Courses

At Healwell, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive education and training opportunities for massage therapists and allied health professionals. Our diverse range of courses, available both online and in-person, are designed to support meaningful integration of massage therapy, promote interprofessional collaboration, and emphasize the role of self-awareness in effective and sustainable caregiving.

End of Life Care

Knowing and being clear that the “knowable” bucket is quite small are both big parts of being able to truly show up for others (and even for ourselves) at the end of life. Our EOL courses are designed to help you know what can be known, and get comfortable with the unknown. Courses include:

For All Healthcare Providers

Healwell partners with educators from many disciplines across healthcare. These classes address our common needs and values, and foster an interdisciplinary perspective in care. Courses include:

Hospital-based Massage Therapy

Hospital-based massage therapy is kind of our thing. Whether you’re curious about clinical massage or already working in a hospital setting, these courses will exponentially expand your clinical reasoning, pathology, and communication skills. Courses include:

How to be a Better Provider (and Person)

These courses are for all humans. They focus on self-awareness, clear and compassionate communication, equity, ethics and the sticky questions of professional and personal “boundaries.” Courses include:

Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage training is essential knowledge for all massage therapists, not only those who want to specialize with this population. Learn what you don’t know so you can make appropriate referrals and have the confidence to work with clients affected by cancer. Courses include:

Pediatric Massage Therapy

Pediatric patients are not tiny adults. We’ve created several courses (both in-person and online) to provide you with the knowledge and skills to work safely and effectively with pediatric patients affected by illness. Courses include:

2024 Live Courses

June 7-9

Indianapolis, IN

Oncology 101

This in-person class covers how cancer starts and spreads, cancer treatments and side effects, and hands-on adaptations for people who have experienced cancer treatment.

Sept. 20-21

Arlington, VA

This 2-day in-person conference has two tracks for you to choose from as well as community events and… you can stay for the Dance Party at the end of the second day. An incredible opportunity for education, community and celebration!

Sept. 21-22

Arlington, VA

Scar Tissue Management

Instructor, Cathy Ryan, takes you through the science of scar tissue formation and the impact of manual therapy on scar tissue.

Oct. 23-25

Keene, NH

Oncology Massage Workshop

This in person course covers hands-on adaptations, treatment planning, and intake skills for oncology massage. NOTE: Completion of the online Oncology Massage Bundle is a prerequisite for attendance at this course.

Oct. 25-26

Santa Monica, CA

Scar Tissue... Not Breakable but Changeable

Instructor, Cathy Ryan, takes you through the science of scar tissue formation and the impact of manual therapy on scar tissue.

Nov. 5-8

Washington, D.C.