Learning Never Stops!

Monday, April 16th @ 9am-12:30pm

LIVE or REMOTE

Cost: $25

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

3.5 CE Hours

Client Experience & Professionalism in Massage Therapy  Communication, Boundaries, and Client-Centered Care

This 3.5-hour class provides massage therapy students with essential tools to create meaningful, professional, and client-centered experiences. Students will explore how to build trust, communicate clearly, manage client expectations, and uphold ethical standards. This class emphasizes practical skills and real-world application to support students in building strong, respectful client relationships.

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Recognize the key elements of a positive client experience.
• Use professional communication and active listening skills.
• Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries.
• Respond to client needs, expectations, and feedback effectively.
• Respect diversity, ethics, and client safety in all interactions.
  

This course is taught by Matthias Ehlers

Friday, April 17th @ 9am-12:30 pm

LIVE ONLY

Cost: $80

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

This one-day course is designed to educate massage therapists on common skin conditions and dermatological pathologies that may be encountered during client sessions. Students will learn how to recognize visual indicators of skin issues, understand their relevance to massage therapy, and make safe, ethical decisions regarding treatment, referral, or postponement of care.

The class includes lecture, visual case study review, and practical exercises to enhance confidence in spotting potentially contagious or contraindicated conditions. The emphasis is on safety, professional boundaries, scope of practice, and client communication.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe at least 10 common skin conditions massage therapists may encounter
• Understand which conditions are contraindications to massage (local or full-body)
• Recognize signs of potentially contagious skin infections and appropriate referral procedures
• Distinguish between benign skin abnormalities and possible warning signs of skin cancer
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with clients regarding observed skin issues
• Know when and how to document and refer out when skin conditions raise concern
  
  What to Bring:
• Pen, notebook
• Open mind and willingness to engage in discussion

This course is taught by Dr. Russ Kuzel

Wednesday, April 21st @ 9am-12:30pm

Thursday, April 22nd @ 1pm-4:30pm

LIVE ONLY

Cost: $225

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

By the end of this two-day, 7-hour course, massage therapists will be able to identify the major muscle groups of the body, understand their anatomical location and function, and apply practical knowledge of associated movements and exercises to support muscular health, rehabilitation, and client education.

Therapists will enhance their palpation and assessment skills by linking muscle structure to dynamic movement and exercise patterns, empowering them to integrate this knowledge into treatment planning and client care.

What to Bring:

• Pen, notebook
• Clean sheet/towel (for hands-on practice if applicable)
• Open mind and willingness to engage in discussion

This course is taught by Emma Gronholz

Tuesday, April 28th @ 9am-12:30pm

LIVE or REMOTE

Cost: $25

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

3.5 CE Hours

Client Experience & Professionalism in Massage Therapy  Communication, Boundaries, and Client-Centered Care

This 3.5-hour class provides massage therapy students with essential tools to create meaningful, professional, and client-centered experiences. Students will explore how to build trust, communicate clearly, manage client expectations, and uphold ethical standards. This class emphasizes practical skills and real-world application to support students in building strong, respectful client relationships.

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Recognize the key elements of a positive client experience.
• Use professional communication and active listening skills.
• Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries.
• Respond to client needs, expectations, and feedback effectively.
• Respect diversity, ethics, and client safety in all interactions.
  

This course is taught by Matthias Ehlers

Wednesday, April 29th @ 1:30pm- 3pm

Cost: FREE!

1.5  CE Hours ND LMTS

(VIA ZOOM Link will be emailed)

UPLEDGER LED!

This introductory workshop details the physiology and anatomy of the CranioSacral System...its

function in health and its relationship to disease process and how it will add to the skill set of the

massage therapist. Participants will learn hands-on, fascial-release techniques to evaluate and affect

pain and dysfunction.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES:

- Explain the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System and its relationship to illness,

pain and dysfunction

- Demonstrate light-touch palpation skills to access subtle restrictions in the body by focusing on

the cranium, sacrum, CranioSacral Rhythm and related soft tissue including transverse

diaphragms.

