Technique Spotlight: Bench Work Excerpt

One unique feature of Erik’s Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage course is Bench Work, a series of innovative seated techniques that expand your treatment options beyond the table. Ideal for onsite athletic events or for clients who are uncomfortable in other positions, these approaches offer surprisingly effective ways to assess and correct soft tissue and joint restrictions. Working in a seated position often provides better access to the neck, shoulders, ribcage, and low back, allowing you to mobilize these areas with greater ease and precision. Bench Work is practical, versatile, and a game-changer for therapists looking to deliver results in a wider range of client situations. Enjoy this excerpt and take 25% off the Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage course this week.

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What if your relaxation massage also assessed and corrected mobility issues as you worked through the body? The Myoskeletal Mobilization Massage course teaches Erik Dalton’s own full-body routine, over 80 techniques he uses almost daily in practice. Erik has said that if he were starting over as a therapist, this is the course he’d want to take. Use the full routine or pull individual techniques into your existing sessions. Either way, your clients will notice the difference and your body will thank you for the improved mechanics.

"It’s amazing how you developed these techniques that literally change the quality of peoples lives. My fibro client is raving about how much better she feels and her doctor wants to refer other patients to me. I now have a waiting list and I'm booked solid."

"Throughout the years I have taken many CE classes which were a complete waste of time. Many courses out there claim many different things. Dalton's courses actually deliver. As soon as I received the material, I got started right away. I was actually amazed when my clients were getting great results (sad but true, I was skeptical). Thank you, Mr. Dalton for sparking a new, creative and remarkable passion in my practice."

"Great material! It gave me the chance to help more clients through a range of techniques beyond what I learned in massage school. Best online course I’ve ever taken."

Home Study Format

In the home-study format you receive 2 USB drives packed with demonstration videos and a full-color reference manual for your treatment room. Your certificate of completion is signed by Erik Dalton. Bonus! Immediate access to the online course.

Online Format

In the online format you stream demonstration videos and read theory and practice steps in a digital format. Download the full-color reference manual for your treatment room. Your certificate of completion is signed by Erik Dalton.

Erik Dalton's Annual Costa Rica CE Retreat, 2026!

November 28–December 5, 2026

Join Licensed MAT Educators Nate Fay and Scott Doss for this annual CE event honoring founder Erik Dalton.

Escape to Costa Rica for an unforgettable week-long CE retreat where intensive hands-on learning meets tropical renewal. In this 30 CE Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® workshop, you’ll master Erik’s streamlined routines for foot, knee, hip, back, and neck pain while learning how to assess, treat, and track progress with confidence. Between sessions, make new friends, recharge in the tranquil environment, and enjoy resort amenities, spa services, and exciting excursions. Return home inspired, connected, and equipped with proven MAT strategies to help clients move better and feel better. Costa Rica typically sells out early, so plan ahead, choose your accommodation, and hold your spot soon.

Bring a massage colleague to Costa Rica, share a room, and you each save around $600 or more. That includes the lower double-occupancy rate plus an additional $100 Massage Buddy Discount for each therapist. You’ll have a built-in travel companion, practice partner, and someone to share the entire retreat experience with.

Or bring your life partner. You’ll have plenty of time for relaxation and recreation, so share the experience without leaving anyone behind. They won’t be attending classes, so there’s no tuition fee. They’ll pay only the resort fee. Spend some time together and enjoy the resort amenities, excursions, and exceptional spa treatments.

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MAT offers 14 video-based home-study or online courses taught by Erik Dalton. Check out the MAT library.

Licensed MAT Educators are coming to a city near you! We offer workshops in the U.S., Australia, the UK, and Costa Rica.

Are you ready to achieve the most prestigious certification in bodywork? Become an MMT® and join the Dalton Gang!

Love a little theory paired with video demonstrations of MAT techniques? Check out the Technique Tuesday blog.