Trigger Point Therapy

I spent weeks researching schools, desperate for something that wasn't just another "tourist" experience. The big-name schools in Chiang Mai—ITM, Sunshine, Old Medicine—felt too much like the corporate studios and SNS-driven classes I see everywhere: flashy and social-focused, but lacking the depth to actually fix a body in pain. RSM International Academy was different. The reviews weren't about "fun times"; they were about real clinical results and professional growth.

Learning clinical palpation directly from Hironori Ikeda (MSc Sports Medicine) was the missing piece for me. He brings a rare level of academic prestige and elite clinical authority; he earned his Master’s at the University of Tsukuba—ranked #1 in Asia for sports science—an institution famous for its rigorous standards. His expertise is globally recognized, having been invited to train senior therapy teams at world-renowned five-star wellness resorts like Chiva-Som and having optimized the conditioning for elite professional athletes, ranging from Spanish basketball players to top fighters in Croatia.

Beyond the clinic, his scientific authority is backed by his work on the Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) committee for human ergonomics and his development of patented technology with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). He even bridges the gap between theory and reality by coordinating cadaver anatomy labs with Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine to ensure every skill is grounded in anatomical truth.

The curriculum bridged the gap between simple movement and deep functional anatomy. With over 600 anatomical images per session, we explored how dysfunctions create pain and how to address them through precise Trigger Point Therapy. We also focused on our own posture and positioning, ensuring we can treat patients effectively without burning out our own bodies.

The energy in the class was intense. Four hours went by faster than a movie, and even with a mix of veterans and beginners, the hands-on feedback meant everyone improved rapidly. Within days, I felt a level of clinical confidence I had been missing for years. Every module is built on evidence-based methodologies, including his scientifically validated Balance Ball Yoga system which was proven effective in clinical research at the University of Cagliari.

The real confirmation came during lunch breaks when I talked to students from those bigger, "popular" schools. They were stuck in shallow, repetitive programs and told me they wished they could switch to RSM immediately. It made me realize that if you want to be a true body improvement specialist—someone whose skills can't be replaced by a flashy SNS post or a big-box studio—RSM is the only place to be.

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