WIth Laura Parker, LMT

Learn 5 techniques for more effective and longer lasting results.  Techniques include an introduction to silicon cupping, sustained positional release, kinesio tape, and more
Includes sample kit of silicon cups & kinesio tape
Add More techniques class for only $100

With Laura Parker, LMT

Learn more techniques for more effective and longer lasting results.  Techniques include an introduction to Dolphin Neurostim, Instrument Assisted Massage and Guasha, AIS, and more.
Includes sample kit of tools

Assisted Stretching/PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Stretching):
with Jim Earley, LMT

Live! Fun! Interactive & Hands on!
This class will cover the following aspects of Sports Stretching: PNF Stretching (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) upper & lower body.
Types of stretching/when to stretch/athletes & stretching PNF stretching (contract/relax stretching) PNF stretching is an effective way to increase range of motion using facilitated stretching and resistance from the client. This provides a deeper stretch.

With Jim Earley, LMT

Students will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists and sports massage therapists. This will include learning Gua Sha(Graston muscle scraping) techniques on upper & lower body.
Also covered in the class will be: proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesions, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools such as the Hypervolt. The students will also learn proper Active Isolated Stretching (to use on clients and for self care). Stretching strap will be provided. These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients. Students will be asked to bring sheets, lubricant (gel, lotion). Also loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.
Titanium gua sha (Graston tool) will be provided

Unlock the full potential of your practice with our Ki Results: Practical Approaches with Cranial Sacral for Everyday Treatments.

Discover the transformative power of Cranial Sacral Therapy in this engaging course, perfect for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners! You’ll learn gentle, hands-on techniques to locate and release restrictions in the head, spine, sacrum, and underlying membranes, empowering the body to heal itself. Cranial Sacral Therapy can be seamlessly incorporated into other bodywork practices or used as a standalone method, making it incredibly versatile. It's especially effective in addressing chronic neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ issues, emotional trauma, auditory concerns, stress-related imbalances, arthritis, and even childhood behavioral challenges.

What makes Cranial Sacral Therapy so versatile is its ability to stand alone or seamlessly blend with other bodywork techniques. And because it's a fully clothed, gentle practice, it’s easy to introduce to clients who may be new to massage, making it a perfect addition to your toolkit.

With Jim Earley,

Range of Motion Cupping or Cupping with Release will replicate Pin & Stretch. Pin & Release or ART with cups. Cups will be placed on various areas of the body and then put the various muscle groups through range of motion. This allows a deeper release of stagnation & inflammation, allowing the client to experience a deeper release & relief from pain. We will be performing these techniques on various muscle groups, such as traps, rhomboids, lats, pectorals, QL, SI area, glute medius, hamstring, gastroc, soleus, tibialis anterior, quadriceps, TFL, biceps, triceps, upper traps, scalenes, SCM, wrist flexors & extensors.
The class is very participative & you will receive a cupping set with the class. However, you're encouraged to bring set from Jim's cupping 1 class. Prerequisite: Cupping 1

With Jim Earley, LMT

Facial Cupping and Abdominal Cupping and a brief demonstration of Range of Motion Cupping and release techniques (pin and release with cups. Facial Cupping will cover the watershed area to help with lymph drainage on the face, neck and clavicular area. Also covered in Facial Cupping will be cupping for sinus issues as well as for TMJ/ grinding teeth. We will also cover rejuvenation cupping or facelifting for increased circulation in the face to help with blood circulation, collagen production and smoothing wrinkles in the skin.
Abdominal Cupping will explore abdominal cupping to help with such issues as : acid reflux, IBS, constipation, c-section scarring, irregular and painful periods. The class will include a facial/abdominal silicone cupping set.
No prerequisite necessary. Come join us for an educational, hands-on class!

Dr. Alina Rodgers - 4CEs
Description: Massage therapists are experts at easing muscle tension - but financial stress often ties us in knots that bodywork can't fix. This 4-hour CE course introduces financial intelligence in a simple, engaging, and therapist-friendly way. Designed specifically for massage professionals, the course blends humor, real-life stories, and practical exercises to build confidence around money management. Participants will learn how to shift their money mindset, create sustainable budgets that prevent burnout, manage debt and credit without shame, and begin planning for long-term security through simple investing strategies. By the end, therapists will feel financially empowered and equipped with tools to support both their practice and their personal well-being. This is not an accounting class - it's a course in financial clarity, sustainability, & self-care.

Foot & Ankle Massage; Techniques for Mobility & Relief
This hands-on training helps massage professionals explore the connection between foot posture, ankle mobility, and lower-leg comfort. You’ll learn how to recognize and address common imbalances such as overpronation, supination, and muscular tension using soft-tissue and deep tissue techniques, Gua Sha and hot towel massage. Through guided practice, you’ll gain safe, effective ways to integrate these modalities into your sessions to enhance circulation, support mobility, and improve client comfort. The course also covers contraindications, assessment skills, and self-care strategies that make foot-focused work both rewarding and practical. Students will need to provide their own massage cream, linens and seven 16 x 28 towels. Gua Sha tools and a massage roller tool are included with the class.

