Continuing & Certificate Education
Our diverse continuing education workshops are designed for Licensed Massage Therapists. Our workshops are 16-21 credited hours to meet your continuing education needs. Others interested in the Certificate Program click HERE.
20% Alumni Discount
Applicable for all 600/654-Hour CFMNH Certificate Program Alumni. Use Code ALUM at checkout.
$30 Early Bird Discount
On registrations made 30 days prior to the start date of the course. Use Code ERLY at checkout. Cannot be combined with Alumni Discount.
CE Credits
All of our courses are approved by the NCBTMB. All classes are in-person unless otherwise noted.
Cancellation Policy
All registrants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the class for a $75 administrative fee. After this time, the instructor is committed and must be paid, therefore the registration is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.
You can also register by calling us at (828) 252-0058
Live Courses in 2026
Integrating the Emotional Body:
Awareness, Ethics, and Somatic Integration
16 Hours
March 21-22, 2026
This course explores the relationship between the emotional body and the physical body as it applies to massage therapy practice. Students will learn how emotions are held, expressed, and released through the body, while remaining firmly within massage therapy scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on somatic awareness, trauma-informed touch, ethical boundaries, practitioner self-regulation, and client communication.
Integrating Shiatsu into your Massage Practice
16 Hours
April 18-19, 2026
Shiatsu massage uses aspects of five element Meridian therapy to bring deep relaxation, stress relief, and overall well-being. Assisted stretching and rhythmic pressure with hands and feet, to specific Meridians, meridian points, muscle groups, balance the body, helping with headaches, back pain, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, and digestive issues. Shiatsu also boosts energy and promotes mental clarity. Shiatsu massage is a holistic therapy that works on the physical, energetic and emotional levels and is suitable for various conditions and ages. It can be a gentle, lotion free, fully clothed option for those clients with sensitivities.
OsteoThai - An Introduction
21 Hours
May 1-3, 2026
Osteothai is the integration of Thai Massage & Osteopathic principles during a Thai massage, a bridge between East and West. It combines the extraordinary power, creativity of Thai techniques, with the precision, and softness of osteopathic principals of touch. Osteothai combines: Traditional Thai massage varied using powerful stretches, using long leverage techniques across muscle groups (inspired by yoga postures) and its acupressure work on energy lines and the creativity of dynamic movements of traditional Thai massage.
Deep Tissue: Work Smarter, Not Harder!
Instructor: Chris Cintron
16 Hours
September 12-13, 2026
Deep Tissue is a type of massage that every client can benefit from. It’s based on the philosophy “meet your client where they are at”. This hands on class focuses on the entire body, and will combine the subtle art of listening combined with dynamic fluid movements that release fascia and break up muscle adhesions.
Manual Lymph Massage Therapy
16 Hours
September 19-20, 2026
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy encourages the reduction of pain, bloating, weight loss and toxic overload as fluid retention in tissue and fat cells is flushed through the lymphatic system. This enables the body to increase its internal flow of lymphatic fluid aiding cellular rejuvenation. This process improves immune function and encouraging a faster healing process in a gentle and relaxing manner. This type of therapy is a very specific hands on application with a unique speed, pressure and techniques designed to have a maximum effect on accelerating the movement of lymphatic fluids through the body.
Reflexology: Neuro Reflex Points
16 Hours
September 26-27, 2026
Reflexology is the art and science of working specific reflex points on the hands, feet, and ears to lessen the chronic symptoms of stress and pain in the body. This is a holistic, non-invasive therapy that activates the body’s own healing powers. Reflexology is a hands-on technique and is taught while laying on the table covered. Different degrees of pressure and style will be explored.
Positional Release /
PNF Stretching
21 Hours
October 2-4, 2026
Positional Release Therapy (PRT) and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) are effective manual approaches. PNF stretching is effective for targeting specific muscle groups to increase muscle strength and flexibility. Positional Release Techniques are effective in relieving pain and tissue dysfunction. Learn how to integrate these two techniques into your massage sessions to receive better and immediate results. This is a 21- hour Continuing Education Course and it is NCBTMB approved.
Integrating the Emotional Body:
Awareness, Ethics, and Somatic Integration
October 17-18, 2026
This course explores the relationship between the emotional body and the physical body as it applies to massage therapy practice. Students will learn how emotions are held, expressed, and released through the body, while remaining firmly within massage therapy scope of practice. Emphasis is placed on somatic awareness, trauma-informed touch, ethical boundaries, practitioner self-regulation, and client communication.
Myofascial Release
16 Hours
October 24-25, 2026
Looking for techniques that will up your game in your profession while being easy on your own body? Beth will teach you myofascial massage techniques that will bring about immediate changes to your clients, creating more mobility and less pain. Learn about the fascial system and develop increased palpation skills from this very experienced practitioner and educator.
Contact Us
Center for Massage & Natural Health
Massage Therapy School
16 Eagle Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Mon-Fri 8 AM to 5:30 PM
(828) 505-1033
[email protected]
Massage Clinic
16 Eagle Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5:30 PM
(days vary per quarter)
