Deep Tissue massage doesn't mean "deep pain" massage. It's all about where and how you place your hands, knuckles, elbows, or forearms when working.

Discover how to carry out deep tissue massage and what techniques will leave you a confident Deep Tissue Therapist at the end of this course. 

Course Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm MST
Course Type: Delivered Via Zoom For Convenient Learning 
Student Supplies: A massage bed, a massage model, linens & bolsters, and a camera device (iPhone, Android phone, laptop, or tablet) that Zoom can be accessed on. Model's are not required, but students are highly encouraged to follow along with one. Model work is scheduled from 2:00 - 4:00pm MST

Course Outline: 
1. What IS deep tissue massage & safety guidelines 
2. Principles of Deep Tissue Massage
3. Reading & Refining - How to scan the body and honing in deep tissue palpation 
4. Proper body mechanics & NO thumbs
5. What is "The Melt" and How to look and feel for it. 
6. Indications, Contraindications and Precautions
7. Deep Tissue Strokes 
8. Deep Tissue Side Lying
9. Deep Tissue on the Lower Leg & Foot
10. Deep Tissue on the Upper Leg & Gluteal 
11. Deep Tissue on the Back 
12. Deep Tissue on the Shoulder Girdle, Arms and Hands 
13. Deep Tissue on the Neck, Head, and Face
14. Emotions and Deep Tissue Massage
15. Breathwork and Deep Tissue Massage
16. Planning Your Deep Tissue Treatments 
17.  Stretching and Strengthening including an Approach to Short & Tight Muscle vs a Long & Tight Muscle 
18. Deep Tissue Ethics 

A zoom link will be sent after you register