”
“Remco, you know I think a lot of you as a very gifted teacher and healer, and I am not very quiet about that! But it is your genuine concern based on observations that most sets you apart from other teachers. You appear to be very comfortable within your own skin. Your gift for laughter and seeing the humor in life is an added benefit to our relationship. Be well, and see you in November.”
“An excellent choice for a first-time massage course. Taught with patience and skill, focusing deeply on body mechanics and alignment. After a week, I feel like I learned all the basics I need to start practicing. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in Thai Massage!”