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NCBTMB-Certified

ACE Medicupping - Level 2(C430)

$570

with Martha Graham

Calendar Aug 18, 2025 at 8 am

CE Credits: 22 Hours  Prerequisites - Any in-person Level 1 ACE workshop from the list below:

  • ACE Massage Cupping Level 1
  • ACE Massage Cupping Two-Day & Medicupping Two-Day
  • MediCupping Level 1
  • Lymphatic Balancing & ACE Massage Cupping Intensive

NCBTMB Approved Provider # 312464

Cost: $570 (must register by prior to August 4, 2025)

Students must provide their own cups and the M600 Machine.

This three-day workshop will build on the foundation forged by the Level 1 workshops that we have been offering nationally since 2001. While Level 1 ACE Massage Cupping and MediCupping workshops focus on learning the techniques, movements, applications, and safety, Level 2 will take this knowledge and build upon it to truly position the practitioner “within the treatment cup” along with integrating a more intense scrutiny of hydration issues in the “body of water”.

ACE VacuTherapies Level 2 serves as a higher-level course for both ACE Massage Cupping and MediCupping.

The Level 2 workshop is a honing of assessment skills using specific evaluation criteria, along with ACE VacuTherapies techniques and concepts to create individual protocols for clients with acute and chronic conditions. Special attention is dedicated to the review of bio-magnetic theory and applications, along with a review of the lymphatic system to address the intensive tissue dredging that characterizes vacuum therapy.

Participants may choose to present a case synopsis or client study devoted to a particular health imbalance or condition.

Case Synopsis Suggestions:  

  1. SOAP Notes
  2. Treatment Diagrams
  3. Client Comments and Testimonials
  4. Photographic Documentation
  5. Practitioner Observation
  6. Client Feedback Notes

This workshop takes vacuum therapy to the next level and is fundamental for creating the “thinking therapist” that has the observational skills to effectively address almost any condition or application.

Easily help clients of all ages with the power of ACE VacuTherapies. Build your practice quickly with medical referrals based on dramatic results!

This course is taught by Martha Graham PTA, LMT she can be reached at:   upliftbodyworks@gmail.com or 423-310-4894

This three-day workshop begins at 8:00 am and concludes 4:30 pm each day.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class each day.  Successful completion earns 22 NCBTMB CE credits. Graduates of this program become Certified ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™  Practitioners (CAMCPs) and are listed on the national website with contact information.  A wall certificate is issued upon completion of the workshop.

Please be prompt and dress comfortably.  We suggest bringing a sweater or light jacket for warmth and water for hydration.  Lunch will be determined each day by the presenter and will be one hour long.

What to Expect from Class

Expect the unexpected!  Each student responds to this modality based on their condition at the time.  There is a high level of hands-on work, much more ACE Massage Cupping™ or MediCupping™ bodywork than would normally be done for a client.  Keeping warm and adequate hydration assists any processes that may develop.  Participants who have not received regular bodywork may experience remarkable changes.  These experiences are necessary for the practitioner to fully understand the complex effects of this technique.

Supplies Needed for Class Participation --Students are requested to bring:

~ Massage Cupping Set

~MC600 Machine with heavy duty 3-Prong extension cord

~One set of sheets + face cradle cover for each day

~One small towel

 ~Two bath towels

~Massage oil and/or lotion (unscented) 

~Queen size blanket

Box of tissue

Seventh generation disinfecting wipes

Robe (optional) 

 ****IF YOU NEED TO PURCHASE ANY EQUIPMENT FOR THIS CLASS – THE INSTRUCTOR CAN ASSIST YOU WITH PURCHASING – CONTACT MARTHA AT:  Upliftbodyworks@gmail.com or 423-310-4894

Payment plan available: $190 deposit plus 5 payments of $63.33, paid weekly. Final payment of $63.35.

Birthwork Through Touch-20CE-Live(C842)

$525

with Kimberly Vaughn

Calendar Sep 10, 2025 at 8 am

Services By Kim -- NCBTMB# 10009869

CE Credits: 20 Hours - this class is 2.5 days: 1/2 Day Wed from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm & 2 full days Thurs/Fri: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Cost: $525 ($570 if registering within 7 days of class)

Course Description:

When it comes to supporting mothers to be, Massage Therapy and Birthwork go hand in hand. 

