From Basic to Extra: Mastering the Art of Enhancements

Each of the following classes is 2 or 4 CE Credit Hours (2 or 4 hours each) and can be combined or repeated to make half day, full day, or multiple day classes.

4 CEs Percussive Power: Unlocking the Benefits of Vibrational Therapy 

As a massage therapist, your hands, arms, shoulders, and back are your most valuable tools—but they’re also at the greatest risk for strain and discomfort. In this two-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Kinesiology Tape to address your own aches, pains, and injuries. Designed specifically for massage therapists, this class will teach you simple, effective taping techniques to support recovery, relieve tension, and keep you feeling your best. 

In this course you will learn:

• The basic principles of Kinesiology Taping and how it supports muscle recovery, relieves pain, and improves mobility
• The benefits and contraindications of Kinesiology Taping
• Safe and effective self-taping practices to promote healing and prevent further discomfort.  

2 CEs Tape Yourself Seriously: Kinesiology Taping for Massage Therapists

As a massage therapist, your hands, arms, shoulders, and back are your most valuable tools—but they’re also at the greatest risk for strain and discomfort. In this two-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Kinesiology Tape to address your own aches, pains, and injuries. Designed specifically for massage therapists, this class will teach you simple, effective taping techniques to support recovery, relieve tension, and keep you feeling your best. 

In this course you will learn:

• The basic principles of Kinesiology Taping and how it supports muscle recovery, relieves pain, and improves mobility
• The benefits and contraindications of Kinesiology Taping
• Safe and effective self-taping practices to promote healing and prevent further discomfort.  

2 CEs 

Topical analgesics (pain relievers) are a relatively easy tool that every Massage Therapist should have in their belt to help clients relieve pain in joints and ligaments. This course will help massage therapists learn how topical analgesics work, why they should add them to their massage practice, and how to use them. 

In  this class we will be working with MuscleCare products, MuscleCare   Pain Relieving Ointment and MuscleCare Pain Relieving Cold Gel, but  will also discuss other brands such as Prossage Heat and Biofreeze. 

In this course you will learn:

• The ingredients in common topical analgesics and how they work.
• How to explain to clients how topical analgesics will benefit them.
• Practical applications of common analgesics, including receiving body work using them.

2 CEs 

This course is great for Aromatherapy novices. Aromatherapy blends, made by actual Aromatherapists, are a wonderful way to get started with this sought after service. Feel confident in recommending some of the most common aromatherapy oils to help your clients' health and well-being. 

In this course you will learn:

• How essential oils affect the body and mind.
• The properties of common essential oils (Mint, Citrus, Herbs like Rosemary)
• The power of pre-made Blends
• How to recommend essential oils for common client complaints.

2 CEs 

Exfoliating scrubs are great for rejuvenating skin, increasing circulation, boosting lymphatic flow, and soothing sore  hands and feet. 

In this course you will learn:

• The benefits of an exfoliation service 
• Why Sugar? 
• Making your own sugar scrub
• Pairing your scrub with an aromatherapy service
• How to provide Hand and Foot Scrubs without a wet room

The NCBTMB does not allow CE credits to be given for CBD products, but as this is a very profitable service it is worth therapists feeling comfortable with the science behind CBD. This course will review the CBD protocol, how CBD works, and when to recommend.