Instructor Doss Education

08/19/2026

Advanced Prenatal I & II Training - 2026 Fall Dates Are Open! 🌿

Massage therapists, ready to deepen your prenatal skills and confidence?

✨ Advanced Prenatal I: 8 CE hours | Online
✨ Advanced Prenatal II: 8 CE hours | Live classroom or webinar
✨ $200 per course
✨ NCBTMB approved
✨ Complete both to earn your MAPP credential

• October • November • December dates available.
Live classroom in the Greater Nashville Area

See the flyer for details and visit MyMindfulEducation.org to learn more.

*Flexible financing options available*

08/15/2026

So many of you have been part of my teaching journey over the years, and I’m excited to share how I’m expanding my classroom in a new way. 💚 I hope you’ll take a moment to watch this and meet MEND! 🌿

09/01/2025

Go to my “Instructor Doss” page to vote on your favorite on the list! 💖

08/21/2025

CLARIFICATION FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS

Who Needs a TN Massage Establishment License? 🧐
- If you run a massage business, are open to the public (including from a brick and mortar, from a mobile vehicle clinic, or your home), and you get compensation, you need a TN Massage Establishment License. (This has not changed) 📝
- If you work under a place (I’ll use Nashville School of Massage Therapy) and you are an employee, contract 1099, or renting space but you accept clients as an entity of Nashville School of Massage Therapy, it's their responsibility to have the TN Massage Establishment License for the people working in their establishment (This has not changed) 💼

Big Clarification: 📣
- If you're running YOUR OWN massage business, like "Secret’s Holistic Hideaway" and just renting space at Nashville School of Massage Therapy, you CAN'T use their TN Massage Establishment License. You need YOUR OWN TN Massage Establishment License. 🚫
- Multiple businesses CAN be at the same address! So, if you rent a room part-time, and there are other people also sharing that room, each of you will need your own Establishment License. You CANNOT share one establishment license for the room/address if you are all separate businesses. 🏢
- If you are renting a space, and serve as an entity in that business i.e. Secret Doss, LMT at Nashville School of Massage Therapy and the clients are clear that they are still in the business “Nashville School of Massage Therapy” and they have not crossed into “Secret’s Holistic Hideaway” (a separate business) You can be under the establishment license of “Nashville School of Massage Therapy.” ✅

Here's the Deal: 👍
- Working for someone? (They book clients, pay you?): You’re covered by THEIR TN Massage Establishment License. (Let’s be checking these for owners, responsible person, and expiration date just to be sure the business is in compliance) 🕵️‍♀️
- Running your own show? (You have a separate name from the establishment you are in): You need your own TN Massage Establishment License. 🫵

Exception: ⚠️
- If you're working at a doctor's office (MD, DC, DO)🩺, and massage isn't the main service at the address, you DON'T need a TN Massage Establishment License.
- If you are renting out a space where massage is the main business activity, but the building is owned by a doctor (MD, DC, DO) you do NEED a TN Massage Establishment License

Real-World Examples: 🌍
- Example 1: You work as an employee at Nashville School of Massage Therapy. They handle everything from booking, to payments and they pay you. You’re GOOD (they have the TN Massage Establishment License). 🎉
- Example 2: You rent a room a few days a week, book your own clients, use your own website, and do not identify as an entity for the main business. You NEED your own TN Massage Establishment License. 💻
- Example 3: If you working out of a room, in a business, and you are seen and advertised as an entity of that establishment, regardless of the business agreement you have with the owner (1099, contract, renter, split compensation) You CAN be under THEIR TN Massage Establishment License.🤝

Action Time! 🗓️
- If this affects you, you should apply to get your TN Massage Establishment License this year by December 31, 2025! ⏳
Do it as SOON as you can because it takes time to process. (If you need help applying, I’m happy to help) 🙋‍♀️
- Here is the link to the LARS system for the online application: https://lars.tn.gov/datamart/mainMenu.do Just select the appropriate application (Massage Establishment License) once you have entered the system. It's the same login you use to renew your license! 🌐
- If you are applying for a new establishment license you have to go through the full process, letters of recommendation, and a background check. Here is the link to the specific background check site (IdentoGo) you MUST use: https://tn.state.identogo.com/workflow/28TYXY 🔗
- When it asks for an OCA # use: 2681 (massage establishment) 🔑

