THE DAO METHOD
A complete full-body practice, built by hand.
Vietnamese Deep Tissue Massage is Dao's most complete training, a full-body oil methodology developed and designed by Quang, our head instructor, over more than a decade of practice.
It is not a sequence of isolated techniques. It is a way of moving.
It covers the whole body, from body mechanics and pressure through to full treatment flow. It is taught over a minimum of five days, and up to twenty for those pursuing mastery. The method has two paths, each with its own character.
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Whole-body movement
Power comes from the practitioner's centre and body weight, not the hands, for depth without strain.
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Continuous flow
Each technique blends into the next, creating a treatment that feels smooth, intuitive, and complete.
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Therapeutic depth
Rooted in traditional Vietnamese technique and acupressure to release genuine, lasting tension.
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Designed by Quang
An original method, taught by the person who created it — refined on real bodies, year after year.
TWO SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
One method. Two way to touch
Both are full-body oil treatments taught through The Dao Method. Flow is fluid and gliding; Wave is rhythmic and compressive. Choose the one that matches how you want to work, or learn both.
THE FLOW PROGRAMS
Fluid, continuous oil massage.
Every movement seamlessly connected into a natural, effortless flow. The emphasis is on whole-body coordination, rhythm, and the quality of touch, a massage that feels smooth, immersive, and deeply relaxing.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
— Flow-based movement instead of separate techniques
— Refined oil work for smoothness, depth & comfort
— Whole-body mechanics that reduce strain
— Focus on the experience, not just the technique
A TREATMENT THAT FEELS
Deeply relaxing
Smooth & rhythmic
Grounding & restorative
BEST FOR
Beginners wanting a strong oil-massage foundation · those caring for friends & family · therapists refining flow and touch quality.
THE WAVE PROGRAMS
Rhythmic compression & acupressure.
Inspired by the steady rhythm of ocean waves. Pressure travels from the practitioner's centre through the hands, deep but comfortable, strong but sustainable. Depth comes from connection and body weight, never force.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
— Wave-like pressure instead of linear strokes
— Compression & acupressure that work deeper
— Whole-body movement that protects the practitioner
— Therapeutic and relaxing at the same time
A TREATMENT THAT FEELS
Meditative rhythm
Energising & releasing
Deep but comfortable
BEST FOR
Practitioners with some experience · therapists wanting a stronger therapeutic touch · dedicated beginners open to embodied learning.
FULL-BODY DURATIONS
Five days to twenty. Choose your depth.
Every duration below is available in both Flow and Wave. The longer you train, the deeper the technique, the broader the body coverage, and the more the work becomes your own. Five days (private class) or 7-10 days (group class) is the minimum for a complete full-body treatment.
5 Days
$500
CORE INTEGRATION
A complete, functional full-body routine with clear structure, smooth flow, and efficient body use, ready to apply with confidence.
Level. Beginner → early intermediate
7 Days
$650
REFINEMENT & EXPANSION
More detailed and adaptive broader body coverage, finer pressure control, smoother transitions, and work on common tension patterns.
Level. Intermediate
14 Days
$1300
DEEPENING & PRACTICE
Time to truly absorb the method — advanced positioning, myofascial and mobility work, and deeper therapeutic tension release.
Level. Intermediate → advanced
20 Days
$1800
MASTERY & PERSONALIZATION
A professional, personalised practice advanced technique, direct correction on the instructor's body, and your own distinctive treatment style.
Level. Advanced / professional
* Each course covers one technique, Flow or Wave. Everyone learns at their own pace: some feel confident after a shorter course, while others prefer more time to practise and refine each movement. 20 days is our most complete course for a single technique.
* For private one-on-one training, please see our Private Class page or contact us.
SHORT AND FOCUSED
Prefer to focus on one area?
If you're short on time or want to master a single region, we teach focused single-area courses over one to three days. The more days you train, the more advanced the techniques and the deeper the therapeutic work.
* Focused courses are usually available as private classes only.
1 Days Essential relief routine
2 Days Added depth & technique variety
3 Days Advanced therapeutic & integration
Neck & Shoulder
The most-requested region, releasing the stiffness and tightness that build from desk work and stress.
Head
Scalp, temples, and face work to relieve headaches, eye strain, and mental fatigue.
Back
Deep work along the spine and back muscles — the foundation of therapeutic relief.
Legs
Posterior and anterior leg sequences to ease heaviness, fatigue, and circulation.
Arms & Hands
Detailed work through the arms and hands, refining pressure and precision.
Abdomen
Gentle, traditional abdominal massage to support digestion and deep relaxation.
SPECIALTIES & ADD-ONS
Go further than the full body.
Alongside the full-body program we teach traditional Vietnamese specialities, added to your training, or taken as focused supplementary courses in their own right.
* Specialty and supplementary courses are usually available as private classes only.
FULL-BODY ENHANCEMENTS
Hot Stone Massage
Heated basalt stones layered into the full-body treatment melt deep tension and carry warmth into the muscles before and during the work.
Herbal Compress Massage
Warm Vietnamese herbal compresses were pressed and glided across the body, aromatic, deeply soothing, and rooted in traditional remedies.
SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES
Meridian Therapy
Kinh Lạc
The Vietnamese meridian system and how energy pathways guide pressure and treatment.
Foot Reflexology
Reflex zones
Reflex-point work on the feet to influence the whole body — depth scales with the days you train.
Fire Moxibustion
Hoả Long Cứu
Traditional warming fire therapy applied safely along the back to release deep cold and tension.
Cupping Therapy
Giác Hơi
Suction-cup technique to stimulate circulation and draw out stagnation from the muscles.
INSIDE THE TRAINING
Small groups, real bodies, hands-on from day one.
Every session is practical. You learn on a real body, with correction from the instructor as you work.
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