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Introduction to Advanced Massage Modalities

6CE | Live (in person)

Description:
This hands-on course introduces an array of massage therapy tools and techniques aids in clinical approaches to massage therapy. Learn the theoretical foundations, benefits, contraindications, and proper application methods for introductory application. Through hands-on lab practice, you can develop and integrate these modalities into a comprehensive massage treatment plan for optimal client outcomes.

  • Included advanced modality introductions
    • Muscle Floss Bands
    • Wound Healing (limitations and assessment)
    • Cupping
    • Handheld Percussive Devices
    • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
    • Elastic Taping Techniques

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will: 1) be equipped with foundational knowledge of advanced massage modalities and their physiological effects. 2) safely demonstrate basic application techniques for handheld percussive devices, cupping, muscle floss bands, and elastic taping. 3) identify when and why specific modalities would be beneficial for different client conditions. 4) recognize the different wound healing stages and their corresponding levels of contraindications or safety considerations as they pertain to each modality. 5) conduct a proper health history intake to identify if a modality is deemed appropriate for that client. 6) effectively communicate the benefits and limitations of each modality to clients.

Category:
Rehabilitative Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Therapeutic Massage, Tool Assisted Bodywork

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PREPARING FOR CLASS:

We will reach out if we need you to bring a massage table. Most of the time, a table is available for use. If you cannot bring a table, you can let us know at the time that we reach out. Bring comfortable layered clothing for warmth or feeling too cool and include a sports bra for women and elastic stretch shorts for men and women. Bring table covering (bottom sheet only) and a face cradle.

Register for one of these upcoming classes here:

Register: 6CE. Live. $210. 6CE. Instructor: Julie Barton. Call or text 919-378-1695 held at 7980 Chapel Hill Road, Ste 125 Cary NC 27513

Class: Introduction To Advanced Modalities

Date: September 26th, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (incl 1 hr lunch)

Cost: $210

Instructor: Julie Barton

Location: 7980 Chapel Hill Rd, Ste 125 Cary NC 27513

Class: Introduction To Advanced Modalities

Date: November 7th, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (incl 1 hr lunch)

Cost: $210

Instructor: Julie Barton

Location: 7980 Chapel Hill Rd, Ste 125 Cary NC 27513