Professional Continuing Education
For Massage Therapists & Yoga Instructors
Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and sponsored by NCBTMB to provide continuing education for license renewal in the state of New York
(AP# 1000080) and by the Yoga Alliance as an Experience Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Jessica is a sought-after leader in massage therapy, meditation and yoga. She's taught workshops around the world and has been a featured speaker, teacher and writer for the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), the NCBTMB, and the Swedish Institute and Dharma Yoga Center in NYC.
She has experience on the advisory board of Pacific College of Health & Science in NYC and a consultant to spas and resorts where she assisted with hiring and consulting for massage, meditation and yoga programs.
Check out her Home Study courses below.
You can also see Jessica’s Past Workshops here.
MEDITATION FOR CAREGIVERS & THERAPISTS
Some things we’ll explore in this course:
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The history of meditation and its current role in mind-body medicine, healthcare and medical research
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How to create your own practice and use it to enhance your massage career
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How to use mindfulness to have more authentic communication with clients
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How to guide a client in a short relaxation exercise as part of a therapeutic session
$79
5 CEUs (NCBTMB)
MASSAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS
Some things we’ll explore in this course:
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Lifestyle, postural and overuse injuries specific to 6 main categories of professional musicians
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Massage techniques and protocol to target these condition
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Client categories include: Guitar/Bass, Horns, Vocals, Piano/ Keyboards, Strings, Drums/ Percussion
$79
5 CEUs (NCBTMB and NYS)
WORKING WITH TECH NECK
Some things we’ll explore in this course:
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What is tech neck syndrome- how does it differ from other conditions like thoracic outlet or carpal tunnel syndrome, etc?
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How can you create the most effective massage treatment that’s specific to the postural needs of someone affected?
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How confident do you feel with your hands-on neck massage skills?
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How can you best guide your clients in prevention and recovery?
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How are the pandemic and new WFH employee circumstances contributing to even more dysfunction?
$59
3.5 CEUs (NCBTMB and NYS)
What People Are Saying
We've loved having Jessica teach at The Swedish Institute. Her continuing education classes are fun and relevant to the modern practice of massage therapy. Students from across the US have appreciated the blend of science and anatomical review, specialized hands-on techniques chosen from 20+ years of practice, and the integration of mindfulness as a driving concept in self and client care. Jessica has been a true asset to our Continuing Education program, and we look forward to having her return to teach more courses this year.
—Tania Ogullukian
Director of Alumni Services and Continuing Education, Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
Jessica’s course deepened my perspective on how to approach working on professional musicians and singers. She highlighted the various physical and mental struggles they endure beyond their performance itself such as hauling their equipment and having a completely different life rhythm than most of their loved ones. The best take away was how important it is to address both their specific and overall ailments to engender the most profound bodywork possible. In the year and a half since I trained with Jessica, she has continued to share resources and learning opportunities.
—Amy Sirivie
Clinical Massage Therapist in Minneapolis, MN
PAST WORKSHOPS
And Lectures Around the Globe
April 9, 2022 LIVE on ZOOM
Meditation for Caregivers & Therapists 6 CEUs NCBTMB
Location: Everywhere, virtual learning, practical exercises, PDF manual included
More info: Video course coming soon
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April 22, 2021 LIVE on ZOOM
The Art of Self Care Parts 1 & 2 8 CEUs NCBTMB
Location: Everywhere, virtual with hands-on component
More info: Private Chapter Event for AMTA North Dakota
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January 23, 2021 LIVE on ZOOM
Working with Tech Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: Everywhere, virtual with hands-on component
More info and registration: CONTACT
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January 30, 2021 LIVE on ZOOM
Massage for Professional Musicians 5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: Everywhere, virtual with hands-on component
More info and registration: CONTACT
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August 28, 2020 PHOENIX, AZ - CANCELED
Working with Tech Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 2 CEUs Location: Arizona Convention Center
AMTA National Conference Speaker
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October 6, 2019 ROCHESTER, NY
Massage for Professional Musicians 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage 10am- 5:30pm
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October 5, 2019 ROCHESTER, NY
Working with Text Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: ​Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage 10am- 5:30pm
April 7, 2019 KALAMAZOO, MI
Massage for Professional Musicians 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: The Institute for Massage Education​ 10am- 5:30pm
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April 6, 2019 KALAMAZOO, MI
Working with Text Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 6 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: The Institute for Massage Education​ 10am- 5:30pm
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March 2, 2019 NEW YORK, NY
The Art of Self Care 6 CEUs for NCBTMB only *THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Location: The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, Manhattan​ 10am- 6pm
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​February 16, 2019 ALBANY, NY
The Art of Self Care 6 CEUs for NCBTMB only *THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Location: Mildred Elley, Albany campus 10am- 6pm
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February 15, 2019 ALBANY, NY
Working with Text Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: Mildred Elley, Albany campus​ 10am- 6pm
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February 9, 2019 NEW YORK, NY
Massage for Pro Musicians 6 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, Manhattan​ 10am- 6pm
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January 26, 2019 NEW YORK, NY
Working with Text Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, Manhattan​​ 10am- 6pm
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​December 8, 2018 NEW YORK, NY
The Art of Self Care 6 CEUs for NCBTMB only *THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Location: The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, Manhattan​ 10am- 6pm
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November 17, 2018 NEW YORK, NY
Working with Text Neck: A Digital Age Epidemic 6.5 CEUs for FL, NY, NCBTMB
Location: The Swedish Institute of Health Sciences, Manhattan​​ 10am- 6pm
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Jessica has also taught 'Cancer Aware' massage therapy 2-day workshops in England, Ireland, Jamaica and St. Lucia with Wellness for Cancer.
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THE ART OF SELF CARE
Part 1: Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
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Mindfulness & Meditation for self care. We’ll talk about the basics of mindfulness and meditation practices as viewed through different lineages and then practice a selection of exercises for self-exploration that can become building blocks for a personal meditation practice.
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Stress and the body-brain connection. We'll learn about the nervous system and the effects of stress on both the brain and the body.
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Together we'll experience some powerful ways to use and direct our own breath and thoughts to shift our nervous system for more peace, calm, and deeper sleep.
4 CEUs (NCBTMB and NYS)
THE ART OF SELF CARE
Part 2: Pain & Fatigue Relief
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Releasing physical tension and pain patterns. Use stretches and traditional Hatha and restorative yoga postures to reeducate alignment and find access to emotional information and guidance that may be stored in our soft tissue and organs.
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Activating more energy. Physical, mental, or psychic/ creative- we’ll talk about how to discern when we’re giving too much away, and we’ll practice exercises that can help us access more vital energy.
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Staying grounded and centered. Learn ways to release and clear negative energy and refocus when we fall off track. We’ll talk about the importance of practicing self-compassion and staying grounded.