It's been about five years since I attended spirit winds and I still can't get the dog shit taste out of my mouth. I waited years to be financially stable enough to attend. Choosing to go to this school instead of Thailand because my medical dependency on marijuana. First I had a neck problem and I'm the taller person in the class, my room was upstairs where there was about 4 foot high ceilings so I had to get dressed sitting down because I physically could not stand in my room. The room had a small deck with a chair. I assumed it would be ok to use this deck to take my medication on, I was very wrong. I am dyslexic and the handbook was a little confusing mostly because of the invented vocabulary PPI, PPM, or whatever palm pressure............I and another gal with the same disability felt like we were second class citizens. The morning stretches in the blinding hot sun, no thanks. Must always keep your head lower than a statue in the living room. This statue is about waist high. No sitting comfortably on the ground with your legs cross cross, you must sit on your bent legs crimping your knees in pain. If you pay to sleep outside and there's a storm your expected to stay outside. Me and the other girls lied to the teacher about letting another student sleep on the living room floor. During same storm a gal who did not pay for the herbal classes was asked to leave the property for the two days. She was from out of the country and had to ask to borrow another students car. She had nowhere to go and almost got in a car accident because the storm was so awful. Two days before the class was over the teacher asked to talk to me outside with a time of an angry mother. She had gone in my room and seen my medication. I was asked not to smoke in the home, of course I agree. I was asked to smoke off the property, I reluctantly agree. Then I'm told I can't smoke during class. A class the is all day long!!!!!!!! I use my medication to manage my stomach, I cannot function without it. I got up from out talk a little enraged and aggressively packed my car. The teacher followed me almost the entire time. It almost felt like I wasn't allowed to leave. I accidentally swiped a book of the schools when I left and felt bad about how I departed. I bought another book "the prophet" and purchased some tea and insence as a gift and sent it to the school with zero response from Janice, the teacher. I would like my credit hours registered with the state, that never happened nor was I never given a refund. I feel like I was discriminated against for being stupid and having a hiatle hernia. I've spoken with numerous students from this school. A lot of people like this class, a few people feel exactly the same as I.
Sarah Grimes
Sep 2023
I have absolutely loved every training I’ve taken with Spirit Winds school. I love the learning atmosphere and I feel grateful to learn these healing techniques through Janice. She really is a fabulous teacher. I always make deep connections with my classmates that I will forever cherish. The Spirit winds school seems to be a magnet for such wonderful healers. I will definitely be back!
María Fernanda Hernández Jiménez
Jun 2023
This was my first time traveling alone to a training , people that know me , saw me thinking about this trip for months!I’m originally from México, and it took me 2 planes and 1 Uber of 1.5 hours to get to the school , but since I called the first time to ask for information it was directly Janice who answered me , all the way from Bali !!! She was in another training and took the time to assist me and made me feel completely supported and safe.She is not only an amazing teacher , but also a kind human, these days changed my way of sharing in Thai massage and in life .If you ever have the chance to be around her and learn from her wisdom you will know what I am talking about.Thank you Janice ❤️
Jennifer Michels
May 2019
Fantastic Thai-centered massage school located in the woods near Grass valley. Janice gives top notch, information-rich and conscientious instruction to her students. Her school also offers Thai certification and accommodations at affordable cost. I highly recommend her classes and teachings.
Michele Marie
Apr 2019
I recommend highly all the work Spirit Wind and Janice Gagnon are offering free consultation professional work great deals amazing experiences and results
Tara Stone
Mar 2019
I am so grateful to
Tara Stone
Mar 2019
I am so grateful to Janice Gagnon and her healing and teaching skills. Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage in my experience is a must for anyone wishing to enhance their skills in the healing arts.
Rexanne Diehl
Nov 2018
Janice brings this tradition from Thailand with ease and grace. She is an amazing open hearted loving teacher. I highly recommend her classes.
Rexanne D.
Apr 2018
Great authentic massage. Amazing classes and a sublime healing space. I highly recommend this school and Janice. She is a truly gifted therapist.
Stacy G.
Jul 2017
I'm writing this review as a person who received a Thai massage from Janice, rather than for the teacher portion of the business. I did a one-hour Thai massage for $75 at the massage studio. Her massage was truly something special. I've had Thai massages in Thailand and receive massages regularly, but this was on a different level than what I have experienced. The day I got my massage, I woke up in a lot of pain, to the point that I took an Epsom salt bath early in the morning and applied at least 4 Salonpas patches on my most painful muscles. The massage I got relieved all of the pain I was feeling, and totally changed my energy. I don't know another way to say it except that. My body kept tingling during the massage. I don't have adequate vocabulary to describe it, but this is a massage you must experience yourself. Incredible!
