6 New CE Courses to Support Your Massage Practice

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Level up your practice with AMTA’s six new continuing education courses! Explore topics ranging from anxiety relief and improved respiration to responsible representation, plus a highly requested new course in therapeutic cupping. Deepen your skills and discover new approaches to client care with these innovative courses.

Massage Therapy for Anxiety Relief

$45 members / $75 non-members  3 CE credits

Mental health is a vital component of overall wellness. Gain an overview of anxiety, its causes, how medications and medical issues can influence it, and how to recognize anxiety in clients. Discover how to implement a holistic protocol—integrating massage, affirmation work, color visualization, reflexology, and acupressure—to help you support your clients while staying within your scope of practice.

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Therapeutic Cupping: Who, What, When, Where, and Why

$30 members / $50 non-members  2 CE credits

Explore the fundamental principles of cupping therapy through the “5 W’s” to gain a well-rounded understanding of this manual therapy technique. Delve into the practical aspects of cupping, including its applications, benefits, and contraindications, so you can incorporate it effectively and responsibly into your massage practice.

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Breathe Easy: Massage Therapy for Improved Respiration

$30 members / $50 non-members  2 CE credits

Research has shown the intricate relationship between respiration and the other systems of our body. From posture to illness, the quality of our breathing can be affected by a variety of factors, potentially leading to nonoptimal patterning in our bodies. Discover how massage therapy can improve respiration quality, positively affecting therapeutic outcomes and the functioning of our body’s systems.

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Responsible Representation: Ethically Marketing Your Massage Skills

$37 members / $62 non-members  2.5 CE credits

Learn how massage therapists present their skills through advertising, marketing, and social media, and how those messages shape client expectations. Gain insight into how clients choose massage therapy over other modalities and learn to communicate your skills responsibly.

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Whiplash and Massage Therapy: A Foundational Overview

$60 members / $100 non-members  4 CE credits

Explore the history of whiplash diagnoses and prognoses to gain a comprehensive understanding of this common pathology. Examine the biomechanics and contributing factors that influence symptom progression and discover practical tools to deliver targeted care for clients with whiplash-associated disorders.

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Tech Neck II: The Lower Body Connection

$30 members / $50 non-members  2 CE credits

Delve into the vital yet often overlooked role of the lower body in the development and management of Tech Neck Syndrome (TNS). Learn how to assess key lower body structures and incorporate targeted massage techniques to alleviate TNS symptoms.

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