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Living Essence Massage Institute

Living Essence Massage Institute offers a 1,000-hour Massage Therapy Certification Program rooted in compassion, connection, and holistic healing.

Located in the Finger Lakes, we prepare students for meaningful, lifelong careers in the healing arts.

09/05/2026

We believe a meaningful career starts with real preparation, not just technique, but genuine understanding of the people you'll go on to help. Our 1,000-hour massage therapy program was built for exactly that. Small class sizes. Real mentorship. Hands-on training in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Graduates leave prepared not just to practice massage therapy, but to build a career that actually sustains them in private practice, spas, medical centers, and wellness settings across Central and Upstate New York.

If this is the path you've been considering, we'd love to meet you.

With rolling admissions every 10 weeks, there is time to join our next cohort, which begins September 21, 2026, with additional start dates on November 30, 2026, and in February 2027.

✨ Link in bio to begin your application.

09/04/2026

Fall Continuing Education for LMTs 🍂 from Living Essence Massage Institute

𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
📅 9.14.26 — The A&P and Pathology of Breast/Chest Massage with Lena Degloma, LMT
📅 9.15.26 — Massage Techniques for the Neck with Dex White, LMT
📅 9.17.26 — Advanced Reflexology with Dex White
📅 9.19.26 — Prenatal Massage with Kate Dimpfl
📅 9.20.26 — Therapeutic Breast & Chest Massage with Lena Degloma
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
📅 10.11.26 — Therapeutic Cupping with Katie Barnes
📅 10.11.26 — Massage Techniques for the Knee with Dex White
𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿
📅 11.8.26 — Therapeutic Facial Cupping with Katie Barnes

Whether you’re looking to deepen your existing skills, add new techniques to your practice, or explore an area of massage you haven’t worked with before, there’s something to build on this fall.

👉 Spots fill quickly. Save your seat and explore the full class schedule by using the link in our bio

09/03/2026

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso

Some people find their gift early. Others discover it in a moment at massage therapy school, when a technique finally clicks in their hands, and something inside them recognizes: 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑡.

We believe every therapist has a unique gift waiting to be discovered, a way of connecting, listening, and helping others feel more at home in their bodies.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧.

09/02/2026

𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗! 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 $𝟰𝟬 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧/𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗘
The Bundle & Save deadline is now 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟳!

There’s still time to bundle both Breast/Chest Massage CE courses and save $40! Designed for massage therapists and other licensed health care professionals, these companion courses offer a comprehensive foundation in breast/chest anatomy, pathology, therapeutic massage techniques, and practical application.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 $𝟮𝟬 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲—𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 $𝟰𝟬.
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗕𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗘&𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘!

🌿 The A&P and Pathology of Breast/Chest Massage
📅 Monday, September 14 | 9 am–12 pm
💻 Live online via Zoom
📚 3 NYS & NCBTMB CE credits
💰 $120

🤲 Therapeutic Breast & Chest Massage: Practical Approaches
📅 Sunday, September 20 | 9 am–4 pm
📍 Living Essence Massage Institute | Trumansburg, NY
📚 6 NYS & NCBTMB CE credits
💰 $240

Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical skills, deepen your understanding of breast/chest health, or feel more confident working with this often-overlooked area of the body, these courses offer an opportunity to learn, practice, and grow.

Don’t miss the extended deadline! Learn more and register through the link in our bio.

09/02/2026

👣 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞?

Some take long strides.
Some shuffle.
Some swing one arm more than the other.
Some move with ease, while others guard certain movements without even realizing it.

To a massage therapist, movement isn't something to judge. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🔎

Movement reveals how the body adapts, compensates, and responds to everyday life. It can offer clues about where muscles are working efficiently, where tissues may be restricted, and where someone may be experiencing discomfort.

That's why observation is such an important skill for massage therapists. 👀

At Living Essence Massage Institute, students learn to look beyond symptoms and begin asking better questions.
✨ How is this person moving?
✨ What patterns do I notice?
✨ What might the body be trying to protect?

Understanding movement helps therapists provide care that is thoughtful, individualized, and effective. 🤲

Because every movement tells a story, learning to recognize those stories is part of becoming an exceptional therapist.

🎓 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 through the link in our bio.

09/01/2026

Behind every skilled massage therapist is someone who took the time to teach, mentor, and believe in them.

At Living Essence Massage Institute, our instructors are not only educators but experienced practitioners who have spent years listening to the human body, working with clients, and deepening their understanding of this profession.

Why do they teach? 💚
📚 To share knowledge.
🤲 To support the next generation of therapists.
✨ To help students discover their confidence.
🌱 To ensure that massage therapy continues to grow as a respected and meaningful profession.

Teaching is more than passing along techniques. 🤲
💭 It is sharing perspective.
🔎 It is encouraging curiosity.
✨ It is helping students recognize the potential in their own hands.

