World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


July 16-20, 2023
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.








Jill Burynski
2018 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Member


Jill Burynski has been practicing massage since 1998. She is an internationally recognized teacher of Thai Massage and 2018 inductee to the World Massage Hall of Fame. Jill has taken eight journeys to Thailand since 2003 and has studied at the Old Medicine Hospital, ITM, & with Pichest Boonthume in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She founded Living Sabai in 2009 which offers Thai Massage CEs, certification, and Thailand Study Abroad opportunities. Jill resides in Asheville, NC. When she is not practicing or teaching, you can find her on her mountain bike, yoga mat, or enjoying time with her family.

Website: Living Sabai





Traditional Thai Foot Massage

7 CE Hours

Class description:

You will leave this one-day class with a whole new service to add to your menu as well as 15 & 30 minute add-ons. Thai Foot massage is a simple yet powerful way of applying reflexology. You do not need to be an expert in reflexology to perform this modality AND you won't wear out your thumbs because there is no thumb walking! This is great as a stand-alone treatment or an add on to your massage. A wooden Thai reflexology stick and manual is included with your tuition.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.




Thai Massage for the Table
7 CE Hours

Class description:

Curious about Thai massage? This intro class is perfect for you! This class will provide you an in-depth overview of Thai Massage theory and history. You will leave this one-day class with several signature Thai massage techniques that you can easily incorporate into your table sessions. You will also learn the Thai approach to body mechanics that will save your hands and transform the way you perform all your massages. Please come dressed in loose or stretchy comfortable clothing.

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.