Description
Course Description:
Participants will learn techniques to add to their skill sets as massage therapists.
Topics will include: (but not limited to)
- Gua Sha (Graston, muscle scaping) ia a traditional Chinese healing method that uses a smooth-edges tool to help treat chronic pain.
- Gua Sha (Graston, muscle scraping) techniques on upper and lower body will also be taught. Titanium gua sha (graston tool will be provided).
- Proper foam rolling techniques, proper use of lacrosse balls to break up adhesions, and use of other tools for the therapist including percussion tools.
- An introduction to Active Isolated Stretching (to use on clients and for self-care).
These skills are designed to give the therapist added skills to use on themselves for self care and for their clients.
Participants are asked to bring: sheets, hand towel, hand sanitizer, lubricant (gel, lotion) and wear loose clothing and shorts. Class will be very participative.
Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Cortiva Institute – Baltimore MD
517 Progress Drive, Suite A-J,
Luthicum Heights, MD 21090
Phone: 484-690-1400
CE Credits: 8 Live CEs
About the Instructor:
Jim Earley, LMT, Board Certified, has been a massage therapist for the past 29 years and has been an instructor for the past 10 years.
Jim is a Sports Massage Specialist, who works with and has worked with many athletes, from the weekend warrior to the Professional Athlete. Jim was Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelp’s first massage therapist and travelled with him for 4 years. He also works with 18 colleges and universities and many high school and club athletes.
Jim has been an instructor for the past 10 years and teaches classes in Cupping (1,2 and 3), Sports Stretching (Active Isolated and PNF), Pin and Release, Basic Sports Massage (pre and post event) plus Gua Sha and other tools for the therapist.
