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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...

A trap of the healing arts professions is feeling that we do or must have all of the answers to help with the full spectrum of our clients needs. Our clients, often convey many personal and somatic issues to us in the treatment room that are beyond our...

Securely nested within the cranium, the brain is a delicate structure of keen importance for health. The membranes and bones that protect the brain also become doorways for us to contact the brain through subtle perception and skilled touch. We review...

Discover Chinese Five Elements Acupressure: Day 1 In this introduction to the Chinese Five Elements, you will learn foundational theory, as well as applications of Five Elements Acupressure to integrate into your massage practice. Explore the Spirit,...

In this introduction to the Chinese Five Elements, you will learn foundational theory, as well as applications of Five Elements Acupressure to integrate into your massage practice. Explore the Spirit, virtues, functions and Meridians associated with each...

In this class, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to work with prenatal clients. You will learn the adjustments needed to positioning, and practice healthy body mechanics as you work on clients in side-lying position and upon pregnancy...

Saturday: Breathe Easier: Advanced Intraoral for the Sinuses & Airway Poor air flow contributes to many health challenges, including sinus congestion, narrow palate, and sleep apnea. Manual methods can mobilize the facial bones that comprise the...

Poor air flow contributes to many health challenges, including sinus congestion, narrow palate, and sleep apnea. Manual methods can mobilize the facial bones that comprise the sinus passages. When these structures have appropriate position and movement,...

Ida Rolf used to talk about freeing a structure “from above” as well as “from below”. Most treatment of the TMJ involves strategies “from below”: working with the muscles that surround the mandible. This is extremely...

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...

Health equity exists when all people can attain their full health potential. As care providers it is our responsibility to provide impartiality, minimizing inequities in our care from client to client. This course meets WA State Continuing Education...

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) encompasses the use of tools (generally metal, but not always) for the purpose of stimulating the healing response in the body. This is accomplished through a therapeutic micro trauma by breaking down...

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...

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...

This workshop is about helping practitioners to address client hip/pelvis pain and disfunction, in an effective pain-less manner. Participants will demonstrate basic understanding of the hip and pelvic structures and how they functionally relate...

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...

Health equity is about all people being able to attain their full health potential.  So WHY do we as LMTs have to talk about this and take this class?  Sadly, far too many clients have received inequitable care from all manner of...

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...

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...

The neck is one of the most common areas of client complaint, injury and dysfunction, and it can be a challenging area to treat effectively. Injured or irritated neck ligaments can be particularly vexing; besides causing deep pain, they can provoke a...

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...

In this course, students dive into Five Element Theory, exploring not only the physical, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each Element. After learning the signs and symptoms of imbalance, students will learn practical skills using...

Saturday: Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue Techniques for the Legs & Hips The legs are often treated by bodyworkers for the least amount of time in a session. Yet they support the upper body and are under tremendous compressive force, whether moving or...

The legs are often treated by bodyworkers for the least amount of time in a session. Yet they support the upper body and are under tremendous compressive force, whether moving or stationary. When the structures of the feet and legs are functioning...

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...

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...

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...

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...