bellingham, Wa
June 20-21, 2026
Bellingham, WA June 20-21, 2026
Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®
Clinical reasoning for neck & Back paiN
(16 CE / 2 Day Workshop)
Clinical reasoning is essential in advancing your massage skills to the next level. Learn the importance of clinical reasoning and how to integrate this approach into your practice to better assess and treat neck and back pain for more effective treatment outcomes.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- Clinical reasoning to assess and correct imbalances in the body
- Head-to-toe assessments for the whole body
- Decompression techniques for joints, muscles and ligaments
- Neck and back routines
- The “Deep 6” external rotators routine
- Nerve Mobilization techniques
- Thoracic spine and rib cage mobilization
- Facet joint syndrome
- Cervical spine restrictions
- Greater trochanteric bursitis
- Radial and ulnar nerve pain
- Back spasms
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Piriformis issues
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Our goal is to enhance your skills, improve your results, and build your practice to a level of excellence that goes beyond the standard expectation of what can be achieved through traditional bodywork training. Be prepared for outstanding results, even with long standing chronic conditions!
Upgrade your skills, increase referrals and elevate your clients to a new state of health… the MAT way!
Upon successful completion of this workshop, you will earn CE hours for your bodywork licensure, recognized by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and most State Licensing Boards. You will have also taken a step toward completing your Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)® Certification.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Scott Doss remembers attending his first Myoskeletal seminar and how it opened his eyes to a type of manual therapy that was specifically designed to assess and treat clients in an approachable, easy way; It changed his life and his practice. Now, as a Master Myoskeletal Therapist® and MAT educator, he dedicates his time to treating, educating, and encouraging clients presenting with a variety of injuries and pain patterns with enjoyment in one of his two locations in the Atlanta area.
WORKSHOP LOCATION
Northwest Academy For The Healing Arts
209 Prospect, Lower Level
Bellingham, WA 98225
ACCOMMODATIONS WE RECOMMEND
There are several affordable hotels or Airbnbs near the workshop location.
SURROUNDING AREA
bellingham, WA
Visit Bellingham, Washington and the surrounding Whatcom County for abundant nature, outdoor adventure and sweeping scenery from the Salish Sea to Mt. Baker and North Cascades National Park. Enjoy farm to table menus, craft brews, family moments, a vibrant arts scene and charming historical treasures. Visit Bellingham, WA.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Day 1 Saturday, June 20, 2026
8:30 am Registration and set up massage tables
9 am – 6 pm Workshop
Day 2 Sunday, June 21, 2026
8 am – 5 pm Workshop
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Bring massage table, sheets, face cradle, and covers
- If you are travelling by air please let your instructor know you may need a massage table and they can arrange one for you
- No lotion needed
- Wear comfortable, layered clothing (for air conditioning)
WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration for a MAT workshop, please contact Kim Miller at [email protected] as soon as possible.
The Freedom From Pain Institute offers a refund for cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the workshop start date, minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 30 days of the workshop start date are non-refundable. Please note that the workshop fee is subject to change.
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