Tucson Massage CE Institute

02/28/2026

Last night I had the honor of holding space for 11 incredible students in our Anatomy/Cadaver Lab.

There is something profoundly humbling about standing in a lab and witnessing the generosity of body donors who chose to continue teaching long after their final breath. It changes you. It deepens your touch. It sharpens your clinical eye. It reminds you that what we do as therapists is not surface-level work.

Watching students connect textbook knowledge to real human structure — seeing the “aha” moments as layers reveal themselves — never gets old. This is why I teach.

Grateful for curious minds.

Grateful for brave conversations.

Grateful for the donors and their families.

Grateful for 11 practitioners committed to excellence.

Anatomy isn’t just memorization. It’s reverence. 🤍

02/27/2026

Work with athletes the way they need to be worked on. 💪
Clinical Sports Massage is an 8-hour, hands-on training designed for therapists who want to confidently assess and treat common overuse injuries—IT band syndrome, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, and tibial stress syndrome.
You’ll strengthen your clinical reasoning, refine regional assessment skills, and integrate techniques like stripping, cross-fiber friction, myofascial release, PNF, and active engagement into clear, condition-specific treatment plans.
We’ll also cover pre-event prep, post-event recovery, and maintenance strategies so you can better support performance, injury prevention, and rehab.
If you’re ready to elevate your work with active clients, this is your next move.
Don’t miss it—register today:
https://tucsonceu.com/product/clinical-sports-massage-8-ceus/⁠

02/26/2026

Yesterday’s 6-Point Glute Release class was 🔥

11 therapists showed up ready to refine their touch and deepen their understanding of the gluteal region. We explored the six key access points, focused on assessment and intention, and had plenty of those “ohhhh” moments when anatomy truly clicked.

This work goes beyond hips — it impacts gait, low back relief, and sacral balance. Watching it all connect in real time is why I love teaching.

Missed it? The next class is April 7th.
Grab your seat now:
https://tucsonceu.com/product/6-point-glute-release-8-ceus-april/

02/16/2026

Your thumbs are not a long-term business plan.

If your hands are already aching a few years into practice, it’s not because you’re “not cut out” for massage. It’s because no one taught you how to use your body efficiently.

Forearm work isn’t just a stylistic choice.

It’s a longevity strategy.

In Forearm Mechanics, I teach you how to: • Shift pressure into load-bearing structures

• Deliver deeper work with less effort

• Create seamless, flowing sessions

• Protect your career for the long haul

Your body matters too.

8 CEUs. Practical. Immediately applicable.

Register now, only 6 seats left!

https://tucsonceu.com/product/orearm-mechanics-maximizing-massage-effectiveness-through-forearm-techniques-12-ceus-october/

02/14/2026

We’re practicing LMT'S, too. We remember what most frustrated us about CEU courses.

02/13/2026

The March CEU workshop newsletter went out yesterday — and it’s packed. 👀
If you’re not subscribed (yet), you can peek at everything that’s coming up right here!

Hello Massage Family, As we are preparing to step into March, I want to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Tucson Massage CE Institute community. Whether you’ve trained with us before or are simply exploring what comes next in your professional growth, our March courses were chosen w...

02/13/2026

In 2011, I sustained a catastrophic injury to my left thumb, and it required me to completely relearn how to work.

What emerged from that season was a forearm- and elbow-based approach to massage that protects the hands while still delivering grounded, effective pressure.

Now I’m sharing it with you.

Forearm Mechanics: Maximizing Massage Effectiveness Through Forearm Techniques (12 CEUs) is designed for therapists who want to create sustainable, flowing work that feels as good in their body as it does for their clients.

In this course, you’ll learn how to: • Develop seamless, full-body flow

• Apply consistent, customized pressure without hand strain

• Work with greater efficiency and intention

• Support the longevity of your career

This isn’t about abandoning your hands — it’s about expanding your skillset and caring for your own body while you care for others.

Registration is open, and as always, payment plans are available. If this feels aligned with where you are in your practice, I’d love to have you join us.

https://tucsonceu.com/product/orearm-mechanics-maximizing-massage-effectiveness-through-forearm-techniques-12-ceus-october/

02/12/2026

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02/10/2026

✨ Calling all my Gua Sha people! ✨
Ready to level up your skills?
March 3rd is Comprehensive Gua Sha Massage: Full-Body Anatomy, Acupressure, and Application — an 8 CEU course designed to take your work to the next level.
You’ve completed the prerequisite… now it’s time to finish your training and build real confidence in your full-body Gua Sha techniques.
✔ Deepen your anatomical understanding
✔ Refine your acupressure applications
✔ Expand your treatment possibilities
Registration is open now — payment plans available to make it easy to say yes to your growth.
Save your spot here:
https://tucsonceu.com/product/comprehensive-gua-sha-massage-full-body-anatomy-acupressure-and-application-8-ceus-introduction-to-gua-sha-prerequisite/

02/10/2026

It’s always a pleasure to host Mercedez Lucke-Benedict in our classroom!
Yesterday’s 4-CEU course, Healing Hands: Protecting Hand Health & Preventing Burnout with Myofascial Release, focused on something we as therapists can’t afford to overlook — caring for the integrity of two of our most important tools: our hands.
There was so much learning, connection, and laughter coming out of that space. 💛

02/09/2026

Wow — February CEU classes are nearly at capacity! That means it’s time to open registration for our March workshops, with 7 great options to choose from.

Comprehensive Gua Sha Massage: Full-Body Anatomy, Acupressure, and Application – 8 CEU’s ** Gua Sha Basics is a Prerequisite to Attending this Course
https://tucsonceu.com/product/comprehensive-gua-sha-massage-full-body-anatomy-acupressure-and-application-8-ceus-introduction-to-gua-sha-prerequisite/

Fundamentals of Integrating Myofascial Therapy and the Chakra System – 4 CEUs
https://tucsonceu.com/product/fundamentals-of-integrating-myofascial-therapy-and-the-chakra-system-4-ceus-registration-link-in-description/

Forearm Mechanics: Maximizing Massage Effectiveness Through Forearm Techniques – 12 CEUs
https://tucsonceu.com/product/orearm-mechanics-maximizing-massage-effectiveness-through-forearm-techniques-12-ceus-october/

Art of the Body Treatment (Hydrotherapy) – 16 CEUs
https://tucsonceu.com/product/art-of-the-body-treatment-hydrotherapy-16-ceus-registration-link-in-description/

Introduction to Medical Massage for the Upper Body – 12 CEUs
https://tucsonceu.com/product/introduction-to-medical-massage-for-the-upper-body-12-ceus-registration-information-in-description/

Massage Reflexology Techniques: Applications for the Ear – 4 CEU’s
https://tucsonceu.com/product/massage-reflexology-techniques-applications-for-the-ear-4-ceus-january/

Sports Massage for Performance and Recovery – 8 CEUs
https://tucsonceu.com/product/clinical-sports-massage-8-ceus/