1 and 2 day forearm fusion classes:
With Jim Funk

Forearm Fusion was designed to teach the massage therapist how to use maximum pressure with minimal effort and strain, preventing repetitive use injuries and burnout. 
The one-day Forearm Fusion course will teach new and seasoned therapists foundations for improving body mechanics and how to use all aspects of the forearm and elbow. 
These techniques will allow the therapist to provide their client with a custom massage without using their hands or thumbs.

with Jim Earley, LMT

Learn the basics techniques of Cupping and how to apply them to your clients.
You will learn the benefits and contraindications of Cupping and the different types of Cupping: Static and Sliding.  You will learn how to incorporate Cupping into your massage practice and how to use Cupping for athletes both pre and post athletic event.  You will also learn post cupping guidelines to review with your clients.
Each therapist receives a 12 piece cupping set.

Instructor: Alina Rodgers
Description: This hands-on course is designed for massage therapists of all experience levels who want to expand their understanding and skill in fascial release. Whether they are a new graduate looking to build confidence in palpation, or an experienced therapist ready to integrate new techniques, this course provides practical, functional, tools they can use right away in their practice. Participants will explore fascia as the body's interconnected support system and learn how to release restrictions using a combination of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and joint mobilization techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safe, step-by-step methods locating restrictions, applying effective release strategies, and maintaining therapist body mechanics. Through region-by-region instruction - including TMJ, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar/sacroiliac region, diaphragm, shoulders, hips, upper extremities, and lower extremities - therapists will gain versatile skills to address common client complaints such as headaches, low back pain, TMJ dysfunction, shoulder immobility, and plantar fasciitis.

Get started with the in-demand specialty of medical massage. This anatomy driven class covers the basic principles and science behind medical massage as well as assessments and treatments. Learn techniques that can be used to address a number of conditions that ease your client’s pain and that get results. Students are asked to wear comfortable clothes they can move in, preferably shorts and a tank top. Please bring a set of sheets and massage cream. It is recommended that students take Intro to Medical Massage first as basic principles and techniques will be taught that will then be applied to specific conditions in sequential classes.

A perfect class for dual licensed massage therapists and estheticians. BUT you don't need to be an esthetician to take this class.
In this 16 CE class you will learn how perform an ancient, therapeutic facial massage beginning with stage one (the facial drainage stage) integrating dry brushing with first contact facial massage strokes. The second stage (the steaming stage) steaming with a moist towel followed with a dry one. The third stage (the moisturizing stage) is facial massage pre-energizing stage, and the fourth stage (the energizing stage) is gentle pressure point massage specific for restoring balance over the head and face. Your clients will experience increased venous circulation of the face and neck areas, relaxation, decreased tension of the face/neck/head muscles, and it will benefit clients who experience headaches, sinus problems, migraines and TMJ disorder.

Learn the basics of lymphatic drainage and how to use silicon cups to more efficiently use this technique.

Learn how to address chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and migraines. In this class, you will learn specific strategies for helping your client and gain a more in-depth understanding of what chronic pain is and how it differs from acute pain. You will also learn integrated approaches to help your client break the pain cycle as well as how to prevent acute injuries from becoming chronic. Please bring a set of sheets and wear loose, comfortable clothing for this class.

with Laura Parker, LMT, NCBTMB

Learn to address the 4 main types of chronic pain conditions:
Low back pain, migraines, joint pain and nerve pain.
It is recommended, but not required, to take Massage for Chronic Pain first.
Please wear clothes you can move in, your choice of oil or lotion and a pair of sheets.

Learn how to help your clients with PTSD as well as best practices for addressing panic attacks and emotional releases on the table. In this class, you will learn specific strategies for helping your client and gain a more in-depth understanding of what PTSD is, how it develops and how it creates chronic pain. You will also learn integrated approaches to help your client. This class is almost entirely lecture.

Sports Injuries - Upper Body - 8CEs/$175
with Laura Parker, LMT
Learn the basics along with how to address the most common upper body sports injuries. Learn why sports injuries are different than other types of injuries and how you can apply this knowledge to help your client. Some of the injuries addressed with be post-concussion injury, whiplash, and shoulder injuries.

Sports Injuries - Lower Body - 8CEs/$175
with Laura Parker, LMT  
Learn how to address the most common lower body sports injuries including runner's knee, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and more.

With Laura Parker, LMT

Low back pain is the most prevalent of chronic pain conditions. Learn the various causes, special considerations, and best practices to help your client with this condition. Please wear comfortable clothes as well as a set of sheets.

