Upcoming Massage Courses
Continuing Education (NCBTMB approved) for massage therapists
Esalen® Massage, developed at the Esalen Institute over the last 60 years, is known for its long, flowing strokes, slow rhythmic movements, and whole body focus. Esalen massage is a presence based awareness practice. In this course you will be introduced to the Esalen approach to massage, how to effectively apply the long lengthening strokes, and the techniques and methods that make up its foundation. Quality of touch, presence and self care are at the heart of this work.
175 Hour
Esalen® Massage Certification
Ellen Watson lead teacher
with Patrick Stockstill and JingNi Wang, assistant teachers
Menjangan, Bali
March 2 - 30, 2025
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price varies
early bird pricing ends July 31
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CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB approved)
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Housing and two meals per day included in cost
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Partner Massage
on Orcas Island
Patrick Stockstill and
Iona McCombie Smith, teachers
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat Center
Orcas Island, WA
Saturday, February 8, 2025
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$250 per couple
10am - 5:30pm
Break ~1pm to 2:30pm​
Lunch included
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6 CE hours for massage therapists (NCBTMB approved)
More Courses
Coming Soon!
I currently teach Esalen® Massage courses and practitioner certification programs on Orcas Island and beyond.
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I travel from California to BC to teach 8, 12, and 24 hour intro courses.
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I also co-lead certification level courses: 100 hours for LMTs and 175 hours for all levels.
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To organize an Esalen Massage workshop or course in your area, start here.
Technique
Esalen Massage is characterized by long, flowing, full-body strokes, mixed with passive movements, stretches, rocking, and other techniques aimed to relax and soothe the neuromuscular system and invite increased awareness.
Presence based touch
Deeply influenced by Charlotte Selver's Sensory Awareness practice, Esalen Massage is a method of awakening the senses. Recipient and practitioner can experience greater ease and alignment in their bodies with gentle but solid contact.
Intuition and Creativity
After exploring the basic techniques of Esalen Massage, practitioners in longer courses are supported and encouraged to drop the notion of working from a sequence, instead following their inner compass and tuning in to the feedback loop with their partner.
To ask questions or to organize an Esalen Massage workshop or certification in your area, start here.