CE Credits: 7 Hours
NCBTMB Approved Provider #451012-09
Cost: $229 ($274 if registering within 7 days of class)

Fee Includes: Manual & Rosewood Reflexology Stick

In this simple and fun one day course you will learn the theory and practice of Traditional Thai Foot Massage from a Thailand trained instructor. Dating back more than 2000 years, Thai Foot Massage is a comprehensive and easy way to increase overall health, vitality, and relaxation. This modality combines the ancient practice of Reflexology and Thai Massage stimulating reflex points in the foot that correlate to organs in the body and working on “sen” lines to free up energetic blocks. Additionally, the client receives a therapeutic massage to the feet and lower legs to relieve soreness or fatigue. Different from other types of reflexology which can be painful for the client or hard on the therapist, Thai Foot Massage feels great for the client and is easy on the therapist. This is great as a stand-alone treatment or an add-on to your massage.

Please Bring: One set of massage sheets, a small amount of cream or oil, and 1 hand towel. Please wear shorts or pants that can be rolled above the knee so you can fully enjoy receiving.

A lunch break will be taken midday; you may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Sarah Brant’s call to massage therapy began early in life. Dealing with crippling headaches for years, the only relief she found was in massage. She believed so strongly in this way of healing and sought to help others who were experiencing similar issues. Sarah has been practicing bodywork since graduating from Southeastern Institute in Charlotte, NC in 2013. She went on to work for Eden Therapy and Massage before opening her own practice, Turning Pointe Massage, in 2016.

Sarah is a retired classically trained ballerina and Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, now combining her passions into educating others on the importance of self-care, body movement, and stretching! She was recommended by a teacher to take a Thai Massage CE class and from her first class with Living Sabai in June of 2019, she knew that she was meant for Thai Massage!  She immediately began taking all of Living Sabai’s courses, falling in love with being a TA, and finally traveling to Chiang Mai, Thailand in January 2023 for the study abroad trip. There she studied at ITM and OmSala. Her favorite part of teaching is watching students fall in love with Thai massage and find a revitalization for their practices.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys camping with her husband, son, and Australian Shepherd. As a family they love to travel, mountain bike, and listen to live music.

CE Credits: 15 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #451012-09

Cost: $369 ($414 if registering within 7 days of class)

Fee Includes: Step-by-Step Manual

No experience required! Expand your current repertoire of Thai Massage or learn it for the first time. Thai Massage is an ancient and powerful method of healing that combines acupressure, passive yoga stretching, and deep compressions to restore total balance for the body and mind. Discover the ancient secrets of Thai Massage and how it will enhance and lengthen your career as a massage therapist. Learn a 75-90 minute full body Thai Massage in the side-lying and seated positions. Massage in the side-lying and seated positions can provide greater access to certain areas of the body including the hips, low back and shoulders. It also allows you to work with a population that cannot lie prone or supine.

Bring materials to take notes, 2 Flat Sheets (one for each day), 1 pillow, 1 Thai Massage or Shiatsu Mat* (yoga mats do not work). If you cannot bring a mat (yoga mats do not work) let Living Sabai know and they can provide a loaner mat. Please wear loose or stretchy clothing, (no skirts or jeans) so you can enjoy giving and receiving this modality.

A lunch break will be taken midday; you may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

CE Credits: 42 Hours - this is a 10-week, full body NMT class that meets once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm - 10:35 pm - June 30, 2026 to September 1, 2026.

Practicum and Test are required for this course.

Cost: $1040 ($1085 if registering within 7 days of first class)

This course instructs the student in the modality of neuromuscular therapy as an effective deep tissue technique to address chronic pain and muscular dysfunction in clients by locating and releasing myofascial trigger points.

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate proficiency in palpation skills to locate trigger points in muscles 
• Demonstate proficiency in myofascial release technique, fascial release, post-isometric muscle release
• Demonstrate an understanding of structural assessment and intake information of the client for effective treatment
• Study physiological laws that affect musculoskeletal problems
• Demonstrate an understanding of working with intent and within the client's discomfort threshold

What to Bring:  set of sheets/blanket/face cradle cover for each class for your personal use, your favorite lubrication and materials to take notes.  Massage tables are provided. 

Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

PREREQUISITE:  C241 - Synergy Way - Level 1

Synergy Way-Level 2: Application of Mindset Shifts for Holistic Bodywork

CE Credits: 21 Hours - This is a 3 day course meeting 9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day.

Cost: $535 ($580 if registering within 7 days of class)

This class provides practitioners with deeper understanding of the Synergy Mindset Shifts and how to help facilitate those shifts during a session. There will be a brief review of the Synergy Framework as well as anatomy, physiology and neuroscience of how our bodies process sensory information.   Lecture and exercises will help practitioners learn how to apply Synergy Framework and Mindset Shifts with clients in a clinical or professional setting. We will address how, as health care practitioners, to work with clients to facilitate the healing process in a manner that honors the body, mind, and spirit while remaining within our scope of practice.

Advisory: I recommend that practitioners have strong personal support systems in place when attending this class as the topics can resonate deeply with an individual’s personal experience and history, including experiences of injury and trauma. I suggest you intentionally keep evening commitments to those that provide a sense of safety, comfort and restoration. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mindy Oldham (615-957-7129).

This class will include lecture, self-reflection and group exercises. Please wear comfortable clothes to participate in the exercises. No perfumes or scented products or jeans.

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

CE Credits: 42 Hours - this is a full body CMT class that will meet over 3 weekends: July 11-12, August 8-9 and September 12-13, 2026.  You must attend all 6 days to complete the class.  THIS CLASS HAS A LIMIT of 20 Students; register early to save your spot!

Cost: $1040 ($1085 if registering within 14 days of class)
Practicum and Test required for course credit.