From Pediatrics to Geriatrics (emphasis on geriatrics)
with Laura Parker, LMT, NCTMB

Learn the special considerations in medical massage for various life stages and conditions from pediatric to geriatric with a focus on geriatrics. Techniques, adaptations and unique concerns will be covered for the elderly, terminally ill, and young children. Emphasis will be placed on palliative care and massage for vulnerable populations. A variety of conditions will be covered including Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Cancer, Autism, ADHD and more. Please wear comfortable clothes as well as bring a set of sheets and massage cream

Part 1 - Head & Neck
Part 2 - Shoulders & Upper Extremities
With Laura Parker, LMT

Learn how to address common upper body pathologies including migraines, concussions, whiplash, frozen shoulder, nerve impingement and more. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a set of sheets.

Classes do not need to be taken together but there is a $75 discount when they are.
$175 per class or $275 both classes.

Dr. Alina Rodgers
This course is designed to educate massage therapists on the physiological, emotional, and psychological aspects of menopause and how they can integrate effective self-care techniques into their practice. Participants will learn how to support clients experiencing menopausal symptoms while maintaining their own well-being.

with Bradford Nicarry, LMT, CYT

Includes a 12 piece set of plastic massage cups

Cupping can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece and China!
That cupping has been employed for thousands of years speaks to it's efficacy. There is a litany of information (some of it conflicting) and a wealth of terms. This course breaks down the salient information and offers plenty of hands on time. Our intent is to bring this work to every type of massage "palette".
We will be using and exploring PLASTIC & SILICON cups, as each medium avails different strengths.

This 16 CE course brings together a range of therapeutic techniques and tools to elevate and expand your facial massage practice. You’ll learn how to apply standalone dry brushing, facial cupping, and Gua sha — each taught as a complete, self-contained system. You'll also receive hands-on training with a sonic facial massage wand to amplify results, especially when paired with facial cupping. In addition, the course covers first-contact facial massage strokes, facial acupressure, and advanced face mapping for creating targeted, stress-relieving personalized treatments. Whether you're refining your techniques or designing customized sessions, for the treatment of both ocular headaches and/or sinus issues, this training gives you the tools to deliver deeply restorative, high-impact facial work with precision and confidence. Included in this course are facial brushes, 2 Gua sha stones, soft silicone facial cups and a sonic facial wand. Please bring your own facial oil.

New Class
With Vicky Noll, LMT, LE, BCTMB, RM, NSCA-CPT

This 8 CE class blends the art of acupressure, meridian stroking, and gentle shiatsu to elevate your facial massage practice. You’ll learn how to identify and work with key facial pressure points to release tension, support energetic flow, and promote deep relaxation. Each technique is designed to enhance your current skills by integrating targeted pressure point and meridian-based methods. You'll need to bring facial oil.
Ideal for practitioners who want to offer a more refined and therapeutic facial experience. If you've taken Japanese Facial Massage: All Four Stages, this class is the perfect next step.

With Lisa Keplinger

Ki Results: Practical Approaches with Reflexology Methodology for Everyday Massage Treatments
Expand or refresh your knowledge of the feet with this professional class. This class provides anatomy of the foot, history of reflexology, relaxation techniques to work reflexology points and how to work it into the flow of your massage to enhance client outcomes or as a standalone service. This class also covers body mechanics for working around the massage table for the therapist.

Fundamental techniques for Rehabilitative, Medical & Orthopedic Massage

Somatic Mindfulness -
1 day - Expansion - $180/8CE
2 day - Grounding - $320/16CE
with Fernando Rojas, LMT, PhD

Potentiate your therapeutic competence with skills that stimulate the brain’s neuroplasticity. 
Learn to introduce new neural information and activate positive neuromuscular cnges in your clients, all while supporting your own self-care. Learn the theory and techniques to complement your massage treatments by: - reducing or eliminating the potential of massage therapist burnout and/or related injuries; preparing the client’s body for deep work with less strain; and developing, transmitting & sharing mindfulness in action. 
These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use as self-care and for their therapeutic sessions.

With Bradford Nicarry, LMT

This fully clothed ancient massage practice is often described as "lazy man's yoga". Thai massage is performed on a soft mat on the floor. As the therapist, we are reminded the value of compressions & stretches. Using not just our hands, but also our knees, elbows, & feet: all while pursuing safe ergonomics to lengthen our careers as massage therapists. Our clients will experience a deep stretch & leave feeling refreshed & relaxed, or sometimes rejuvenated & ready for that next workout. With completion of this course, you will have the skills to develop a traditional 90 min Thai service for your spa or clients!
Students should bring sleeping bags & extra blankets. Wear clothes that allow for a full range of motion. We will NOT be needing massage oil or lotions.