Birthwork through Touch is a training course designed specifically for massage therapists wanting to pursue a career as a Doula. This course will cover the unique approach of how massage therapists can care for women during pregnancy and throughout their birthing journey. Students will walk away with the skills needed to assist mothers in labor as well as give guidance and support during and post pregnancy. This course will also give student a blueprint on how to start a birthwork business and give them opportunities to observe and learn from pregnancy clients in the form of mock interviews, panel discussions and listening to birth stories. Upon completion of this course and other requirements, student will receive certificates of completion and move forward with their massage careers as SBK certified Massage Doulas.

What to Bring:  Set of sheets/face cradle cover/blanket for each day and your favorite lubrication/lotion.

A lunch break will be taken midday.  Call or text Teresa Greene at 615-370-9794 if you have any questions.

Kimberly Vaughn, LMT is a certified prenatal massage therapist and massage doula. She has received continuously trained by various organizations such as BABY Inc, Habour Birth Institute, and Homeland Heart Birth Collective. She has furthered her massage practice as well as expanded the birthwork field in the Nashville area to become a more collective blending. Kimberly’s unique approach to joining these two fields in a holistic and inclusive manner is what the “Birthwork through Touch” Training is all about. With a therapeutic mindset, nurturing energy, and birthwork knowledge, any LMT can become an amazing doula.

Payment plan available: $175 deposit plus 4 payments of $87.50, paid every two weeks.

Traditional Thai Massage 3-Day Intensive(C801)

$429

with Living Sabai Sarah Brant

Calendar Sep 19, 2025 at 9 am

CE Credits: 21 Hours - May 31, June 1, June 2, 2025

NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 451012-09

Cost: $429.00 ($474 if registering within 10 days of class)

Fee Includes: Step by Step Photo Manual and Instructional Double-Disc DVD

In this three-day course, you will learn how to perform a two-hour traditional Thai Massage plus the key to career longevity and satisfaction. The instructor will share with you the ancient secrets that will enable you to Save Your Hands, Breathe New Life Into Your Practice, and Increase Your Clientele! Upon completion of this course (plus a little home practice) you will be ready to add Thai massage to your menu of services or integrate it into your table routine. Additional you will learn the history and theory of this ancient practice and the Sen (energy) line system of healing. A course manual and FREE DVD is included with your tuition.

What to Wear/Bring: Wear loose or stretchy “yoga” clothes, 3 flat sheets (1 per day), one pillow, a Thai or Shiatsu mat if you have one and materials to take notes. If you do not have a mat, the instructor will have some you can borrow.

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.

Payment plan available: $150 deposit plus 5 payments of $55.80, paid every two weeks.

Japanese Zen Facial Massage with Aromatherapy(C713)

$260

with Wolfgang Luckmann

Calendar Sep 26, 2025 at 8:30 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #:279778-00

Cost: $260 ($305.00 if registering within 7 of class)

Japanese Facial Massage is a unique method that focuses on a blend of the aesthetic and physiological treating the whole client. The treatment goes beyond Swedish massage and concentrates on opening up the acupuncture meridians that energize the face, head and shoulders to achieve a balancing and grounding effect.

The focus is on:

  1. Increasing the flow of oxygen and blood to the facial area, neck and shoulders
  2. Toning/tightening the skin and fascia
  3. Lymphatic drainage and detoxification of skin and organ systems
  4. Better mental alertness, focus and relaxation for the client
  5. Emotional cleansing through ear-acupressure and essential oils
  6. Preventive maintenance for aging and skin blemishes

In this course you will learn:

  1. The causes of skin diseases and aging according to the Chinese Medicine Model
  2. 12 soft-tissue strokes for rejuvenation and prevention of aging
  3. The function of acupressure points, their location and evaluation on the ears, face, head and neck
  4. Special uses of essential oils for the face with special application techniques to the ears
  5. Facial skin-lift Qigong exercises

Students can bring their own essential oils(optional): Chamomile, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Lemon - and these are ones the instructor will have available for usage and for sale.

