Naphawan O'Shea
- ABMP Member
- VA License #: 0019009885
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Massage therapist, Thai massage, Thai yoga and bodywork, medical massage, sport massage, pain free, stress release
About Naphawan
Naphawan is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and Massage Therapist, Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). She is a proud member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), the National Nurses United – RN Response Network (RNRN), and serves as a Medical Volunteer with both the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS).
Naphawan is also a founder of Thai ...
About Naphawan
Naphawan is a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and Massage Therapist, Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). She is a proud member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), the National Nurses United – RN Response Network (RNRN), and serves as a Medical Volunteer with both the Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS).
Naphawan is also a founder of Thai Wellness Center, with many years of experience working as both a Registered Nurse and massage therapist in hospitals, chiropractic offices, and natural healthcare centers, Naphawan brings a unique and compassionate approach to healing. Her extensive background bridges Western and Eastern medicine, emphasizing holistic care and whole-person wellness.
In Thailand, she studied Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai Herbal, and Thai Massage at the Institute of Traditional Thai Medicine (ITTM) and became a Traditional Thai Medicine Practitioner, upon graduation, worked as a holistic nurse in public healthcare centers and hospitals. While at the hospital, she received special training at the Sirindhon National Medical Rehabilitation Centre (SNMRC), specializing in the care and rehabilitation of patients with stroke, hemiplegia, spinal injury, cerebral palsy, amputation, and musculoskeletal pain.
For over 30 years, Naphawan served as a Holistic Health Care Provider integrating Western and Eastern medical practices in hospitals and communities across Thailand. She used to owned a Thai Medical Spa, Thai herbal store and managed an organic herb farm, deepening her connection to natural healing and traditional herbal medicine.
Naphawan’s educational background includes Health and Spa Management from Rangsit University, Thailand, and a Culinary Medicine Specialist program from The George Washington University. These studies further enhance her ability to guide clients in achieving balance through nutrition, bodywork, and lifestyle.
Now based in Washington, D.C. and Virginia, Naphawan continues to promote holistic healing through her private practice, offering care that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. She is also an NCBTMB-Approved Continuing Education Provider, offering personal and group classes in massage therapy and holistic health practices.
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Massage
VA # 0019009885
Registered Nurse (Multi-State Privilege)
# 0001217381
Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
# 596791-10
VA Licensed Massage Therapist
# 19009885
Board Approved Continuing Education Provider
# 1000242
2012
Cross Country Education, LLC
Orthopedic Massage
2013
Cross Country Education, LLC
Integrated Neuromuscular Re- Education Muscle Energy Therapy and Positional Release
2015
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Working with and understanding TMJ Disorders
1999
Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine
Thai Traditional Massage & Thai Reflexology
1999
Nonthaburi Provincial Health office
Thai Royal Massage
2000
Kaya Spa
Asian Spa and Bodywork
2016
Liddle Kidz Foundation
Pediatric Massage Certification
2017
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Medical Massage
2019
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Benefits of Onsite Massage
2015
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Chronic Pain Management
2015
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Therapeutic Relationship
2015
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Pharmacology for Massage
2019
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Benefits of Onsite Massage
2021
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
2021
Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Massage
2019
Niel Asher Healthcare
NAT Treating Frozen Shoulder
2019
Niel Asher Healthcare
NAT Treating The Rotator Cuff
2019
Niel Asher Healthcare
NAT Treating The Complex Shoulder
2020
Allied Health Education
Geriatric Massage and Manual Therapy: Promote Mobility & Function for Baby Boomers
2023
Dr. Hawley/ClubLMT
Shoulder and Rotator Cuff
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Headaches and Migraines
2023
Dr.Hawley,ClubLMT
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Massage in a Clinical Setting
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
TMJ Syndrome
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Physical Assessment
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Scoliosis
2022
George Washington University
Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist
2023
Dr.Hawley/ClubLMT
Evidence Based Massage Therapy
2015
Dr. James Molly, Hands On Healing
Massage Cupping
2024
Rangsit University, College Of Oriental Medicine
Spa Manager for Health and wellness
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
A Positional Release Approach to Neck Tension
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Embodied Self-Care: A Movement Practice for the Neck
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Neck Essentials: Navigating This Complex Region
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Stretching the Body
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Assessing and Treating the Neck
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
A Combined Approach: Hands-On and Cupping Techniques for Neck Fascia
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Orthopedic Cupping and Stretching
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Orthopedic Cupping: Part 1-Cupping 101
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Orthopedic Cupping: Part 2-Upper-Extremity Conditions
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Ethics: Create a Zero-Tolerance Practice
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Orthopedic Cupping for Low-Back Pain
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Long COVID
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Face, Hands, and Feet: Bodywork Techniques
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Structural Dynamics of Lower-Back Pain
2025
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Structural Dynamics of Upper-Back Pain
2025
The Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies
Developing a Wellness Center
Bodywork
Sports Massage
I got great experience in sport medicine when working with spine & sports rehab center. Also has years of experience treating athletes: runners, golfers, bikers, boxers and base ball players.