- Explain the effectiveness of light touch and intention

- Explain the effectiveness of CST

Zoom by Edcuator:

 Frederick B. Stahlman II, P.T., CST-D 

Wednesday, April 29th @ 1pm-4:30pm

Wednesday, MAY 6th @ 1-4:30pm

LIVE ONLY

Cost: $225

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

7 CE Hours

This two-day introductory course offers massage therapy students a foundational understanding of Craniosacral Therapy (CST)—a gentle, non-invasive bodywork modality that targets the central nervous system through subtle manipulation of the craniosacral rhythm.

Students will explore the history and development of CST, the physiological principles behind the craniosacral system, and how CST fits within the broader context of manual therapy. Basic palpation skills, hand positions, and beginner techniques will be taught with hands-on practice. This course is ideal for those seeking to explore CST and integrate introductory techniques into their massage sessions.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the history and foundational philosophy of Craniosacral Therapy.
• Identify key anatomical structures involved in the craniosacral system.
• Explain the function and movement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and its role in the craniosacral rhythm.
• Palpate and identify the craniosacral rhythm on the body.
• Demonstrate basic craniosacral hand positions and beginner techniques such as Stillpoint induction and diaphragmatic release.
• Apply craniosacral techniques safely and ethically within the scope of practice for massage therapy.
  

What to Bring:

• Loose, comfortable clothing
• Clean linens or sheets
• Notebook and pen
• Water bottle

This course is taught by Kathy Johnson

(6 Part) SYNDAVER SERIES:

LIVE DELIVERY ONLY

Cost: $500

21 CE Hours

May 5th: 9am -12:30pm

May 8th: 9am - 12:30pm

May 11th: 9am -12:30pm

May 12th: 9am -12:30pm

May 14th: 9am - 12:30pm

May 15th: 9am -12:30pm

This 6-class series offers students a rare opportunity to explore human anatomy in depth through guided syndaver lab study. Over 21 hours of focused lecture, observation, and palpation practice, participants will deepen their understanding of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and lymphatic systems.

Through a blend of syndaver observation, lecture discussion, and live palpation tie-ins, learners will bridge the gap between textbook anatomy and clinical application. Each class is designed to:

• Reinforce foundational knowledge of human structure.
• Connect anatomy to clinical conditions and bodywork practice.
• Develop palpation skills for identifying landmarks, muscles, and soft tissues.

This course is led by Dr. Myles Brooks.

 Monday, May 4th @ 9am - 12:30pm

LIVE or REMOTE

Cost: $80

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

3.5 CE Hours

 Spreadsheets for Massage Therapists: Learning the Basics

This continuing education class is designed specifically for massage therapists who want to learn how to use spreadsheets — no prior experience needed. If spreadsheets have ever felt confusing or intimidating, this course will walk you through the fundamentals step by step in a simple, supportive way.

This class focuses exclusively on how spreadsheets work.
You will learn how to enter numbers and text, format cells, use basic formulas, organize information into columns and rows, and create simple, functional sheets. The goal is to help you feel comfortable navigating and using spreadsheet programs like Excel or Google Sheets.

While examples may relate to massage practice (like income or expense tracking), this is not a bookkeeping, accounting, or tax preparation class. We will not be teaching financial strategy, deductions, or filing. Instead, you’ll gain the technical skills needed to build and manage your own organized spreadsheets for any purpose.

By the end of class, you’ll be able to:

• Confidently enter and edit data
• Use basic formulas like addition and totals
• Organize information clearly in rows and columns
• Format spreadsheets so they are easy to read
• Create simple sheets you can adapt for your own business or personal use

This is a true beginner course focused on building comfort, confidence, and practical skills using spreadsheets — one step at a time.

