Anthony B James Biography

Prof. Anthony James MSc.(Clinical Herbology), D.N.M. (C), N.D. (T), M.D. (AM), D.O.M. (Acu), D.P.H.C. (h.c.), Ph.D. (I.M.), Ph.D. (Hospitaller Medicine h.c.), D.M.M., R.A.A.P., U.T.T.S., MSGR./CHEV., Ordained Native Monsignor -Native Bishop, Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church of the East in Brazil,
Dean, Professor, Director of Education and Traditional Medicine

Ajahn, Medicine Man, Professor- Teacher, Physician, Registered Ayurveda Doctor (Vidya), Minister, NGO-Diplomat, Healer, Therapist…

Ajahn, Anthony B. James was given the Instructor / Teacher and lineage holder of the Buddhai Sawan tradition by Grand Master Phaa Khruu Samaii Mesamarn, Nongkam, Thailand, in 1984. Grand Master Samaii was the 36th generation Grand Master of the Buddhai Sawan School, initially founded in Ayutthaya, and a consultant to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current King of Thailand. Grand Master Samaii was honored by King Bhumibol several times during his lifetime for service to the royal family and the kingdom. Ajahn Dr. James personally received his Buddhai Sawan, Krabi Krabong, and Teachers Diploma from Phaa Khruu Samaii! Grand Master twice in his life received awards personally from King Bhumibol, the final award received only three years before Grand Master Samaii’s passing.

Ajahn, Dr.  James authored the first Thai Massage book published in English in 1981. First used as a manuscript in class for the first three years, it was formally published in 1984 after he was given teacher certification and recognition. It was used exclusively to teach privately in class until 1984, when it was released to the public and distributed worldwide, beginning a tidal wave of interest that continues today. This first influential book, and still one of the most often sourced and quoted books on Thai Massage, is titled “Nuat Thai, Traditional Thai Medical Massage” and is available at BeardedMedia.Com (“Nuat Thai, Traditional Thai Medical Massage,” Meta Journal Press 1984: ISBN 1-886338-03-5).

Ajahn, Dr. James studied under the Grandmaster, Ajahn, Por Khruu, Sintorn Chaichagun at the Shivagakomarpaj Traditional Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 1983 to 1995. He maintained a working relationship with his mentor in the Northern style, Grand Master Sintorn, and “The Old Medicine Hospital” until Grand Master Sintorn’s passing in 2005.

Ajahn, Dr. James was the founder and chief Teacher for the International Thai Therapists Association 1992-2012, to fairly represent the traditional Thai Yoga and Thai Massage practiced primarily in the U.S. He specializes in Native American Medicine, Thai medical theory, Asian history, Ayurveda, and Theravada Buddhism. In 2006, he was granted Ajahn/ professor and Master Thai Traditional Medicine: Thai Yoga/ Thai Massage Teacher status through the Anantasuk system (Hua Hin Thailand), recognized by the Wat Po Association.

Current Education and Projects:

Nominee World Massage Therapy Hall of Fame 2023

Anthony B. James is a Director of the Native American Indigenous Church Inc. or N.A.I.C. The N.A.I.C. is an incorporated Native American Church in the State of Florida. Dr. James is an NAIC-recognized Medicine Man authorized to conduct all Native American and indigenous spiritual rituals, sacraments, and ceremonies to honor and respect Grandmother Earth (Matriarchal), Grandfather Sky (Patriarchal), and all of their descendants. The practicing of American Native Indigenous Christian spirituality is understood off and on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations as the Native American Church, which has been granted exclusive federal laws to recognize the spiritual ceremonies and to protect and maintain access to their sacred ceremonial grounds. American Native Spirituality has historically utilized Grandmother Earth’s minerals and plants to commune with the spirit world to assist their healing and personal empowering ceremonies. Anthony James has an extensive background and history in Native American and Indigenous Medicines. (Sacred Medical Order of the Knights and Church of Hope, Native American Indigenous Church: Integrated Auxiliary of the Priory of Saving Grace, a registered Priory of the Sacred Medical Order of the Church of Hope/ Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem)

Ajahn, Anthony B. James founded the SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine and its physical school, The Thai Yoga Center, and the N.A.I.C./ SMOCH/ AAPNA, an Accredited school of natural and spiritually based healing arts and sciences. The Thai Yoga Center is a State of Florida DOE-authorized degree-granting institution. We are also FSBMT (CE Brokers)/ NCBTMB Approved Providers for Massage Therapy Continuing Education. Aachan, Dr. James is currently volunteering and offering his instructional time free of charge as a public service. This past year (2022), he donated over 80 full or substantially reduced tuition scholarships to deserving students with plans to offer scholarship training to an additional 100 professional students in (2023). For details on the full or reduced tuition scholarships for S.C.N.M.: Thai Yoga Certification Programs, Click Here!

