Classes by Type

// Indian Head Massage is based on the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda and has been practiced for over a thousand years. This course focuses on scalp and face techniques and includes over 30 of the most useful and beneficial strokes that...

// Feet function as the body's shock absorbers and are many times the hardest worked of all body parts. They are what hold our weight up all day long, and the longer we walk or stand, the more tired they become. When walking, there are times the...

// Stress is reflected in the face when facial muscles become tense and contract. Unconsciously, we contort our face and creases appear across the surface of the skin as the pressures of the day intensify. This class includes a blend of facial...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// In this class, discover the approach of Chinese Medicine to balancing the nervous system. A tense nervous system is Chi Constraint (explored in this class); while a weak nervous system (explored in Day 2) is Chi Deficiency. Chi Constraint may...

// In this class, discover the approach of Chinese Medicine to balancing the nervous system. A tense nervous system is Chi Constraint (explored in this class); while a weak nervous system (explored in Day 2) is Chi Deficiency. Chi Deficiency may...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// In this introduction to Chinese Meridian Acupressure, explore the locations and healing functions -- physically, emotionally and spiritually -- of each of the 12 Organ Meridians. Develop and East-West bodywork blend by learning potent Acupressure...

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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// Dynamic Mobilizations is a new offering by the instructor with different, complimentary content to his other Trager courses. Go beyond passive and active range of motion by using the weight of the mobilized, relaxed body against changing hand...

// 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,...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// 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...

// Do you feel physically drained, sore or in pain after your work day? Do you struggle with repetitive stress to your joints due to your work? This unique approach to healthy body mechanics for bodyworkers is based on the yoga's principles of...

// 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...

// 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...