Complete Deep-Tissue Webinar Series with Eric Stephenson

The ABMP Education Center now features the three-webinar series “Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage” from Eric Stephenson. The continuing education courses provide video demonstrations of hands-on massage techniques, and ABMP members can earn free CE hours by watching the webinars and completing a quiz.
 
Eric Stephenson creates continuing education focused on career longevity for massage schools, spas and professional organizations, specializing in teaching Deep-Tissue Massage that doesn't harm the therapist or the client. All of his workshops focus on saving your hands with his "No Thumbs!" approach and Core Body Mechanics that help prolong your career. Eric works with some of the most respected names in the wellness industry throughout the US, Canada, Asia and the Caribbean. Learn more at www.imassageinc.com.
 
The courses are available in the ABMP Education Center at www.abmp.com/ce, and the descriptions are:
 
"Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 1—Body Mechanics" with Eric Stephenson: This course is our first webinar with Eric Stephenson, who creates continuing education focused on career longevity for massage schools, spas, and professional organizations, and specializes in teaching Deep-Tissue Massage that doesn't harm the therapist or the client.
 
"Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 2—Upper Body" with Eric Stephenson:
The purpose of the class is to introduce simple but effective techniques therapists may employ to extend their careers and avoid injury and burnout, while ensuring a stellar experience for clients.
 
"Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 3—Lower Body" with Eric Stephenson: This course teaches therapists of all experience levels a safe and effective approach for addressing the lower body when performing Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage in standing and seated postures. The purpose of the class is to introduce simple but effective techniques a therapist may employ to extend their career and avoid injury and burnout, while ensuring the therapist provides a stellar client experience.

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This class has literally saved me. As a fledgling therapist I am still learning proper biomechanics. I wish schools would add this element to their learning modules. It might save someone’s career.

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