A.A.P.N.A. • Director of Education Ajahn, Dr. Anthony B. James: Presenter • 6th. World Ayurveda Day, November 2, 2021, • International Ayurveda Celebration!

Board of Advisors Member: Association of Ayurveda Professionals of North America (A.A.P.N.A.) 2018 to present.

 

 

In June 2016, he was awarded a Masters’s Degree in Clinical Herbology: from the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine and Ecumenical Seminary and College, Nevis- West Indies/ San Juan Puerto Rico/ Riobamba Ecuador.

Master of Science: Herbalism, PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine, Nevis, West Indies January 30. 2016, issued in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. J presented his thesis dissertation at the World Congress on Monastic and Indigenous Medicines, Nevis, West Indies June 7, 2014, and was awarded dual degrees: the Doctorate in Monastic Medicine (h.c.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Indigenous Medicines.

Faculty: PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine and ecumenical Seminary and College, Nevis- West Indies/ San Juan Puerto Rico/ Rio Bamba Ecuador 2012 to present.

As a Diplomate Doctorate in Acupuncture in cooperation with the Pan American School of Natural Medicine (Nevis, West Indies), Dr. J completed the development of a four-year Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture Degree Program (D.O.M.). The D.O.M. in acupuncture will also be offered as a 2-year postgraduate degree for eligible students with advanced degrees already in Natural or Holistic Medicine. Dr. J is a Doctor of Acupuncture Diploma program graduate and a lead Instructor. Dr. J was awarded a Doctorate in Acupuncture (Physical Medicine) on November 28, 2012.

Dr. J has completed Post Graduate Studies and is a Graduate of the PanAmerican School of Natural Medicine, Jade Center for Integrative Studies Doctor of Natural Medicine Degree. This formal Degree was issued by PanAmerican Regents in Houston, Texas February 2013. This will be Dr. J’s second Doctorate in Natural Medicine.

Dr. J holds Diplomatic Office and Post: Honorable Knight Cultural Attache: ORDEN MEDICA SAGRADA DE CABALLEROS DE ESPERANZA, Sacred Medical Order of the Knights of Hope (S.M.O.K.H.).

Received recognition and title “Grand Chirothesia General and appointment to Sovereign Council of S.M.O.K.H. • Supervision and regulation for S.M.O.C.H. Vocational Licensure for Licensed Practitioners of Chirothesa • Nevis West Indies • March 2012

Dr. Anthony B. James is conferred Ordination, Deacon (Licentiate) • Sanctified Healer issued by the Ordern Soberana De Caballeros Medicos De San Juan De Jerusalen, Sacred medical order of The Church of Hope, December 7. 2012 • Loma Linda, Ecuador.

Awardee • “Doctor of Pastoral Humanitarian Care, Honoris Causa” from Pontifice Instituto de Ciencias Humanas y Religiosas (Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador) School Presidente: Dr. Aloao Pereira de Siba. • Loma Linda, Santo Domingo, Ecuador • October 2011

Received the recognition and title “Monsignor, Chaplain of Holiness” from the Order Honorifica De La Santa Cruz Del Oriente presented by Mons. Mar Basilius Adao Pereira, Grand Master Brasil. • Loma Linda, Santo Domingo, Ecuador • October 2011

Awardee • “Fraternidad y Derechos Humanos” from the Order Honorifica De La Santa Cruz Del Oriente presented by Mons. Mar Basilius Adao Pereira, Grand Master Brasil.• Loma Linda, Santo Domingo, Ecuador • October 2011

In cooperation with the mutual support of Indigenous Tribal Organizations, I participated in opening the Loma Linda Primary Care Center and School of Medicine in Santo Domingo de las Tsachilas, Ecuador, in October 2011. Loma Linda is a charitable Hospital Medical Center and School of Natural Medicine operated jointly by S.M.O.K.H. and the Tsachilas Indian Nation of Santo Domingo.

