Upcoming CE Workshops at TLC Massage School

Sunday, March 9th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Massage for Runners will prepare the student to more effectively know how best to massage clients who run consistently–including competitive athletes.

By developing a better understanding of–

• the stresses inherent with running
• the body’s abilities to adapt to those stresses
• the major mechanical (muscular and joint) relationships, most heavily impacted by running…

the student will then be able to confidently provide quality massage care, for their clients.

Held on two consecutive weekends, Friday, March 21st – Sunday, March 28th and Friday, March 28th – Sunday, March 30th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the first five days and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the final day.

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a very effective yet gentle manual technique that is easy on the therapist’s body and well tolerated by even highly-sensitive clients. MLD reduces swelling and detoxifies the skin and superficial fascia by promoting drainage within the superficial and deep systems of the lymph vascular network.

Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

A revolutionary map with practical results! Transform your view of myofascial anatomy and expand your ability to assess postural and movement patterns, and to create lasting fascial change with your hands. In this new and expanded 21-hour workshop format you will learn about the myofascial tissue and its many roles in the body. You will begin to appreciate how the body incorporates the Anatomy Train Lines to create easy and graceful movement – provided they are in some form of balance and harmony; restriction or weakness in one section can have many knock-on effects elsewhere.

This workshop will show you how that happens, how to trace the lines of strain and, most importantly, how you can develop strategies to deal with them.

Friday, April 25th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the benefits of incorporating Thai massage and stretching into structural rehabilitation techniques for the back and lower body. This course will take the fundamentals & principles of ancient Thai Massage by intergrating them with modern structural assessment techniques and bodywork.

Saturday, May 3rd, and Sunday, May 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00pm both days

The Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy workshop will present the basic history and discovery of the Craniosacral System (CS) basic physiologic functions of the CS system, palpation skills, and how to work indirectly and directly with the craniosacral system. Students will learn how a light touch can produce profound changes in the nervous and fascia systems. The techniques are presented by a qualified Upledger CranioSacral Therapist.

Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

This class is a practical approach to understanding, learning, and treating a client with TMJ dysfunction. In this class you will learn …what it is, why it happens, the anatomy of the area to be addressed, symptoms to look out for and tests to perform and confirm your assessment, and finally a simple routine that will give you a foundation to use as you work with your clients.

*Save $100 by registering before 5/26/25!*

Thursday, June 26th through Sunday, June 29th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm the first three days and 8:30 am to 6:00 pm the final day

The Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Workshop will empower massage therapists and other healthcare
providers to become competent, confident specialists in all stages of childbearing.

Successful graduates are prepared to meet the emotional, structural, and physiological challenges of pregnancy and
labor and into the long postpartum period. Instruction features 80+ advanced, specific techniques, pregnancy A&P,
safety guidelines, complications and high-risk pregnancies, integrative structural alignment for client and therapist, an abundance of relevant research, and proven promotional strategies. (The course is also approved by various agencies for continuing education credit.)

Authorized instructor Pam Guldi has more than 20 years specializing as a perinatal therapist, doula and childbirth
educator. In a 2019 workshop, students commented that Pam “was overflowing with juicy information and wisdom”; and that she “made me excited to practice perinatal massage and to empower women.”

*Save $150 by registering before 5/26/25!*

Monday, June 30th, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Technique Refinement workshop for students who’ve previously completed the 32-hour Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization workshop, developed by Carole Osborne, featuring deep tissue, passive/active movement, and other techniques to address the physical and emotional needs of pregnant, laboring and postpartum clients.

Friday, July 11th through Sunday, July 13th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day

Multiple studies now link gentle, non-invasive massage for people affected by cancer with significant reductions in pain, fatigue, nausea, depression, and anxiety.1 If that statement excites you please come join this series of courses on Oncology Massage. We will navigate through the framework of an oncology massage such as pressure adjustments, site considerations on the body, and position adjustments for our clients. On our last day we will discuss and problem solve ways we can help assist our clients after they are “finished” with their active cancer treatments. This class will enhance any massage therapist practice!

