This year marks a major milestone for us here in California: massage therapists are now officially recognized as Health Care Providers. This recognition not only elevates our professional standing but also reinforces the value and impact of the work we do every day. It means deeper trust from clients, more integration with health care teams, and a stronger voice in the broader world of health and wellness.
So, I want to ask you…
What are you doing to elevate your game this year?
Are you planning to expand your skills? Dive deeper into clinical applications? Take advanced classes that help you stand out and serve your clients more confidently?
I’d love to hear your goals - and I also want to share a few exciting opportunities to help you achieve them.
Continuing Education & Advanced Training in California
There are several hands-on opportunities to build your skillset coming to our communities in the next few months. If these dates don’t work for you, check their website to see if you can attend a future workshop.
Featured CEU Events
- Craniosacral Therapy 1 – March 5-8, 2026, Los Angeles, CA
This course will introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the CranioSacral System through our practical hands-on "learning by discovery" method. You will learn advanced palpatory skills, fascial and soft tissue release techniques, and a concise 10-step protocol for evaluation and treatment of the entire body via the CranioSacral System. Feel free to let them know you learned about this opportunity because of Jennifer Matthys.
Register here: https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/CranioSacral-Therapy-1-CS1/CS1-03.05-08.26-LA - Heart Touch Method Training – March 7-8, 2026, NHI - Studio City, CA
The Heart Touch Method is a hands-on palliative care training program that teaches comfort care and end-of-life support through compassionate touch. This heart-centered course provides a safe space for sharing, mindfulness, and awareness while offering a truly transformative learning experience, through experiential activities, group dialogue, and guided touch techniques, participants gain a practical toolkit for supporting patients or loved ones facing serious or terminal illness, throughout the weekend training, you’ll deepen your understanding of the physical and emotional challenges hospice and palliative care patients face.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/evexa/event/event/
- Usui Reiki Level 1 – March 14, 2026, Huntington Beach, CA
You will gain a thorough understanding of the system of Reiki from a Traditional Japanese and Western perspective, learn how to give yourself and others a complete Reiki treatment. Usui placed a much greater focus on healing the SELF than is generally done in Western Reiki. You will be taught self-healing meditations based on that used by Usui with his students - an extremely relaxing process.
Register here: https://www.freereiki4cancer.com/usui-reiki-i-class.php - Heart Touch for Pediatrics – March 28-29, 2026, IPSB - Santa Monica, CA
Infants and children have different physical, emotional, and developmental needs than adults and in this course you will learn communication, gentle touch, and mindful awareness techniques specific to working with children. Heart Touch for Pediatric Patients is also useful for parents and caregivers who wish to increase their skills.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/evexa/event/hearttouchmethodtrainingcopy/
- Precision in Motion – Muscle Energy Techniques for Myofascial Dysfunction - May 2, 2026, NHI - San Jose, CA
More details to come.
Register here: https://nhi.edu/massage-school-programs/continuing-education - Oncology Massage and Skin Care – May 14-16, 2026, Los Angeles, CA
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide specialized care for clients currently undergoing or with a history of cancer treatment. This course covers the evolving needs of clients during active treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
Register here: https://oncology-training.com/enroll-foundation-2026-may-los-angeles/
Advanced Classes for Growth
Looking for a more intensive program at one of our local schools?
CalCOPA Massage School (Huntington Beach, CA) offers:
- Usui/Holy Fire Reiki I, II & III
- Lomi I & II
- Lymphatic Drainage I & II
- Craniosacral Balancing I
- Chronic Pain Management
For more info about these classes and others: https://calcopamassageschool.edu/upcoming-electives/
National Holistic Institute (Emeryville, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Ana, Studio City, Ontario, Redding, Clovis, and Modesto, CA) offers:
- Hybrid Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy (ANMT)
- Neuromuscular Therapy and Clinical Medical Massage (AAS Degree)
For more info: https://nhi.edu/massage-school-programs
These kinds of trainings don’t just check a box - they help you stand out in a sea of practitioners and provide transformative results for your clients.
Let’s Hear From You!
I want this blog to be a space where we grow, share, and elevate together.
What classes have made the biggest difference in your practice?
What events are you planning to attend this year?
What skills do you want to master?
Do you know of any other classes in our area? If so, please share in the comments below.
Drop a comment below or connect with me on social. Let’s encourage each other - because when one of us rises, we all rise.
Here’s to a year of professional power, growth, and impact!
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