Events for Professionals
Foundations of Perinatal Massage - Continuing Education for Licensed Massage Therapists
April 6, 9am-11am
Massage therapists: have you had to turn away pregnant or postpartum clients for fear of doing something wrong? Mystified by the pregnant and postpartum body? Not sure how exactly you can support pregnant people on your table? It's not as hard as you think. In this discussion-only class for Licensed Massage Therapists, we'll demystify perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) massage and arm you with the knowledge to provide safe, effective, and confident massage to clients in this stage of life. This in-person class fulfills 2 contact hours of continuing education for Oregon LMTs. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after completing the class. Register here.
Massage Skills for Birth Doulas
April 13, 8am-12pm
Safe, confident touch is one of the foremost ways to help calm the central nervous system and relieve pain naturally. In this 4-hour workshop for labor doulas, you will experience how effective massage can be in helping your clients feel connected, safe, and supported during labor; learn to identify and offer safety cues with your hands; and practice massage techniques for labor with a professional massage therapist by your side. SOLD OUT!
Share the Love! Massage Therapist Mixer
May 15, 6pm-8pm
Are you a westside licensed massage therapist looking to expand your professional network? Are you feeling isolated in your healing work? Seeking inspiration, collaboration, or more of your ideal clients? This 2-hour networking event in February was so fun, we're doing it again! Come get to know your fellow LMTs and help us get to know you and your work, to build authentic relationships. Register here.
Listen, Connect, Thrive: Active Listening for Clients, Community, and Self
September 14, 9am-1pm
Massage therapists: join this course to sharpen your active listening skills -- the cornerstone of effective communication -- to foster empathy, understanding, and trust with clients and beyond. You’ll learn tools to enhance your practice on multiple levels: more connected client communication, powerful community building skills, and personal growth and development. Through discussion, practical exercises, and real-life scenarios, you'll discover how to use active listening to transform your personal and professional interactions. This in-person class qualifies as 4 supervised CE hours in Professional Ethics, Boundaries and/or Communication for the OBMT. Register here.
Events for Everyone
Parent-Child Massage Workshop
This 90-minute, in-person event is a sweet bonding opportunity for parent and child (age 5-12ish) to learn to give and receive massages with empathy, respect, and fun! We play games, tell stories, and practice important lessons like permission to touch someone, how to give and receive feedback, and ways to incorporate more positive touch in your home life. Classes are small. Scholarships available. Email me to join this waitlist and hear about the next offering!
Couples Massage Workshop for Headaches
This is a 90 minute, in-person event. Bring a partner/co-parent/spouse/friend and learn easy, effective ways to help relieve tension headaches! Learn simple massage techniques for the head, face, neck, and shoulders while giving and receiving constructive feedback. Build confidence, skills, and connection! Join this small group workshop for lots of hands-on practice with a massage professional by your side. Leave with proven techniques, new communication tools, and a stronger bond. Email me me to join this waitlist and hear about the next offering!