Atlanta’s All-Inclusive Resource for Massage Therapy Continuing Education Classes
As a massage therapist, you need to stay up-to-date on the latest and best techniques to serve your clients well. All Georgia massage therapists need to have 24 CEs earned between Nov. 1, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2022, to renew your license. Georgia Massage School is proud to help you fulfill this requirement through our massage therapy continuing education in Atlanta.
Highly respected instructors from around the country teach Georgia Massage School’s advanced classes to further our students’ massage therapy careers. All of our continuing education courses are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), so you can be confident in their credentials. To learn more and be added to our school’s mailing list, please email us at conted@georgiamassageschool.com. For more information about specific massage education courses, please follow the links below. We’re happy to answer all of your questions about our programs.
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Upcoming Courses
Side Posture Techniques
Suzanne Anderson
Saturday, May 21, 2022
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Upper Body
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Lower Body
4 CEs each
Fee: $65 each session, sign up for one or both
Have you ever wanted to practice side posture massage more often, but never felt like you really knew what you were doing? Have you wanted a more in-depth study of the muscles and structures on the side body? Ever wanted to spend a few hours just practicing side posture massage techniques and positioning and getting comfortable with them? Then these classes will help you!
We will study the anatomy and structures of the side body and how the tension or ease of the side body contributes to freedom or restriction of movement overall. You will spend lots of time practicing hands-on and moving your side body in general.
If you want to practice how to position someone easily and without all the awkwardness that can go with side posture’s draping and pillow positions and the altered body mechanics, these classes are meant to give you time to practice your skills.
For more information and to register, visit Yoga Makes You Well.
Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage
Five Day Intensive
James Waslaski
Wednesday, June 1 - Sunday, June 5, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
40 CEs
Fee: $699
Please note that you can register for Upper and Lower Body separately.
Lower Body: June 1 & 2 9am - 6pm, June 3 9am - 1pm, 20 CEs, $350
Upper Body: June 3 2pm - 6pm, June 4 & 5 9am - 6pm, 20CEs, $350
Advanced and extensive hands-on training for the entire body, addressing sports massage, sports medicine and orthopedic massage. They cover 30% more advanced information than the upper/lower body seminars combined, including releasing the superficial fascial front line, posturology, and the ability to tie the entire body together to sort out complicated pain patterns. You will learn sports injury prevention, and how to align your work with sports medicine specialists. All conditions listed for the upper and lower body will be covered in more detail, with more emphasis on structural integration and the ability to see how one area of the body can cause compensation patterns throughout the body. We will look in greater detail at things like upper cross syndrome, lower cross syndrome, ascending pain patterns, descending pain patterns, biomechanics, and myoskeletal alignment.
Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Upper Body Conditions
Based on revolutionary clinical research, participants will learn new techniques that will forever change the way they approach myofascial, trigger point, and tendon pain. These innovative structurally oriented routines, offer pain-free multi-modality methods for achieving immediate results from the following clinical conditions: Rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, bursitis, pectoralis minor strains, bicipital tendinosis, rhomboid pain, thoracic outlet, cervical sprains and strains, whiplash, atlas / axis & C1/C2 mobilization, facet joint dysfunctions, migraine headaches, bulging discs, medial and lateral epicondyle pain, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and joint arthritis. Ground-breaking Frozen Shoulder and Hip Capsule Adhesion techniques will highlight this dynamic interactive workshop. This incredible multimedia presentation, consisting of assessments, treatments, and client self-care for chronic pain and sports injuries, will facilitate permanent results; even in the most complicated clinical conditions.
Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions
Participants will use modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, posturology, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue immobilization, myoskeletal alignment, P.N.F. stretching and strengthening in a very precise order. This unique presentation will address the clinical approach to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the lumbar spine, hip, SI joint, pelvis and conditions in the lower extremity immediately and permanently. Lower Body Conditions addressed are; Low Back Pain, Sciatica, SI Joint Pain, Frozen Hips, Bulging Discs, Patella femoral Pain, Patella Tendinosis, Chondromalacia, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Fixated Posterior Fibular Head Pain, Abnormal Knee Rotation, Medial & Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprains, Medial and Lateral Meniscus Tears, ACL & PCL Sprains, Hamstring Strains, Popliteal Pain, Plantaris Strains, plantarfasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, posterior medial shin pain, anterior lateral shin pain, anterior lateral compartment syndrome, fallen arches, hyper-pronated feet, ankle sprains and strains, bunions, hammer toes, neuromas, and joint arthritis.
For more information and to register, visit OrthoMassage.net.
Integrating Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment
Neck, Shoulder, Low Back and Knee Injuries
Ben Benjamin
Saturday, July 9, 2022
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7 CEs
Fee: $149 - Special Registration Price
Comprehensive hands-on workshop includes assessment and friction therapy treatment. You will learn two dozen assessment tests, as well as cross-fiber friction, and myofascial and deep tissue techniques to address pain and injury in some of the most commonly injured structures in the neck, shoulder, low back, and knee. You will also learn the anatomy of these structures as never before through physically locating and palpating each targeted muscle, tendon, and ligament with these techniques. This new workshop gives you a comprehensive view of working with these injuries from initial assessment to treatment.
For more information and to register, visit The Benjamin Institute.
Active Assisted Stretching - Upper Body Program
Ben Benjamin
Sunday, July 10, 2022
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7 CEs
Fee: $149 - Special Registration Price
This intensive, hands-on workshop teaches you a comprehensive, effective stretching protocol for the upper body. Active Assisted Stretching (AAS) energizes the body, enhances the health of the tissues, increases flexibility, protects the body from injury, enhances the healing process, re-aligns the fascia and makes building strength more effective. AAS is especially good for athletes, the elderly, and the injured, and can also benefit the neurologically impaired.
For more information and to register, visit The Benjamin Institute.
Eliminate Pain without Inflicting Pain
Ivy Iverson
Saturday, July 23 - Sunday, July 24, 2022
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
12 CEs
Fee: $240
Please note: COVID-19 Vaccination required for participation in this class.
Learn from a seasoned therapist of 25 years how to eliminate pain without inflicting pain on your clients or yourself. Provide a deeply relaxing massage partnered with:
- Effective muscle release
- Active Isolated stretching and passive isolated stretching
- Relationship building / listening skills
- Calm the nervous system while providing intensive therapeutic massage
- Intuitive touch and more…
All of this, to ensure a loyal clientele and a long & sustainable career.
For more information and to register, visit ECHO Healing GA.
MyoZen Therapy - Upper Back
Margie Meshew
Saturday, July 30 - Sunday, July 31, 2022
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
12 CEs
Fee: $295
MyoZen therapy utilizes biomechanical techniques from ancient eastern healing massage that allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort. Its clinical foundation is based on both western and eastern medical massage incorporating components of neuromuscular, myofascial, and acupressure point therapy. The word Myo- refers to the laser focus treatment of the muscle and Zen- is the state of mind the therapist accesses. By using a variety of procedures, incorporating specific treatment protocols, as a therapist you're not working hard but instead, resting in a Zen-like state allowing the muscle to slowly release.
In this class, you'll learn the advanced treatment of Upper Back, Shoulders and Neck.
For more information and to register, visit margiemeshew.com.
Side Posture Techniques
Suzanne Anderson
Sunday, August 14, 2022
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Upper Body
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Lower Body
4 CEs each
Fee: $65 each session, sign up for one or both
Have you ever wanted to practice side posture massage more often, but never felt like you really knew what you were doing? Have you wanted a more in-depth study of the muscles and structures on the side body? Ever wanted to spend a few hours just practicing side posture massage techniques and positioning and getting comfortable with them? Then these classes will help you!
We will study the anatomy and structures of the side body and how the tension or ease of the side body contributes to freedom or restriction of movement overall. You will spend lots of time practicing hands-on and moving your side body in general.