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Study with Ajahn and Dr. James in Person! http://www.ThaiYogaCenter.Com Courses developed by Ajahn and Dr. Anthony B. James are intended to take the principles of Thai Traditional Medicine and Thai Traditional Massage (Thai Yoga/ Thai Massage) to a whole new level and understanding in the context of both traditional and modern medical ideas and techniques. With several advanced degrees in Western Medicine MD(AM), specializing in Native American, Indigenous and Traditional Medicine, Classical Indian Ayurveda, Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture), and Alternative Medicine and Naturopath (Traditional N.D.) (A.N.M.A.), Ajahn, James is uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between Thai Traditional and western health concepts. Ajahn, Anthony James is also a past Fellow of The International Alternative Medicine (F.I.A.M.A., 1999). Dr. Anthony B. James James holds domestic and International medical licenses as a Doctor of Monastic-Pastoral or Clerical Medicine with the prestigious SMOKH/ SMOCH, N.A.I.C. As a traditional doctor, Indian Health Care Provider, and healer of conscience, he practices spiritually based natural medicine and Traditional Naturopathy (No Harmful or dangerous drugs and no surgery). He is also available for private consultations in the Natural Wellness Solutions Clinic in The NAIC/ SCNM: Thai Yoga Center.

Ajahn, Dr. James was a consultant on developing new standardized, bi-lingual, Thai Yoga and Thai Massage programs under the direction and patronage of Mr. Aram Amaradit, Member Parliament of Surin Province, Chairman of the Committee on Public Health, President: The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society, Ministry on Public Health, Thailand. Dr. James has been granted U.T.T.S. Life Time recognition (Thai Traditional Medicine/ Thai Traditional Massage) credentials #520121896.

Ajahn, Dr. James, helped develop a standardized, bi-lingual, Thai Yoga and Thai Massage program under the direction and patronage of Mr. Khwankeo Vajradaya, Chairman Rajaprajanugroh Foundation, Chairman Distance Learning Foundation Thailand and Grand Chamberlain to H.M. King Bhumibol.

The significant contribution that Ajahn, Dr. James brings is the clinical and application understanding to every class and every program while at the same time always emphasizing the spiritual roots and perspectives that have endured in these Thai traditions for thousands of years. If you want to know why the work is done the way it is, if you want to know what are the origins and development of the flows and Vinyaysa, if you want to understand the Thai Traditional Ayurvedic theory behind the movements and the emphasis on the Sen or energy lines, then classes designed and taught by Ajahn, Dr. James are what you are looking for. Suppose you are looking for a teacher who is an authentic representative and lineage holder in several different primary ancient schools of Thai traditions and one who can pass the “Masters” blessing and lineage to you. In that case, you are in the right place. Thai Yoga/Thai Massage is an ancient healing modality and part of the four-year training program of a “Maw Nuad” or traditional Thai physician. In our classes, you will learn how a SomaVeda® Thai Yoga therapist assesses and treats disorders by working on Sen Lines, Chakra, and Lom.

This class will look in-depth at Thai Traditional Sen lines and acupressure (Thai Lom – Marma Therapy) and the customization of therapeutic massage routines for specific disorders. You will also learn restorative postures for particular diseases and improve your understanding of body mechanics and postural alignment to allow you to get more out of your practice of Thai Yoga/Thai Massage. The Thai Yoga program will also focus on Thai Yoga medical philosophy, its evolution from Buddhist ideas, and its application in modern Thailand by folk and Ayurvedic doctors. Thai Medicine is rooted in Ayurvedic tradition but is not interchangeable with Indian Medicine. It is also entirely separate from Chinese Medicine. This course will explore Thai Medicine for its indigenous cultural heritage and open a new vista of the Thai tradition for participants. Many so-called teachers and instructors talk about their credentials and background, but when asked for proof, they go pretty silent. That’s because of the number of “non-Thai” practitioners and instructors who have been given the traditional titles, blessings, and authorizations to pass on the ancient work from the traditional primary schools…you can count on one hand! These ceremonies are never done in private and are well documented.

When Ajahn, Dr. James received his “FRIEND OF THAILAND” recognition for more than 31 years of teaching and promotions for the Thai healing arts, there were more than 3000 persons in attendance, and representatives from every major school and institution were present as well as all significantly related branches of Thai government such as Department of Health, Education, Labor, and Social Services and the Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra and the Governor General of T.A.T. In 2002, Dr. James was the first and only western Instructor of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage to receive this honor. Please click here to view slides of this momentous event.

See Ajahn, Dr. James performing an essential Traditional Thai Massage (Traditional Thai Yoga Therapy) form.

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View the approvals, recognitions, and accreditations/ recognitions obtained for SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®: Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai Traditional Massage.

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Please note Ajahn, Dr. James does not see or provide services to the public. Private specialized ministerial services and or counseling provided exclusively by and to N.A.I.C. Authorized members. Active N.A.I.C. APM membership is required for any consultations and or services, exchanges, etc. (The title “Doctor” is displayed under religious privilege)