since 2013

This 18 hour Clark Hot Stone Bundle comprises three individual classes. Introduction, intermediate, and advanced hot stone massage. Take one, two or all three classes. Each class is $140. The classes are as follows:

Introduction to Hot Stone Full Body Massage - 6 Hours - $140

offered Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM

This class is designed to provide massage therapists with a fundamental review of the physiological effects of thermotherapy, a history of hot stone massage, and overview of indications and contraindications, with emphasis on safety. Discussions and hands-on practice of hot stone set-up, technique protocol, and clean-up will provide a mastery of this modality that has had a rise in popularity and become a staple in the massage industry. We will also discuss general guidelines on purchasing or collecting your own hot stone set, as well as marketing/pricing of hot stone service. You will give and receive a full body hot stone massage while in class.

Please dress comfortably and bring linens, massage oil or gel (no lotion or cream), pens/pencils, and a notebook.

Intermediate Hot Stone Full Body Massage - 6 Hours - $140

offered Sunday 4 PM - 7 PM and Monday 9 AM - 12 PM

The next level in the full body hot stone massage course provides a 90-minute full body massage using just under 40 stones! This class is designed to build off the Intro. level to full body hot stone massage. We will review physiology, history, contraindications & safety considerations covered in the Intro. level while providing a more in-depth protocol utilizing more stones. This is the protocol to swear by! Discussion and hands-on practice of hot stone set-up, technique protocol, and clean up will provide a mastery of hot stone massage. Class will include a PowerPoint lecture presentation, a protocol demonstration, a protocol PowerPoint to follow along with during practical trade-outs. You will provide and receive a full body hot stone massage.

Please dress comfortably and bring linens, massage Oil or Gel (No Lotion/Cream), pens/pencils, and a notebook. Stones & equipment will be provided for this course.

Advanced Hot Stone Full Body Massage - 6 Hours - $140

offered Monday 1 PM - 7 PM

The final level in the full body hot stone massage course provides you a master of 60-, 90-, and 120-minute full body massage using over 40 stones! This course is designed to build off the information provided in the Intro. & Intermediate levels. This course reviews physiology, history, contraindications & safety considerations covered in previous levels while providing a longer, more specific protocol with more stones! Discussion and hands-on practice of hot stone set-up, technique protocol, and clean up will provide a comprehensive mastery of hot stone massage. Class will include a PowerPoint lecture presentation, a protocol demonstration, a protocol PowerPoint to follow along with during practical trade-outs. You will provide and receive a full body hot stone massage.

Please dress comfortably and bring linens, massage Oil or Gel (No Lotions/Creams), pens/pencils, and a notebook. Stones & equipment will be provided for this course, but feel free to bring your own.


Class size is limited. Register ASAP.

This block includes two classes, Introduction to Reflexology (6 hours), and Egyptian Method Encyclopedia of Reflexology: A Working Professional's Text (12 Hours), for a total of 18 hours.

Introduction to Reflexology is just that, introduction to reflexology. This class includes an informational book and lots of hands on training.

Egyptian Method Encyclopedia of Reflexology: A Working Professional's Text gives the students an understanding of how the systems and the reflexes work. Some of the approximately 150 disorders and their reflex areas will be addressed. Students will learn the appropriate application and will experience the result of their actions when applying reflexology.

Class size will be smaller, so register early to hold your spot!

Please bring a set of sheets and lubricant.

Understanding the Diagnosis: Tennis Elbow (Saturday 6 hr) and
Understanding the Diagnosis: Golfers Elbow (Sunday 6 hr) for a total of 12 hrs combined.
You may take one or both classes $125 each.

In this new CE class you will get an in-depth understanding of both diagnoses with an anatomy review of the forearm and the elbow. We will review students current method for treatment and see where we can make adjustments to help all of our clients who present with these diagnoses as we learn what muscles are directly affected and how to treat them effectively.

Students do not need to bring anything to class with them.

This was the original DEEP TISSUE TECHNIQUES FOR PAIN RELIEF class! This will be an 18 hour CE class that combines three 6 hour classes. Neck, Low Back, and Extremities. This class will show you how to address these 3 specific areas using deep tissue techniques.

Bring a clean set of linens and lubricant.

NEW CE CLASS!!!
This CE class is revamped with newer techniques and provides instruction with hands-on practice of practical Orthopedic Techniques. They are designed to relieve pain and malfunction problems commonly seen in massage sessions, that involves multi-modality techniques and can provide rapid relief for your clients. The techniques presented are targeted at specific points of concern, that may also be used in whole body applications.

Please bring a set of linens (face cover too), 2 hand towels, and massage lubricant.

"Learn about culture and history, direct pressure techniques, postures, the sen sib lines, contraindications, and the all important Thai stretches. Wendy Finn is a Registered Nurse with 25 years experience as a massage therapist, 10 years as CEO of I.M. Spa Inc., and trained in Thailand as a Thai Massage Therapist.

This is an ambitious class. We will be cramming a whole lot of technique and positions into this class. So please come prepared to stay on task so that we can all leave this class comfortable in our ability to perform an effective one-to-two-hour Thai massage session.

