This five-course continuing education series invites massage therapists into a year-long exploration of practice as relational, artistic, and change-oriented work, grounded in integrative health science and somatic wisdom. Across the sequence, participants engage with lifestyle medicine and motivational interviewing, somato-relational and relational-cultural theories, somatic and narrative coaching lenses, neuroaesthetics and the Expressive Therapies Continuum, and structured awareness practices that support trauma-responsive, scope-appropriate care. Each course combines live online meetings with readings, reflective writing, and case-based learning to deepen relational literacy, clinical reasoning, and ethical documentation, while helping therapists translate complex ideas into accessible, client-centered conversations.

Together, the courses help massage therapists see themselves as artist-clinicians and change agents, capable of weaving evidence-informed health promotion, somatic attunement, and creative process into everyday practice within their scope. Participants learn to track where clients “show up” across experiential and narrative domains of awareness, to use MI microskills and lifestyle medicine language in brief, meaningful ways, and to document their work through professional case reports suitable for portfolios, presentations, or publication. The overall arc supports both personal integration and professional development, offering a coherent pathway for therapists who want to refine their touch, presence, and communication while contributing to a more relational, justice-aware massage therapy field.

• Lifestyle Medicine & Motivational Interviewing for Massage Therapists

• Somato-Relational Framework and Relation-Cultural Theory (coming soon)

• Community Insights for Massage Practice (coming soon)

• NeuroArts and the Expressive Therapies Continuum (coming soon)

• Applied Somatic & Narrative Awareness in Massage Practice (coming soon)

1. Describe and apply lifestyle medicine pillars (stress, physical activity, sleep, risky substances, nutrition, connectedness) in massage‑scope conversations and treatment planning.

2. Use core Motivational Interviewing microskills (OARS, change talk, scaling, planning) to support client behavior change while maintaining clear boundaries and scope.

3. Explain and integrate Relational-Cultural Theory and Somato‑Relational Framework concepts (mutuality, power, social location, rupture/repair) into ethical massage encounters.

4. Apply somatic and awareness-based frameworks (SRF, Wheel of Awareness, two‑axis map) to guide self‑regulation, attunement, and session process for both therapist and client.​

5. Design and refine aesthetic and environmental elements of practice using neuroaesthetic principles and the Expressive Therapies Continuum to support regulation, meaning‑making, and creativity in massage.​

6. Locate, interpret, and translate community health data (e.g., CHNAs) into massage‑relevant offerings, collaborations, or grant-ready proposals that address identified local priorities.

7. Develop and document MTF‑style case reports and professional narratives that clearly describe assessment, intervention, outcomes, and reflective learning, including therapist self‑assessment where appropriate.

8. Demonstrate increased self‑efficacy as a health‑promotion change agent, including confidence discussing lifestyle factors, using MI, and integrating LM and relational/somatic insights into practice.

9. Articulate an evolving professional identity as an integrative, artist‑clinician massage therapist who contributes to the field through reflective practice, community responsiveness, and evidence‑informed documentation.

Cohorts are intentionally small (6–8 participants) to support meaningful dialogue and applied learning. A minimum of 4 participants is required to run each course. Cohorts beginning July 2026

A sliding scale (including community, standard, and stewardship rates) is offered to support access to this year long program while sustaining this work. Please choose the rate that best reflects your current resources—no justification required.

4-week courses $150-$200-$250

8-week courses - $300-$400-$500

24-week course - $900-$1200-$1500