Continuing Education
Advanced training for healthcare professionals
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Next Courses and Trainings
ONLINE COURSES & TRAINING
Ethics, Law, Preventing Medical Errors & Human Trafficking
SEP 8-10 
$375
(6 or 12 CE ) Develop skill and proficiency in therapeutic and deeply rela ive acu-pressure.
IN-PERSON COURSES & TRAINING
Myofascial Techniques for the “Untouchables”
April 28-29 $395
(18 CE ) Develop skill and proficiency in therapeutic myofascial techniques for muscles often avoided or skipped because they are considered difficult to get to. Led by our structural integration trained teacher, this class will help you feel knowledgeable and comfortable locating the muscles, muscle testing, explaining to the client why you are working on them and doing and excellent job of it!
Swedish Meets Thai on the Table
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(18 CE) Seamlessly blend Thai massage stretches and acupressure with Swedish massage. Explore at length and master safe and effective draping, bolstering, body mechanics, and Table-Thai adaptations for a table massage using oil/cream.
Herbal Ball with Aromatherapy Massage
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(12 CE) Create, safely apply and use steamed herbal poultices a.k.a. “herbal balls” as part of a unique and relaxing massage ritual to release tense muscles. The course also teaches you how to create your own herbal poultices. Price includes 2 herbal balls and DIY kit.
Anatomy Review Series
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(3 CE) These bite-size online review classes allow you to refresh the anatomy of the key structures of the body and understand fascial lines, origins and insertions and why and how to treat pain in different areas of the body to where it typically manifests. Understanding kinesiology and how the body moves through these anatomy review classes will step-change how you see, assess and treat your clients.
Human Trafficking
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(1 CE ) This required class provides an overview of the crimes of sex and labor human trafficking, focusing on the United States as it pertains to the massage therapy industry. Understand how illicit establishments operate, how to identify red flags, prevent them from soliciting or recruiting YOU for employment, staying safe as a practitioner of massage therapy, and how to report suspicions to law enforcement. Live webinar with Q&A session or self-study options.
Foot Reflexology with Essential Oils & Tool
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(18 CE LIVE SEMINAR) Master Foot Reflexology – Thai style, with acu-pressure point stimulation and the use of therapeutic essential oils…
Facial Massage & Rejuvenation
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(6 or 12 CE ) Develop skill and proficiency in therapeutic and deeply relaxing techniques for face, neck, and head. Learn effective acu-pressure, myofascial, facial cupping and gua sha scrapping techniques to help with TMJ, migraines, eye strain, and the appearance of wrinkles.
Stretching & PNFs for Full Body
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(12 CE) A highly interactive class focusing on how to tame the golgi-tendon organ effectively, and get proficient at using PNF’s, Stretches and Strain/Counter-Strain techniques to improve your client’s range of motion. Master effective and safe body mechanics for 20+ stretches in prone, supine and side-lying positions.
Cupping & Gua Sha
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(12 CE) This 2 day class is taught by our Licensed Acupuncture Physician. Learn the history, indications, contraindications, benefits and practical applications with static and movable orthopedic cupping as well as the myofascial scraping “Gua Sha” techniques. This hands-on class also includes cleaning and sanitizing techniques, storage, available cupping formats, treatment duration, and plenty of practical trades and 1-2-1 coaching.
Daybreak Geriatric Massage Certification
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(18 or 32 CE) This is the #1 recommended and nationally recognized training program in geriatric massage with a curriculum, taught since 1982 and recognized by NCBTMB and AFMTE.
SMR Body Rolling for Self care 1
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(6 CE) With the use of balls and rollers, we will review the body anatomy, facial lines and learn to release deep-seated pain and tension on ourselves and how to apply this to our client body treatments. The 6 CE intro class includes a rolling kit with balls, foot spheres and pump.
Hot & Cold Stone Therapy
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(16 CE) Learn the ritual of chakra energy balancing through the use hot and cold stones and the anointment of therapeutic essential oils. Influenced by the Hawaiian/Polynesian style of geo-thermal massage, the course lays out a foundation for a ritualistic and deeply therapeutic and nurturing healing journey.
Thai Massage Certification
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(64 CE) Master traditional northern-style “Nuad Boran”: Thai massage on the Mat. Emerge proficient and skilled in the effective body mechanics and therapeutic treatments for a 60, 90, and 120 minute treatment in supine, prone, side-lying and sitting positions. Gain expertise in sen-line energy work, acu-pressure, stretching, yoga and guided breathing. Course includes a live, hands-on practice clinic.
Top 10 Deep Tissue & Myofascial Techniques in Side-Lying Position
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(12 CE) Master deep tissue and myofascial techniques in the side-lying position. The course focuses on safe and effective side-lying draping and bolstering, body mechanics, and 3-dimensional bodywork to release myo-fascial adhesions.
