Workshops
Introduction to Cranial Sacral and Myofascia Release -Mesa October 2025
Introduction to Cranial Sacral and MyoFascia Release
This highly experiential class introduces students to the healing principles and applications of both
cranial sacral therapy and myofascial release. Together, we will explore the subtle movements of the
cranial and sacral bones and examine how fascial restrictions influence the entire body, both physically
and emotionally. The class is structured as an interactive, hands-on learning experience. Participants
will not only hear about the history and theory behind these methods but will also practice and feel the
techniques in action. Time is taken to observe and sense the unwinding process, with opportunities to
both give and receive work. The focus is on teaching practitioners how to feel and sense deeper layers
of the body, learning to recognize holding patterns and gently release them. An important part of this
training is integration. Students will see how cranial sacral and myofascial release techniques can be
woven into a regular massage session, enhancing therapeutic results without requiring a separate
full-session approach—though practitioners will also learn when a focused cranial or myofascial
session may be appropriate. The goal of this course is to expand each therapist’s toolbox with subtle,
powerful skills that support profound physical and energetic healing at every level.
Instructor Bio: Mercedez Lucke-Benedict, LMT,
NCBTMB Board-Certified Instructor
Mercedez Lucke-Benedict is a nationally certified massage therapist and NCBTMB Board-Certified
Instructor with more than 17 years of experience in craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, intraoral
TMJ therapy, and integrative bodywork. She is widely recognized as a Pain Release Specialist and
formerly served as head of the TMJ department at Medicine Wheel Dental and Wellness, where she
specialized in treating jaw dysfunction, tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain, and chronic migraines. Her
work also extended to helping clients recover from emotional and physical trauma, sports injuries, car
accidents, head-to-toe body pain, and the unwinding of trauma stored in the body from injuries and life
events.
Her journey into this work began after surviving two back-to-back car accidents and near-death
experiences that left her unable to walk for a period of time. Through these therapies she not only
healed, but also developed her own unique methods and “special techniques” that evolved from her
personal recovery, deep practice, and intuitive insight. Today, the very approaches that restored her life
and mobility — along with the new techniques she created — are what she teaches to other therapists.
For Mercedez, this work is not just professional; it is the result of her own lived healing and
transformation.
Her teaching style is hands-on and experiential, encouraging students to see, feel, and practice each
technique while learning to sense the deeper patterns within the body. She integrates her intuitive
abilities as a seer, helping students understand both the physical and energetic aspects of healing. She
currently practices at Dove Mountain Chiropractic and Massage, maintains a private practice working
with clients by phone and from her home studio, and continues to teach classes that empower therapists
to bring the same relief to their clients that once saved her life.
Mercedez has taught continuing education at ASIS Massage in Tucson (with expansion to ASIS in
Mesa), the Massage CE Institute of Tucson, and has also led private trainings, workshops, and lectures.
She is the author of Through the Veil: A Journey of Remote Viewing, Spirit Communication, and
Healing — which shares her life and abilities as a remote viewer and seer — and A Better You Through
Prayer and Fasting. She was recently featured on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, where she
spoke about her work in remote viewing, spiritual healing, and her extraordinary life path.
Her mission as both practitioner and teacher is clear: to help therapists help themselves, and in turn,
help others — releasing pain, restoring balance, and opening the way for transformation on every level:
physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Learn more at: www.mercedezluckebenedict.com
Date/Time: October 24th, 12pm-4pm
Location: Mesa Campus, 259 W. First Ave. Mesa, AZ 85201
Tuition: $120
Payment Info: Please use this link to register for the class https://mercedezlucke-benedict.com/shop
Prerequisite:
Registration Contact: continuingeducation@asismassage.edu
Continuing Education Credits: 4
To register for this workshop contact the email address listed in the description
Upcoming Workshops
2025:
November:
December:
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Mesa-December 2025 - Mesa
December 5th - December 7th 2025 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face Mesa-December 2025 - Mesa
December 6th 2025, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
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Complete Lymphedema Certification- Mesa December 2025 - Mesa
December 6th - December 14th 2025 , 8-7pm dailyPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies- This 135-hour course certifies therapists in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which include Manual Lymph Drainage, Compression/Bandaging, Skin Care and Exercises. Participants first complete 45 hours of Home Study online, prior to attending the 90-hour live hands-on classroom time.
