Open Pathways Institute for Integrative Massage

10/07/2026

DHARMA YOGA: Yoga Grounded in Metta (Loving-Kindness) 🪷

Join me for a gentle, meditative 4-week yoga series exploring the traditional practice of Metta—loving-kindness.

Together, we'll weave this heart-centered practice into our movement, breath, and stillness, cultivating kindness toward ourselves and others.
Dharma Yoga is Zazen in movement—an invitation to slow down, listen inwardly, and let your yoga practice be a meditation in motion.

💕 Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4 💕 4:30–5:45 pm

All levels of yoga and Zen experience are welcome. 🪷

Donations are appreciated.

Registration here: https://www.redcedarzen.org/event-6767138

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

🌿 BALANCE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH TOOLS FROM CHINESE MEDICINE🌿

As massage therapists, we often work with clients whose bodies carry the effects of stress, exhaustion, and an overwhelmed nervous system.
Join me for a two-day exploration of the nervous system through the lens of Chinese Medicine and the gentle, powerful practice of Aroma Acutouch Therapy. ✨

You’ll learn how to combine the potency of essential oils with Acupressure points to help restore balance to the nervous system.

🌸 Day 1 – Tense Nervous System (Chi Constraint): Learn techniques to support clients experiencing: • Shoulder-neck tension and headaches • Insomnia and digestive tension • Menstrual tension

🌸 Day 2 – Weak Nervous System (Chi Deficiency): Discover approaches for supporting clients experiencing: • Fatigue and low immunity • Poor concentration and depression • Weak digestion and scanty periods

💛 Take one day or both! Each day stands alone, and you can attend in either order.

📍 Therapeutic Training Center, Seattle, WA
📅 October 11 & 12, 2026
⏰ 9 am–6 pm each day

🎓 8 NCBTMB CE hours for one day | 16 hours for both

💰 $170 for one day | $310 for both
✨ Save $30 when you enroll in both days!

🌿 I’d love to share this journey with you!

Registration: https://stores.theratraining.com/p-balance-the-nervous-system-with-tools-from-chinese-medicine-chi-constraint-seattle-october-11-2026/

10/02/2026

The Metal Element: The Art of Receiving and Letting Go 🍂

In Chinese Five Element Theory, the Metal Element teaches us the beautiful balance between receiving and letting go. It invites us to take in what nourishes us—breath, inspiration, love, and connection—while releasing what we no longer need.

In our bodies, our breath reflects this natural rhythm: we inhale and receive, then exhale and release. Just as we need both, our emotional and physical well-being depends on finding balance between holding on and letting go.

Where in your life might you be ready to receive a little more—or let go a little more? 🍁

09/30/2026

🌿Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure 🌿

What if understanding your client’s body could go beyond muscles, tissues, and physical symptoms? What if you could begin to explore the deeper energetic pathways that connect the body, mind, and spirit?

✨Please join me for an enriching introduction to Chinese Meridian Acupressure, where you’ll explore the pathways, functions, and healing wisdom of the 12 Organ Meridians through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

🌸 In this 8-hour class, you’ll discover:
✨ How the 12 Organ Meridians influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being
✨ Potent Acupressure points to build Chi and vitality
✨ Practical techniques to regulate Meridian energy flow and restore balance
✨ Ways to integrate this East-West bodywork blend into massage, bodywork, and self-care

For new and experienced massage therapists, this class offers a beautiful foundation for understanding the body’s energetic anatomy and supporting your clients’ natural healing processes.

Chinese Medicine opens the door to a deeper, more integrative dimension of healing. 💛

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am–6:00 pm
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

Come how Meridian Acupressure can enrich your work and your own self-care journey. 🌿

Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/discover-chinese-meridian-acupressure-8

09/28/2026

🌿 DHARMA YOGA: Grounded in Metta Loving-Kindness 🌿

Join me for a gentle, meditative 4-week yoga series exploring Metta (loving-kindness) as the heart of our yoga practice and a support for our meditation practice.

Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and stillness, we’ll cultivate presence, compassion, and a deeper connection with ourselves and all beings. Dharma Yoga is Zazen meditation in movement—an invitation to bring meditation into movement both on the mat and in your life.

🪷 Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4
🕯️ 4:30–5:45 pm
📍 Red Cedar Zen Community, Mountains and Rivers Temple, Bellingham

All levels of yoga and Zen experience are welcome.

Registration required. Donations appreciated.
Register here:https://www.redcedarzen.org/event-6767138

🌿 Dharma Yoga: Grounded in Metta Loving-Kindness 🌿

Join me for a gentle, meditative 4-week yoga series exploring Metta (loving-kindness) as the heart of our yoga practice and a support for our meditation practice.

Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and stillness, we’ll cultivate presence, compassion, and a deeper connection with ourselves and all beings. Dharma Yoga is Zazen meditation in movement—an invitation to bring meditation into movement both on the mat and in your life.

🪷 Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4
🕯️ 4:30–5:45 pm
📍 Red Cedar Zen Community, Mountains and Rivers Temple, Bellingham

All levels of yoga and Zen experience are welcome.

Registration required. Donations appreciated.

09/28/2026

🌿 Dharma Yoga: Grounded in Metta Loving-Kindness 🌿

Join me for a gentle, meditative 4-week yoga series exploring Metta (loving-kindness) as the heart of our yoga practice and a support for our meditation practice.

Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and stillness, we’ll cultivate presence, compassion, and a deeper connection with ourselves and all beings. Dharma Yoga is Zazen meditation in movement—an invitation to bring meditation into movement both on the mat and in your life.

🪷 Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4
🕯️ 4:30–5:45 pm
📍 Red Cedar Zen Community, Mountains and Rivers Temple, Bellingham

All levels of yoga and Zen experience are welcome.

Registration required. Donations appreciated.

09/28/2026

✨ Discover the Potency of Jin Shin Acupressure! ✨

Join me for ACUPRESSURE'S POTENT POINTS FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS, an introductory course that takes you beyond the fundamentals and into the healing wisdom of Chinese Medicine.

🌿 Learn powerful Acupressure points and sequences to address common concerns, including:
✨ Shoulder & neck tension
✨ Headaches and stress
✨ Insomnia and fatigue
✨ PMS and menstrual cramps
✨ Hot flashes and more!

You’ll explore Chinese massage techniques, Jin Shin Acupressure, and practical ways to integrate these tools into your massage practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice on yourself, cultivating self-care while developing skills to support your clients.

🌸 Gentle on your body. Deeply supportive for your clients.

This class is a beautiful stepping stone into the deeper healing path that Chinese Medicine maps out for us.

📅 Mondays, October 5–26, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 pm Pacific Time
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

Come explore the wisdom of Chinese Acupressure and discover how a few potent points can open new possibilities in your practice. 💛

REGISTRATION: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/acupressures-potent-points-for-common-complaints-11

09/23/2026

✨ Want to add the wisdom of Acupressure to your massage practice? ✨

Acupressure offers a beautiful way to work with the body beyond where it hurts—helping restore balance to Chi, the body’s vital life force.

In LIVE ONLINE Acupressure’s Potent Points for Common Complaints, you’ll learn practical, powerful tools you can begin using right away with your clients.

🌿 Learn potent Acupressure points and sequences for:
• Shoulder & neck tension
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Stress
• PMS & menstrual cramps
• Hot flashes and more!

You’ll also learn Chinese massage techniques for activating points and Jin Shin Acupressure—a gentle, yet powerful technique that is easy on your body.💚

Mondays, October 5–26
4:30–6:30 pm Pacific Time LIVE ONLINE
8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

🌸 Consider this your invitation to take the next step into the deeper healing path that Chinese Medicine maps out for us.

Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/acupressures-potent-points-for-common-complaints-11