Advancing the Field Together

Are you a massage therapist driven by a desire to push the boundaries of your practice and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of integrative health? The Integrative Massage Therapy Working Group offers a unique, two-year collaborative journey designed for practitioners ready to engage in deep inquiry, co-create knowledge, and emerge as leaders in the field.

This is not a traditional course, and CEs are not currently available. We are building a community of practice, a collective of dedicated massage therapists working together to advance the field through an integrative health philosophy and shared exploration. Here, you won't just learn; you'll lead, innovate, and co-create the future of integrative massage.

Your Journey, Your Impact

  • Actively shape the evolution of integrative massage therapy and contribute to its theoretical and practical advancements.

  • Engage with cutting-edge concepts, apply them in real-world settings, and refine your clinical approach through collaborative client work.

  • Connect with a dedicated cohort of like-minded therapists, fostering lasting professional relationships and mutual support.

  • Cultivate your leadership potential, with opportunities to emerge as a co-facilitator, curriculum developer, and board member.

  • Benefit from individualized mentoring and collaborative case consultation within a supportive environment.

  • Engage in intrinsic learning without the constraints of traditional accreditation, allowing for deeper, more authentic professional development.

Somato-Relational Framework

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Relational-Cultural Theory

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NeuroAesthetics

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Community Needs Assessments

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Lifetsyle Medicine

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Motivational Interviewing

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The Great Turning

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Interactive Guided Imagery

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Somato-Relational Framework 〰️ Relational-Cultural Theory 〰️ NeuroAesthetics 〰️ Community Needs Assessments 〰️ Lifetsyle Medicine 〰️ Motivational Interviewing 〰️ The Great Turning 〰️ Interactive Guided Imagery 〰️

Your Peer-Coach-Mentor & Facilitator

Shawn Maier, NMT, MA, is an integrative massage therapist, educator, and researcher exploring possibilities with the Somato-Relational Framework, Relational-Cultural Theory, Lifestyle Medicine, and neuroaesthetics.

Shawn’s role is to honor your existing expertise, invite honest questions, and provide structured support as we collectively translate complex concepts into real-world sessions and documentation. This Working Group is a testament to the belief in collaborative learning and the power of collective intelligence to advance the field.

Shawn is committed to walking alongside participants as a guide and fellow explorer, not as a traditional instructor dispensing knowledge from above.