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Who We Are

About A64

A VTCT Skills approved training centre committed to excellence in holistic and beauty education.

Our Story

Passionate about training

A64 Holistic & Beauty Training was founded with a simple mission: to provide outstanding, accessible training that equips students with real-world skills and nationally recognised qualifications.

As a VTCT Skills approved centre, we deliver courses that meet the highest industry standards. Our tutors bring years of professional experience from salons, spas, and clinical settings, ensuring every student receives expert guidance.

We believe great training goes beyond technique. It's about building confidence, nurturing creativity, and preparing our students to thrive in a competitive industry — whether that means working in a salon, starting a mobile business, or joining a luxury spa team.

The A64 team at Chatchaya Spa

Why Choose A64

What sets us apart

VTCT Approved

Nationally recognised qualifications from a leading awarding body trusted by employers worldwide.

Small Groups

Intimate class sizes mean more individual attention, feedback, and hands-on practice time.

Practical Focus

Our courses are built around real-world practice, not just theory. You'll work on real clients from day one.

Career Support

Guidance on insurance, licensing, setting up your business, and finding employment after qualifying.

Our Team

Meet your tutors

Industry professionals with years of hands-on experience, dedicated to helping you build a successful career in holistic and beauty therapy.

Chanya Slorach

Chanya Slorach

Academy Director & IQA

A motivated and confident beauty salon owner with 14 years of industry experience. Chanya founded Academy 64 in 2021 and oversees all training operations as Academy Director and Internal Quality Assurer. She holds a BA (1st Class) from Rangsit University, Bangkok, and continues to develop her assessment and education credentials.

Qualifications: Pearson Level 4 IQA (Assessment Processes & Practice), Pearson Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, BTEC Level 3 in Education & Training (AET), VTCT Level 3 NVQ Beauty Therapy Massage, VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General, Swedish Body Massage Diploma, Facial Care Diploma, Manicure & Pedicure Diploma, SkinBase Microdermabrasion & Collagen Lift, Pabhada Brows — 3D Brows, SPMU & Microblading
Experience: Academy 64 Owner (2021–present), Beauty Box Cowbridge Owner (2022–2025), Chatchaya Spa Director (2024–present), Beauty Box Tenby Owner (2021–2022), WAX & GLO Penarth Owner (2019), 14+ years in the beauty industry
Achievements: World Massage Championship Thailand Team (Thai Dancing Massage, 2022), DAC First Aid Training, BA (1st Class) Public Relations & Communication — Rangsit University, Bangkok
Beauty Therapy Facials Swedish Massage Manicure & Pedicure Waxing Microblading
Boycie T Banks

Boycie T Banks

Lead Tutor — Massage & Thai Therapies

A licensed massage therapist and instructor with a rich experience of training and therapeutic practice in the health, wellness and fitness industry. UK-qualified with a VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Boycie is licensed to practice and teach many forms of massage. Training provided in both Thai and English.

Qualifications: VTCT Level 3 in Education & Training, VTCT Level 3 Thai Massage, VTCT Level 3 Sport Massage, VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy (Aromatherapy, Hot Stone & Indian Head), Traditional Thai Massage (360 Hours, Thailand), Thai Acupressure (Therapeutic Advanced), Thai Reflexology, Thai Tok Sen (Lanna), Diploma in Dry Cupping Therapy, Diploma in Facial & Skincare, Diploma in Stone Therapy, Diploma in Swedish Body Massage, Advanced Lymphatic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, BSc Chemistry — Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok
Experience: Licensed Massage Instructor, Freelance (2020–present), Senior Massage Therapist at Blossom Spa, Barnes Bridge London (2018–present), UK Director & Activities Manager for the World Nuad Thai & Wellness Federation
Achievements: Competition Judge — Intercontinental Massage Championship (Greece 2023), Iranian & Turkish Championship (Istanbul 2023), Open Massage Championship (Sarajevo 2023), World Massage Championship IMA (Copenhagen 2023), International Massage Championship (Germany 2022), Nuad Thai Championship (UK & Switzerland 2022), Romania National Championship (2022). Created & organised the Universal Massage Championship by WMF (Penzberg, Germany 2023). 1st Runner-Up, Freestyle Eastern World Massage Championship by IMA (2019). CPD: Multi Dimensional Technique, Dry Needling, Thai Warrior Massage, Introduction to Manual Therapy (2023–2024)
Thai Massage Thai Hot Oil Lymphatic Massage Cupping Freestyle Massage
Khuu Nana Nelson

Khuu Nana Nelson

Tutor & Assessor

A gold medal-winning massage therapist and World Massage Federation Judge with expertise across a wide range of massage and holistic therapies. Nana brings international competition-level skills and a passion for teaching to every session.

