Our commitment to your holistic well-being has led us to partner with local herb growers from a village social enterprise, ensuring that every product carries a story of care and authenticity.
Around 30 years ago, villagers formed the Ban Dong Bang Herb Grower Community Enterprise, partnering with the Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital (Herbal Medicine Hospital) to supply organic herbs. Expert educators from the hospital and government taught organic farming, ensuring purity through tests for soil and water. From 30 families, the group now comprises 12, relying on herbal plants as their primary income source. Guided by the hospital’s preferences, they cultivate accordingly.
These days the village not only supplies herbs to the hospital but also educates other villages on organic cultivation. Moreover, the village imparts insights into King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s sufficiency economy philosophy, encouraging the cultivation of diverse crops, economically viable trees, and herbs to ensure sustained and balanced income streams.
The Ban Dong Bang Organic Herbal Community Enterprise, located near the Cambodian border in Muang district, Prachin Buri, has a close partnership with a hospital that relies heavily on its herbs and plants for traditional medicine. In Thailand, a country that values and supports its herbal and traditional medicine practices, the enterprise’s commitment to maintaining the quality and consistency of its products is highly regarded.
Thailand encourages the preservation of these ancient practices, and sourcing from the Ban Dong Organic Herbal Community Enterprise plays a significant role in passing down traditional knowledge and wisdom to a new generation of growers and producers. By supporting this enterprise, the local customs and heritage related to herbal medicine thrive.
Moreover, the enterprise’s employment of local villagers keeps them connected to their families and communities, preventing migration to urban areas. The cultivation of herbs and plants in an environmentally friendly manner also contributes to preserving the local landscape’s integrity and reduces pollution, aligning with sustainable practices.
Established in 2011, Native Oils Australia (NOA) serves as a resource for Australian essential oil producers and growers. Led by David, with over 30 years in agri-business and 18 years specialising in essential oils, NOA focuses on production, promotion, research, and development. It connects growers with end users like cosmetic and aromatherapy manufacturers worldwide, bridging the gap and ensuring single origin authenticity. David’s involvement spans plantation management, distillation, research, regulatory compliance, and global trade. NOA stands as a testament to his passion and expertise in the essential oil industry.
Dr. Rossamon Pengsingh is a licensed Thai Traditional Medicine Doctor with over 11 years of clinical experience, but her calling to healing began long before formal study. Her grandfather was a traditional healer in Vientiane, Laos, who offered medicine and care to villagers during the turbulent communist regime. When her family fled to Thailand amid war and danger, they carried with them a deep lineage of traditional knowledge and a legacy of service that now lives on through Dr. Rossamon.
She holds a Bachelor of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (B.App.TTM) from Burapha University (2012), a Master of Science in Public Health (Wellness Science – วิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อความงามและสุขภาพ) from Mahidol University (2018), and is a registered Thai Traditional Medicine Practitioner (License No. พท.ป.1462). Her clinical specializations include traditional Thai abdominal massage, herbal compress and flame therapy, holistic wellness planning including therapeutic meal design, diabetic wound healing with Thai herbal formulations, and integrative diabetes care.
Dr. Rossamon currently practices and teaches at Sakon Nakhon Crown Prince Hospital, where she is respected for both her clinical excellence and heart-centered approach. Her groundbreaking work has earned national recognition, including 2nd Prize at the National Thai Traditional and Local Medicine Innovation Competition (2017) for her research on Thai herbal formulations for chronic diabetic foot ulcers, and the National Health Research Excellence Award for Community Innovation (Category 8). She has been featured in multiple Ministry of Public Health research forums and has received numerous regional awards for oral and poster presentations in traditional medicine research (2015–2023).
Dr. Rossamon’s rare combination of ancestral wisdom, rigorous scientific training, and genuine compassion creates a truly unique learning experience. Her students don’t just learn techniques—they understand the why behind every movement, anchored in generations of wisdom. She bridges ancestral healing traditions with modern clinical practice, ensuring students master authentic Thai medicine while developing the practical expertise to serve clients with confidence and skill in contemporary wellness settings.
Leda has been working in the day spa industry for several years. She enjoys giving care and interacting with clients, improving her English through these conversations. Holding a diploma in Beauty Therapy, she has deepened her knowledge and skills, enhancing her practice and offering better service. Leda is also skilled in hot stone massage, Javanese abdominal massage, lymphatic drainage massage, oriental facial techniques, facial cupping and a wide range of beauty treatments. Now, she shares her expertise by teaching and mentoring aspiring beauty therapists, making it a rewarding part of her journey.
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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.
Dr. Jutamas Jammanung is a deeply compassionate and skilled Traditional Thai Medicine Doctor, dedicated to sharing the ancient healing wisdom of Thailand. Her unique expertise includes the rare art of flame healing, where burning herbs is used to treat stomach ailments and restore internal balance. With a degree in Applied Thai Traditional Medicine from Phetchaburi University and further advanced studies at Bhurapha University, Dr. Jutamas blends tradition with modern care in every aspect of her work.
Dr. Jutamas serves at a public health care clinic, where she brings her patients comfort and healing through a holistic approach, addressing both the body and spirit. Her specialties span Royal Thai Massage, cupping therapy, herbal compress therapy, and postpartum care, as well as advanced techniques like gua sha, spinal adjustment, and Tok Sen. Her work is driven by a deep belief in the power of Traditional Thai Medicine to heal and nurture.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Jutamas is a devoted teacher, sharing her knowledge with students as a massage instructor at Phuket Technical College. Through her gentle, caring guidance, she ensures that the next generation of healers carries on these invaluable traditions. She also runs her own wellness business, Nonbiri Onsen Massage & Spa, where she continues to offer her unique healing practices to the community.
Dr. Supawadee Kunsuk is a compassionate teacher and a custodian of the ancient knowledge of Traditional Thai Medicine. As a licensed Thai Medicine doctor and the head of the Ban Dong Bang Organic Herbal Community Enterprise, she has dedicated her life to passing on the ancient healing practices that have been nurtured through generations. Her expertise in herbal compress therapy, Thai massage, and the ability to prescribe traditional medicines offers students an invaluable opportunity to learn directly from the heart of Thai healing.
For Dr. Supawadee, teaching is more than just passing on skills—it’s about sharing a deep connection to the traditions and wisdom that have sustained her community for centuries. Her approach is warm and nurturing, guiding students to not only learn the techniques but to understand the spiritual and cultural roots behind them. Each student is given the chance to discover the deeper meaning of healing, rooted in love, care, and a profound respect for nature and the body. Dr. Supawadee invites you into a living tradition—one where learning becomes a shared journey of growth, compassion, and understanding. She opens the doors to a world where knowledge is not just handed down, but truly experienced, allowing you to carry forward the legacy of Traditional Thai Medicine.
By joining Dr. Supawadee, you become part of something bigger—helping to keep these timeless teachings alive, while learning to heal yourself and others. Your support helps ensure that this beautiful tradition continues to flourish for future generations.
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