CE Hours: 135 Hours
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Developmental Psychology and our Chakra System Mesa - December 2025 - Mesa
December 13th - December 14th 2025 , 9:30am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayIn this transformational class, you will walk away with the understanding of how your Chakra System is
an energetic structure in which you can organize your life force.CE Hours: 13 Cost $270
2026:
January:
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Mesa-January 2026 - Mesa
January 7th - January 11th 2026 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250
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Level 1: Thai Massage Essentials Mesa - January 2026 - Mesa
January 17th - January 18th 2026 , 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayEntire class is presented and practiced on a Thai floor mat. A basic introduction to Thai Massage that is suitable for new students.
CE Hours: 12 Cost $360 **There is a service fee for all refunds
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa- January 2026 - Mesa
January 17th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
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Myofascial Restoration: Neck & Upper Back- Mesa- January 2026 - Mesa
January 25th - January 27th 2026 , 10am-6pmThis class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.
CE Hours: 24 Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through January 4th)
February:
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- February 2026 - Mesa
February 20th 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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Working with Eating Disorders as a Bodyworker Mesa - February 2026 - Mesa
February 21st 2026, 10am-2pmThis class will take a look at how eating disorders can affect the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $120 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Working with PTSD as a Bodyworker Mesa - February 2026 - Mesa
February 22nd 2026, 10am-2pmThis class will take a look at how stress affects the body and massage considerations to support clients.
CE Hours: 4 Cost $120 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa-February 2026 - Mesa
February 28th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
March:
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Bonacci Method of Regenerative Alignment: RegenAlign™ - Introduction- Mesa-March 2026 - Mesa
March 6th - March 7th 2026 , March 6th 2pm-8pm/ March 7th 8am-2pmSpecific Purpose: How to safely and effectively treat severe, acute and chronic, complicated pain and injury; how to differentiate between nerve-origin pain and musculoskeletal-origin pain, as well as identify multiple origins. Big Picture: The utilization of multiple thought processes, sciences and perspectives designed to optimize whole body integration necessary to ignite optimal healing environment for both the patient and physician. Prioritize and preserve safety and effectiveness in manual therapy that can be applied to all levels of massage.
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Advanced MLD - Management of Post Plastic Surgery Procedures Mesa-March 2026 - Mesa
March 20th - March 22nd 2026 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences and protocols specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts. This will include and discuss the techniques, contraindications, risk factors, and protocols related to these surgeries.
CE Hours: 28 Cost $1,100
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- March 2026 - Mesa
March 20th 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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The Essentials of Massage and Pregnancy Mesa - March 2026 - Mesa
March 21st 2026, 10-4:30PMNot wanting to specialize, but open to the occasional pregnant client? This course provides information for healthy, low-risk clients seeking pregnancy discomfort reduction.
CE Hours: 6 Cost: $180 **There is a fee for all refunds.
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Reiki Level 1 Mesa - March 2026 - Mesa
March 22nd 2026, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayThis class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Reiki Level I therapy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $180 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Myofascial Restoration: Lower Back & Hips- Mesa- March 2026 - Mesa
March 22nd - March 24th 2026 , 10am-6pmThis class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.