Thai massage is done fully clothed on a mat on the floor, so wear comfortable stretchy clothing (yoga pants or loose scrubs are great—nothing that binds in the groin area, jeans are definitely a no no). Shorts are generally not okay. The Thai culture is quite modest and if you attempted to go into the Grand Palace in shorts you would be escorted to a place where you could change into more appropriate attire before you could enter. Beyond that, Thai massage is not as comfortable on bare skin. Some of the stretches and compressions are better done through clothing. Be prepared to get a good workout because in Thai massage we use the whole body to stretch and massage. Many of the techniques are done with the therapist on his/her knees. If you feel that you may need more padding for your knees or the tops of your feet please feel free to bring padding to class. Also, please bring a flat sheet to cover the Thai mat, a face cradle cover, and a blanket in case you get cold while receiving on the mat. You might also like to bring 4 hand towels to elevate the head rest in the face down position, as well as 4 wash cloths for feet washing.

I have a severe peanut allergy, so please DO NOT BRING PEANUT PRODUCTS TO CLASS. Thank you for your consideration in this. - W. Finn"

This 18 hour Special Populations Bundle comprises three individual classes. Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity: Cultural Competency Training for Massage Business, Chair Massage: 4 Ways, and Intro to Cupping: Myofascial Release & Decompression. Take one, two or all three classes. Each class is $140. The classes are as follows:

Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity: Cultural Competency Training for Massage Business - 6 Hours - $140

offered Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM

We live in an ever-changing world full of clients and colleagues from different backgrounds. Diversity is a fact of life! The primary learning objective of this course is to educate Massage Therapists on Cultural Competency, provide an understanding of cultural diversity, and an overview on ethics, bias/prejudice and how these can present in the Massage profession. This course will help Massage Therapists to better serve their clientele and themselves. We will cover an overview of diversity, inclusivity, privilege, intersectionality, the differences between equality and equity, and how it is relevant to massage therapy. A review of beliefs, values, ethics, and morals will provide a foundation for all in-depth discussions. We will also cover bias, prejudice, and microaggressions and how caring professions like massage are not innately immune to these issues. We will explore the distinctions between race and ethnicity, distinctions between sex and gender, how best to care for clients with different faith backgrounds, and how to approach working with clients with disabilities. This course strives to provide a fresh perspective to complex issues and offer steps to take to grow and create a more inclusive practice.


Chair Massage: 4 Ways - 6 Hours - $140

offered Sunday 4 PM - 7 PM and Monday 9 AM - 12 PM

If you’ve ever wanted to start adding a great mobile and marketing modality to your wheelhouse, look no further than Chair Massage. This is a fun and informative course that covers four different approaches to providing Chair Massage; Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Bamboo, and Percussion. This course is designed to explain how Chair Massage has roots in both Western and Asian bodywork practices, cover the rich histories in both Asian & Western massage, and explore how it gained popularity in the modern era. Learn the myriad benefits, advantages, and general guidelines of seated/chair massage while also having a lot of fun incorporating basic techniques of Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Bamboo massage, and Percussion instruments. Class will include a PowerPoint lecture presentation, a demonstration of all four approaches, and practical trade-outs. You will provide & receive all four different Chair Massages.

Please dress comfortably and bring 2 face cradle covers, pens/pencils, a notebook, massage lubrication medium of your choice. Feel free to bring your own massage chair and favorite Essential Oils (optional).

All materials & equipment will be provided to you for this course.


Introduction to Cupping: Myofascial Release and Decompression - 6 Hours - $140

offered Monday 1 PM - 7 PM

Looking to add a new modality that is enjoying a growth in popularity while also providing great therapeutic benefits to your clientele? Need the required 6 hours of continuing education in Cupping Therapy to offer Cupping in Arkansas? This course is designed to be a comprehensive overview of the basics of Myofascial Release and Cupping Therapy. We will cover a review of fascia, trigger points, and the difference between myofascial release versus decompression. Benefits and Indications of each modality as well as Precautions and Contraindications will be discussed so you can determine appropriate treatment. History, physiology, expectations, guidelines, and different methods for Cupping Therapy will also be covered. What is the difference between a cup mark and a bruise? – we’re going to learn it! A brief review of common injuries and sports/occupational injuries will also be addressed. Class will include a PowerPoint lecture presentation, a demonstration of MFR and Cupping (MFD) techniques, a PowerPoint protocol to follow along with, and practical trade-outs. You will provide & receive MFR and Cupping protocols.

Please dress comfortably and bring pens/pencils, a notebook, massage oil (best for cups). All materials & equipment will be provided to you for this course, but feel free to bring in your own cups/cupping set.

Class size is limited. Register ASAP.

Have you ever googled 'Thai massage' before? Well, if you have, you would have found a name pop up over and over, Robert Gardner. He does not teach outside of TX and online, except for here in Arkansas at ASM. This will be his last in-person class he teaches here at Arkansas School of Massage. Don't miss out!

In this foundation course, students will learn mat work and become competent using their legs, feet, knees and heels with clients, be introduced to Sen lines, anatomy, postural assessment, and energetic concerns.

90% of the class is mat based and on the 3rd day is table work where you will learn how to use the same sequence on the familiar massage table. This gives the therapist a firm foundation to transition clients between the table and mat with ease. The $500.00 fee for class includes your printed copy of the workbook and digital copies of the videos that go along with class.

Please bring 3 blankets or a comforter if you do not have a Thai massage mat.

This class is specifically designed to help licensed massage therapists learn how to use Thai massage on the massage table with ease. We go over easy to incorporate options from the Table Thai workbook and show you how to work effectively and use less hand strain while helping clients with back pain.

2 days of Table Thai massage. The $400.00 fee for class includes the printed copy of your workbook and digital downloads of your Table Thai videos.

Please bring a set of sheets.