1. Foot Reflexolology - LIVE

**NCBTMB #326 Approved Provider**     16 CEs       (registration info at bottom of page)

February 22 & 23, 2025 from 8a - 5pm @ The Massage Institute, 1908 Flint Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601                                     

Cost:  $375 if paid in full 3 weeks prior to class start date; otherwise $400

Reflexology is the study of reflex points on the feet and hands that correlate to each organ, gland and all parts of the body. When stimulation or pressure is applied to these specific reflex points, it allows the body to return to balance or homeostasis. Thus, it balances the Chi or life force similar to acupuncture. Come learn this ancient healing art of reflexology.  The proven benefits of reflexology include:

• Overall relaxation response
• Pain reduction
• Improvement of symptoms of health concerns
• Increased blood circulation
• Relax muscles
• Enhancement of medical care
• Complement to cancer care and stroke rehabilitation
• Adjunct to mental health care
• Post-operative recovery and pain reduction 
• Easier delivery and post-partum recovery
• And much more…

Reflexology can be a “stand-alone” modality, it can be incorporated into a massage or it can be an “add-on” to a massage.

2.  Fascia BodyWork - LIVE

**NCBTMB #326 Approved Provider**     16 CEs     (registration info at bottom of page)

TBD 2025 from 8a - 5pm @ The Massage Institute, 1908 Flint Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601                                     

Cost:  $375 if paid in full 3 weeks prior to class start date; otherwise $400

The goal of Fascia BodyWork is to focus on the fascia and create a more fluid fascia rather than  ‘gel-like’.  This type of massage stroke function is to create a drag on the tissue instead of a gliding.  The drag assists the fascia to become more fluid instead of gel-like. Thus, allowing the fascia to flow more freely, allowing the muscles more function and flexibility and increasing the range of motion of the joints.  Fascia BodyWork benefits are:

• noticeable increased flexibility
• helps improve posture and balance
• restores more efficient muscles
• aids in relief of chronic pain
• revitalize one’s energy; as a result, providing a better quality of life
• easier on the therapist because there’s no digit/finger work.
• Side-lying position taught for increased ROM for neck, shoulders and hips

3.  Ultimate FaceLift Massage - LIVE

Dates/Times:  August 23 & 24, 2025, 8:00am – 5:00pm daily 

Location:        Massage Therapy Institute, 1908 Flint Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601

Cost:               $425 if paid in full by August 9th; otherwise, $450

Register:         Contact Marsha Mathes @ 256.698.2151 or MarshaMathe s333@gmail.com

Instructor:      Marsha Mathes, NCBTMB AP#326, AL I-115, AL LMT #1854, Esthetician #112459

As the body ages, facial muscle tone can be reduced and gravity sets in. By utilizing the Ultimate FaceLift Massage (facial fitness), you can achieve similar results just like when you go to the gym for a full body workout to keep muscles toned & tightened. As with any workout, a regular routine must be adhered-to to achieve desired results.

The “facial fitness” massage benefits are:

• improves facial muscle tone that helps reduce fine lines
• stimulates circulation that aids in reduction of dark circles & plumps facial muscles
• reduces puffiness
• assists in lymphatic drainage
• releases toxins
• aids in bell’s palsy and facial tics
• extremely nurturing and relieves stress
• aids in TMJ relief

The face has a myriad of acupressure and reflexology points as well as cranial nerve #7 & #10 innervating the facial muscles. When these areas are stimulated, a calming, lifting and toning affect occur to the facial muscles and the ‘whole’ client benefits & relaxes. Truly a service your client will appreciate.

The Ultimate FaceLift Massage can be offered as a “stand-alone” modality for 60 or 30 minutes or as an “add-on” service to any treatment.

The instructor, Marsha Mathes, is a LMT graduate of Kaleidoscope School of Therapeutic Massage in University City, MO in 1988 & is an AL LMT #1855, AL Instructor I-115 & a NCBTMB Approved Provider #326 since 2013.  She is a licensed Managing Esthetician that graduated from St. John's School of Esthetics in Huntsville, AL in 2006.

Contact Marsha Mathes at 256.698.2151 to register