About Prani Wellness School
Prani Wellness School delivers authentic, hands-on training in holistic beauty, combining Southeast Asian traditions with modern techniques to empower students for success in the wellness industry.
Why Choose Us
Learning without borders
Whether you’re seeking flexibility, personalised instruction, or a diverse array of wellness courses, our online school is dedicated to empowering students to explore their full potential. We emphasise not only practical skills but also the spiritual and holistic aspects of wellness, helping you thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape while nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
Our Vision
At Prani Wellness School, our vision is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to excel in the beauty and wellness industry by offering holistic, practical training that blends traditional wisdom with modern techniques. We strive to create a supportive learning environment where students are inspired to nurture both their own well-being and that of others. Through ongoing education, innovation, and a deep respect for ancient healing traditions, our goal is to shape the next generation of beauty and wellness professionals who embody excellence, care, and authenticity in their practice.
Our Mision
Our mission at Prani Wellness School is to provide expert-level training that immerses students in the authentic wisdom of traditional Southeast Asian healing practices. We emphasise the true essence of Thai healing, Javanese herbal wisdom, and the spiritual heritage of Melayu. By teaching not only the techniques but also the deep cultural and spiritual significance behind these practices, we equip our students to offer holistic, transformative care. Through a combination of hands-on training courses, online courses, and a commitment to preserving these ancient traditions, we empower practitioners to bring both physical and spiritual healing to their clients with respect and integrity.
See our features
- Holistic Anatomy Focus: Our courses provide an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy, allowing you to perform treatments with precision and care. Future courses will also include Thai and Chinese meridian anatomy, enriching your ability to offer energy-based treatments.
- Authentic Training, Not CPD Certified: While our courses do not offer CPD certification, you will receive authentic, high-quality training designed to equip you with real-world skills grounded in tradition and expertise.
- Continual Skill Development: Our founder, Mannie, travels across Asia to continuously learn new techniques and preserving the effective ancient healing traditions, ensuring that the curriculum stays updated with the latest in holistic wellness.
- Small Class Sizes: Benefit from personalised feedback and one-on-one attention in our intimate, supportive learning environment, both online and in-person.
- Authentic Southeast Asian Healing Wisdom: Learn from courses rooted in traditional Thai, Javanese, and Melayu practices, blending ancient techniques with modern wellness principles.
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical, hands-on workshops where you can master real-world techniques under expert guidance, ensuring you’re fully equipped to apply your skills professionally.
- Comprehensive Online Courses: Flexible, self-paced online modules that allow you to study at your convenience, featuring detailed demonstrations and Q&A sessions for personalised support.
About School
Located in Daylesford, Prani Wellness School is an extension of the renowned Prani Glow Day Spa, a leader in the beauty and wellness industry for over 12 years. Established by Mannie in 2013 in Hepburn Springs, Prani Glow Day Spa is deeply rooted in a passion for organic and Thai herbal treatments. With over 25 years of industry experience, Mannie and her team have refined their skills in bodywork massage therapy, oriental-styled massage therapy, and a wide range of facial treatments. This extensive expertise forms the foundation of the educational programs offered at Prani Wellness School.
Mannie’s commitment to her craft goes beyond just teaching; she continually upskills herself by traveling across Asia to learn and integrate new techniques into her offerings. This ongoing dedication ensures that the treatments and training programs at Prani Wellness School reflect the latest advancements in holistic beauty, combining traditional Eastern and modern Western approaches.
The school offers a wide range of in-person and online training programs, from practical courses on facial gua sha and jade rolling to the upcoming ‘Transformative Glowᵀᴹ Facial Cupping: Non-Surgical Face Lifting’ online course. Training courses such as ‘Facial Gua Sha & Lymphatic Detox Mastery™: Advanced Duo Jade Rolling & Jade Mushroom Techniques’ and ‘Thai Meridianᵀᴹ Facial Massage Course’ allow students to develop hands-on, real-world skills they can apply directly to their wellness practices.
What makes Prani Wellness School unique is its ongoing commitment to introducing more exciting Eastern and Southeast Asian courses in the years to come. These new offerings will continue to blend ancient healing wisdom with modern wellness practices, ensuring students always have access to the most enriching, spritually and culturally authentic techniques.
The school also places a strong emphasis on holistic education. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised feedback, and a focus on practical, real-world skills. Our courses integrate a deep understanding of facial anatomy and, in future offerings, will include Thai and Chinese meridian anatomy, further expanding our holistic approach.
Although we do not offer CPD certification, students receive authentic, high-quality training grounded in tradition and expertise, preparing them to confidently apply their knowledge in their own wellness practices. With Mannie’s continual skill development through her travels, Prani Wellness School remains a leader in Southeast Asian beauty and wellness education.
Whether you’re attending an in-person workshop or studying through an online course, Prani Wellness School offers a supportive, inspiring environment where ancient wisdom and modern techniques come together to foster excellence.
Meet Our Trainers
Mannie Button
Founder · Retreat Host · Lead Facilitator
Born in Thailand to a Javanese family and raised in Bangkok’s multicultural heart, Mannie has called Australia home for more than half her life. That blend of cultures sparked a lifelong fascination with herbal and traditional medicines. Over 15 years, that passion has grown into mastery of Southeast Asian herbal treatments and a wide range of massage therapies, including traditional Thai massage, hot stone therapy and Thai ancient postnatal holistic therapy.
