About me
Osteopath, Thai Yoga Massage & Osteothai Teacher, Founder of Anathai SchoolTraining BackgroundThierry Bienfaisant is a certified osteopath (CO) and craniosacral therapist, trained at the prestigious Swiss International College of Osteopathy (SICO). He also holds diplomas in Shiatsu, Oriental Therapy, and Massage Therapy from the College of Natural Complementary Medicine in Sydney.His journey has been enriched by additional osteopathy studies, including training with Eyal Lederman in London, workshops at the International Academy of Osteopathy in Belgium, and an osteopathy course with François Bel, DO, in Paris.Founder of ANATHAI SchoolThierry is the founder of Anathai, the internationally recognized school of Thai Yoga Massage & Osteothai, known for its holistic vision and integrative approach.With over 20 years of experience in the field of holistic therapies, he is a passionate therapist and teacher dedicated to transmitting the art and depth of this work.A Learning Journey in Asia and AustraliaThierry's therapeutic path is deeply rooted in his time spent in Asia, particularly in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he immersed himself in Traditional Thai Massage, guided by local masters.His years in Australia as a massage therapist and shiatsu practitioner further refined his skills and broadened his experience in treating a wide range of patients and conditions.Osteothai PioneerIn 2009, Thierry was among the first practitioners trained in Osteothai. He quickly became a pioneer of the discipline, blending osteopathy and Thai Massage in a unique and embodied way.Inspired by this integrative path, he founded his school in Belgium in 2010, where he has since been teaching Thai Yoga Massage and Osteothai to students from around the world.International RecognitionThierry is recognized by the Thai Healing Alliance and by the founders of Osteothai as an international teacher. He regularly teaches in Belgium, throughout Europe, and at the renowned Sunshine Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.His continuous pursuit of knowledge and dedication to the field place him among the new generation of Thai Yoga Massage and Osteothai experts.Experience & ExpertiseThierry’s work is a refined synthesis of Eastern traditions and Western clinical knowledge, offering a truly holistic perspective on therapeutic touch.His teaching is celebrated for its precise touch, deep anatomical understanding, and heart-centered presence — making his classes both technically rich and personally transformative.
