Continuing Education for Massage Therapists

Thai Prenatal Herbal Poultice Massage

Discover the art of nurturing the expectant mother through the healing traditions of Thai Herbal Poultice Massage. In this hands-on training, students will craft their own aromatic floral poultices and learn how to integrate them seamlessly into prenatal Thai massage sessions.

This class provides a strong foundation in prenatal anatomy, safety considerations, and the special adaptations needed to confidently support clients throughout pregnancy. Students will learn how to perform nourishing Thai massage techniques in side-lying, seated, and semi-reclined positions, ensuring comfort and effectiveness at every stage.
Some Thai massage experience is preferred.

By the end of this workshop, students will feel confident creating and applying herbal poultices and will have the skills to offer deeply supportive and therapeutic prenatal Thai massage sessions.

13 CE |  $525

Facial Gua Sha Fundamentals

Discover the art and intention behind Facial Gua Sha — a time-honored technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that promotes circulation, lymphatic flow, and natural rejuvenation of the skin. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to perform a complete facial Gua Sha sequence along with specialized protocols to address jaw tension, puffiness, and dull or devitalized skin.

This class begins with an introduction to the history and philosophy of Gua Sha in TCM, followed by an exploration of facial anatomy, acupressure points, and energetic meridians that influence skin health and vitality. Students will also learn how to select and use botanical facial oils and floral waters that enhance the results of Gua Sha and facial massage—supporting balance, hydration, and radiance for all skin types.

Through guided practice, you’ll gain confidence in performing lymphatic drainage and facial sculpting techniques while developing sensitivity and flow in your touch. The class includes targeted mini-protocols such as Jaw Pain Release, Eye & Brow Lift, Radiance & Circulation Boost, and Cooling & Calming sequences to customize treatments for individual client needs.

This workshop is ideal for massage therapists, estheticians, and holistic practitioners who wish to integrate mindful, results-driven facial massage techniques into their practice.

Your Training Kit includes:

  • Luminous Skin: Aromatherapy for Healthy Skin (print copy)

  • Bonus protocol worksheets and Facial Gua Sha guide

  • 1 stainless steel Gua Sha tool

  • 1 set of mushroom stones

You will learn:

  • The TCM principles and origins of Facial Gua Sha

  • Proper tool selection and safe techniques

  • How to work with facial oils and floral hydrosols to nourish and soothe the skin

  • Lymphatic drainage techniques for facial rejuvenation

  • Mini-protocols for jaw release, eye area revitalization, and circulation enhancement

  • How to integrate Gua Sha into full facial treatments or self-care

7 CE |  $300

Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage

Thai Herbal Facial Poultice, a holistic treatment that encompasses the healing traditions of Thailand with aromatic herbs. This is an ancient healing method that uses a warm, steamed ball full of medicinal and skin-loving herbs is used to provide a soothing facial massage. It helpes to alleviate many discomforts including chronic facial pain and fascial restrictions in head, neck and scalp.

We can also achieve redness reduction, facial contour, tension relief, skin radiance, lifting of lines/sagging/wrinkles, and overall brightening with this warm herbal poultice massage.

  • Provide a soothing, gentle face, scalp and neck treatment that is deeply relaxing and beneficial.

  • Discover methods to utilize the herbal poultice as well as a cooling face roller to relax facial muscles, alleviate sinus pressure, and promote lymphatic drainage.

  • Learn how to market it to your clients!

  • Included in the course is a facial poultice that you eill make in class, a manual for future reference plus a face roller that is yours to keep. After training, students will have the ability to add the Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage to their bodywork toolbox.

7 CE |  $255

Private Spa Trainings

Susan is available for private spa trainings in Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and the surrounding area.

  • Facial Gua Sha Fundamentals - 5 CEs

  • TCM: Bojin Facial Meridian Therapy and Gua Sha Intensive- 8 CEs

  • Thai Sole Therapy (Thai Foot Massage)- 8 CEs

  • Fundamentals of Table Thai Massage 8 - CEs

  • Thai Herbal Poultice Massage – 8 CEs

  • Thai Herbal Facial Poultice- 5 & 7 CEs

  • Integrative Spa Facial Cupping- 4 & 5 CEs

  • Custom training for your staff