If you want to practice how to position someone easily and without all the awkwardness that can go with side posture’s draping and pillow positions and the altered body mechanics, these classes are meant to give you time to practice your skills.
For more information and to register, visit Yoga Makes You Well.
Nurturing the Mother ®
Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage
Claire Marie Miller
Saturday, September 3 - Monday September 5, 2022
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
24 CEs
Fee: $475
Nurturing the Mother® has certified 1000s of massage therapists in pregnancy and postpartum massage since 1990. This method utilizes a comfortable, secure side-lying position to avoid undue pressure on a growing abdomen and the lower back. Mothers are completely supported by pillows, keeping hip, knee and ankle on the same level to avoid pulling on the sacroiliac joint and to maximize blood and lymph circulation. Side-lying is the safest for mother and baby, and educates the client about the ideal sleeping position.
This Nurturing the Mother® protocol uses a combination of the following methods:
- Calming Swedish massage strokes for deep muscle relaxation, tension release 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
- Deep tissue work in the hip and gluteal area to help alleviate chronic lower back and hip pain.
- Abdominal massage for round ligament pain, to support digestion, increase circulation to the placenta and baby and to increase awareness of the baby. The baby will feel and benefit from the massage.
- Lymph drainage strokes to reduce pregnancy induced edema.
- Cranial-sacral and polarity therapy for physical/psychological/emotional/spiritual centering.
- Acupressure and reflexology techniques shown to be effective in treating many common pregnancy related complaints
For more information and to register, visit ClaireMarieMiller.com
Training Your Touch 2: Following the Fascia
Randall Gibson
Saturday, September 10 - Sunday September 11, 2022
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
16 CEs
Fee: $285 early registration, $315 after August 27, 2022 (includes study guide)
After a quick overview of Training Your Touch: Advanced Palpation Skills (Which is NOT a prerequisite for this class), we briefly touch upon the respiratory and cardiac rhythms. Then we begin in-depth evaluation of the fascial body at various listening stations to identify stress or dysfunction. We will explore select osteopathic concepts that explain a variety of therapy methods including the use of myofascial unwinding at specific areas and joints. Understanding these concepts is key to understanding both assessment and treatment.
On the second day, we assess tension patterns and fascial pulls in the lower extremities, upper extremities, and torso. By applying what we have learned to different layers of tissue, we will literally be “following the fascia”. Finally, we pull everything together in order to practice assessment and treatment in groups of three. This class will expand your skill in any method of bodywork.
For more information and to register, visit Polarity Healthcare
MyoZen Therapy - Lower Back
Margie Meshew
Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, September 25, 2022
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
12 CEs
Fee: $295
In this class, you'll learn the advanced treatment of Lower Back, Hips and Glutes.
MyoZen therapy utilizes biomechanical techniques from ancient eastern healing massage that allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort. Its clinical foundation is based on both western and eastern medical massage incorporating components of neuromuscular, myofascial, and acupressure point therapy. The word Myo- refers to the laser focus treatment of the muscle and Zen- is the state of mind the therapist accesses.
By using a variety of procedures, incorporating specific treatment protocols, as a therapist you're not working hard but instead, resting in a Zen-like state allowing the muscle to slowly release.
A comprehensive manual is included with each of Margie's courses.
For more information and to register, visit margiemeshew.com.
Indian Head Massage for Chair and Table
Debbie DeNardo
Saturday, October 1, 2022
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
8 CEs
Fee: $165 early registration, $185 after September 9th
For more information and to register, visit Massage CE Solutions.
Facial Fusion Massage
Debbie DeNardo
Sunday, October 2, 2022
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4 CEs
Fee: $85 early registration, $95 after September 9th
For more information and to register, visit Massage CE Solutions.
Treating the Feet
Debbie DeNardo
Sunday, October 2, 2022
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
4 CEs
Fee: $85 early registration, $95 after September 9th
For more information and to register, visit Massage CE Solutions.