Got a Retired TN Massage Establishment License? 🗄️
- You can bring it back WITHOUT a new background check! 🥳
Just fill out a reinstatement application, pay the fee to the administrative office, comply with the reinstatement procedures, and you are back in compliance! ✅

Questions? 🤔
- If you have questions, please email me at [email protected] or reach out to me at InstructorDoss on Facebook 📧
- Also, I have scheduled a Q&A via zoom the evening of August 27th, from 5pm-6pm CST and I'll be happy to answer any questions or have any discussions you want to have on the topics from these rule changes from the board! It's free for anyone to join, so spread the word so we can all make sure we are giving out the right information! 🗣️
Here is the link to the zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/3212740077?omn=91964615867 💻
- If you would like to reach out the the TN Massage License Board Administrative Staff this is the email to use: [email protected]
- Note: If your question does not have to do with applications, renewals, reinstatements, or other administrative tasks, please refer your questions to a TN Law instructor. If you want to make a public comment at a board meeting there is a process and procedure for doing so, the admin office is not the place to air grievances. If you need information on how to send in a public comment please reach out to me. ℹ️

08/14/2025

Currently working on updating our TN Law classes in light of some rule changes that are coming down the pike. I will have a full statement for you as soon as the official wording comes from the administrative office so that I give you the most accurate information and details.

I will also hold a free Q&A session in a few weeks so if you want to jump in and ask question or just get clarity on these changes, I’ll be available to help you through any transitions!

As always, I want to ensure you are aware of changes happening in our industry and what they mean to you as a massage therapist and/or an establishment owner here in Tennessee.

I appreciate each and every one of you who trust me with your TN law education and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside side you when shifts and changes happen! I will be in touch soon! ♥️Secret

11/14/2024

I have added MORE classes between now and the end of the year! I had some that were sold out and I had to add more tickets! If you are needing to finish your continuing education hours for this cycle (2023-2024) I have classes for you! I also have 2 more workshops coming up in November and December if you need all 24 hours these can be done either in-person or live webinar! You can also buy one or two day passes if you only need 5, 10, 15 or 20 hours!
(ticket quantities are limited for in-person classes)

Reach out to me if you have questions! I'm always happy to help you find the classes you need to stay compliant!

Here is the link to our Eventbrite page where you sign up for classes!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nashville-school-of-massage-therapy-16070548859

06/26/2024

Can attend In-Person or via Live Webinar during event.
(Space and Quantity Limited.)
Quick Link to the Workshop Event Page:

This series will cover pain management skills, knowledge and techniques for massage therapists to enhance their professional practice.

06/25/2024

CE Classes are up on our website!
I'm excited to bring you all my series on client pain management knowledge and skills!
Each 5 hour class will cover a specific areas including: Neck, Shoulder, Upper Back, Lower Back, Upper Leg, and Lower Leg.
I will have 1-2 individual classes per month via live webinar and there will be three workshops where you can get all 24 hours needed in just 3 days or just get a one or two day pass!
You can choose to attend In-person or via Live Webinar to the workshops (space and quantity are limited)
Visit our website: NashvilleSchoolofMassageTherapy.com or our Eventbrite page for tickets!
Reach out if you have any questions!

06/06/2024

Working on my CE calendar for the remainder of the year! Should be up by the end of next week! I will have a new series that will walk through Massage Therapy for Pain. Each class in this series is 5 hours and will highlight a different area of the body!

This fall we will have a few in-person workshops where you can come and get all the hours you need before the end of this cycle! There will also be an option to choose to participate via live webinar as well!

Reach out to me if there is a specific class you are interested in taking!

I do have a 5 hour live webinar class this Saturday morning at 9:00am that is part of the six class series! Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain. Check it out!

In this 5 hour course you will learn the major causes and contributing factors of shoulder pain. This course will also focus on the muscles