Continuing Education
ASHA is proud to host a wide variety of High-Quality, In-Person Continuing Education courses as well as Online Continuing Education courses.
Please note that the instructors for each class handle the registration and payment for their classes individually. Any and all questions should be directed to the class instructor.
Ethics: Risky Business
Massage therapists work in one of the most intimate professional settings, where maintaining clear professional boundaries is essential. This course explores ethical challenges that can arise in practice and the potential consequences of boundary crossings. Participants will discuss real-life scenarios and gain practical insight into navigating complex professional situations.
https://unburdenedbodywork.com
Instructor: Ellen Santistevan
Date: September 25 – 9:30 -1:30
Location: ASHA Massage School
CE Hours: 4 hours (NCBTMB Approved)
Price: $110
Payment:
CLASS IS FULL PLEASE REGISTER FOR SECTION 2
If students want to pay by cash they should contact Ellen by email or text first.
Phone Number: 505-250-4483
Email: ellen@unburdenedbodywork.com
Seated Techniques for the Upper Body
There are situations that most therapists encounter, in which a client is unable or unwilling to lie down on a table. This inability may be due to a physical limitation, an emotional issue, or even due to the nature of the bodywork situation, such as chair massage settings or time constraints. In this six hour CE class, students will be combining polarity and visceral mobilization techniques to address upper body complaints. A curious and open attitude during the initial assessment can give the client confidence that their needs will be addressed respectfully and appropriately, as well as give them satisfying results without the need to lie down or remove clothing.
This class is the 4th in a series designed to grow the ability to deeply listen to the body’s systems and how they interact.
https://unburdenedbodywork.com
Instructor: Ellen Santistevan
Dates: 9 October 2026. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; 1 hour for lunch at 1 pm
Location: ASHA Massage School
CE Hours: 6 hours (NCBTMB Approved)
Price: $175 + tax ($188.34)
If students want to pay by cash they should contact Ellen by email or text first.
Phone Number: 505-250-4483
Email: ellen@unburdenedbodywork.com
Section 2: Risky Business
Massage therapists work in one of the most intimate professional settings, where maintaining clear professional boundaries is essential.
This course explores ethical challenges that can arise in practice and the potential consequences of boundary crossings.
Participants will discuss real-life scenarios and gain practical insight into navigating complex professional situations. Bring your stories and be prepared to share
.**Refund policy: 80% up to 30 days before class; 50% up to one week before class; no refunds less than one week before the class.
https://unburdenedbodywork.com
Instructor: Ellen Santistevan
Dates: October 23 2026. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Location: ASHA Massage School
CE Hours: 4 hours (NCBTMB Approved)
Price: $110 + tax.
If students want to pay by cash they should contact Ellen by email or text first.
Phone Number: 505-250-4483
Email: ellen@unburdenedbodywork.com
Advanced Massage Techniques for Eclectic Bodyworkers:
Use both light AND deep pressure modalities, and learn how to engage your client’s nervous system to help with healing.
Advanced Massage Techniques for Eclectic Bodyworkers
This course explores the art of working with both light and deep pressure modalities — and how to engage your client’s nervous system to support the healing process.
Topics covered include Reciprocal Inhibition techniques to help release hypertonic muscles, Unique Spinal Twists, Hip Balancing, and Head/Neck Centering Techniques, using the forearms as tools in a confident and mindful way, and Energetic Holds to balance deep tissue work and activate the client’s natural healing mechanism.
Designed for massage therapists with at least two years of experience.
Instructor: Niki Feldman
Dates: November 14 & 15, 2026. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat lunch 12:30–2:00 PM · Sun lunch 1:15–2:45 PM
Location: 4600 Copper Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
CE Hours: 6 CE hours per day · 12 total · NM Massage Board Approved
Price: $300
Register: Email nwfeldman@gmail.com
Payment: venmo.com/u/Niki-Feldman
Continuing Education Online:
ASHA is proud to partner with Niel Asher Education & NAT Global to provide access to online Continuing Education Courses!
Disclaimer: Please check with your state board to confirm what classes may be taken online to fulfill licensure requirements.