CE Hours: 24 Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through March 1st)
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa-March 2026 - Mesa
March 27th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
April:
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- April 2026 - Mesa
April 17th 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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Essentials of Cranial-Sacral Mesa - April 2026 - Mesa
April 18th 2026, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayThis introductory class provides a working knowledge and techniques for Cranial-Sacral therpy.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $180 **There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Cranial-Sacral Part II Mesa- April 2026 - Mesa
April 19th 2026, 10am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayA continuation of my Essentials of Cranial-Sacral class. A short review and then we will cover additional techniques that involve the following cranial and facial bones: ethmoid bone, zygoma, and the mandible. We will also be doing Cranial-Combos utilizing techniques from both trainings.
CE Hours: 6 Cost $180 *There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa- April 2026 - Mesa
April 25th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
May:
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Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) Mesa-May 2026 - Mesa
May 2nd - May 6th 2026 , 8am - 5pmPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies - This course will assist therapists in developing treatment sequences for the management of edema of various geneses including post-traumatic and post-surgical edema; as well as several pathologies such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, chronic pain reduction, and others.
CE Hours: 40 Cost $1,250
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Myofascial Restoration: Lower Extremities- Mesa- May 2026 - Mesa
May 10th - May 12th 2026 , 10am-6pmThis class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.
CE Hours: 24 Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through April 19th)
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face Mesa-May 2026 - Mesa
May 15th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
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Developmental Psychology and our Chakra System Mesa - May 2026 - Mesa
May 16th - May 17th 2026 , 9:30am-4:30pm, with a lunch break middayIn this transformational class, you will walk away with the understanding of how your Chakra System is an energetic structure in which you can organize your life force.
CE Hours: 13 Cost $390 *There is a service fee for all refunds.
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Complete Lymphedema Certification- Mesa May 2026 - Mesa
May 30th - June 7th 2026 , 8-7pm dailyPresented by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies- This 135-hour course certifies therapists in the four components of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), which include Manual Lymph Drainage, Compression/Bandaging, Skin Care and Exercises. Participants first complete 45 hours of Home Study online, prior to attending the 90-hour live hands-on classroom time.
CE Hours: 135 Hours
June:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa- June 2026 - Mesa
June 26th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
July:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Arm Mesa-July 2026 - Mesa
July 17th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
August:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Trunk Mesa-August 2026 - Mesa
August 15th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
September:
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- September 2026 - Mesa
September 11th 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Shoulder Mesa- September 2026 - Mesa
September 18th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
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Myofascial Restoration: Shoulder Girdle and Upper Extremities- Flagstaff- September 2026 - Flagstaff
September 18th - September 20th 2026 , 10am-6pmThis class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.
CE Hours: 24 Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through August 28th)
October:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Neck, Head and Face Mesa- October 2026 - Mesa
October 17th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- October 2026 - Mesa
October 23rd 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
November:
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Myofascial Restoration: Shoulder Girdle and Upper Extremities- Mesa- November 2026 - Mesa
November 8th - November 10th 2026 , 10am-6pmThis class will take an in depth look at theories and practice of fascia and myofascial restoration.
CE Hours: 24 Cost: $575 , $475 (Early Bird through October 18th)
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Massage for Injury Rehab: Low Back Lower Cross Syndrome Mesa- November 2026 - Mesa
November 13th 2026, 9am-4pmThis class will take an in depth look at injuries and massage techniques to support recovery of the low back, low cross syndrome
CE Hours: 6 Cost$150
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Hip Mesa- November 2026 - Mesa
November 20th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60
December:
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Elevating assessment skills using kinesiology and palpation: Lower Leg Mesa- December 2026 - Mesa
December 12th 2026, 9am-12pmKinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement. In this class, we will build on participants’ kinesiology knowledge to explore how understanding how our muscles move can enhance our treatment planning and massage sessions. We will review joint movements, muscle attachments, and movements and strategies to palpate these muscles efficiently. We will use these tools to explore how we can incorporate this knowledge into treatment planning, providing our clients an effective massage session. This course is a series of 6, 3-hour classes broken down into different regions of the body. Participants may choose any number of classes in the series to attend in any order.
CE Hours: 3 Cost $60