Mannie’s qualifications include a Diploma of Massage Therapy, along with certifications in traditional Thai massage, traditional Thai postnatal care, lymphatic drainage, guasha, cupping, sound healing with crystal singing bowls, and Thai and Javanese abdominal massage. She is also a Reiki Practitioner, Level II. An Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy shapes how she leads the retreat’s reflection and journalling sessions, bringing a steady, attentive presence to the quieter parts of the programme. Her commitment to the craft goes well beyond teaching; she continually deepens her own practice by travelling across Asia to learn and integrate new techniques into her offerings. This ongoing dedication ensures that the treatments and training programmes at Prani Wellness School reflect the latest advancements in holistic wellness, combining traditional Eastern wisdom with modern Western approaches.
Leda Chan
Trainer
Riani Asriani
Student Support & Operations Coordinator
Riani supports the student experience and day-to-day operations of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that every enquiry and learning journey is handled with warmth, clarity and professionalism.
A licensed teacher with more than 16 years of experience in education and leadership, Riani holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education and has worked as a teacher, English coordinator, lead teacher and school principal.
Born and raised in Java, Indonesia, she brings a natural connection to a culture where community, traditional knowledge and intergenerational wisdom remain deeply valued. This aligns beautifully with Prani’s respect for traditional wisdom, cultural understanding and holistic wellbeing.
Smart, caring and highly professional, Riani supports prospective and enrolled students with course enquiries, enrolment, learning administration and ongoing communication, helping ensure every student feels welcomed, informed and well supported throughout their learning journey.
Charlie Ohm
Web Designer & IT Solutions Specialist
Charlie manages the digital landscape and technical operations of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that every online interaction and user experience is delivered with seamless functionality, creativity, and precision.
An exceptionally skilled web designer and IT professional, Charlie is the technical magic behind pranilearning.com. He brings a comprehensive background in website development, digital infrastructure, and custom IT solutions, serving as the digital backbone of our online presence.
Working closely with the founder to build and expand Prani Wellness Learning, Charlie possesses a unique ability to take ambitious, out-of-the-box ideas and translate them into functional, engaging digital realities. His dedication to partnership and continuous growth aligns beautifully with the academy’s forward-thinking vision.
Innovative, reliable, and highly resourceful, Charlie supports the entire organization by managing our web architecture, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and developing intuitive digital tools. His behind-the-scenes expertise ensures that our platform remains modern, accessible, and beautifully designed for our global community of learners.
Robyn Burdett
Communications & Policy Consultant
Robyn brings more than 15 years of professional experience within the legal industry, supported by a strong background in administration, research, documentation, and virtual secretarial services.
As a consultant to the Prani Wellness Learning team, Robyn supports the development of clear administrative systems, professional documentation, and sound internal processes. Her highly organised and detail-focused approach helps ensure that our growing education and wellness business operates with greater consistency, accountability, and care.
Robyn’s background provides valuable insight into document management, record-keeping, procedural accuracy, and business organisation. She works closely with our team to strengthen our operational foundations as we expand our training programmes, practitioner resources, and international activities.
Her calm, practical approach and commitment to accuracy perfectly complement the values of professionalism, integrity, and genuine care at the heart of Prani Wellness Learning.
Tony Chanin
Video Production & Broadcasting Specialist
Tony manages the visual storytelling and multimedia production of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that our educational content and learning clips are delivered with exceptional clarity, creativity, and professional polish.
An award-winning master of his craft, Tony brings more than 20 years of high-level experience within the film, television, and news industries in Thailand, including his impressive broadcasting work with MU Station TV. His dedication to impactful storytelling was recently recognized when he received the prestigious 2025 Creative Media Award for the Promotion of Persons with Disabilities. He possesses a comprehensive background in video editing, filming, and media production, serving as the creative magic behind our visual presence.
Working closely with our team to elevate the student experience, Tony possesses a unique ability to translate educational concepts into engaging, high-quality digital media. His specialized strength in live broadcasting and his wide range of technical talents allow us to continuously innovate and expand the way we deliver our training programmes to a global audience.
Innovative, adaptable, and highly skilled, Tony’s commitment to visual excellence perfectly complements the values of professionalism, creativity, and genuine care at the heart of Prani Wellness Learning.
Immerse, Learn, Relax: Wellness Training Retreats in Thailand and Indonesia
Imagine combining relaxation with education in two of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destinations. Prani Wellness School is excited to introduce a unique opportunity for participants to learn while on holiday in Thailand and Indonesia. These immersive programs will allow you to study holistic beauty and wellness techniques in the heart of the very cultures that inspired them.
Whether it’s learning traditional Thai healing techniques in Thailand or exploring Javanese herbal practices in Indonesia, this experience offers a perfect blend of hands-on training, cultural immersion, and rejuvenating holiday vibes. Stay tuned for more details on how you can join us on this transformative journey!
Next Training Retreat: 31 March – 10 April 2025