*SAVE $40 BY REGISTERING BEFORE 7/23/25!*

Saturday, August 23rd, and Sunday, August 24th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm both days

Neck pain accounts for a large percentage of visits to massage therapy offices. PNMT will help you consider all the possible musculoskeletal explanations that would explain his/her discomfort. Great problem-solving skills and a deep knowledge of functional anatomy are the keys to success. Additionally, PNMT for the Cervical Spine places an emphasis on the relationship of the cervical spine and neural excitability. We think you will

During the PNMT for the Cervical Spine seminar, you will begin with a review of very quick but highly accurate assessment approaches to help you direct treatment. Included in that assessment are Range of Motion and exclusionary muscle testing. You will then learn which muscles to address for each range of motion limitation and spend ample time treating them on multiple people. The focus is on real-world applications- increasing functional capacity as well as lessening discomfort.

Held on two consecutive Fridays, September 5th, and September 12th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm both days.

In this class, participants will explore the unique physiological and emotional toll of substance use disorders, learning hands-on techniques to relieve discomfort and enhance overall well-being while supporting clients through detox, early recovery, anxiety, and pain management.
This course highlights how skilled therapeutic touch can foster trust, emotional balance, and physical healing for clients in vulnerable stages of recovery.

Participants will learn to recognize SUD physiology, pain, and anxiety characteristics, adapt sessions for diverse client needs, and adaptive bodywork that aligns with recovery goals. The curriculum includes strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and self-regulation.

This course will expand your expertise and play an integral role in supporting clients on their Recovery journey.

Thursday, September 18th through Sunday, September 21st, from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Thursday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday through Sunday

Freely Moveable Joints is an advanced level Zero Balancing course that expands the focus of Zero Balancing from the foundation and semi-foundation joints of the body to include the “freely moveable joints” of the body. Zero Balancing principles and techniques are taken beyond the Core Zero Balancing protocol into other arenas. The freely moveable joints present unique therapeutic challenges because of the variety of their anatomy and their great ranges of motion. By the end of the program, you will have the skills to evaluate and balance freely moveable joints and the knowledge to devise your own fulcrums to meet the specific needs of a given situation.

In Freely Moveable Joints we will review basic ZB principles and highlight their application to a number of joints in light of their specific anatomy. The skills and education inherent in this course will broaden your Zero Balancing abilities and will improve your Zero Balancing sessions.

You Will Learn:

• Upper extremity: shoulder girdle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers
• Lower extremity: knee, ankle, metatarsals, toes
• Accessing the sacro-iliac joint via the hip
• Acetabular hip fulcrum
• Temporomandibular joint fulcrum
• Direct bone fulcrums and ‘bone bending’
• Teachings designed to deepen your basic ZB skills and protocol use
• By exchanging Zero Balancing sessions and seeing ZB demonstrations

Sunday, September 21st from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students to a deeper level of understanding as it relates to Whiplash and Headaches. The student will learn how to assess the clients movements, which muscles or areas are causing pain and which muscles may need work in order to alleviate pain. Students will learn how to use testing to understand what may or may not be a problem and create a session plan that will address their assessment findings.

Friday, November 11th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The history of reflexology can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt and to civilizations all over the world. It is a non-invasive holistic therapy that encourages the body to greater balance, or homeostasis. It involves applying finger, thumb or knuckle pressure to specific points or “reflexes” on the feet. These points are called “reflexes” because they reflect, or mirror, the organs and structures of the body. By applying direct pressure to the reflexes on the feet, it influences the health of the corresponding parts of the body encouraging the body toward homeostasis.

Reflexology has many benefits. The primary benefits include deep relaxation, improved cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation, pain relief and an enhanced sense of well-being.

In this Introduction to Reflexology course participants will gain an overview of the ancient and modern history of this pressure point modality. We will explore various theories of reflexology and how it works. The anatomy of the foot, including the bones, boney landmarks and other important anatomical markers will be reviewed. Mapping the locations of specific reflex points and techniques for applying pressure to the points will be taught. Lastly, the participants will be guided through a protocol to address each of the reflexes in a systematic order.