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Regardless of your role in the business of massage, this course is for you. Explore ethical issues and responsibilities relating to being a business owner, contractor, employer or employee. Examine the differences between employees vs. contractors...

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 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...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

This course will offer the most fundamental building blocks needed to integrate Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy. Students will learn Meridian pathways, functions, and 10+ potent points along each Meridian. Students will discover signs of imbalance...

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...

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...

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...

"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." ~ Andrew Taylor Still, founder of Osteopathy Dr. Still used this image to highlight the relationship between structure and function. It's also an image that conveys the powerful opportunity in working with...

The ability of the organs to glide freely around each other is vital, not only for the physiological task of each organ, but also for overall movement through the torso. Exploration of these fascial layers surrounding organs starts with a 'topographical'...