Continuing Education

Continuing Education courses are registered with FSMTB & available at a variety of locations.

Designed to deepen expertise & understanding, enhance techniques, and broaden career opportunities.
Courses emphasize practical skills, blending lecture & hands on technique.

Topics:

  • Chair Massage
  • Ethics: Boundaries
  • SOAP Notes
  • Client Communication: Gender Awareness

Explore the essentials of Chair Massage.
Topics & training include:

  • Chair selection, Considerations & Set Up
  • Cleanliness & Environment
  • Benefits & Contraindications
  • Body Mechanics & Techniques
  • Chair Massage Routine
  • Business Application, Promotion & Communication

*Attendees are encouraged to bring their own Chair Massage Chair, but it is not required*

Location: TBD                        Date & Time: TBD
Credits: TBD                           Investment: TBD

Explore the critical concept of Boundaries as applied to massage therapy.
Topics & training include:

  • Definition in a therapeutic environment
  • Client communication: digital & in person
  • Representation online
  • Communication strategies
  • Scheduling & Cancelations
  • Marketing, promotions & business relationships

Location: TBD                        Date & Time: TBD
Credits: TBD                           Investment: TBD

Explore the importance of Gender Awareness as it relates to massage therapy.
Topics & training include:

  • Understanding Gender Diversity
  • Recognizing Biases
  • Inclusive Communication
  • Considering & Creating a safer space
  • Addressing personal assumptions
  • Affirming Care

Location: TBD                        Date & Time: TBD
Credits: TBD                           Investment: TBD

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a cancellation is necessary, the policy depends on how the student registered for the course.
If the student enrolled through a school or outside organization, any refunds or credits will be determined by that school or institution.

If the student enrolled directly with Rosie Marie Therapies (d/b/a Advocate Self Care) notification of cancellation, transfer to an alternate date, or a future credit request must be made by emailing RosieMarieLMT@gmail.com

  • A full refund, less $25 processing, will be provided up to two weeks prior to the course.
  • At 14 days to 72 hours prior, a 50% refund will be provided.
  • At 72 hours prior and under, no refund or transfer will be provided.
  • If the student does not attend the event or notify their cancellation by email (which includes confirmation of notification from Rosie Marie Therapies) no refund, transfer or future credit accommodations will be made.

A class is eligible for transfer or credit one time.
Class transfers or credits are not eligible for refunds. 

In the unlikely event that the host cancels the course, a full refund will be processed.
Refunds will be processed to the originating payment method within 5-10 business days.

If the course does not meet minimum enrollment to proceed, students will be notified 72 hours prior and a full refund or credit toward the next scheduled class will be offered. 

GRIEVANCE

Please submit any grievances or concerns to RosieMarieLMT@gmail.com.
We take all communication seriously and endeavor to create as safe a learning environment as possible.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

We are interested in providing access to courses for all interested individuals. 

If the student requires accommodations they must disclose these needs at the time of enrollment so that efforts can be made to support the student. We will endeavor to provide any reasonable accommodation requests. 

Classes are held at a variety of locations, including one with stairs & no elevator, and another with only street parking.

Please email RosieMarieLMT@gmail.com with questions, concerns and requests. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

We acknowledge the importance of transparency & ethical conduct in all professional & educational interactions. All real or perceived conflicts of interest will be disclosed & discussed upon discovery or notification. 

Teaching is based on objective & evidence-based practices. We are committed to presenting course material in a fair and impartial manner, without allowing personal opinions or preferences to influence the content or delivery of the course.

There shall be no acts of favoritism, no gifts or bribes.

Courses are meant to be experienced in real-time. Materials & instruction are for enrolled student use only. The use of recording devices is prohibited. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register for a course, please follow the instructions in the description.
Students may also email RosieMarieLMT@gmail.com