Vocational training

Learning therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City: pick a place that is close, fits your schedule and is easy to reach

Lương Y (traditional healer) Tống Văn Huynh · Tong Gia Acupoint Wellness (Huyệt Đạo Tống Gia) · 20/10/2026

Quick summary: If you want to learn therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City and actually stick with it to the end, choose where to study by three criteria: the quality of hands-on practice, the real travel distance, and a schedule that fits your job. People working office hours should prioritise weekend classes. The Tong Gia class is at Vinhomes Grand Park, TP. Thủ Đức (Thu Duc City), with a free trial session from 8:30–12:00 every Saturday morning, reachable from Quận 12, Gò Vấp, Bình Thạnh or Dĩ An.

Learning therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City: choose a place based on where you live

Ho Chi Minh City is large, and rush-hour traffic jams are a daily fact of life. A hands-on vocational course needs you to show up regularly, so whether the place is far or near, easy or hard to reach, directly affects whether you can follow it through to the end. Many people drop out not because the learning is hard, but because the commute is long and the class times clash with work.

So when looking for a place to learn therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City, consider three things together: the quality of teaching, the travel distance, and whether the schedule suits you. Ignore any one of the three and the course easily becomes a burden.

Three questions to ask yourself before choosing an area to study in

How will I get to class, and at what time?

Riding a motorbike on a weekend morning is completely different from travelling at weekday rush hour. Try opening a map and setting the departure time to match your real class time to see how long it takes, instead of just looking at the number of kilometres.

Which day can I commit to regularly?

People working office hours are usually free only at weekends. People working shifts at restaurants, spas or shops are sometimes free midweek. Choose a place whose schedule matches yours first, then compare other things.

Am I learning to work in the trade or to care for my family?

If you only want to learn to look after your parents, a short foundation class near home may be enough. If you want to work in the trade, you need a place with a longer pathway and lots of practice, so it is worth travelling a bit further.

Getting to the Tong Gia class at Vinhomes Grand Park from different areas

The Tong Gia class is located at unit T16-21, Manhattan zone, Vinhomes Grand Park, Phường Long Bình, TP. Thủ Đức (the former District 9 area). Below are general directions to give you an idea. Before you go, open a map with the address above, or message us on Zalo to receive the location pin, because the best route depends on the time and exactly where you live.

From Quận 12, Gò Vấp

A common route is to head towards the Thủ Đức intersection, then follow the Hanoi Highway (Xa lộ Hà Nội) towards Suối Tiên, and turn into the Vinhomes Grand Park area. If you live in Quận 12, Gò Vấp or Hóc Môn, you can also read the article learning acupressure as a trade for people in Quận 12, Gò Vấp, Hóc Môn. Tong Gia also has a service branch at 225 Dương Thị Mười, Phường Tân Chánh Hiệp, Quận 12 (District 12, Ho Chi Minh City), where the routine is used daily with customers.

From Bình Thạnh and the city centre

Following the Hanoi Highway straight towards Suối Tiên is the easiest route to remember. If you would rather not ride far, consider Metro Line 1 Bến Thành – Suối Tiên, get off at a station near the Suối Tiên area, then continue by ride-hailing car/bike or the internal shuttle bus. Check the train timetable and connections before the day.

From Dĩ An (formerly Bình Dương)

Dĩ An borders the north of TP. Thủ Đức, so people from Dĩ An usually find it quite convenient to head to the Suối Tiên area and then into Vinhomes Grand Park. Open a map to choose the shortest route from your home.

From Thủ Đức, former District 9, former District 2

This is the closest group. If you live in this area, also see the article learning acupressure as a trade in Thủ Đức, District 9, Vinhomes Grand Park.

A Saturday schedule for working people

Most people asking about learning therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City already have another job and want to learn a hands-on trade on the side. Tong Gia schedules its fixed sessions on Saturdays so working people can keep up:

• Free trial session: 8:30–12:00 every Saturday morning, 10 places per session.
• L1 Introduction to Y Tướng Học (face reading for wellness): opening on Saturday 31/10/2026, 14:00–17:00. See also the article opening of the L1 class on 31/10.
• Levels L2 to L4: the number of sessions, duration and exact schedule are given by the advisor or receptionist when you register.

If you are coming from far away, plan to leave early, have breakfast first and bring comfortable clothes for practice, because most of the class time is spent standing and practising at the massage bed.

Wherever you study in Ho Chi Minh City, check these five things

1. How much of the time is practice on real people? Therapeutic-style massage and acupressure are trades of the hands; lots of lectures with little practice makes it hard to become work-ready.
2. Who corrects your hand technique? In a large class with only one teacher, each student gets very little correction.
3. Is the routine used at a real working venue? A place that serves customers every day can usually also teach how to communicate and handle situations.
4. Are safety limits taught? Learners must know when not to work and when to advise the customer to see a doctor.
5. Are the paperwork and fees clear? Ask in advance and write down the answers.

Studying at Tong Gia: what you get

Tong Gia was founded by Lương Y Tống Văn Huynh, who has more than 13 years in Eastern wellness practice, Y Tướng Học and spinal nerve-reflex balancing. He built the programme himself and teaches the classes in person. The 4-level vocational pathway goes from L1 Introduction to Y Tướng Học (1.500.000đ), L2 Basic Trade (muscle release, acupressure for the neck, shoulders and upper back, the back and legs, the 90-minute session routine), L3 Specialist, up to L4 Master and Transfer. See details on the therapeutic-style massage course page for Ho Chi Minh City.

About 70% of class time is practice on real people; classes are small and the Lương Y coaches each person individually. Two service branches serve customers every day: Quận 12 (4,9★, 234 Google Maps reviews) and Quận 9 – Vinhomes Grand Park (5,0★, 183 reviews).

Tong Gia is a hands-on wellness and relaxation care service, not a medical service. Students are taught: if a customer has prolonged pain, increasing numbness or weakness, an underlying condition and so on, advise them to see a doctor at a medical facility. Tong Gia does not promise jobs or income after the course. As for the type of paperwork issued after the course and its legal value, please ask the receptionist directly before paying the tuition fee.

How to register

1. Message Zalo 0888 264 559 and say which area you live in so we can send you the class location pin.
2. Reserve a place in the free Saturday-morning trial session; the Lương Y will look at your hand skills and suggest a suitable level.
3. To join the L1 class on 31/10/2026, message "KHAI MẠC" via Zalo to hold your place.

Frequently asked questions

Can I learn therapeutic-style massage in Ho Chi Minh City at weekends? Yes. Tong Gia has a free trial session every Saturday morning, and the L1 class opens on Saturday afternoon 31/10/2026; the schedule for L2 to L4 is given by an advisor when you register.

Where is the Tong Gia massage class? Unit T16-21, Manhattan zone, Vinhomes Grand Park, Phường Long Bình, TP. Thủ Đức. Message Zalo 0888 264 559 to receive the location pin.

Is it far to travel from Quận 12 or Gò Vấp to Vinhomes Grand Park? It depends on where you live and when you travel; a common route is via the Thủ Đức intersection and then along the Hanoi Highway towards Suối Tiên. Open a map set to your actual travel time to estimate the journey.

Can I take the metro to the massage class at Vinhomes Grand Park? You can take Metro Line 1 to the Suối Tiên area, then continue by ride-hailing or bus. Check the train timetable and connections before the day.

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To reserve a free Saturday-morning trial session or ask about the learning pathway: message Zalo 0888 264 559.