Wear comfortable clothes. Bring one (1) set of sheets with face cradle cover, your favorite lubrication/lotion, materials to take notes. Massage tables are provided. Cost includes book and workbook.

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.

Instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann LMT, LAP, has been an instructor of Massage Therapy & Bodywork in Florida since 1997. Since 1998 he has also practiced in Jacksonville, Florida as an Acupuncture Physician, a homeopath and a holistic health consultant. His work integrates Eastern and Western techniques from Acupuncture and meridian theory, Lomi Lomi, Ayurveda Medicine, Tui Na, Homeopathy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy, among others to address the health and vitality of the whole body through touch therapies.

Payment plan available: $90 deposit plus 2 payments of $56.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $56.68.

Chinese Hand, Foot & Ear Reflexology(C712)

$430

with Wolfgang Luckmann

Calendar Sep 27, 2025 at 8:30 am

CE Credits: 17 Hours

NCBTMB Approved Provider #279778-00

Cost: $430 ($475 if registering within 7 days of class)

Reflexology and Acupressure are 5000 year-old techniques which were introduced to the United States in the early 1900’s.  They are based in the connection of the reflex zones and acupressure points in the hands and feet which are linked to every organ, tissue, gland, and part of the body through energy or qi, which travels through zones and channels.  This course will also employ aromatherapy essential oils to enhance the effects of the work.

 Objective:     

  1. Learn the location and function of reflex zones and acupressure points in the hand and feet
  2. Relate each zone and meridian to the physiological systems of the body and how energy medicine enhances their function
  3. You will learn the function and value of essential oils
  4. You will learn how to recognize important pathologies in the feet through special palpation
  5. Perform a comprehensive treatment using essential oils, reflexology and acupressure

Reflexology and Aromatherapy can be used in all chronic or difficult myofascial and viral conditions.  Both zone and acupressure points are manipulated with the oils in techniques which come from Tibetan medicine.  The combination of Eastern and Western techniques is deeper and more revitalizing than conventional Western reflexology.  

What to Bring: Wear shorts/loose comfortable clothes. Bring materials to take notes, 1 set of sheets per day/face cradle cover/blanket, 2 hand towels, 2 standard size pillows and your favorite lubrication.  If you use essential oils and wish to bring them with you, please feel free.  Massage tables will be 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.

Instructor: Wolfgang Luckmann LMT, LAP, has been an instructor of Massage Therapy & Bodywork in Florida since 1997 and Georgia since 2019. From 1998-2019, he has also practiced in Jacksonville, Florida as an Acupuncture Physician, a homeopath and a holistic health consultant. His work integrates Eastern and Western techniques from Acupuncture and meridian theory, Lomi Lomi, Ayurveda Medicine, Tui Na, Homeopathy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy, among others to address the health and vitality of the whole body through touch therapies.

 

Payment plan available: $145 deposit plus 3 payments of $95.00, paid every four weeks.

Muscle Melting: Non-Force Deep Tissue Massage(C875)

$250

with Theresa Wilkes

Calendar Oct 10, 2025 at 9 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours -- NCBTMB# 450891-08

Cost: $250 ($295 if registering within 7 days of class)

MUST HAVE 10 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS TO BE HELD.

To many people, Deep Tissue Massage means hard, aggressive, painful techniques meant to force the muscle to release tension. This type of work can leave the client with increased pain and the therapist burned out with stressed hands and joints. The latest anatomy research and development of advanced techniques show us the way to work in cooperation with the nervous system, the muscle proprioceptors, and the lymphatic system, engaging the body’s own healing mechanisms in order to release muscle tension and pain more thoroughly, deeply, and gently.

This class will teach the therapist to identify and flush inflammation out of the muscles in preparation for deep work. Slow, sinking strokes performed with soft hands and optimal body alignment will calm the nervous system and lower proprioceptive activity. Effective, specific routines of non-force, deep tissue massage for the low back & hips, upper back & rotator cuff, and neck will be demonstrated and practiced.

What to Bring:  Bring a set of sheets/blanket, face cradle cover, lubrication, hand towel, blanket, 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.