Thai Massage
My boss sent me to Traditional Thai Massage Program for healthcare providers when I was working in health promotion department at Sai Noi Hospital, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. That was a part of my job. I got the best teacher in the country from Wat Pho, the first Traditional Thai Medicine University. He has over 30 years experience. That was so impressive and completely change my perspective. Since then I really in to it. I keep learning more and more and still amaze the wonderful benefits of Thai Massage.
Therapeutic Touch
As an RN, I had opportunity to train Therapeutic Touch and gave patients massages at Labour room, maternity and oncology unit in hospitals. When I was a nursing student after AM or PM Care. I gave massages to my patients especially elderly or patients with chronic illness, be in the bed for longtime or poor circulation to prevent bed sore, improve circulation and relief some discomfort.
Medical Massage
Over 25 years experience working with patients in the hospitals, healthcare facilities and chiropractor offices:spine & sports rehab, chronic pain, post injuries, post-surgeries, stiffness & tightness and musculoskeletal problems. Using varieties techniques such as: Trigger points, acupressure, advanced stretching, deep tissue, Thai medical massage, herbal compress, myofascial release, orthopedic, integrated neuromuscular re-education muscle energy therapy and positional release.
Thai Herbal Massage
I studied how to make herbal balls and how to use them for the patients with variety conditions from the Institute of Thai Traditional Medicine in Thailand. Using hot herbal balls that mixed with Thai herbs, compressing and massaging at problem areas.Great benefit for condition such as: severe or chronic pain (arthritis, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, neck & back pain), tightness and stiffness, post trauma or injuries, reduce pain & inflammatory and also good for detoxification. Clients get massage therapy, thermal therapy and aroma therapy in the same time.
REVIEWS for my Aromatherapy, Bodywork, or Chiropractic services
MassageBookSPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform
Aromatherapy
- Other
Bodywork & Massage
- 10- visi 90-minute Swedish Massage
- Moving Cupping and Massage Methods
- Myofascial Release
- Other
- 10-visit 60-minute Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue
- Reflexology
- 3- visi 90-minute Swedish Massage
- 3-visit 60-minute Swedish Massage
- 5- visi 90-minute Swedish Massage
- 5-visit 60-minute Swedish Massage
- Acupressure Massage
- Therapeutic Touch
- For those who purchase the Platinum Membership at $1,000
- Hot Stone Massage
- Treatment
- For those who purchase the Gold Membership at $2,000
- Medical Massage
- Neuromuscular Massage
- For those who purchase the platinum Membership at $3,000
- Pregnancy Massage
- For those who purchase the Silver Membership at $1,500
- Sports Massage
- Stretching Therapy
- Swedish Massage
- Thai Massage
- Thai Therapeutic Massage + Thai Reflexology
- Lymphatic Drainage + Scar Tissue Mobilization + Myofascial Release
- Myofascial Release + Trigger Point + Deep Tissue
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Head Massage
- Cupping Methods
Chiropractic
- Other
Reflexology
- Other
- Acupressure
- Reflexology
Skincare
- cupping
Wellness
- Reiki
- Energy Healing
- non-invasive treatment that uses red (620-700 nm) and near-infrared light(700- 1100 nm)
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