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.

Upcoming dates:
June 12th
August 6th
Nov. 20th

Foundations of Tragerwork Mindfulness
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 changes 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 and sharing mindfulness in action.
These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use as self-care and for their therapeutic sessions.

Upcoming classes:
Oct. 16
More TBD

with Vicky Holl, LE, LMT, BCTMB, NSCA-CPT, RM, AP

In this class, you'll learn how to perform a four-stage ancient, therapeutic facial massage.
Stage 1 (steaming) will include heat through hot towels with an introduction to facial rolling. The second stage (cleansing) utilizes a cleansing oil with first contact facial massage strokes, the third stage (moisturizing) is facial massage pre-energizing stage, and the fourth stage (energizing) is acupressure & shiatsu integrated together.
Your clients will experience increased venous circulation, relaxation & decreased tension of the face/neck/head muscles. Beneficial for headaches, sinus problems, migraines & TMJD. Includes hands-on practicum, handouts & resources. Please bring five facial towels, preferable 16 x 28, one spa headband, sheets and facial oil of choice.

Upcoming dates: Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm
6/17-18; 7/22-23; 8/19-20; 10/21-22; 11/18-19; 12/9-10

With Chelsea Adams-Cook

This Nurturing the Mother protocol utilizes all the following: Calming Swedish massage strokes for deep muscle relaxation, tension relaxation and increased circulation. Gentle range of motion and stretching movements to relieve pressure through neck, shoulders, rib cage, lower back and hips and to promote greater strength, flexibility and balance.

2 days, 16CEs

Upcoming dates: November 12-13.
More TBD

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.

Upcoming classes:
August 7th
More TBD

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.

Upcoming classes:
July 24
Dec 3

with Breanna Eckley, LMT

Whether your client has received rotator cuff surgery or feels the regular tension of daily living in their shoulders, this class will provide the knowledge to help their ailments. We will learn to test for possible injury. We will review treatment methods for those with injuries as well as for daily overuse. Please bring a fitted sheet and face cradle cover.

Upcoming classes:
July 31
Oct. 9

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.
Titanium gua sha (graston tool) will be provided

Upcoming classes:
June 4th
More TBD

with Jim Earley, LMT

Live! Fun! Interactive & hands on!
Includes stretching strap

This class with cover the following aspects of Sports Stretching: Active Isolated Stretching:
- Types of Stretching/When to Stretch
- Athletes & Stretching
- Stretching for Clients & Self-Care

AIS (Active Isolated Stretching) - dynamic, short hold, muscle lengthening way of stretching. Upper & lower body based on Dr. Aaron Mattes principles of AIS. Great for pre & post event.

Upcoming dates:
June 19th
More TBD

Sports Stretching/Table Thai Fusion
with Bradford Nicarry, LMT, CYT

Most sports stretching techniques can be traced back to Thai Massage. We will add active assisted stretching techniques to this table Thai service to optimize the best of both worlds.
Help alleviate your client's lower back problems. Learn to address that problematic piriformis muscle - often the culprit behind sciatica. This course will expand and compliment your bodywork sessions. Since most of modern society will struggle with sciatica at some point, this fully clothed service can be alternately marketed to ANY athlete and an older demographic clientele.

Upcoming dates:
August 13-14

with Breanna Eckley, LMT

Each year, approximately 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in America. This hands on class will walk you through working with those who have undergone knee replacement surgery. We will discuss the timeline of recovery and appropriate techniques during the progression. Techniques will include scar tissue reduction, lymphatic work, myofacial work, and others. Please bring a bottom sheet and a pillow. When choosing your wardrobe, please consider wearing shorts, a skirt or loose pants, as we will have hands on contact with the patellar area.

Upcoming dates:
Sept 10
Dec 11

with Bradford Nicarry, LMT, CYT

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 and stretches. Using not just our hands, but also our knees, elbows, and feet: all while pursuing safe ergonomics to lengthen our careers as massage therapists. Our clients will experience a deep stretch and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed, or sometimes even rejuvenated and ready for that next workout. With completion of this course, you will have the skills to develop a traditional 90 minute. Thai service for your spa or clients!
Students should bring sleeping bags and extra blankets. Wear clothes that allow for a full range of motion. We will NOT be needing massage oil or lotions.

Upcoming classes:
July 16-17
Nov 26-27