About the Instructor:Theresa Wilkes, SC LMBT #6534 - Theresa has been training massage therapists since 1995.  She was the Owner/Director of the NC School of Natural Healing and the Education Director at the Finger Lakes School of Massage.  She has had a private practice for 34 years focused in clinical massage for the treatment of chronic pain, injury recovery and pre/post-surgical clients.  Presently, she is the Owner and Head Therapist of Light Hand Clinical Massage in Greenville, SC.  She is passionate and adept at teaching professional therapists to master advanced techniques with presence, skill and sensitivity. She specializes in teaching therapists to refine and strengthen their subtle palpation and assessment skills. Her classes are fun and packed practical information for beginning and advanced practitioners. 

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

Payment plan available: $90 deposit plus 2 payments of $53.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $53.34.

Neck & Shoulder Treatment Using Non-Force Deep Tissue Massage(C876)

$250

with Theresa Wilkes

Calendar Oct 11, 2025 at 9 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours -- NCBTMB# 450891-08

Cost: $250 ($295 if registering within 7 days of class)

MUST HAVE 10 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS TO BE HELD.

Every professional bodyworker should have the expertise, sensitivity and skills to safely and efficiently address chronic neck pain as well as neck strain syndromes. Equally as important is technical ability to treat tension and injuries in the rotator cuff muscles. This course will train the therapist in non-force deep tissue techniques and trigger point release for the anterior, medial and posterior neck muscles as well as all four SITS muscles and the associated muscles of the upper back, arm, and chest. Lymphatic flushing techniques will be demonstrated to relieve inflammation in the tissues. Stretching and breathing exercises will be given for client self-care.

What to Bring:  Bring a set of sheets/blanket, face cradle cover, lubrication, hand towel, blanket, 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.

About the Instructor:Theresa Wilkes, SC LMBT #6534 - Theresa has been training massage therapists since 1995.  She was the Owner/Director of the NC School of Natural Healing and the Education Director at the Finger Lakes School of Massage.  She has had a private practice for 34 years focused in clinical massage for the treatment of chronic pain, injury recovery and pre/post-surgical clients.  Presently, she is the Owner and Head Therapist of Light Hand Clinical Massage in Greenville, SC.  She is passionate and adept at teaching professional therapists to master advanced techniques with presence, skill and sensitivity. She specializes in teaching therapists to refine and strengthen their subtle palpation and assessment skills. Her classes are fun and packed practical information for beginning and advanced practitioners. 

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

Payment plan available: $90 deposit plus 2 payments of $53.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $53.34.

Psoas, Low Back & Hip Treatment Using Non-Force Deep Tissue Massage(C877)

$250

with Theresa Wilkes

Calendar Oct 12, 2025 at 9 am

CE Credits: 8 Hours -- NCBTMB# 450891-08

Cost: $250 ($295 if registering within 7 days of class)

MUST HAVE 10 STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR THE CLASS TO BE HELD.

Does your client have chronic low back pain that your massage isn't resolving? Do you think about working on the psoas but, hold back because you are nervous and lack confidence? This class is for you. The course will give you a clear picture of the anatomy of the psoas and the associated muscles in the glutes, hips and low back as well as the palpation skills to access them confidently. You will learn a full deep tissue massage routine in the prone, supine and side lying positions with secure draping. Finish up with stretches and self-care techniques to give your clients, and you'll be ready to step up your therapeutic massage practice to the next level.

What to Bring:  Bring a set of sheets/blanket, face cradle cover, lubrication, hand towel, blanket, 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.

About the Instructor:Theresa Wilkes, SC LMBT #6534 - Theresa has been training massage therapists since 1995.  She was the Owner/Director of the NC School of Natural Healing and the Education Director at the Finger Lakes School of Massage.  She has had a private practice for 34 years focused in clinical massage for the treatment of chronic pain, injury recovery and pre/post-surgical clients.  Presently, she is the Owner and Head Therapist of Light Hand Clinical Massage in Greenville, SC.  She is passionate and adept at teaching professional therapists to master advanced techniques with presence, skill and sensitivity. She specializes in teaching therapists to refine and strengthen their subtle palpation and assessment skills. Her classes are fun and packed practical information for beginning and advanced practitioners. 

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

Payment plan available: $90 deposit plus 2 payments of $53.33, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $53.34.




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