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5-Hour TN Massage Law (M 507) Onsite and Live Webinar
with Meredith Graham
This class must be taught in-person or via live-interactive webinar.
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 Meredith directly with a Google Meets connection. Meredith@noroads.com and her cell: 615-500-3007.
2-Hour TN Massage Law for Establishment Owners (C516)Live Webinar
with Adam Whitehead

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:
- Practice standards and inspections of establishment
- Necessity of Licensure
- Establishment licensure process
- Licensure renewal
- Retirement, Reinstatement, Inactivation and reactivation of licensure
- Continuing Education
- Disciplinary actions and civil penalties
- License/Establishment address and name
- Advertising
- Consumer Right-To-Know requirements
- 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.
Lymphatic Techniques for Head/Neck/Brain(C114)
with Denise Gleason

CE Credits: 20 Hours
Cost: $490 ($535 if registering within 7 days of class)
No Prerequisites. This class is designed to teach you to move stagnate lymph to boost the immune system, clean sinus, reduce swelling, increase circulation and speed healing.
The entire Lymphatic system will be addressed within this class. It is a nurturing and relaxing massage for those who may not be able to tolerate deep pressure. Head, Neck & Brain work is the basis for all Lymphatic Drainage and can be easily integrated with other modalities.
What to bring: Set of sheets, face cradle cover & blanket for each day of class for your personal use, your favorite lubrication, 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.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
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5-Hour TN Massage Law (M 507) Live Webinar
with Adam Whitehead

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.
Scrape and Tape(C935)
with Jenson Gillette

CE Credits: 12 Hours - No Prerequisites
Cost: $490 ($535 if registering within 7 days of class)
This live 12-hour course covers the basic skills necessary and to safely begin Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques AND Kinesiotaping. In this introductory skills acquisition course, participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of IASTM and kinesiotaping techniques through a lab-focused teaching format. The course will address proper instrument selection and taping applications to address body contours and reach target issues.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1:
• Introduction: theoretical basis of IASTM, review of current literature
• Basic handling, tool selection, and basic treatment strokes lab
• Lecture/discussion – treatment integration and dosing
• Myofascia and cutaneous strokes lab
• Deep muscle strokes lab
• Ligament/ tendon treatment strokes lab
• Hard tissue/soft tissue interface lab
• Instruction in use of the Multi-tool and skills integration lab
Day 2:
> Introduction to Kinesiotaping
> General taping information
> Home care instructions for patients/clients
> Pain Taping
> Edema Taping
> Posture Taping
> Diaphragm Taping
Please dress to allow skin access to your entire upper and lower quarters to enhance the learning process. Bring your favorite lubrication and two sets of sheets for the massage tables + blanket if desired. Massage tables are provided. Tool usage provided in the class. Students must show proof of professional liability to register.
Call Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.
Instructor: Dr. Jenson Gillette, a Georgia native, graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science. Soon after, he began his chiropractic journey at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus. “Dr. G.” also has a Master’s degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University. His main interests involve biomechanical patterns and extremity dysfunctions. Certifications include: Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, Fasical Movement Taping and Performance Movement Techniques from RockTape®, Advanced Principles of IASTM via HawkGrips and KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling Level 1.
Robin Green, LMT and Kinesiology Instructor, may assist.
TN Massage Law & Ethics (C505/C516)ONSITE & LIVE WEBINAR
with Oldham Sommers

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
CE Credits: 4 Hours
Cost: $180.00 ($225.00 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.
Trigger-Swe(C889)
with Nick Phillips

CE Credits: 8 Hours
Cost: $260 ($305 if registering within 7 days of class)
Trigger-Swe was designed by Nick Phillips, LMT by integrating his passion for Neuromuscular Therapy and Swedish Massage into sessions to benefit his clientelle at Maury Regional Hospital. This is a hands-on learning experience; you will practice the techniques demonstrated, and you will be given detailed notes of the procedures to take with you as a reference for future use. Students in this class must be willing to give and receive unclothed bodywork.
What to Bring: A set of sheets, blanket, face cradle cover, hand towel and lubrication. All 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.
AcuFascial Freedom-Small Intestine(C386)
with Steve Sommers

CE Credits: 8 Hours - This is clothed/unclothed bodywork class. Students will decide what is best for the way they normally work.
Cost: $260 ($305 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 arms.
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 and Tendino-Muscular Meridian
Lecture / Demo / Trade
Lunch
Afternoon Session – focus on Tendino Muscular 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.