2.5 CE (NCBTMB provider-approved #451308-10 )
Approved as a continuing education course in most states in the USA (under NCBTMB provider-approved designation; check with your state board if unsure), Ireland and Canada (province of Ontario).
Becoming competent with a massage tool is a game changer because it will allow you to apply focused pressure without hurting your fingers and thumbs. But there’s a caveat here: Holding a massage tool this way will eventually hurt your hand.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- pin the massage tool while sitting down to work
- effectively and efficiently apply force with a massage tool by using your body weight
- relax your hand when holding a massage tool
- adjust the pressure by adjusting your “lean”
- palpate the tissue you’re working on while using a massage tool
By the way, massage tools work great when working over clothing, which makes it the perfect hand-saving tool for chair massage.
If you’re intimidated by massage tools, you’re not alone. I was when I was first introduced to massage tools in Neuromuscular Therapy school. But I promise you, if you practice the techniques I show you in this course, that apprehension will go away, and, eventually, the massage tool will feel like an extension of your hand.
Once you have these massage tool skills, you’ll never fear a deep-tissue client or a long day of massage again.
As you take this course, feel free to email me whenever you have questions. My primary goal is to help you massage pain-free. Lastly, you’ll have lifetime access to this course.
Thanks for considering How to Use Massage Tools. I’m here if you have questions. Below are some testimonials.
Kerry Ann P. (LMT and Educator): “I met Mark In 2016. I knew a lot about him and was finally interviewing him as a candidate to teach for the PA. American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). My name is Kerry Peters, I’ve been a massage therapist for over 25 years. For several years was co-chair of the PA AMTA South East Unit, responsible for providing biannual Continuing Education events to members in the 5 counties of the Philadelphia region. We often hosted nationally recognized instructors – but I wanted local talent, so I had to personally vet credentials! I reviewed websites, presentations on website, You Tube, and published writings of local NCBTMB approved providers. Mark was the most impressive on ALL counts.
Mark was selected to provided his program DELIVERING DEEP PRESSURE WITHOUT HURTING YOURSELF. 25 participants had little experience with, and mixed feelings about, using tools for massage. Mark did a great job with the audience. He gave material in a logical, progressive style, had good timing for practice and supervision. His handout matched the presentation and was user friendly for practice sessions. At the conclusion of of every Unit program participants must give feedback. Mark got very good feedback on his presentation, participants experienced the value of self care by working with tools, felt more comfort using a variety of tools. Successful program! Would hire again to teach.”
Leslie L. (LMT and Personal Trainer): “In December of 2016, I took a 4 hour continuing education class with Mark Liskey at Pressure Perfect in Phoenixville. The class was focused on using new wooden massage tools that were developed by Mark and some of his colleagues. The tools helped the therapist to use good body mechanics, make it easier on their hands and helped the therapist to reach certain areas of the client’s body in a more efficient and diverse way. The class was offered in the evening, which worked really well for my schedule. The staff and the fellow students in the class were friendly and approachable, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet stimulating. It was really nice working with fellow massage therapists and giving feedback about the tools. I definitely recommend Mark Liskey as a continuing education provider. He’s experienced, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.”
