Elemental Bodywork: Integrating Herbs and Natural Therapies

This two-day live course provides licensed massage therapists with foundational knowledge and hands-on training in the safe, ethical, and scope-appropriate use of topical herbal applications within massage therapy sessions. Participants learn to prepare and apply infused oils, liniments, compresses, poultices, and hydro and temperature therapy-based herbal treatments to support musculoskeletal health, pain relief, and tissue recovery.

Instruction emphasizes external use only, client safety, informed consent, contraindications, and professional boundaries in accordance with NCBTMB standards. The course integrates lecture, demonstration, supervised hands-on practice, and a structured clinical practicum to support real-world application.

All materials required for the course, including herbs, oils, and preparation supplies,are provided.