With over 25 years of Traditional Thai Massage experience, over 15 years of Clinical studies and experience, and 20 years of teaching Thai Massage, Francie has completed 2,000+ hours of Thai massage and Thai medicine training, alongside 4,400 hours in registered massage therapy and Manual Osteopathy.

She has accumulated 10,000+ hours of hands-on practice, trained 100+ students, and continues ongoing advanced study in Traditional Thai Medical Theory.

Francie is a highly qualified Traditional Thai Massage Therapist:

Practicing since 1998
Registered Massage Therapist (Orthopedic Massage) – Alberta
Manual Osteopathy Practitioner
Member of NHPC and Thai Healing Alliance International
Over 2000 hours of Thai Massage Training
Regular study and travel in Thailand. Last trip November-December 2025

Professional Designations & Diplomas

Registered Massage Therapist in Orthopedic Massage (2200 Hrs) – AB, Canada (Jan 2015)
Manual Osteopathy Practitioner (2200 Hrs) – AB, Canada (Mar 2019)
National Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) – Member since 2015
Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) – Member since 2006

Clinical Thai Bodywork

Hand, Elbow & Forearm Pain – 17 Hrs (Dec 2015)
Back & Abdominal – 15 Hrs (Jun 2013)
Hip, Thigh, Knee and Groin Pain – 17 Hrs (Oct 2012)
Headache, Neck & Facial Pain – 15 Hrs (May 2012)
Low Back, Sacral, GluteAL & Pelvic Pain – 17 Hrs (Dec 2011)
Fundamentals – 17 Hrs (Jun 2011)

Thai Massage, Medicine & External Therapies

Ancient Holistic Thai Therapeutic Massage (Energy Lines) – 4 Days (Nov 2025)
Thai Therapeutic Abdominal & Karsai Massage Training – 5 Days (Nov 2025)
Lanna Thai Massage: Tok Sen, Ched-Haek, Bamboo – 3 Days (Nov 2025)
Traditional Thai Massage – The Healing Medicine of an Open Heart (Nov 2025)
Thai Yoga Massage (Advanced Training) – 60 Hrs (Feb 2017)
Thai Massage and The Five Bodies – 30 Hrs (Feb 2017)
Thai Abdominal Massage & Element Theory – 13 Hrs (Jan 2018)
Nerve Touch Herbal Massage Basic (Teacher’s Assistant) – 35 Hrs (Nov 2014)
Thai Traditional Medicine (Cupping & Scraping) – 32 Hrs (Apr 2011)
Traditional Thai Foot Massage – 5 Hrs (Apr 2010)
Traditional Thai Massage – 55 Hrs (Apr 2010)
Thai Herbal Compress Massage – 24 Hrs (Jun 2010)
Thai Massage Practitioner Gathering – 22 Hrs (Sep 2008)
Thai Massage Advanced Levels 3 & 4 – 85 Hrs (Apr 2008)
Care & Feeding of Your Thai Massage Practice – 6 Hrs (Jul 2007)
Nuad Bo-Rarn – 24 Hrs (Jul 2007)
Advanced Nerve Touch Herbal Massage – 35 Hrs (Nov 2006)
Thai Deep Tissue (Nerve Touch Massage) – 30 Hrs (Apr 2006)
Ayurveda & Thai Yoga Massage 1 & 2 – 85 Hrs (Apr 2005)
Thai Massage (Advanced Therapies) – 10 Hrs (May 2000)
Traditional Thai Massage Levels 1 & 2 (Teacher’s Assistant) – 60 Hrs (Jul 1999)
Traditional Thai Massage Levels 1 & 2 – 50 Hrs (Jul 1998)
Nerve Touch Herbal Thai Massage (Lek Chaiya) – 35 Hrs (Sep 2022)
Nerve Touch Herbal Thai Massage Advanced (Lek Chaiya) – 35 Hrs (Sep 2022)
Rattan Massage – 14 Hrs

Wellness, Healing & Other Modalities

Mindful Yin Yoga Teacher Training – 100 Hrs (Nov 2023)
Medicine Making – 40 Hrs (2021 & 2022)
Next Generation Herbalist (2021)
Raw Nutrition (2016)
Body Mind Performance Coach (Oct 2015)
Hot Stone Massage and Medicine Levels 1 & 2 – 25 Hrs (2003-2004)
Lomi Lomi Massage – 25 Hrs (2000)
Pranic Healing Levels 1 & 2 (1998)
Reiki Levels 1 & 2 (1997)

Training completed through ongoing professional development in Canada and Thailand.

