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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.
4 OREGON CE HOURS
Supervised, Interactive & Hands-On Continuing 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
4focused
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
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.
02☾
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.
03❧
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.
04↗
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Explain pain and tension without outdated, overly mechanical language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
04
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.
Malia
Therapeutic massageMovementNutrition coaching
◌FORMATLive + interactive
Webinar and in-person options
04LENGTH4 CE hours
Focused, useful, and practical
✦DESIGNED FORMassage therapists
Newer and seasoned practitioners
Good to know
Frequently asked
questions.
Everything you need to know before your first Massage CE Live class.
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 date, price, and registration details are being finalized now. Check back soon for the Massage CE Live registration announcement.
First class coming soon
Learn differently.
Treat more thoughtfully.
Course dates, format, pricing, and enrollment details will be announced soon at massagecelive.com.
Massage CE Live ↑Supervised, interactive, and hands-on education for massage therapists.