Port Townsend School of Massage

04/14/2026

Back in the office after the School Owner's retreat! Charlie is hard at work (along with Harmony) creating and updating SOP's.

04/13/2026

Home late last night (early this morning) from the School Owner's retreat in San Diego. Though I'm still processing the information, I need to express my gratitude to Shari for organizing the event and inviting me, as well as the other school owners from Washington, Michigan and Louisiana. Good questions were asked, hard truths were dissected and connections made that (hopefully) will last a lifetime. We've done some incredible work over the years to make our profession rise and shine. When we come together and collaborate, real magic happens. I've got my work cut out for me, but with this network of professionals, massage education is in very good hands to thrive. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that was said and done. Jeanne, Todd, Pete, Travis, Cora, Rose, Maria and Viviana. We are heart connected.

04/13/2026

Hey everyone! The next CPR class is on Friday, May 15 from 9 AM to 1:30! If you have taken CPR here before, we contract with CPR Seattle and they teach a fun, interactive and informative class! Call 360-379-4066 to register!

04/06/2026

Hey, all! We are taking sign ups for Introduction to Asian Theory and Practice with Mary Lakes!!

May 2 & 3, Saturday - Sunday, 9AM to 6PM

16 Credit Hours, $300

Call 360-379-4066 to sign up!!!!!!!!!

The Traditional Chinese Medical model views the body as a field of energy.

Within this field, the energy moves through channels called meridians. When the energy is flowing freely throughout the body, there is health. When the energy flow is block, the area above the block “pools”, jams up and grows stagnant.

Tradition Asian Healing systems are guided by holistic thought and are a study of health…how to maintain, support and preserve it. A balanced flow of energy throughout the body is key to health. Pain is viewed as a blockage of flow in a specific area.

The modalities explored in Introduction to Asian Theory and Practice are from traditions thousands of years old that share common theoretical concepts. Tuina (Chinese Medical Massage) is the ancient massage of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shiatsu is the Japanese system of bodywork. Traditional Thai Massage is another hands on practice that dates back approximately 2,500 years. Qigong offers a personal tool for practitioners to bring themselves into a balanced state of well being from which to work.

The techniques demonstrated and practiced in this workshop can easily be integrated into any style of bodywork!

04/01/2026

Relish the unique experience!!

03/30/2026

These two graduated on Saturday. They BOTH have taken their MBLEx (licensing exam) today and PASSED!!!! We just knew they would! Welcome to the wonderful world of being a massage therapist!!

03/28/2026

If you know this Director, you know music is integral to all I do. My usual go-to song post-graduation is Xanadu by Olivia Newton John. But today... today was something special. As I contemplate the last 18 months with this class, there is more than release and magic. There is love. So much love. Love that transcends the usual. Love that carries us through time, space, difficult times as as well as the good ones. As I contemplate the appropriate song after graduation with this group, this is the ONLY song that can express the meaningfulness of where they came from and where they are going. A song for Jessiy and Lelani. From all of us to you.

1976 - Songs in the Key of LifeNathan Watts - Bass, HandclapsDean Parks - GuitarHerbie Hancock - Keyboards, HandclapsGreg Brown - DrumsAll Other Instruments ...

03/28/2026

It's always special when graduates and staff can celebrate with us!!!

03/28/2026

Thanks to Kelly Bell at Bellbird baking for these incredible gluten free, vegan cupcakes!! Thanks also to Brigid's Loft for the most wonderful space for graduation!!

03/28/2026

A small but MIGHTY class graduated today. 18 months of education, commraderie and hard work. When I tell you they are mighty, we do not kid. What an honor and pleasure it was to be a part of your journey. You will do great things!! Congratulations WE 3-26. We could not be more proud.

03/28/2026

Today we graduate WE 3-26!!! This is an incredibly auspicious day. This class is small but mighty. They worked so hard during many changes and challenges and rose to the TOP! A team of incredibly talented students who are now ready to embark on their new journey as Massage Therapists. We are so proud of them!!! MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!