Francie’s Certificates

RMT Orthopedic Massage Therapy

Thai Healing Alliance International

Natural Health Practitioners of Canada

Diploma Osteopathy Manual Practitioner

BodyMind Performance Coach Certification

Mindful Yin Yoga Teacher Training

Teaching & Philosophy

A Lifelong Relationship with Thai Medicine

Francie lived in Thailand for a year in her early twenties and has returned regularly ever since to deepen her studies. Her approach blends Traditional Thai Medicine, modern anatomical understanding, and mindful therapeutic presence.

She is currently completing certification in Thai Medical Theory and continues online study in Thai medicine and Dhamma with a Ruesi who lives in Thailand.

A Ruesi “seer” is a keeper of sacred occult sciences, kind of a mix between a Monk and a Shaman.

About Francie

When Francie is not on a Thai mat, you will find her in a kayak, on a mountain top, on her snowboard, on a mountain bike, travelling, or in a retreat.

She finds refuge and rejuvenation in nature, especially amongst old forests.

Before her Thai Massage calling, she worked in forestry and as an international tour guide. She has lived in Israel, Thailand, Guatemala, Belize, and Hawaii.

She is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. Her home is in the Kootenays of BC.

Her passion for the natural world extends to wild medicinal herbs, which she has studied and wildcrafted for two decades.

Francie’s greatest gift is her beautiful daughter and granddaughter.

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						I just recently completed my 60 hr Thai Massage Certification  course (foundations 1 & 2) and all I can say is wow - I am so grateful that my heart led me to find this program.



Francine offered an intimate experience where I not only got to connect with the sacred healing art of Thai Massage, but also got to connect deeply with everyone in the class and most importantly, connect deeply with myself.



The course offered a balanced blend of Thai Massage technique, history and lineage of Thai medicine, self care, and of course fun 🙂 I finished this course feeling more than confident in my abilities to offer this healing modality to the world and an increased excitement for continuing to grow in this practice.



Francine has a heart full of wisdom, passion, knowledge, play, compassion, and most importantly L O V E.. for her craft and for her students.



I'm so blessed to have Francine as a teacher and ally and I'm excited to see where this journey takes me!



Thank you Francine for the love that you share <3					
Raya Sun		
						Exceptional quality of therapy and healing energy. Francine’s knowledge and commitment to finding the appropriate treatment for my individual needs goes above and beyond expectations. To the extent of researching her many resources/course materials after our first session and then following up and tweaking the approach and modalities on our subsequent sessions, Francine is by far the most attentive and thorough practitioner I have experienced in a long time. A genuine healer and compassionate, knowledgeable practitioner. Thank you, Francine!					
Kelly MacDougall		
						My first Thai massage experience was wonderful, Francine is experienced, professional and creates a safe and healing space.					
Seneca Schones		
						Francine introduced me to Thai massage and I have continued to see her because of her knowledge and experience which is 2nd to none.  Her passion for ensuring her clients needs are addressed is clearly evident which is why I always feel the results after every session.					
DL B		
						I really enjoyed my treatment with Francine at Samadhi! I was feeling very sore and tense after a busy summer and she found all my achy spots right away. From the moment I walked in the door I started to relax, the space is bright and comforting. She asked what areas I wanted to focus on, and used several different techniques to help reduce tension and work out some tough knots! I can't wait for my next session! Thank you Francine!					
Chelsea McD		
						I highly recommend 👌 Francine Pettit for thai and table massage.  I felt very cared for and her knowledge of the body is excellent. She also gave me exercises to do at home to relieve my condition.

