Friday, Jan. 20 – Shoulder Relief Techniques

In this class we will review the anatomy of the shoulder girdle and common conditions that send clients to your massage table. We will also focus on techniques that will help you facilitate pain relief. Notebook, pen, table linens and massage lotion or cream (no oil, please) are required.

Saturday, Jan. 28 – Low Back Relief Techniques

This area of the body causes a lot of difficulty for many massage clients and is a difficult area for therapists to facilitate pain relief. First, we will review the anatomy of the lower back before moving on to techniques designed to affect change for the client. Please bring notebook, pen, table linens and massage lotion or cream (no oil, please).

Saturday, Feb. 11 – Hot Stone Massage

This wonderful type of massage will be very popular with your clients – no wet room needed! A hot stone kit is required to participate in this class. We have well assembled, complete kits available at the discounted price of $90 plus tax (must be prepaid). You will also need oil in a pump container, table linens and six hand-sized towels.

Friday, Feb. 24 – Thai Herbal Ball Massage

Learn the techniques in this age-old Thai-style massage. The therapist will learn how to use steamed, herbal compresses to work away stress and fatigue. This is a simple, soothing and warm technique that clients will request again and again! Two large Thai Herbal Balls are required for this class and available as part of the class at a cost of $16 plus tax. You will also need two wash cloths or small hand towels, in addition to massage lotion or cream (no oil, please).

Friday, March 9 – Sports Massage

Learn stretching and other pre-event and post-event techniques to help your sporting clients achieve optimal performance while also expediting the recovery process. You will need table linens, massage lotion or cream (no oil, please) and a notebook and pen for this class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Friday, March 23 – East Meets West II

You loved Part I of this class so much that we’ve developed Part II! Learn interesting stretches and strokes from Asian style massage that can be adapted to your basic Swedish massage. Clients will love the unique nature of this work. East Meets West I is not a prerequisite for this class. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Students should bring massage lotion or cream (no oil, please) and bring a notebook and pen.

Friday, April 6 – Bamboo Massage

Add an organic element to your spa menu with this simple, yet highly effective, form of Swedish massage. We’ll teach you how to use bamboo sticks to add depth of pressure and a smooth firmness to your touch. Easy on the therapist and deeply relaxing for the client! Bamboo kits are required for this class and available at SSOM. Kits contain five bamboo sticks of varying lengths and are $50 plus tax (must be prepaid).

Saturday, April 21 – Trigger Point for the Upper Body

This series is a must have for all therapists! Trigger points can cause a wide range of pain in the body. Understanding how to locate and release them will take your massage to the next level. This class will concentrate on the upper body. You may choose just one class or opt for the entire three-part series. Table linens and notebook and pen will be needed for the class.