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Join us for Restorative Touch: Massage Therapy for Chronic Stress and Trauma (SIGN UP HERE), an essential 8-credit hour CE course that will transform your professional approach and deepen your impact.

As licensed massage therapists, we step into the room to offer solace and healing. But in a world grappling with chronic stress and collective trauma, are our current skills enough to truly meet our clients where they are?

The answer is yes—with the right training.

This isn’t just another technique class; it’s a deep dive into the philosophy and practice that makes clients feel truly seen, safe, and supported.

In this course, led by experienced practitioner and coach Kara Lovehart (NCBTMB Provider #100218), you will gain the critical insights needed to thrive in today’s therapeutic landscape.

What You’ll Learn to Master:

• Understanding Chronic Stress & Trauma: Learn the profound ways trauma impacts the body and how to apply effective massage techniques to various stress responses.
• Assessment & Technique: Identify specific stress responses and explore targeted massage and reflex points that support the down regulation of the nervous system—addressing fight, flight, fawn, and freeze responses.
• Trauma-Informed Care Principles: Integrate the key principles of trauma-informed care to create a genuinely “safer” and more supportive therapeutic environment.
• Crucial Client Interaction Skills: Enhance communication with active listening, professional ethics, and confidence in setting healthy boundaries.
• Secondary Trauma & Self-Care: Recognize the symptoms of compassion fatigue in yourself and develop robust strategies for self-care and professional support to prevent burnout.
• Hands-On Practice: Apply your knowledge immediately through detailed case studies that illustrate effective, ethical trauma-informed practices.

📈 The Professional Edge You Need Right Now

In today’s challenging climate, trauma-informed care is non-negotiable. This training is essential for improving client retention and boosting your business:

• Build Loyalty: When clients feel understood and respected, it fosters loyalty and encourages rebooking.
• Reduce Risk: Confidently handle sensitive clients, effectively address complaints, and significantly reduce negative reviews.
• Prevent Burnout: Understanding stress responses (like your own tendencies toward fight, flight, fawn, or freeze) helps you navigate your personal and professional needs, maintaining a centered and resilient presence in the treatment room.

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🗓️ Choose Your Date and Register Today!

Don’t wait to gain these life-changing skills. Select the date that works best for your schedule and secure your spot.

Date	Time (EST)	Registration Deadline
Wednesday, May 6, 2026	9am – 6pm	Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026	9am – 6pm	Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026	9am – 6pm	Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Wednesday, January 15, 2026	9am – 6pm	Wednesday, January 8, 2026

• Credit Card Payment: $208/Person
• Cash or Check Discount: $200/Person (Call 717-814-9136 to register for the discount and receive a free gift essential oil of the month upon arrival!)

Registration must be completed at least one week before your chosen class date.

Invest in your practice, your clients, and your well-being. By embracing Restorative Touch, you’re not just earning CE credits—you’re stepping into your role as a truly healing presence in the world. Sign up here today.

Can’t Make It In Person?

Ready to take your skills to the next level and fulfill your continuing education requirements from the comfort of your own home? Browse our full catalog of NCBTMB approved online CE classes and discover the perfect course for you!