This class will teach a full-body lymphatic sequence, with particular emphasis on developing the practitioner’s skill in feeling excess fluid. Lymphatic massage is in demand for working with breast cancer survivors who have had lymph nodes removed as part of their treatment, and is also sought by individuals who retain excess fluid in general.

Course Materials Include:

• The Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System, and a review of Lymphatic diseases.
• Essential oils for use in Lymphatic Drainage.
• Contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage.
• The use of Diaphragm breathing to assist in moving fluid.
• Lymphatic techniques for the subclavian (prone & supine), junction, axillary, elbow (prone & supine), abdominal, inguinal triangle, popliteal and ankle.

What to Bring:  One hand towel to elevate client's head, set of sheets/blanket/face cradle cover for each day of class for your personal use, your favorite lubrication, lymphatic essential oils(discussed at first class) and materials to take notes. Massage tables are provided.

Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Instructor:

Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Tennessee since 1998, graduating from Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies in Brentwood, TN. In 2006, she obtained her Lymphedema Therapist Certification from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.  Additionally, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky. 

Denise has had a very active, private practice since 1998 and has had the opportunity to work with local, national, and international clientele. Her concentration is on issues with the immune system, including but not limited to, cancer, post cancer, lymphedema, lipedema, auto-immune diseases, and surgical recovery. She champions a holistic approach utilizing Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial, Craniosacral, and Visceral techniques.

In addition to having her own private practice, Denise has also enjoyed the role of educator since2003.  She developed a revolutionary Lymphatic Drainage Technique program that provides a broad educational spectrum and has developed a certification option for three levels: practitioner, advanced practitioner, and master practitioner. Her training program provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, an understanding of diseases that stem from a compromised lymphatic system, and a strong focus on how to create customized plans for each client health situation.   The motto for her training is  ‘Where Science Meets The Art of Intuition’.  

To continue providing top tier, up to date support for her clients and students, Denise routinely completes continuous education in Lymphatic by attending training from other experts in the field, attending Lymphatic seminars in the US and internationally, and keeping up with current lymphatic research. Her passion and expertise for Lymphatic work is well known and highly respected.

THIS CLASS DATE IS A LIVE WEBINAR CLASS ONLY.

This course is designed to familiarize massage specific therapists -  LMT's from out-of-state) who are applying for licensure in TN, with the laws governing massage therapists and massage establishments in the state of Tennessee.

Materials include:

• An overview of the Tennessee code governing healthcare professionals including massage therapists
• A review of the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Massage Licensure Board for therapists and massage establishments
• Resources for keeping current on the changes to the laws and rules
• Proposed changes which may affect therapists in the near future
• Review of the licensure packet and the licensure process

The TN Massage Board now has online licensure applications available at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ml-board/ml-board/applications.html

You will be provided with a copy of the laws, and the Rules & Regulations as part of the class. You may also wish to bring note-taking materials to class. Official transcripts will be sent directly to the TN Board for each participant and each participant also receives an original.

There will be several breaks during the class; no lunch/dinner break will be taken. Please bring snacks to eat during break times. 

Please contact Teresa Greene, Director, at 615-370-9794 or her assistant, Candis, if you have any questions or visit our website – www.cumberlandinstitute.com.  School office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

**For all taking the class via live webinar, you will receive an email from Adam directly with a Google Meets connection.

CE Credits: 21 Hours

Cost: $495 ($530 if registering within 7 days of class)

The class will focus on non-lubricated bodywork techniques for releasing connective tissues. You will learn to approach and release tensions and holding from a 3-layer perspective.

The three main focuses for the class will be ‘work smart not hard’, maintaining good body mechanics, and increasing your ability to sense and follow individual clients’ needs. Fascial Freedom Techniques will be immediately useful in your practice, providing you and your clients with work that is effective and feels great.

What to bring: Set of sheets, chest cover, face cradle cover & blanket for each day of class for your personal use, 1 hand towel per day and materials to take notes.  Massage tables are provided.

A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby.

Instructors: Suzan Sommers, LMT & Steve Sommers, LMFT, LMT

Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

PLEASE SEE PREREQUISITES FOR THIS CLASS BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING

CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $265.00 ($310.00 if registering within 7 days of class)

This class is designed to teach advanced lymphatic techniques to move lymph from the small and large intestine.

Prerequisites: The 10-week Lymphatic Drainage course in 2017 or later. In addition to Cumberland classes above, each therapist should also have taken a minimum of one of the following:

• C321 – Fascial Freedom Techniques taught at Cumberland OR
• Myofascial Release 1 by John Barnes
• T502 – Craniosacral Therapy 10-week class taught at Cumberland OR
• Upledger’s CS1 Certification

The Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Technique class is a part of the Advanced Lymphatics Abdominal series presented by Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT.  This class will discuss the overall function of the Small (excluding duodenum) and large intestine including the seasonal cycle and 24 hour cycle of the two systems.   The class will also provide you with tools to assess from client’s problem description and actions, if these two systems need to be addressed during their session by learning to recognize emotional and physical components. Additionally, the class will touch on the visceral connections of the small and large intestine and how that can affect other parts of the body.  Lastly, you will be taught a Lymphatic Drainage Technique routine that will help to move the lymphatics of the small and large intestine.  

The review is minimal, so be sure that you have been actively using the lymphatic full body sequence. Lymphatic Drainage is the basis for this class and will be demonstrating how to integrate with other modalities.

This will be clothed work. Please bring your own sheets, blankets, lubrication and lymphatic essential oils for your own usage. Massage tables are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing with regards to the shirt - be sure there is easy access to the neck (anterior and posterior). Some lecture material will be provided, bring a pen or pencil to take notes. 

A lunch break will be taken midday. You may bring your lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants located nearby. Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.