DAYLESFORD & HEPBURN SPRINGS • AUTHENTIC SOUTHEAST ASIAN HEALING WISDOM
Attuned to Traditional healing, guided by experts
An extension of the acclaimed Prani Glow Day Spa established in 2013. We bridge
ancestral lineages of Thai meridian bodywork, Javanese Jamu alchemy, and Melayu
sacred rituals with contemporary aesthetic excellence.
- 12+ Years Sanctuary Pedagogy
- In-Person & Online Cohorts
- Pure Lineage Integrity
About School
Located in Daylesford, Prani Wellness School is an extension of the renowned Prani Glow Day Spa, a leader in the beauty and wellness industry for over 15 years. Established by Mannie in 2012 in Hepburn Springs, Prani Glow Day Spa is deeply rooted in a passion for organic and Thai herbal treatments. With over 25 years of industry experience, Mannie and her team have refined their skills in bodywork massage therapy, oriental-styled massage therapy, and a wide range of facial treatments. This extensive expertise forms the foundation of the educational programs offered at Prani Wellness School.
Mannie’s commitment to her craft goes beyond just teaching; she continually upskills herself by traveling across Asia to learn and integrate new techniques into her offerings. This ongoing dedication ensures that the treatments and training programs at Prani Wellness School reflect the latest advancements in holistic beauty, combining traditional Eastern and modern Western approaches.
The school offers a wide range of in-person and online training programs, from practical courses on facial gua sha and jade rolling to the upcoming ‘Transformative Glowᵀᴹ Facial Cupping: Non-Surgical Face Lifting’ online course. Training courses such as ‘Facial Gua Sha & Lymphatic Detox Mastery™: Advanced Duo Jade Rolling & Jade Mushroom Techniques’ and ‘Thai Meridianᵀᴹ Facial Massage Course’ allow students to develop hands-on, real-world skills they can apply directly to their wellness practices.
What makes Prani Wellness School unique is its ongoing commitment to introducing more exciting Eastern and Southeast Asian courses in the years to come. These new offerings will continue to blend ancient healing wisdom with modern wellness practices, ensuring students always have access to the most enriching, spritually and culturally authentic techniques.
The school also places a strong emphasis on holistic education. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised feedback, and a focus on practical, real-world skills. Our courses integrate a deep understanding of facial anatomy and, in future offerings, will include Thai and Chinese meridian anatomy, further expanding our holistic approach.
Although we do not offer CPD certification, students receive authentic, high-quality training grounded in tradition and expertise, preparing them to confidently apply their knowledge in their own wellness practices. With Mannie’s continual skill development through her travels, Prani Wellness School remains a leader in Southeast Asian beauty and wellness education.
Whether you’re attending an in-person workshop or studying through an online course, Prani Wellness School offers a supportive, inspiring environment where ancient wisdom and modern techniques come together to foster excellence.
Why Choose Us
Learning without borders
Wherever you are in the world, we welcome you to learn with Prani. Our online academy brings together practical wellness skills, traditional wisdom and thoughtful guidance, with flexibility to study around your life. Through clear demonstrations, supporting materials and personal student support, we help you build confidence while deepening your understanding of compassionate touch, cultural traditions and whole-person care.
Our Vision
A global community of thoughtful, confident wellness practitioners who honour traditional wisdom and care for themselves and others with respect, skill and compassion.
We envision wellness education that opens pathways to meaningful work, greater independence and sustainable livelihoods. Through a nurturing learning community, we encourage students to develop their own strengths, keep learning and bring authenticity and care into their practice.
Our Mision
To share traditional Southeast Asian wellness knowledge through practical, culturally respectful education that connects time-honoured practices with contemporary client care.
Drawing on Mannie’s Thai and Javanese heritage and extensive spa experience, our teaching brings together technique, cultural understanding and the compassionate intention behind caring touch.
Through online courses, live training and private tuition, we guide students to develop practical skills, make thoughtful treatment decisions and create distinctive wellness services. Personal support and opportunities for continued learning help them carry this knowledge confidently into their work.
Learning with Care and Confidence
Practical knowledge. Thoughtful guidance. Personal support.
- Clear, Practical Teaching : Detailed demonstrations and explanations help you understand how each technique works and why it is used. Learn to consider pressure, rhythm, treatment flow and client comfort as you develop your skills.
- Traditional Wisdom and Cultural Understanding : Explore the origins, traditions and values behind the practices you study. Our teaching respects this knowledge while connecting it with contemporary anatomy, client care and professional practice.
- Personal Support from Real People : Our dedicated student support team helps you navigate the academy and understand your next steps. Students choosing a Professional Certificate Pathway also receive individual practical assessment and personalised feedback from Mannie.
- Accredited Professional Learning : Our MAA-accredited courses support continuing professional development through the Massage Association of Australia. Relevant Professional Certificate Pathways combine course study, practical assessment and certification on successful completion. Each course page explains its requirements and available CPD/CPE hours.
- Thoughtful, Holistic Client Care : Develop an approach that considers the person receiving your treatment, including their comfort, needs and wellbeing. Relevant anatomy, consultation, contraindications and treatment planning help you make informed decisions within your professional scope.
- Experience That Supports Your Future : Learn from real spa practice and years of working with clients. Build skills that can help you broaden your treatment offering, create more distinctive services and strengthen the long-term sustainability of your wellness business.
