In September, 2011 Kelly Kempter began assistant teaching a six month diploma program in Thai massage. The course, sponsored by the Chicago School of Thai Massage, now known as Blue Lotus Thai Healing Studies, is the first of its kind in Ann Arbor. Open to bodyworkers and beginners alike, the course is emphasizes personal growth and development alongside Thai massage theory and practice. Kelly is honored and excited to work with the talented students and CSTM's faculty, Paul Fowler and Michelle Tupko.