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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