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Open Pathways Institute for Integrative Massage

My clients have given rave reviews since I began incorporating these techniques into their treatment plans. I love Raizelah’s supportive approach to teaching.

Open Pathways is a continuing education school for massage therapists offering programs in Eastern Massage, Acupressure, and Chinese Medicine using essential oils, herbs and dietetics. "Since I have taken classes, Acupressure with Essential Oils and Herbs, from Raizelah, I have a better understanding of how to help my clients and myself with Chinese Medicine based treatments.The techniques I have

learned and am implementing have been proven to be a valuable asset to my practice. I look forward to continuing on this path and adding more to my professional and personal repertoire. I will continue taking classes from her until I have completed her entire series." Tamara McGuirem CA Certified Massage Therapist

08/26/2026

The most effective treatment isn't always the deepest.

Chinese Acupressure teaches us that when we understand the body's energetic pathways, even gentle touch can create profound change.
In this four-week live online course, you'll learn practical Acupressure techniques for many of the concerns clients come in with every day—from neck and shoulder tension to headaches, stress, insomnia, and menstrual discomfort.

Together we'll explore potent Acupoints, treatment sequences, and Jin Shin Acupressure techniques that you can begin integrating into your massage practice right away. You'll also have the opportunity to experience these techniques for yourself through guided self-care practices.

Whether you're new to Acupressure or looking to deepen your understanding of Chinese Medicine, this course offers a practical foundation that you can immediately put into practice.

✨ Mondays, October 5–26, 2026
💻 Live Online | 4:30–6:30 PM PT
✨ 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

This course also fulfills the prerequisite for Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy.

Learn more and register here: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/acupressures-potent-points-for-common-complaints-11

08/25/2026

SUPPORTED IN STILLNESS: Gentle Yoga + Hands-on Massage

A space to soften, slow down, and be held
This restorative 4-week series weaves together gentle yoga and hands-on massage to support deep rest and renewal ✨

We’ll begin with simple Chinese self-massage to circulate Chi, then settle into fully supported Yoga postures while receiving mindful touch—helping the body release tension and the nervous system unwind.

This is for you if you’ve been moving fast, holding a lot, or just need a moment to reset.

Tuesdays, September 15 to October 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Bellingham Yoga Collective
$120 for the series

Come as you are—no experience needed.

Sign up here: https://www.bellinghamyogacollective.com/events/supported-stillness-massage-and-restorative-yoga-series

08/24/2026

Learn more about the Pericardium meridian and Tui Na techniques with me 💜

08/21/2026

Discover the nervous system through the wisdom of Chinese Medicine, and learn how emotional and physical stress affect the flow of Chi in the body. In the Chinese approach, a tense nervous system is understood as Chi Constraint—experienced as tightness, irritability, headaches, insomnia, or digestive tension.

This course introduces the healing art of Aroma Acutouch Therapy, a powerful integration of essential oils and Acupressure points used to relieve Chi Constraint.
Through hands-on learning, you will explore how essential oils applied to Acupoints can help regulate the nervous system, and relieve your clients’ patterns of tension.

Learn focused Aroma Acutouch Therapy sequences to ease Chi Constraint manifesting as shoulder and neck tension, headaches, insomnia, digestive stress, or menstrual cramping. You will gain effective techniques that can be immediately integrated into any bodywork practice, or used for self-care.

8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

Sign Up here: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/calm-the-nervous-system-with-aroma-acutouch-therapy

08/13/2026

Last chance to join us in Seattle for this hands-on Acupressure training.
If you've been curious about integrating Chinese Acupressure into your massage practice, this is a wonderful place to begin.

Over two days, you'll learn practical techniques to help address:
• Neck & shoulder tension
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Stress & anxiety
• PMS & menstrual discomfort
• Low back pain & sciatica
• Fatigue
• Weak immunity and more!

You'll leave with techniques you can immediately incorporate into your sessions, along with a deeper understanding of how gentle, precise touch can create profound change.
✨ Attend Day 1, Day 2, or both
✨ 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours per day (16 total)
📍 Seattle, WA
📅 August 22–23, 2026

This course also fulfills the prerequisite for Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy.

Registration closes soon.

Learn more here: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/acupressures-potent-points-for-common-complaints-9

08/11/2026

Learn more about the Heart Meridian with me💜

Showing you all a simple acupressure technique to help calm the heart and restore balance in this season of the fire element - reach out with questions and learn more about my upcoming courses at the link in my bio 🌟

08/10/2026

Discover the nervous system through the wisdom of Chinese Medicine, and learn how emotional stress and physical tension affect the flow of Chi throughout the body. In Chinese approach, a tense nervous system is understood as Chi Constraint—experienced as tightness, irritability, headaches, insomnia, or digestive tension.

This course introduces the healing art of Aroma Acutouch Therapy, a powerful integration of essential oils used on Acupressure points to calm and restore balance to the nervous system. Through hands-on learning, you will explore how essential oils applied to specific Acupoints can calm the nervous system, relief tension or stress, and support emotional well-being.

Learn focused Aroma Acutouch Therapy sequences to ease: shoulder and neck tension, headaches, insomnia, digestive stress, and menstrual tension.

Gain effective techniques that you can immediately integrate into any bodywork practice, and use for self-care.

8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

Learn More Here: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/calm-the-nervous-system-with-aroma-acutouch-therapy

08/05/2026

One of the biggest shifts practitioners experience when learning Chinese Acupressure is realizing that healing doesn't have to come from working harder. When you know where to work, even gentle touch can create profound change.

In this one- or two-day hands-on training, you'll learn practical Acupressure protocols you can immediately begin using with clients experiencing:
• Neck & shoulder tension
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Stress
• PMS & menstrual discomfort
• Low back pain & sciatica
• Fatigue
• Weak immunity
• Anxiety & depression

You'll leave with techniques that blend seamlessly into massage sessions, while gaining a deeper understanding of how Jin Shin Acupressure supports the body's natural ability to heal.

✨ Attend Day 1, Day 2, or both
✨ 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours each day (16 total)
📍 Seattle, WA
📅 August 22–23, 2026

This course also fulfills the prerequisite for Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy.

Learn more here: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/acupressures-potent-points-for-common-complaints-9

08/04/2026

Learn more about an important acupressure point CV17 💜

08/01/2026

Last call to join us for Centered & Grounded 🌿

There are so many demands on our time. So many places to be, things to do, and people to care for.

This retreat is an invitation to step away from all of that for just one day.
Together we'll move gently, meditate, breathe, and spend time in quiet reflection—creating space to settle the nervous system and reconnect with ourselves.

Whether you're new to yoga and meditation or have been practicing for years, you're welcome exactly as you are.

✨ Saturday, August 8
✨ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Bellevue, WA
✨ Sliding scale pricing available

If you've been thinking about joining us, we'd love to have you there.
Registration closes soon.

Sign Up Here: https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/events/centered-and-grounded-st-marys-aug-8-26-tim-raizelah/

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