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.
Hospital-based massage therapy is kind of our thing. Whether you’re curious about clinical massage, already working in a hospital setting, working with adults or children, these courses will exponentially expand your clinical reasoning, pathology, and communication skills.
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.
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 End-of-Life Care courses are designed to help you know what can be known, and get comfortable with the unknown.
These important aspects of anatomy and physiology are often misunderstood and mistreated by massage therapists. Learn to work safely and effectively to provide optimal care for all clients and patients.
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.”
A deep kind of resourcefulness comes from knowing ourselves, from being with ourselves, and from engaging with our lives with open-hearted receptivity. We've got lots of courses to help you do just that.
If you have questions or need assistance with Healwell courses or trainings please contact the Education Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 703-278-3807.
2025 Live Courses
Jan. 27-Feb. 1
Live, online
Opening to the Mystery is a live, 6-day online retreat with Cal Cates that invites you to deeply consider and even to befriend your own mortality. Designed for those who want more access to their wisdom and to cultivate deeper, more authentic relationships professionally and personally.
Mar. 21-23
Fairfax, VA
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.
Apr. 2-5
Washington, DC
This is a live, four-day class in Children's National Hospital. Instructors will focus on leading students in direct, hands-on patient care with populations throughout the hospital. Registration deadline is February 19, 2025.
May 3-4
Indianapolis, IN
Instructor and scar tissue expert, Cathy Ryan, takes you through the science of scar tissue formation and the impact of manual therapy on scar tissue.
Oct. 3-4
Salt Lake City, UT
Instructor and scar tissue expert, Cathy Ryan, takes you through the science of scar tissue formation and the impact of manual therapy on scar tissue.
Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Washington, D.C.
An intensive continuing education course in hospital-based massage therapy practice. The program includes four days of hands-on clinical practice working with patients at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
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