September 12 & 13, 2026 – Getting Specific: Hip & Shoulder Girdles (14 CE) in FARRAGUT, TN

*** THIS COURSE WILL TAKE PLACE IN FARRAGUT, TN ***

September 12 & 13, 2026

9AM – 5PM Both Days.

Do you have clients with chronic neck and upper back pain or with sciatica and chronic low back pain?  Wonder why they don’t get relief from working the areas that hurt?  This course will allow you to alleviate and sometimes eliminate these issues for your clients.

Each morning will learn ways to ask the client to actively engage muscles to improve your palpation skills and help you isolate specific muscles in each area, making your work more efficient and effective. Afternoons will include a demonstration of techniques for the hip or shoulder girdle, and then an exchange to practice and receive the work. Emphasis will be on discovering the source of the problem and treating that, rather than just addressing symptoms.

As with all my Deep Tissue courses, we will focus on techniques that help you give more pressure with less effort.

I recently took Melissa’s ‘Getting Specific- Hip and Shoulder Girdle’ course. The course was engaging, relevant, and full of great strategies I incorporated in my practice right away. Especially enjoyed learning ways to give my body a break while doing this work! I highly recommend Melissa’s courses. This will not be my last!

– Lorrie Z., LMBT

WHAT TO DO/BRING:  TRIM YOUR NAILS SHORT BEFORE CLASS. Dress in easy to take on/off layers for comfort and getting on/off the massage table. 2 set of sheets and 2 face cradle covers. A blanket if you get cold. Oil or lotion. Bring a pen for taking notes. A handout will be provided.

REVIEW THE ATTACHED FILE BEFORE CLASS: Please review the attached Anatomy Review Sheet prior to class.

CANCELLATION POLICY : Talk to Taylor or Brittany at least two weeks prior to the course start date. They may be able to fill your spot with another employee. Cancellations less than two weeks before the course will not receive a refund.*   *Exception: Sickness with Doctor’s note.