About Bamboo Massage

Bamboo massage is an ancient therapeutic practice that uses warmed bamboo sticks to provide deep tissue relief, improve circulation, and reduce muscle tension.

This modality is gaining popularity in practices worldwide for its unique ability to blend relaxation with intensive therapy. By learning bamboo massage, therapists can offer a distinctive service all while extending the length of their career!

Why Choose This Course?

This two-day in-person course discusses the traditional use of Bamboo Massage Therapy with a modern perspective on how to utilize it in your practice.

Students are given plenty of practical time to make sure they feel confident in this new technique. Much of the class is spent either hands on, viewing demonstrations, working in pairs or doing the solo class exercises to solidify learning concepts.

The instructor caters each class to the learning preferences of the group and includes discussion/Q&A for group feedback.

Bamboo massage is a verstile alternative to hot or cold stone therapy, allowing therapists to provide longer sessions without fatigue. It is a great addition to the toolbox of any hot stone, deep tissue, or cupping therapist.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

• perform a full-body bamboo massage
• learn specialized techniques and routines for the back, legs, arms, abdomen, and face as well as common pathologies
• use bamboo tools efficiently to avoid hand fatigue and injury
• apply knowledge of the history, benefits, and contraindications of bamboo massage
• understand proper tool care, cleaning, and heating methods
• develop marketing strategies to promote bamboo massage to clients
• earn a certificate of completion

About the Presenter

Kelly Cabrera is the owner of 4 Elements Wellness Clinic and Breakthrough Massage Academy in Lethbridge, Alberta. With over 15 years of experience in massage and holistic health, she specializes in business strategy, hiring, and continuing education.

Kelly has taught students through her academy, hosted practicums at her clinic, and served as a practicum instructor at Lethbridge Polytechnic. She's a Chamber of Commerce Top 40 Under 40 recipient, and her award-winning clinic reflects her dedication to excellence.

In 2023, she launched Breakthrough Massage Academy to offer fun, affordable, and flexible continuing education — available in person, self-paced, or livestreamed from home.

She gained her massage diploma in 2010 from Lethbridge Polytechnic and continues to learn as much as she can, whenever she can, to grow her own technique and for personal development.

Prerequisites

Be a Registered Massage Therapist

Items to Bring

Items provided by the instructor:

• all linens, blankets, and towels
• massage tables, 1 pillow bolster per group, and Bamboo Kits for each attendee (sticks of varying sizes, warming pad, carrying case)
• printed student syllabus and pre-recorded course videos for additional practice and support at home after the course ($185 value for free)

Students will recieve an itinerary email that also includes food and ammenity suggestions in the hosted city.

Items required for students:

Comfortable clothing, additional bolsters, unscented massage oil, and a way to take additional notes if you wish.

Continued Competency Program (CCP) Credits

10 Credits

For Further Information

Kelly Cabrera
breakthroughmassageacademy@gmail.com
403-332-1623
https://www.massagecec.com/bamboo-massage-online-course

Cancellation Policy

Registrants are eligible for an 80% refund if they withdraw from the class at least two weeks before the start of the course.

Refund requests made less than two weeks before the course start date are not eligible for a refund.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to events@nhpcanada.org. Processing times may vary, and refunds will be issued using the original payment method.