Because becoming a great therapist requires more than knowledge. It requires guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to learn from those who have walked the path before you.

✨ Visit our website to learn more about the faculty who make Living Essence a community of learning, growth, and transformation.

08/31/2026

Have you seen our students around town providing chair massages? 👀 It’s more than a pop-up massage; it’s part of their education.

At Living Essence Massage Institute, students don’t spend their entire training solely in the classroom. As they progress through the program, they have opportunities to bring their skills into the community through our Community Practicum, building confidence, communication skills, and real-world clinical experience under the supervision of our instructors.

From learning foundational touch and communication to studying anatomy, kinesiology, massage modalities, medical conditions, and clinical decision-making, our students spend their 1,000-hour program building the knowledge and hands-on skills they need to become thoughtful, capable massage therapists.

Chair massage is one of the ways they begin putting all of that learning into practice.

So the next time you see a Living Essence student providing chair massage at an event or around the community, stop by and say hello!

You’re not only receiving a little care, but you’re also helping support the education of the next generation of massage therapists. 💚

08/30/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 $𝟰𝟬 on our Breast/Chest Massage CE Series with Lena DeGloma, LMT!

Designed to build knowledge, skill, and confidence, this two-course series takes you from foundational understanding to hands-on application.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔&𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁/𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 | 𝟵.𝟭𝟰.𝟮𝟲
This live online course provides a science-based foundation in the anatomy, physiology, and associated pathologies of the breast/chest region.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 | 𝟵.𝟮𝟬.𝟮𝟲
The hands-on companion brings that knowledge into practice through supervised techniques, real case studies, and practical approaches you can incorporate into your work with skill and care.

𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀? A home-study option is available. Register through the regular class link and add “NEED 3-HOUR HOMESTUDY COURSE” to the Additional Information field. After the live class, you’ll receive time-limited access to the recording and a 15-question quiz. A score of 70% or higher is required to receive your certificate.

Lena brings 19 years of clinical experience to this material, including nearly two decades spent building Red Moon Wellness in Brooklyn into a 45-practitioner center and developing a prenatal massage curriculum for CUNY Queensborough. Her teaching combines evidence-informed knowledge with trauma-informed, deeply respectful care.

Register for both courses by tomorrow, August 31, using code BUNDLE&SAVE and save $40.

📅 September 14 & September 20, 2026
🎓 9 NYS & NCBTMB CE credits combined

Link in bio to register.

08/27/2026

The human body is always adapting. Every day, we make thousands of movements: walking, reaching, lifting, sitting, breathing, and responding to the world around us. When something changes, whether from an injury, repetitive activity, stress, or habit, the body often finds a way to continue moving.

This is called compensation. Compensation is the body's way of creating balance when something is no longer functioning as efficiently as it once did. For example, if one area becomes restricted or painful, another area may begin working harder to support movement.

The body is incredibly intelligent.

But over time, these adaptations can contribute to patterns of tension, limited mobility, or discomfort.

This is where a skilled massage therapist begins to look deeper. Not just: "Where does it hurt?"

But:
"What is the body trying to accomplish?"
"What patterns are present?"
"What support does this person need?"

At Living Essence Massage Institute, students learn to observe movement and understand the many factors that influence the body's ability to function.

Because effective massage therapy begins with curiosity.

✨ Curious about the science behind massage therapy? Explore our program at Living Essence.

08/26/2026

Fall Continuing Education for LMTs 🍂
from Living Essence Massage Institute

Keep learning, growing, and expanding your practice this fall with hands-on continuing education designed for massage therapists.

SEPTEMBER
📅 9.14.26 — The A&P and Pathology of Breast/Chest Massage with Lena Degloma, LMT
📅 9.15.26 — Massage Techniques for the Neck with Dex White, LMT
📅 9.17.26 — Advanced Reflexology with Dex White
📅 9.19.26 — Prenatal Massage with Kate Dimpfl
📅 9.20.26 — Therapeutic Breast & Chest Massage with Lena Degloma

OCTOBER
📅 10.11.26 — Therapeutic Cupping with Katie Barnes
📅 10.11.26 — Massage Techniques for the Knee with Dex White

NOVEMBER
📅 11.8.26 — Therapeutic Facial Cupping with Katie Barnes

Whether you’re looking to deepen your existing skills, add new techniques to your practice, or explore an area of massage you haven’t worked with before, there’s something to build on this fall.

Spots fill quickly. Save your seat and explore the full class schedule.

👉 Browse the full class list using the link in our bio

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1891 State Route 96, Suite 7 & 8
Trumansburg, NY
14886

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+16072382035

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http://www.LivingEssenceFLX.com/, http://inktr.ee/LivingEssenceFLX

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