This 12-hour, hands-on CE workshop teaches massage therapists how to integrate somatic awareness and nervous system regulation into their practice. You’ll learn trauma-informed, body-centered techniques that create safety, deepen client trust, and support lasting results. Perfect for LMTs who want to expand their skills and bring the mindbody connection into every session.
Why This CE WORKSHOP?
✔ Deepen your understanding of somatic principles and client-centered healing.
✔ Refine your ability to read body signals and adjust your approach intuitively.
✔ Integrate mindfulness and somatic awareness into your massage practice.
✔ Join a supportive community of LMTs focused on growth and transformation.
January 16-17
Somatic Massage CE Training
2-Day Hands-On Training | Earn 12 CEs
👉 2-Day Somatic Massage CE Course ($497)
Deepen your massage skills with an integrative, body-centered approach.
🌿 Join us for Somatic Massage training designed for Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) who want to expand their practice with intuitive, body-aware techniques.
This comprehensive 12-hour course
blends hands-on learning with somatic awareness, helping you refine your touch, attune to client needs, and enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Adventura, Flordia
10AM - 4PM
Kim Guillory is a Licensed Massage Therapist and somatic practitioner with decades of experience helping clients heal from the inside out. Her work bridges body and mind, combining touch therapy with integrative somatic practices to address the root causes of pain, trauma, and emotional distress.
Through her unique approach, Kim guides clients in releasing stored tension, restoring balance to the nervous system, and reclaiming a sense of wholeness. She is known for blending bodywork with deep inner awareness, giving people tools to break free from long-held patterns and step into greater ease, freedom, and self-trust.
As a mentor and educator, Kim has trained countless practitioners in mindbody and somatic practices, equipping them with skills to support their clients beyond traditional massage therapy. Her passion lies in creating spaces where healing is not only possible but sustainable—empowering others to transform their own lives and the lives of those they serve.
Monique Derouen is a Licensed Massage Therapist and somatic practitioner who has dedicated her career to helping others heal naturally and sustainably. With years of hands-on experience, she blends bodywork with the power of the mindbody connection, guiding clients to release stored pain, process emotions, and restore balance in both body and life.
As a mentor and retreat leader, Monique creates spaces where transformation happens—whether through continuing education for massage therapists, intimate healing retreats, or one-on-one coaching. Her work emphasizes addressing the root cause rather than symptoms, offering clients lasting relief and deeper self-awareness.
Monique’s passion is to show that healing begins from within, and her approach equips both clients and practitioners with tools to embody ease, resilience, and authentic well-being.
Course Description (NCBTMB-Approved)
This 12-hour, hands-on CE workshop equips massage therapists with foundational skills to integrate somatic awareness and nervous system regulation into their practice. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and guided practice, participants will explore how trauma-informed, body-centered techniques can enhance therapeutic outcomes and client trust.
You’ll Learn How To:
Understand the role of the nervous system in bodywork
Apply somatic awareness principles in massage sessions
Assess client stress and tension patterns through observation and touch
Facilitate client awareness of bodily sensations
Support regulation through breathwork and gentle, intentional touch
Recognize the impact of trauma on the nervous system and respond safely
Practice your own self-regulation techniques as a provider
Create personalized treatment plans for somatic support
Integrate these techniques ethically and effectively into massage therapy
Additional Topics Covered:
Contraindications and ethical considerations for somatic regulation therapy
The importance of practitioner self-regulation and co-regulation with clients
Tools for building a trauma-informed massage practice
This workshop is open to licensed massage therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of the mindbody connection and expand their skills in trauma-informed, client-centered care.
FAQs
Can I get additional mentorship during & after the training?
Absolutely! Monique has several options available for ongoing mentorship.
How do I prepare for my Somatic Massage CE Class?
Come ready to learn and grow! Bring your massage table (if required for the location), wear comfortable stretchy clothing, a notebook, and an open mind. We’ll provide all the additional tools and materials.
Is this training hands-on?
Yes! You’ll get plenty of hands-on practice to refine your techniques and feel confident using them in your sessions. You will give and receive at this CE.
Are these CEs approved for my license renewal?
Yes! Our training is designed to meet the NCBTMB requirements.
What will I learn in this course?
You’ll learn hands-on somatic massage techniques that enhance body awareness, attune to subtle cues, and deepen the mind-body connection for both therapist and client.
What’s included with the registration?
Hands-on training, CE credits, and materials to apply your new skills right away.
What others are saying
thank you
You put a magnifying glass on what I learned in Upledger
Julie
the best part was
Learning how to connect to the body through nurturing modlaties
Brittany
highly recommend
Such a great class! I can't wait to share it with my client's
Emily