Qualifications: Gold Medal Thai Massage Championship (Greece 2023), World Massage Federation Judge, World Massage Federation Instructor, Professional Massage Therapy, Holistic Massage Training Course
Specialities: Swedish massage, deep tissue, traditional Thai massage, bamboo massage, Thai herbal therapy, hot stone massage, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, sport massage, cupping massage, pregnancy massage, oncology massage
Thai Massage Deep Tissue Aromatherapy Hot Stone Sport Massage
Umaporn Tooze (Nok)

Umaporn Tooze (Nok)

Massage & Beauty Tutor — Skincare & Facials

An experienced massage and beauty therapist with a background in professional skincare and salon management. Brings real-world expertise to the classroom and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of therapists.

Qualifications: MBA (Bangkok University), Spa Therapist Course (500 Hours), Thailand Spa Manager License, National Skill Standard Thai Massage Level 2, Thai Traditional Massage & Beauty Instructor, VTCT Skills Level 3 (Thai Massage), VTCT Skills Level 2 (Beauty Specialist Techniques), DAC Education & Training, Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Experience: 9 years in salon & beauty industry
Specialities: Massage, manicure, pedicure, facials & waxing
Massage Facials Manicure Pedicure Waxing
Aranya Condon

Aranya Condon

Massage Tutor — Thai & Therapeutic Massage

An experienced Thai massage therapist and instructor with over 10 years of hands-on practice. Holder of 24 certificates in Thai massage and related therapies. Aranya has a proven ability to teach and treat clients with a strong word-of-mouth reputation. Fluent in Thai and English.

Qualifications: 24 certificates in Thai massage and related therapies. Affiliated with Fami Hair & Beauty Institute (London), Academy 64 Holistic & Beauty Training (Cardiff), K&P Education (London), World Massage Federation (WMF) and International Alternative Medicine Associations (IAMA)
Experience: Self-employed Thai massage therapist (2017–present), Owner of a Thai Massage Shop in Yorkshire (2008–2012), 10+ years in therapeutic and corrective massage techniques
Specialities: Traditional Thai massage, abdominal massage, therapeutic treatment & pain relief, stretching techniques, client care & consultation
Thai Massage Abdominal Massage Therapeutic Stretching
Kaptain Udomcharoen

Kaptain Udomcharoen

Tutor — Massage & Holistic Therapies

A qualified massage therapist and instructor with a passion for Thai therapeutic techniques. Kaptain employs traditional Thai massage with oil combined with a variety of other techniques, always tailored to each client's needs. An international massage competition medal winner and qualified hairdresser, bringing a broad wellness perspective to teaching.

Qualifications: VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training, VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage, VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage, VTCT Level 3 in Thai Massage, The Guild Diploma in Pregnancy Massage, Anatomy & Physiology Level 3, Certificates in Traditional Oriental Medicine (Reflexology, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, Bamboo Stick Therapy, Chair Massage, Facial Cupping, Gua-Sha & Acupressure), Hot Stone Therapy, Wavestone Massage (incl. Deep Tissue), City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing
Experience: International massage judging since 2020, Hair Stylist (2007–2020), trained at Fami Hair & Beauty Institute and The College of Oriental Therapy (TCOT)
Achievements: Bronze Medal — Foreign Category, National Massage Championship (Sibiu, Romania 2019), Bronze Medal — Chair Massage, World Championship (Copenhagen 2019), Bronze Medal — Reflexology, IMA European Championship (Italy 2019)
Thai Massage Sports Massage Reflexology Cupping Pregnancy Massage Deep Tissue

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