Classes that inspire

    1. Bodywork 1 - Introduce: Exploring intuition, connection, and presence through touch

    2. Bodywork 2 - Individuate: Exploring depth, intention, and impact in the tissue 

    3. Bodywork 3 - Integrate: Exploring movement, relationship, and engagement of the client in physical treatments 

    4. Student-Run Clinic and Mentorship: Implement - A multidisciplinary course merging bodywork and business in which students will operate and manage the student clinic.

    1. Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology - Foundational and functional knowledge of anatomy and physiology and pathology for a highly-informed touch therapy practice.

    2. (EMA Red) Anatomy And Kinesiology - In depth overview of the musculoskeletal system, facial chains, and their function in movement.

    3. (EMA Blue) Embodied Anatomy - An experiential lab course in the form of an hour long movement-based exploration taking concepts from anatomy, physiology, pathology, and kinesiology into a body-based experiential practice.

    1. Embodied Work - A thorough exploration of ethics, boundaries, roles, and scope for nervous system informed, socially conscientious body-based practitioners.

    2. Touch Talk - Examining and explaining the role of verbal dialogue in touch therapies.

    3. Embodied Parts - Parts work perspectives and their physical expressions, an introduction to TCM, Visceral Manipulation, Chakras, and other parts modalities.

    1. Business Guidance for Solo-Practitioners- Business establishment and planning, financial readiness, and networking and marketing guidance for solo-practitioners. 

    2. Embodied Practice - Practitioner Longevity and Integrity:  How to maintain a life-giving healthy, holistic practice for decades.

    3. MBLEX Preparation - A dedicated space to practice and study for the massage licensing board examination.

SiMCP Fun Fact:

This program is rooted in the Peer Support Values and Embodiment Practices that started my own coaching journey way back when. They gives a beautifully rich dynamic to the relationships you’ll form as you begin to practice health, wellness, and life coaching.

Individual Stand-alone Courses

  • A comprehensive study of parts work in the touch modalities. Hands-on techniques explore and enhance 3D release skills, encouraging and guiding client participation via breath, muscular engagement and active joint mobilization, and facial movements involving the tongue and eyes.

    Theory components guide practitioners to communicate more effectively with clients during the session, read the tissue more accurately, and pick up on verbal and non-verbal cures from the client that can be engaged with to produce better therapeutic success while staying within the scope of practice.

  • This standalone course aims to enhance practitioner skills in body mechanics, applied Anatomy especially OIAS, and Kinesiology, and introduces concepts from TCM, Fascial Chains and Martial Arts

    In depth overview of the musculoskeletal system, facial chains, and their function in movement for bodyworkers prepared to make a real difference in their clients’ long term well being.

  • This standalone course aims to enhance practitioner skills in body mechanics, self-massage principles, guided client work, and applied Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology, and introduces concepts from Bartenieff and CARs models

    An experiential lab course in the form of an hour long movement-based exploration taking concepts from anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology into a body-based experiential practice.

All courses are approved by Colorado DPOS, so all graduates of the Massage Therapy Foundations program are eligible to sit for the licensing exam in Colorado!

- We are accepting applications for the February 2027 cohort!

MTFP Fun Fact:

I started day dreaming of this curriculum before I even went to massage school - it’s inspired by rock climbing, mental health communities, the Connecticut river, and the TCM-integrated fascial work that I received from my mentor.

Stability in Motion Coaching Program

  • Embodied Coaching and Facilitation: 91 hrs

    1. Structure: The Building Blocks of Coaching- Session structure, forms, tools, and exercises rooted in embodiment and peer values

    2. Community: Understanding Group Coaching - Group coaching skills, techniques, and styles that fit the world we live in today

    3. Flow: Coaching and Facilitation - Coach one on one sessions and facilitate groups with feedback and support from your learning community

    1. Embodied Work - A thorough exploration of ethics, boundaries, roles, and scope for nervous system informed, socially conscientious body-based practitioners.

    2. Touch Talk - Examining and explaining the role of verbal dialogue in touch therapies.

    3. Embodied Parts - Parts work perspectives and their physical expressions, an introduction to TCM, Visceral Manipulation, Chakras, and other parts modalities.

    1. Business Guidance for Solo-Practitioners- Business establishment and planning, financial readiness, and networking and marketing guidance for solo-practitioners. 

    2. Embodied Practice - Practitioner Longevity and Integrity:  How to maintain a life-giving healthy, holistic practice for decades.

    3. MBLEX Preparation - A dedicated space to practice and study for the massage licensing board examination.

    1. Whole Human Health - A combination of Lifestyle medicine centered Health and Wellness competencies and relational, interpersonal health topics for whole being coaching.

What’s EMA? Embodied Movement and Anatomy for Body-Based Practitioners - These classes get you moving, grooving, and nerding in the best ways.

Massage Therapy Foundations Program

FAQs

What do I get after I graduate?

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After you graduate you are going to have your massage Massage Therapy Certificate.

Having that certificate from an approved school like this one, and passing the MBLEx (massage and bodywork licensing exam) which we prepare you for are what you need to get a license to be a Licensed Massage Therapist.

DORA - Department Of Regulatory Agencies - are the only ones who can give someone licensure - you can see all the details of what you need for that here: DORA massage therapy licensing guide

What is an approved school and is that different than accredited?

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An approved school, like the School of Embodied Works, is a school that the DPOS - the department of private occupational schools - has evaluated and deemed qualified to offer successful training programs and student support to give students what they paid for: in this case, a high quality massage therapy and coaching education that prepares you for life as a successful massage therapy practitioner.

We created a peer reviewed curriculum, a school catalog full of policies and procedures for supporting students, hired qualified teachers, and prepared a financial plan that ensures we are able to provide everything you need to thrive as a massage therapy student. and successfully prepare you to get your license when you graduate. DPOS agrees, and has approved our program.

Accreditation is something schools can seek out through non-legal entities that have various standards they set for the industry. Accreditation is not required for licensure, and although those standards are valuable, and the school of embodied works follows many of the guidelines suggested by those entities, because we have a unique focus on relationship skills and business readiness, our program isn’t built to the same specs as other massage schools. We aren’t seeking accreditation at this time.

What makes you different?

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Embodied Works takes a different approach to massage therapy education. Here, the touch skills are just one of three foundational skill sets that we see as critical for the kind of body work we do here:

  1. relationship skills and strong ethics through a peer lens

  2. touch skills that emphasis consent, cultural competency, and the reality that trauma affects the tissue

  3. business skills for solo practitioners looking to make a living in the late-stage capitalism of the US.

We keep it real. We aren’t here to teach you to massage people. We are here to teach you how to deeply attune to your clients, develop highly impactful touch therapy skills, and use all of your pre-existing strengths and skills as a human being to create amazing sessions for your clients and a sustainable, financially successful practice for yourself.

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How do I get ahold of you?

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What is the process of becoming a student?

You can reach us anytime via email - hiya@schoolembodied - or send us a text. We are a very small team, so we’ll get back to you as soon as we can, usually within 3 days. Feel free to give us a nudge via text if you need us sooner, you know email can sometimes get lost in the woods.

This is the step by step process of becoming a student at the School of Embodied Works.

Step one: Set up an informational meeting with Kate - she’s friendly :)

Step two: Fill out the application - Tell us what you’re all about.

Step three: Interview with Kate -you’ll do great!

Step four: Sign the enrollment agreement and make your first payment - You’re so legit!!!

Step five: Get as many high fives as possible

Step six: Come to class on day one :)