What is Trager?Trager is a unique, neuromuscular approach to bodywork and movement re-patterning. The tablework consists of deep, fluid rocking movements (oscillations) of muscles and joints combined with compression and gentle traction. This feeds into...

The neck is a strong, vulnerable and complex structure. It is the most movable part of the spine, and yet is strong enough to balance and support the head (10-11 pounds), even with chronically poor posture. Skillful deep tissue work in this area is not...

What if your hands could speak safety so clearly... your clients' nervous systems finally listened? Join us and unlock the power of touch as a language with The Trager® Approach—transforming trauma-informed care for lasting healing. Step into a...

This class was created as a way for therapists to learn how to offer breast health education, as well as provide a quality chest and breast massage to healthy breast tissue. Techniques can be applied to all genders and the class is open to students of...

Learn ways to keep the ol' knee joints moving with ease and facilitating positive outcomes for common knee conditions. We will explore the knee joint and associated structures of the thigh and lower leg. Investigate the structural/functional components...

We embrace with our arms, we get a grip with our hands and let our fingers do the walking especially in this technological age, all of which often cause stress pain and dysfunction "forcing our hand" to seek treatment. These highly mobile and expressive...

Bindegewebsmassage, or Connective Tissue Massage (CTM), is a precise and elegant way to work with the body's dermatomes and autonomic reflexes to induce corresponding autonomic changes in specific organs. The technique was developed in Germany by...

In order to improve the quality of their bodywork, most massage therapists focus on learning new techniques to add to their tool belts. But paradoxically, the most important element in successful massage outcomes might not be WHAT techniques you do, but...

This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will: review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial...

This class prepares you not only to receive the state's intraoral endorsement, but also to offer your clients excellent work in intraoral and anterior neck work. In this class, we will: review anatomy and kinesiology of the face, anterior neck, cranial...

This eight-hour, hands-on CE class is inspired by Eastern Table Thai Massage* and blended with Western stretch therapies, such as Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) principles. By the end of this class,...

Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions): Day 1 Acupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Acupressure course, you will learn more than the...

Massage Cupping (MC) -- What is It?Simply defined, "cupping" is a reverse pressure massage. When used in conjunction with positive (compressive) pressure it brings to your practice a well-rounded and thorough approach to holistic bodywork. Via reverse...

Many who suffer from headaches have histories of high intensity impact to the the neck and head including from MVA's; extreme sport; other acute trauma; long term, low grade deforming impacts; and more. While these patients may vary in headache...

The shoulders are meant to float freely on the ribcage, held in elegant suspension by 16 muscles, but very often they are restricted, stuck down and in pain. In the morning, you will learn to effectively liberate some of the major anterior structures of...

A lot of our clients suffer from chronic rotator cuff injuries that seem to stubbornly persist using conventional massage techniques. Learn precise and specific techniques to identify and successfully treat some of the most common injuries to the...

Saturday: Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries A lot of our clients suffer from chronic rotator cuff injuries that seem to stubbornly persist using conventional massage techniques. Learn precise and specific techniques to identify and...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than a million workers suffer back injuries in a year, and that they account for about 20% of the total work-related injuries. Back pain can be debilitating for many people, and even when it's just a...

These muscular structures support the core--they are integral to maintaining balance, structural alignment, ease of breathing, mobility, and the ability to function without lower back pain. In the morning, you will learn specific, potent, and effective...

Saturday: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Torso: Iliopsoas, Diaphragm, QL and Paraspinals These muscular structures support the core--they are integral to maintaining balance, structural alignment, ease of breathing, mobility, and the...

Expand your understanding of trauma and somato-emotional restrictions.  This course addresses massage treatment considerations for safe and ethical therapeutic relationships, to minimize potential adverse impact of touch interactions. Discussion of...

Friday: Facilitated Stretching for Massage Therapists Massage therapists often feel they don't have the training or expertise to correctly perform stretches and avoid incorporating them into their sessions. They may also avoid including stretches for...

This highly-interactive course prepares practitioners to employ an array of soft tissue techniques for one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints presented by clients -- piriformis syndrome. We'll discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis...

Massage therapists often feel they don't have the training or expertise to correctly perform stretches and avoid incorporating them into their sessions. They may also avoid including stretches for their clients because they seem too strenuous...

About this Class: In this class, we focus on balancing and decompressing the spinal joints, using gentle techniques and simple evaluation protocols. We find these tools to be extremely effective for improving the everyday "crookedness" that afflict so...

About this Class: The intricate functional problems of the pelvic girdle call for our best attention. In this class, we'll look at the relationship between femurs and pelvis and the equally important imbalances within the pelvis and sacrum. This class...

About this Class: Good poise of the shoulder girdle can't be separated from good balance of the upper ribs. We'll work on improving this relationship, which is vital for treating shoulder impingement. Impingement is intimately related to most shoulder...

About this Class: In this class, we’ll explore common problems of the arms and legs. We’ll evaluate the relevant bones, joints, and muscles as we work to improve balance of position and mobility. You’ll see how common postural patterns...

Perceive the dynamic 'hum' of health Here’s what so fun about working with the organs: they are equal parts fluid and fascial! If you are accustomed to working with light touch, the organs will echo what you feel in the fluid body. If you have...

The process of being born is possibly one of the most vigorous events of our lifetime. It doesn't matter how you are born—'normal' positioning, with tilts or twists, breech, even cesarean. Our body is designed to adapt to and recover from the...