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What are chakras? In Sanskrit, the word "chakra" means "disk" or "wheel" and refers to the energy centers in your body. These wheels or disks of spinning energy each correspond to certain nerve bundles, organs or glands in the particular area in which...

Step into a space of gentle learning and deep listening as we explore the art of easing one of the body's most persistent cries for relief: the headache. In this heart-centered, hands-on class, we'll explore the deeper stories behind migraines, tension...

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,...

Students will learn massage of the ribcage, chest, and breasts, intended to support healthy, full breathing and overall well-being. This massage commonly benefits clients experiencing stress, musculoskeletal neck, chest and shoulder related weakness or...

Treat your client’s feet with Myofascial, Energetic and Structural Decompression techniques. Explore the structure and function, of the arches, retinaculum, ligaments and tendons, bones and joints and how they relate to function of the whole body...

As massage therapists we have the honor of applying our craft in the direct service of improving people’s lives. Within this relationship between massage therapist and client, the client offers an extremely deep level of personal and emotional...

Saturday: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Posterior, Lateral and Anterior Neck 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...

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...

Our arms and hands are tough, dexterous, and exquisitely sensitive. As massage therapists, they are perhaps our primary vehicle for sensation and communication, and we use them (and sometimes overuse them) intensively. Our clients' hands and arms often...

Saturday: PTSD, Mood Disorders, Mental Health, and the Role of the Body Worker: Lecture In this class you will learn the clinical definitions and presentations of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and other prevalent mental...

In this class you will learn the clinical definitions and presentations of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD (CPTSD), and other prevalent mental health conditions. Discussions and lectures will be led on brain chemistry for these...

This class is a follow up to the prerequisite lecture class "PTSD, Mood Disorders, Mental Health, and the Role of the Body Worker". In this class you will learn how to apply massage therapy for soft tissue symptoms related to mood disorders and mental...

Pain is generally recognized to be the main reason people seek medical care. Finding non-pharmacological, and particularly non-opioid interventions, is one of the great challenges for our current medical system. As massage therapists we often attract and...

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...

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...

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...

Step into a space of gentle learning and deep listening as we explore the art of easing one of the body's most persistent cries for relief: the headache. In this heart-centered, hands-on class, we'll explore the deeper stories behind migraines, tension...

"If we are here to make this world a better place to live in, then this is the way we have to do it: treat one patient, teach one student, take care of everyone, one life at a time." ~ Brad McCutcheon, DO Alongside the particular techniques we use as...

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...

Ever wonder what your rights and responsibilities are if you are sexually harassed by a client? How the state defines a kickback? What you can legally sell? For how long are you required to keep medical records? What's the difference between an employee...

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...

Nurturing mothers as they successfully feed their babies is a highly rewarding practice that supports families in our communities at a profound level. Breast massage and manual expression of breast milk is highly effective in increasing milk production,...

Recent federal tax legislation and the last few years of economic disruptions have affected us all— and will also affect our 2025 tax returns. As a self-employed massage therapist, about 10-20% of your net income will go to taxes, including federal...

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...

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 fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...

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 fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...

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...

Do you have clients with chronic neck pain, low back pain, or frozen shoulder who are experiencing a treatment plateau? It could be due to unaddressed diaphragmatic myofascial restrictions. Safely explore and treat the diaphragm and thoracic cage beyond...

What does it means to be a humanist?Humanists stand for the building of a more humane, just, compassionate, society using a pragmatic ethics-based outlook and practice of human reason, experience, and reliable knowledge.In this class, we will discuss the...

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, dynamic and holistic approach to accessing the human capacity for health and vitality, using generally light touch to interface with the nervous system and fluid body. The Craniosacral Introductory Workshop presents...