Asset K.
It's been about five years since I attended spirit winds and I still can't get the dog shit taste out of my mouth. I waited years to be financially stable enough to attend. Choosing to go to this school instead of Thailand because my medical dependency on marijuana. First I had a neck problem and I'm the taller person in the class, my room was upstairs where there was about 4 foot high ceilings so I had to get dressed sitting down because I physically could not stand in my room. The room had a small deck with a chair. I assumed it would be ok to use this deck to take my medication on, I was very wrong. I am dyslexic and the handbook was a little confusing mostly because of the invented vocabulary PPI, PPM, or whatever palm pressure............I and another gal with the same disability felt like we were second class citizens. The morning stretches in the blinding hot sun, no thanks. Must always keep your head lower than a statue in the living room. This statue is about waist high. No sitting comfortably on the ground with your legs cross cross, you must sit on your bent legs crimping your knees in pain. If you pay to sleep outside and there's a storm your expected to stay outside. Me and the other girls lied to the teacher about letting another student sleep on the living room floor. During same storm a gal who did not pay for the herbal classes was asked to leave the property for the two days. She was from out of the country and had to ask to borrow another students car. She had nowhere to go and almost got in a car accident because the storm was so awful. Two days before the class was over the teacher asked to talk to me outside with a time of an angry mother. She had gone in my room and seen my medication. I was asked not to smoke in the home, of course I agree. I was asked to smoke off the property, I reluctantly agree. Then I'm told I can't smoke during class. A class the is all day long!!!!!!!! I use my medication to manage my stomach, I cannot function without it. I got up from out talk a little enraged and aggressively packed my car. The teacher followed me almost the entire time. It almost felt like I wasn't allowed to leave. I accidentally swiped a book of the schools when I left and felt bad about how I departed. I bought another book "the prophet" and purchased some tea and insence as a gift and sent it to the school with zero response from Janice, the teacher. I would like my credit hours registered with the state, that never happened nor was I never given a refund. I feel like I was discriminated against for being stupid and having a hiatle hernia. I've spoken with numerous students from this school. A lot of people like this class, a few people feel exactly the same as I.
Sarah Grimes
I have absolutely loved every training I’ve taken with Spirit Winds school. I love the learning atmosphere and I feel grateful to learn these healing techniques through Janice. She really is a fabulous teacher. I always make deep connections with my classmates that I will forever cherish. The Spirit winds school seems to be a magnet for such wonderful healers. I will definitely be back!
María Fernanda Hernández Jiménez
This was my first time traveling alone to a training , people that know me , saw me thinking about this trip for months!I’m originally from México, and it took me 2 planes and 1 Uber of 1.5 hours to get to the school , but since I called the first time to ask for information it was directly Janice who answered me , all the way from Bali !!! She was in another training and took the time to assist me and made me feel completely supported and safe.She is not only an amazing teacher , but also a kind human, these days changed my way of sharing in Thai massage and in life .If you ever have the chance to be around her and learn from her wisdom you will know what I am talking about.Thank you Janice ❤️
Jennifer Michels
Fantastic Thai-centered massage school located in the woods near Grass valley. Janice gives top notch, information-rich and conscientious instruction to her students. Her school also offers Thai certification and accommodations at affordable cost. I highly recommend her classes and teachings.
Michele Marie
I recommend highly all the work Spirit Wind and Janice Gagnon are offering free consultation professional work great deals amazing experiences and results
Tara Stone
I am so grateful to
Tara Stone
I am so grateful to Janice Gagnon and her healing and teaching skills. Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage in my experience is a must for anyone wishing to enhance their skills in the healing arts.
Rexanne Diehl
Janice brings this tradition from Thailand with ease and grace. She is an amazing open hearted loving teacher. I highly recommend her classes.
Rexanne D.
Great authentic massage. Amazing classes and a sublime healing space. I highly recommend this school and Janice. She is a truly gifted therapist.
Stacy G.
I'm writing this review as a person who received a Thai massage from Janice, rather than for the teacher portion of the business. I did a one-hour Thai massage for $75 at the massage studio. Her massage was truly something special. I've had Thai massages in Thailand and receive massages regularly, but this was on a different level than what I have experienced. The day I got my massage, I woke up in a lot of pain, to the point that I took an Epsom salt bath early in the morning and applied at least 4 Salonpas patches on my most painful muscles. The massage I got relieved all of the pain I was feeling, and totally changed my energy. I don't know another way to say it except that. My body kept tingling during the massage. I don't have adequate vocabulary to describe it, but this is a massage you must experience yourself. Incredible!