Myofascial Techniques for the Pelvis
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(12 CE ) Develop skill and proficiency in therapeutic myofascial techniques for treating pelvic pain. Led by our structural integration trained teacher, Gilad, this class will help you feel knowledgeable and comfortable locating the muscles, muscle testing, and releasing deep-seated pain with proven techniques.
Myofascial techniques for Shoulder & Elbow
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(8 CE ) Hone-in on the structures of the shoulder girdle, rotator cuff and the elbow in this 1 day class. This class, led by our structural integration trained specialist, Gilad, will help you feel knowledgeable and comfortable locating the muscles, muscle testing, and releasing deep-seated pain with ease, where you may have previously felt difficulty.
Structural Integration Certification
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(18 CE per 2 day module) Release deep-seated pain and postural patterns with proven techniques in this Certification series. The Schafman Method of Structural Integration utilizes the latest research findings on fascia and teaches you how to approach bodywork for full body effect using proven therapeutic myofascial techniques. Master effective body reading, anatomical understanding, kinesiology and holistic bodywork and learn to treat the body as a whole with knowledge, skill and mastery.
Principles of Touch
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(8 CE ) Refresh knowledge, feel inspired and master your work! Principles of Touch reviews key and appropriate operating procedures for professional SPA and Medical settings, from intake forms, bolstering and draping in all positions, and how to effectively use breathing techniques to help you during massage and stretching, to safe body mechanics, and how to effectively communicate with clients before during and after a session. This course is a must for seasoned and new graduates alike.
TESTIMONIALS
Real students and graduates share their impressions
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Teba Orueta, B.A., LMT, YA-200
Teba Orueta, B.A., LMT, is a Board-Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor (YA-200), Wellness Consultant, and Certified Florida Continuing Education Provider.
Teba teaches virtual and live classes in breathing, relaxation, self-massage and advanced technical training in skilled hands-on bodywork to healthcare professionals and SPAs in Florida, NYC, Georgia and the Caribbean, including The Westin Cayman Islands, The Well NYC, and is the Florida designated instructor for Nurturing the Mother® and Daybreak Geriatric Massage certifications.
Michelle Stoppi, LMT
Therapist, retreat facilitator and educator at five star spas & internationally acclaimed wellness centers around the world. For over 20 years, Michelle has maintained a thriving CranioSacral Therapy practice in Miami Beach, Florida. She brings to the table a Masters Degree in Psychology, decades as an Advanced Yoga Therapist, and years of living and learning in the Far East.
Michelle’s treatments quiet the mind, unwind the body, calm the nervous system and fill the soul with light.
Michelle has developed a unique CranioSacral Therapy curriculum, protocols and course books, drawing from 25 years of experience practicing and training licensed healthcare workers in Miami’s top massage training centers, as well as internationally for Auberge Resorts Intl.
Dr. Marisol McManus, A.P. DOM
Dr. Marisol McManus, A.P. is a Board Certified Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Herbalist, Injection Therapist and Medical Qi-Gong Instructor.
She teaches Cupping, Gua Sha and Facial Rejuvenation courses to licensed therapists and acupuncture physicians who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of traditional chinese medical practices and the theory of 5-elements.
Gilad Schafman, LMT
Gilad is former Educating Hands instructor and currently the Director of the Therapeutic Massage Department at Israel’s prestigious Reidman College.
Founder & President for 7 years of the Association for Massage and Bodywork in Israel, Gilad was also Lead Developmental Specialist at Miami Beach Pediatrics Center for Integrative Medicine. Gilad is a Senior Teacher of the Neuro-Developmental Functional Approach (NDFAT), Structural Integration and Myofascial Techniques. His classes offer a unique and much appreciated visuo-spatial and kinesthetic approach to learning, with sense of humor, logic and plenty of practice.
WHY TRAIN WITH US?
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
We are nationally recognized NCBTMB-approved instructors and providers with decades of clinical and teaching experience, a passion for education and a plethora of researched and time-tested learning techniques, fine-tuned to meet the evolving needs of the profession. We automatically report to CE Broker.
PERSONALIZED COACHING IN CLASS
Our classes are kept small on purpose: we believe in the benefit of learning in comfortable groups with no more than 18 students, where our instructors can be readily available to offer 1-2-1 coaching to all participants, answer questions comfortably, and establish a personal rapport.
MULTILINGUAL INSTRUCTORS
We teach in English and/or Spanish by native speakers, depending on location and schedule. Advanced hands-on bodywork education received in the therapist’s native language enhances the safety, skill and quality of our profession, making the therapeutic benefits of our work available to all.
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