This course is led by Emma Gronholz

THURSDAY / FRIDAY

MAY 7th - 8th, 2026

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions

Participants will use modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, posturology, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue immobilization, myoskeletal alignment, P.N.F. stretching, and strengthening in a very precise order.  This unique presentation will address the clinical approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the lumbar spine, hip, SI joint, pelvis, and conditions in the lower extremity immediately and permanently.

 Lower Body Conditions addressed are; Low Back Pain, Sciatica, SI Joint Pain, Frozen Hips, Bulging Discs, Patella femoral Pain, Patella Tendinosis, Chondromalacia, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Fixated Posterior Fibular Head Pain, Abnormal Knee Rotation, Medial & Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprains, Medial and Lateral Meniscus Tears, ACL & PCL Sprains, Hamstring Strains, Popliteal Pain, Plantaris Strains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, posterior medial shin pain, anterior lateral shin pain, anterior lateral compartment syndrome, fallen arches, hyper-pronated feet, ankle sprains and strains, bunions, hammer toes, neuromas, and joint arthritis.

Cost: $399
Handouts are available via the receipt link after registration and will also be re-sent two weeks prior to class.

You must bring a table and a change of linens - comfortable, loose-fitting clothing

Thursday, May 14th @ 5:30pm-9:30pm

LIVE or REMOTE

Cost: $25

*EMA Alumni*: $0 

3.5 CE Hours

Client Experience & Professionalism in Massage Therapy  Communication, Boundaries, and Client-Centered Care

This 3.5-hour class provides massage therapy students with essential tools to create meaningful, professional, and client-centered experiences. Students will explore how to build trust, communicate clearly, manage client expectations, and uphold ethical standards. This class emphasizes practical skills and real-world application to support students in building strong, respectful client relationships.

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Recognize the key elements of a positive client experience.
• Use professional communication and active listening skills.
• Establish and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries.
• Respond to client needs, expectations, and feedback effectively.
• Respect diversity, ethics, and client safety in all interactions.
  

This course is taught by Desiree Lane

  May 16, 2026

9am-5pm 

$210

This class is a game-changer!

Get comfortable with intraoral work and discover gentle, effective techniques for real headache relief.

In this 8 hour CE class, Unwind the Mind: Massage for Headache Relief, you’ll learn to identify the sources of tension, sinus, and migraine pain — and treat them with skill and confidence.

These techniques benefit your clients and your own body, helping you work smarter, not harder.

With over three decades of experience in the healing arts, JoEllen Dykstra brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to the world of massage therapy and continuing education. After a 30-year career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, JoEllen became a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been in active practice for more than 12 years.

Today, as a nationally certified Continuing Education (CE) provider, she shares her extensive knowledge and clinical insight with massage therapists across four states. JoEllen’s courses are grounded in real-world experience, blending her strong foundation in physical therapy with her passion for bodywork, learning, and professional growth.

Whether you’re a new therapist or a seasoned practitioner, JoEllen is committed to helping you expand your skills and grow in confidence. Her teaching style is approachable, engaging, and deeply rooted in her mission to support others in providing exceptional care.

 May 17, 2026

9am-5pm 

 $210

Think you’ve tried everything for shoulder tension? Think again.

Sometimes, the real solution lies in the small deep, often-missed muscles that quietly limit mobility and cause chronic discomfort.

Join this 8 hour hands-on CE class to identify and treat those hidden structures — and learn techniques that create lasting, noticeable results for your clients.

With over three decades of experience in the healing arts, JoEllen Dykstra brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to the world of massage therapy and continuing education. After a 30-year career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, JoEllen became a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been in active practice for more than 12 years.

Today, as a nationally certified Continuing Education (CE) provider, she shares her extensive knowledge and clinical insight with massage therapists across four states. JoEllen’s courses are grounded in real-world experience, blending her strong foundation in physical therapy with her passion for bodywork, learning, and professional growth.

Whether you’re a new therapist or a seasoned practitioner, JoEllen is committed to helping you expand your skills and grow in confidence. Her teaching style is approachable, engaging, and deeply rooted in her mission to support others in providing exceptional care.