Frustrating Neck Injuries
Ben Benjamin
Saturday, October 8, 2022
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7 CEs
Fee: $149 - Special Registration Price
In this course, you will learn over 2 dozen orthopedic assessment tests to pinpoint challenging neck injuries. We will then address the injuries through several different treatment modalities including friction therapy, myofascial therapy, muscle energy techniques, and Active Isolated Stretching for the neck. You will also learn how to physically locate and palpate each muscle,
tendon, and ligament targeted with these treatment techniques.
For more information and to register, visit The Benjamin Institute.
Active Assisted Stretching - Lower Body Program
Ben Benjamin
Sunday, October 9, 2022
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7 CEs
Fee: $149 - Special Registration Price
This intensive workshop teaches you a comprehensive, effective stretching protocol for the lower body. Active Assisted Stretching (AAS) energizes the body, enhances the health of the tissues, increases flexibility, protects the body from injury, enhances the healing process,
re-aligns the fascia and makes building strength more effective. AAS is especially good for
athletes, the elderly, and the injured, and can also benefit the neurologically impaired.
For more information and to register, visit The Benjamin Institute.
Cupping for Massage and Detox
Bonny Donnelly Goslee
Saturday, October 15 - Sunday, October 16, 2022
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12 CEs
Fee: $235 - Free Cupping set included!
LMTs will learn to safely provide moveable cupping using massage principles to manipulate soft tissue with cupping massage tools mimicking and as an extension of the use of their hands/wrists/thumbs via myofascial decompression. In combination with warm castor oil packs this assists in relief of pain from tight connective tissue and contracted muscles, providing relaxation and comfortable detox with improved circulation to promote health and wellness for the client. Therapists will also receive benefit by saving the use of their hands/wrists/thumbs, with this easily applied enjoyable and fun therapy.
For more information and to register, visit Circle of Life Healing.
MyoZen Therapy - Extremities
Margie Meshew
Saturday, October 22 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
12 CEs
Fee: $295
In this class, you'll learn the advanced treatment of Legs, Feet with Stretches.
MyoZen therapy utilizes biomechanical techniques from ancient eastern healing massage that allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort. Its clinical foundation is based on both western and eastern medical massage incorporating components of neuromuscular, myofascial, and acupressure point therapy. The word Myo- refers to the laser focus treatment of the muscle and Zen- is the state of mind the therapist accesses.
By using a variety of procedures, incorporating specific treatment protocols, as a therapist you're not working hard but instead, resting in a Zen-like state allowing the muscle to slowly release.
A comprehensive manual is included with each of Margie's courses.
For more information and to register, visit margiemeshew.com.
Kinetic Chain Patterns for Complicated Knee Conditions
James Waslaski
Saturday, October 29 - Sunday, October 30, 2022
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
16 CEs
Fee: $350
Manual Therapists will thoroughly understand why over 90% of knee pain comes from the foot and hip. Thorough Gait Analysis, Functional Movement Screening, and thorough Orthopedic Assessment, this seminar will show therapists how a high arch or flat foot will cause the loss of the normal stirrup spring system. Therapists will understand the biomechanics of both open and closed chain kinetic foot strike. This ascending syndrome can cause multiple variations in tibial and sacral torsion patterns, and can ascend into roto-scoliosis of the lumbar spine and compensatory scoliosis and kyphosis of the thoracic spine, locking down the OA joint in the neck. Therapists will assess and treat the following complicated knee conditions: tibial torsions; ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL injuries; meniscus tears; IT band pain; patellar tendinosis; pes anserinus tendinosis; bursitis; patellar tracking; stuck fibular head pain; fibular and tibial nerve pain; excess supination and over-pronation of the foot; compensatory OA joint fixations and sacral torsions; distal hamstring and plantaris strains; and popliteal pain. Therapists will also learn to assess for total body joint and muscle lesions. Based on new research, therapists will know why vacu-therapies (cupping) must replace foam rollers for IT band release, rectus femoris release, and releasing the retinaculum of the knee.
For more information and to register, visit OrthoMassage.net.