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Pain + the nervous system
What does massage actually do for a tight muscle?
Explore protective tension, sensory input, and why the sore spot is not always the whole story.
LIVE ONLINE OREGON MASSAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION
4 supervised CE hours · Interactive and hands-on education for massage therapists
Pain Is More
Than the Place
That Hurts
A Holistic Approach to Relieving Pain
A live, practical course for massage therapists who want to understand the whole person, not just chase the sore spot.
≈BREATH
☾SLEEP
✧NERVOUS
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
↗MOVEMENT
❧RECOVERY
4SUPERVISED
CE HOURS
CE HOURS
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LIVEReal-time, interactive learning
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PRACTICALBuilt for the treatment room
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WHOLE-PERSONMore than muscles and tissue
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We begin with one question
What does massage actually do
for a tight muscle?
The answer opens the door to a more accurate and useful way of thinking about pain, tension, and recovery.
A wider lens
Great bodywork starts with better questions.
A client’s pain can be shaped by far more than tissue. Sleep, stress, beliefs, nutrition, daily movement, workload, and recovery all affect what they feel and what changes after a session.
This course helps you connect those pieces without stepping outside your scope. You’ll leave with language, intake questions, and practical ways to make your hands-on work more thoughtful and effective.
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Less chasing symptoms.
More understanding the person in front of you.
What we’ll explore
Four connected conversations.
One complete approach.
Built for real treatment rooms, real clients, and the questions massage therapists face every day.
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Sleep + recovery
The rhythms that shape pain
Morning light, evening screens, stress, and sleep quality can change how a client experiences pain and responds to care.
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Nutrition patterns
Fuel and recovery
Discuss protein, hydration, and vitamin D through a massage therapist's lens, while recognizing patterns, staying in scope, and referring well.
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Movement + strength
Build lasting capacity
Connect bodywork with daily movement, resistance training, corrective exercise, and the next right step between sessions.
By the end of class
You’ll leave ready to...
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Explain pain and tension without outdated, overly mechanical language
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Spot sleep, stress, nutrition, and movement barriers to recovery
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Ask useful whole-person questions while staying within scope
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Build better treatment plans and know when to refer
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MDMASSAGE · MOVEMENT · EDUCATION
Since
2017Licensed
Massage Therapist
2017Licensed
Massage Therapist
Meet your instructor
Malia Davis, LMT
Malia is a Southern Oregon massage therapist whose work centers on therapeutic care, movement, and helping clients understand their bodies with less fear and more confidence.
With a background in personal training and nutrition coaching, she brings a practical whole-person perspective to the treatment room while keeping massage therapy’s role and scope clear.
She also provides therapeutic and motor vehicle accident massage through Koena Massage in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Malia
Therapeutic massageMovementNutrition coaching
Upcoming Massage CE Live classes
More practical classes
are taking shape.
These future course ideas are in development. Dates, CE hours, and registration details will be announced when each class is ready.
Get the first class announcement ↑01≈
In development
Calm the System
Breathwork, massage, and autonomic regulationExplore practical ways massage therapists can work with breath, sensory input, and the nervous system to support calmer, more responsive sessions.
Keep me updated ↑02❧
In development
Built to Last
Career longevity for massage therapistsA practical class on body mechanics, load management, recovery, and the habits that can help massage therapists build sustainable careers.
Keep me updated ↑03↗
In development
Strong Therapist
Resistance training for massage therapistsLearn how thoughtful strength training can support capacity, confidence, and resilience for the physical demands of massage work.
Keep me updated ↑◌FORMATLive Zoom webinar
Supervised and interactive
04DATE + TIMESeptember 13
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific
$PRICE$30
4 Oregon CE hours
Registration is open
Save your seat for
September 13.
Join Malia live on Zoom for four interactive Oregon continuing education hours.
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DATESunday, September 13, 2026
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TIME9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific
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FORMATLive Zoom webinar
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PRICE$30 for 4 CE hours
How to reserve your seat
Can’t make September 13? Get future class alerts ↓Complete the registration form, then pay the $30 course fee securely through Square. Your seat is confirmed once both steps are complete.
TWO QUICK STEPS
Register and pay for the September 13 class
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Open registration form ↗Tell us who will be attending and where to send class information.
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Good to know
Frequently asked
questions.
Everything you need to know before your first Massage CE Live class.
Does this course count as supervised Oregon massage CE?
The class is delivered live on Zoom with real-time instructor interaction, a syllabus, learning objectives, participation verification, and an assessment. It is designed to provide 4 supervised Oregon massage continuing education hours. Each LMT is responsible for confirming that a course fits their individual renewal needs.
Who is this course for?
Massage therapists at any experience level who work with tension, recurring discomfort, stress, or recovery goals.
Will I learn hands-on techniques?
The focus is clinical reasoning, communication, and whole-person planning. It helps you decide what your bodywork is trying to accomplish and what else may affect the result.
Is this nutrition or medical training?
No. We discuss factors therapists may notice, how to speak about them responsibly, and when to refer. We do not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe diets, or replace medical care.
When is the first class?
The first class is Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific on live Zoom. Registration is $30 and includes 4 Oregon CE hours.
How do I register?
Complete the registration form, then pay the $30 course fee securely through Square. Your seat is confirmed once both steps are complete.
Massage CE resources
Clear answers for
Oregon massage therapists.
Start with the official requirements, then learn how supervised education works and how to choose courses that are worth your time.
Oregon requirements
Oregon Massage CE Requirements: A 2026 Guide for LMTs
A plain-language guide to the 25-hour requirement, supervised hours, ethics, cultural competency, BLS, and recordkeeping.
Read the requirements ↗Supervised hours
What Counts as Supervised Massage CE in Oregon?
Learn when live online education can count as supervised continuing education and what a qualifying course should include.
Understand supervised CE ↗Choosing courses
How to Choose Massage Continuing Education That Improves Your Practice
Use practical questions to compare massage CE courses, protect your scope, and find education you can apply with clients.
Choose better CE courses ↗Renewal checklist
Oregon Massage License Renewal Checklist for LMTs
Use a step-by-step checklist for CE hours, supervised education, BLS, certificates, deadlines, and audit-ready records.
Prepare for renewal ↗September 13, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific
Learn differently.
Treat more thoughtfully.
Reserve your place in the first Massage CE Live course. Join us on Zoom for four interactive Oregon CE hours for $30.
Register now ↗Can’t attend? Join the future class list ↓Supervised, interactive, and hands-on education for massage therapists.