All around a great experience and worth the money.					
Crystal Lotus		
						Wonderful!					
Ally Cannon		
						More than a massage. An ancient experience like no other. If you have not had a traditional Thai treatment with Francine, you are missing out on one of life’s most incredible human interactions. Truly a remarkable journey Into your own body.					
Caleb Patterson		
						Francines course is the 3rd Thai course I've taken, and by FAR the most authentic and informative. You can tell how deep her love and respect for the Thai culture and Buddhist philosphy runs, and it truly comes through in her teaching. From the informative manual, to the small details that  made this course personal, Francine didn't miss a thing. What a beautiful 8 days, learning a beautiful art, with a beautiful soul.					
Jeanine Roeland		
						I have just completed Level 1 & 2 traditional Thai Massage course with Francine at Samadhi Thai. The course was amazing and well put together. Her knowledge and techniques were incredible.  The practical hands on teaching is something that I can use to practice on friends and family to hone my skill.  I highly recommend this course for anyone interested.					
Kayla Lew		
						Francine is a wonderful, knowledgeable, kind teacher. She creates a beautiful and safe space for her students to feel comfortable and at ease in their learning journey. I am thankful to have received her teachings and I am eiger to receive more teachings from her.					
Lou Piche		
						Francine is an amazing and thorough instructor. Brings forth the beautiful linage that she passes down Thai Massage which is absolutely sacred. So lucky to have found this course and Francine to guide me along the path I feel so passionately about. Truly amazing <3					
Natural OM		
						Francine is an amazing teacher, and an even more amazing person!  She has incredible knowledge, and a nurturing spirit which come together to provide a high standard of education with a down to earth feel.  I can’t wait for another opportunity to be her student.					
Kara Botelho		
						The teacher Francine was very knowledgeable and very patient and passionate about what she is teaching. I have a zero knowledge about massage and with in that period of time 8 days course, i have learn alot abiyt thai massage. I am able to do the massage and was thought where and how dis the thai massage started. I definitely recommend this to anyone who are interested and have zero knowledge to go and learn in this school. You have the worth more than the worth of your money.					
Jermaine Balanggoy		
						Francine has got to be one of the best instructors for Thia Massage.  Knowledgeable.  Taking her foundation 1 and 2 has left me wanting more.  Francine fills you with so much extra skills and ability that you will not find with other instructors.  Her goal is to make the student the best they can be.  She teaches, history, spirit and practical to make a very well rounded course.

Well done Francine, well done.					
Kristine Karlsen (Krissy)		
						I recently took my level 1 and 2 Thai massage with Francine and enjoyed it very much, Francine has a wonderful welcoming presence about her so it made the whole process easy. It was a lot of work but VERY rewarding. Well worth your time and money if Thai massage is something you're drawn too.

You will not be disappointed 🙂					
Heartland Medical		
						I took the Traditional Thaï Massage foundations 1 & 2 (60 hours) course offered by Francine Petit of Samadhi Thai Massage School. The course offers a look at the history and philosophies behind Thaï massage. It also mostly focuses on the technical aspects. As a teacher, Francine maintains a professional demeanour while remaining warm and very human. This I fully appreciate. Clearly, she lives Thaï Massage. The knowledge she passes down comes from authentic sources directly from Thailand. After completing her course, not only am I nourished and satisfied, I also feel absolutely confident to offer my own full sessions.



Thaï massage is truly a gift that brings us closer to our natural state of compassion and well being.



Thank you, Francine!					
François Bergeron		
						I have received treatments as well as taken the full Foundation 1 and 2 Traditional Thai Massage course with Francine. She is a wonderful spirit, and highly knowledgeable in the workings of the body, including Thai medicine and beyond! She delivers supportive, well thought out  treatments that’ll make you feel well taken care of. I feel very capable with her as a teacher to venture out and begin sharing what I learned from this beautiful form of energy/body work.					
Jillian Dalsin		
						Francine is astute in her approach to Thai Bodywork.  In her course she exposes the tradition, spirituality and the all important aspect of Chi besides the body mechanics - which I found fascinating and valuable. Her attention to detail is meticulous.  Francine is very detailed in her instruction and also very  patient and this was immensely helpful to me.  As a  learner I felt I was flowing smoothly. To me this has been a great foray into a modality that I intend  combining harmoniously with another.					
Anand Nicodemus		
						I just finished my Thai Massage training with Francine and had to tell the world how wonderful this class was. She is very knowledgeable about Thai massage and explains it in a very easy to understand way. She takes the time to make sure every student gets it right which is very refreshing. The class not only covered all the Thai techniques, but she taught us about the culture, gave us mantras and energy work to do and had all sorts of extras to add. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking into learning about Thai Massage.					
Aysha Fizzell Nuttall		
						Really enjoyed the small class size and Francine's attention to detail on our techniques. She's very supportive to students learning styles and pace. Her knowledgeable of Thai Massage is what drew me in, probably the best in Western Canada. I look forward to studying with my teacher in the future.					
Julie Roberts		
						What a wonderful learning experience! The small classes are great for demos and practicing on each other. Francine makes it so enjoyable and keeps the lineage, which is important. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful instructor right here in Calgary!					
Angela Bain		

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