9am - 6pm

This course provides massage therapists with training in trauma-informed care.

Participants will learn to create a "safer" and more supportive environment for clients who have experienced chronic stress & trauma, integrating principles and techniques that address the unique needs of these individuals.

The course will cover essential topics such as:

Understanding Chronic Stress & Trauma: It's impact on the body and effective massage techniques for various stress responses.

Assessment Techniques: For identifying specific stress responses

Trauma-Informed Care Principles: Learn the key principles of trauma-informed care and how to implement them in the massage therapy setting

Massage Techniques: Explore specific massage techniques & reflex points that support different down regulation of stress responses, including fight, flight, fawn, and freeze

Secondary Trauma: Recognize the symptoms of secondary trauma in massage therapists and develop strategies for self-care and professional support.

Client Interaction: Enhance communication skills for trauma-informed client interactions, including active listening, setting boundaries, and maintaining professional ethics.

Hands On Practice: Apply the knowledge gained through detailed case studies that illustrate effective trauma-informed massage practices.

Why Trauma Informed Training?

Trauma-informed care and chronic stress training are essential for improving professional interactions and client retention in massage therapy. These approaches help create a safer and supportive environment, making clients feel understood and respected, which encourages loyalty and rebooking.

By recognizing and managing trauma and stress responses, therapists can handle sensitive clients with empathy, effectively address complaints, and reduce negative reviews.

In today's world, escalating mental health crises make maintaining strong boundaries and compassionate care crucial. Trauma-informed techniques enhance interactions within the massage room and improve personal relationships inside & outside of work.

Understanding stress responses like fight, flight, fawn, and freeze helps therapists navigate their own needs, preventing burnout and maintaining a centered presence. These skills are vital in a post-COVID world grappling with collective trauma and chronic stress.

This training provides valuable tools for better interactions with family, friends, and everyday encounters, fostering resilience and effective communication. By contributing to a healthier, more supportive world, trauma-informed care education extends far beyond the massage therapy room, addressing today's pressing societal needs.

“Kara was very professional, exhibiting a high ability for class awareness and management. She facilitated good discussions and demonstrated the modality clearly & effectively. Very knowledgeable and passionate.”

Contact Firefly Hollow at 717-814-9136