Meet Our Team
Mannie Button
Founder · Retreat Host · Lead Facilitator
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.
Leda Chan
Trainer
Riani Asriani
Student Support & Operations Coordinator
Riani supports the student experience and day-to-day operations of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that every enquiry and learning journey is handled with warmth, clarity and professionalism.
A licensed teacher with more than 16 years of experience in education and leadership, Riani holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education and has worked as a teacher, English coordinator, lead teacher and school principal.
Born and raised in Java, Indonesia, she brings a natural connection to a culture where community, traditional knowledge and intergenerational wisdom remain deeply valued. This aligns beautifully with Prani’s respect for traditional wisdom, cultural understanding and holistic wellbeing.
Smart, caring and highly professional, Riani supports prospective and enrolled students with course enquiries, enrolment, learning administration and ongoing communication, helping ensure every student feels welcomed, informed and well supported throughout their learning journey.
Charlie Ohm
Web Designer & IT Solutions Specialist
Charlie manages the digital landscape and technical operations of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that every online interaction and user experience is delivered with seamless functionality, creativity, and precision.
An exceptionally skilled web designer and IT professional, Charlie is the technical magic behind pranilearning.com. He brings a comprehensive background in website development, digital infrastructure, and custom IT solutions, serving as the digital backbone of our online presence.
Working closely with the founder to build and expand Prani Wellness Learning, Charlie possesses a unique ability to take ambitious, out-of-the-box ideas and translate them into functional, engaging digital realities. His dedication to partnership and continuous growth aligns beautifully with the academy’s forward-thinking vision.
Innovative, reliable, and highly resourceful, Charlie supports the entire organization by managing our web architecture, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and developing intuitive digital tools. His behind-the-scenes expertise ensures that our platform remains modern, accessible, and beautifully designed for our global community of learners.
Robyn Burdett
Communications & Policy Consultant
Robyn brings more than 15 years of professional experience within the legal industry, supported by a strong background in administration, research, documentation, and virtual secretarial services.
As a consultant to the Prani Wellness Learning team, Robyn supports the development of clear administrative systems, professional documentation, and sound internal processes. Her highly organised and detail-focused approach helps ensure that our growing education and wellness business operates with greater consistency, accountability, and care.
Robyn’s background provides valuable insight into document management, record-keeping, procedural accuracy, and business organisation. She works closely with our team to strengthen our operational foundations as we expand our training programmes, practitioner resources, and international activities.
Her calm, practical approach and commitment to accuracy perfectly complement the values of professionalism, integrity, and genuine care at the heart of Prani Wellness Learning.
Tony Chanin
Video Production & Broadcasting Specialist
Tony manages the visual storytelling and multimedia production of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that our educational content and learning clips are delivered with exceptional clarity, creativity, and professional polish.
An award-winning master of his craft, Tony brings more than 20 years of high-level experience within the film, television, and news industries in Thailand, including his impressive broadcasting work with MU Station TV. His dedication to impactful storytelling was recently recognized when he received the prestigious 2025 Creative Media Award for the Promotion of Persons with Disabilities. He possesses a comprehensive background in video editing, filming, and media production, serving as the creative magic behind our visual presence.
Working closely with our team to elevate the student experience, Tony possesses a unique ability to translate educational concepts into engaging, high-quality digital media. His specialized strength in live broadcasting and his wide range of technical talents allow us to continuously innovate and expand the way we deliver our training programmes to a global audience.
Innovative, adaptable, and highly skilled, Tony’s commitment to visual excellence perfectly complements the values of professionalism, creativity, and genuine care at the heart of Prani Wellness Learning.
Tammy Ruji
Creative Director
Tammy manages the visual aesthetics and creative direction of Prani Wellness Learning, helping ensure that every piece of educational content and visual storytelling is delivered with intention, beauty, and perfect visual balance.
Supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication with a focus on broadcasting, Tammy is the artistic force behind our videography and brand imagery. She brings a meticulous eye for detail to every project, expertly managing everything from overarching concepts and costume design to colour tones, lighting design, and prop selection. Her expertise ensures that every video is flawlessly framed and beautifully directed from every angle, creating a truly immersive and engaging learning experience.
Working closely with the production team, Tammy possesses a unique ability to translate educational ideas into visually stunning environments. Her comprehensive approach to set design and visual mood not only elevates the quality of our multimedia content but also deeply enhances the way our students connect with the material.
Creative, detail-oriented, and highly imaginative, Tammy’s dedication to visual storytelling perfectly complements the values of professionalism, holistic beauty, and genuine care at the heart of Prani Wellness Learning.
Dr. Rossamon Pengsingh
Thai Traditional Medicine Doctor | Educator | Healer by Heritage
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.
ENROLL IN PRANI WELLNESS ACADEMY
Begin Your Mastery in Traditional Southeast Asian Healing
A meaningful next step in your wellness journey.
Whether you are refining your skills, expanding your treatment offering or exploring a new direction, we welcome you to learn with Prani.
Discover practical courses that bring together traditional wisdom, cultural understanding and compassionate care. Take time to study, practise and develop your own confident approach, with personal guidance along the way.
Mastery grows through experience, reflection and continued learning. Begin with a course that speaks to your interests and the future you want to create.
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