THIS CLASS WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ONSITE AND SIMULTANEOUSLY  VIA ZOOM LIVE WEBINAR WITH TWO INSTRUCTORS. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF ONSITE SPOTS AND YOU MUST LET TERESA KNOW WHICH WAY OF LEARNING YOU SELECT BY TEXTING AT 615-370-9794 OR EMAIL: TERESA@CUMBERLANDINSTITUTE.COM.  COST FOR CLASS IS THE SAME FOR EACH OPTION. CLASS CERTIFICATES WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL ATTENDING VIA LIVE WEBINAR.

IF STUDENTS ELECT TO TAKE THE COURSE VIA LIVE WEBINAR, THEY MUST STAY ONLINE - VIEWABLE BY CAMERA, AND KNOW HOW TO USE THE CHAT FEATURE OF ZOOM.

CE Credits: 4 Hours

Cost: $185.00 ($230.00 if registering within 7 days of class)

This law and ethics class is designed for the working massage and bodywork professional.  The orientation of the class is to develop an understanding of ethical issues in a working practice, and, where necessary, to manage any conflict between the personal ethics of a therapist, the national standards of the bodywork profession as they are outlined by various trade organizations, and legal parameters of practice as they might apply to four main areas:

• Required Curriculum for Tennessee Massage Law Continuing Education Courses and Massage School Instruction

• Business Practices
• Dual Relationships
• Sexuality

Participants are encouraged to bring examples from their own experience in practice to share or explore in class discussions. Wear comfortable clothes and bring materials to take notes. A copy of the current Rules & Regulations will be provided either in person or by emailed PDF forms.

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

CE Credits: 8 Hours - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.

Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)

Course Objectives:

1. Students will be given a brief review of basic anatomy of connective tissue (C.T.) and fascial systems with specific focus on the specific meridian. Students will be given a brief review of basic acupressure theory and its relevance to fascial work.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to perform varied still and active hands-on techniques for releasing muscular and energetic tensions in the posterior body, shoulder and head.

3. Students will leave with an understanding of how to integrate AcuFascial work into their individual practices.

Class Flow:

Morning session – focus on local/distal acupressure release for connective tissue components of the specific Meridian

Lecture / Demo / Trade

Lunch

Afternoon Session – focus on more Meridian/connective tissue release

Integrating Fascial Freedom techniques. Lecture / Demo / Trade

What to Bring:  Bring a set of sheets/blanket, face cradle cover, lubrication, hand towel, towel/blanket that will be used to cover chest, wear comfortable clothes and bring 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.

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

CE Credits: 7 Hours

This is a one day class from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

NCBTMB Approved Provider #451012-09

Cost: $229 ($274 if registering within 7 days of class)

In this one day course you will learn the theory, history, and benefits of Thai massage as well as a supine table Thai routine from a Thailand trained instructor. This class is great as an introduction to Thai massage or a way to integrate Thai massage into your table routine. I will also share with you body saving techniques that can be used in any massage. You will have the opportunity to observe, give and receive the techniques in class. You will receive a step-by-step manual with photos to take home.

Please come dressed in “yoga” clothes and bring a set of massage table linens to include face cradle cover/sheets/blanket.  Massage tables are provided. A lunch break will be taken midday. 

Call or text 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.

Prerequisite: Any full body lymphatic drainage training; not necessarily at Cumberland Institute

CE Credits: 8 Hours

Cost: $260.00 ($310.00 if registering within 7 days of class)

This class is designed to understand the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and to develop the skill to palpate/stimulate the abdominal area, assisting in lymphatic drainage.

This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on bodywork; mostly clothed work. Lecture handouts will be given.  Please bring your own sheets, blankets, lubrication and lymphatic essential oils for your own usage. 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. Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

THIS CLASS WILL BE A LIVE WEBINAR CLASS ONLY.

2-Hour TN Massage Law Class for Establishment Owners was created as the board requires all owners who are not licensed massage therapist to take a 2-Hour TN Massage Law Class once every two years.  If you are already a TN LMT, you need the TN Massage Law and Ethics class.

CE Credits: 2 Hours 

Cost: $200.00 

A copy of the current Tennessee Massage Board Rules, Regulations & Policies will be provided.

General review of all rules and regulations with emphasis on:

1. Practice standards and inspections of establishment
2. Necessity of Licensure
3. Establishment licensure process
4. Licensure renewal
5. Retirement, Reinstatement, Inactivation and reactivation of licensure
6. Continuing Education
7. Disciplinary actions and civil penalties
8. License/Establishment address and name
9. Advertising
10. Consumer Right-To-Know requirements
11. Professional and ethical standards 

Clarification and current standards will be reviewed.

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

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

CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $265 ($310 if registering within 7 days of class)

This course is a combination of lecture and yoga movements to encourage self-care for massage therapists. Eight steps of basic yoga will be discussed:

1. Yama – Universal morality
2. Niyama – Personal observances
3. Asanas – Body postures
4. Pranayama – Breathing exercises and control of prana
5. Pratyahara – Control of the senses
6. Dharana – Concentration and cultivating inner perceptual awareness
7. Dhyana – Devotion, Meditation on the Divine
8. Samadhi – Union with the Divine

What To Bring:  Yoga Mat, a blanket, yoga blocks and strap,Hand or Bath Towel, Bottled Water.  Please wear yoga style clothes that you are comfortable moving freely in.

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: 8 Hours

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

Prerequisites: The 10-week Lymphatic Drainage course in 2017 or later and C321 Fascia Techniques (or other Fascia class) or Craniosacral Therapy E502 at Cumberland or Upledger Course.

This is a part of the Advanced Abdominal Lymphatics series presented by Denise Gleason, LMT, CLT.  This class will discuss the overall function of the heart and lung including the seasonal cycle and 24-cycle of the two organs.   The class will also provide you with tools to assess from client’s problem description and actions, if heart or lung 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 heart and lung 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 both the heart and lung.

This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on bodywork.

What to Bring:  Sheets, Face Cradle Cover, Blanket, Lubrication and Essential Oils for your usage.  Some lecture materials will be provided, bring a pen or pencil 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.

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CE Credits: 13 Hours
Cost: $345 ($390.00 if registering within 7 of class)

Prerequisite: Building on the 10 step protocol taught in E 502 Craniosacral Therapy, the 42-hour course taught at Cumberland Institute, or Craniosacral classes taught by Upledger --  this class includes a more in-depth study of the energetics of the cranial bones, the intuitive nature of craniosacral therapy, as well as more advanced techniques for unwinding the body, and inducing correction.

What to Bring:  A set of sheets/face cradle cover and personal blanket for each day of class.  As this is clothed bodywork, no lubrication is needed.  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. Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.