Addressing the Elephant in the Massage Room - Practical Strategies for Chronic Pain & Trauma Informe
When: Seattle, WA - October 17th, 2026
Where: Discoverypoint School of Massage Therapy
Class Title:
"Addressing the Elephant in the Massage Room
- Practical Strategies for Chronic Pain & Trauma Informed Care"
8 CEU
(Satisfies Ethics Requirements)
Applicable to Massage Therapists in all areas of the industry. When chronic pain does not respond as expected, the missing piece might be trauma— it can often be the silent elephant in the room we are not addressing.
If your client's pain and tension keep coming back, you client's protective mechanisms are not allowing the release - Deeper pressure is not the answer. Find out what is and learn supportive strategies for supportive interpersonal skills and career longevity.
“One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with chronic pain, a prevalence of 20.4 percent or about 50 million people. Only 30 percent report receiving adequate treatment, even as women are 1.5 times more likely than men to report chronic pain. The statistics tie chronic pain to daily limits and mental health strain that extend well beyond the body.” - Worldmetrics.Org (Proprietary Research & Verified Data)
“Over 60 percent of U.S. adults report at least one adverse childhood experience (ACEs). The chronic disease risk for adults with four or more ACEs is seven times higher. This data makes the systemic need for trauma-informed care undeniable.” -Worldmetrics.Org (Proprietary Research & Verified Data)
As Doctors are making an effort to avoid prescribing pain medication for chronic pain – also known as “non-pharmacological interventions”, massage therapy is one of the top few alternatives. Because of this, MTs are seeing an increase in clients whose persistent tension, guarding, or sensitivity is shaped by stress and trauma. This practical, 8-hour class will help you understand what may be happening beneath the symptoms so you can work with greater confidence, clarity, and care.
Move Beyond the “Stubborn Muscle”
Chronic pain is rarely simple. Stress responses can influence muscle tone, breathing, body awareness, and a client’s ability to settle into a session. By learning to recognize common nervous-system patterns, you can adapt your approach without stepping outside your scope of practice.
This course translates trauma-informed principles into practical choices you can use in the massage room; from pacing and pressure to communication, consent, and creating a stronger sense of safety - for yourself and your clients.
What You Will Gain
• A clearer understanding of how stress and trauma can influence pain, tension, and protective responses
• Greater confidence recognizing when a client may be moving into fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown/fawn
• Trauma-informed communication and session strategies that support choice, consent, and client trust
• Practical ways to work with the vagus nerve and encourage nervous-system down-regulation allowing for greater release of muscle tension
• Tools for staying grounded, maintaining healthy boundaries, and reducing practitioner burnout
Make Your Work More Responsive—and More Sustainable
Build on the skills you developed in massage school. Like most healthcare providers – Burnout is a real issue. This class offers an accessible framework for taking better care of ourselves, noticing nervous-system cues, responding with intention, and supporting the client in their process while honoring your professional role. The concepts and techniques in this class are designed to integrate naturally into the work you already do.
Expand your clinical perspective, strengthen client trust, and add practical tools for working with chronic pain. Register today and bring a more confident, trauma-informed approach to your next massage session.
Click the link to learn more.
Register Today! Early Bird Discount While Time Lasts!
https://fasciafluency.regfox.com/seattle-101726-addressing-the-elephant-chronic-pain--trauma-informed-care
Where: Discoverypoint School of Massage Therapy
Class Title:
"Addressing the Elephant in the Massage Room
- Practical Strategies for Chronic Pain & Trauma Informed Care"
8 CEU
(Satisfies Ethics Requirements)
Applicable to Massage Therapists in all areas of the industry. When chronic pain does not respond as expected, the missing piece might be trauma— it can often be the silent elephant in the room we are not addressing.
If your client's pain and tension keep coming back, you client's protective mechanisms are not allowing the release - Deeper pressure is not the answer. Find out what is and learn supportive strategies for supportive interpersonal skills and career longevity.
“One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with chronic pain, a prevalence of 20.4 percent or about 50 million people. Only 30 percent report receiving adequate treatment, even as women are 1.5 times more likely than men to report chronic pain. The statistics tie chronic pain to daily limits and mental health strain that extend well beyond the body.” - Worldmetrics.Org (Proprietary Research & Verified Data)
“Over 60 percent of U.S. adults report at least one adverse childhood experience (ACEs). The chronic disease risk for adults with four or more ACEs is seven times higher. This data makes the systemic need for trauma-informed care undeniable.” -Worldmetrics.Org (Proprietary Research & Verified Data)
As Doctors are making an effort to avoid prescribing pain medication for chronic pain – also known as “non-pharmacological interventions”, massage therapy is one of the top few alternatives. Because of this, MTs are seeing an increase in clients whose persistent tension, guarding, or sensitivity is shaped by stress and trauma. This practical, 8-hour class will help you understand what may be happening beneath the symptoms so you can work with greater confidence, clarity, and care.
Move Beyond the “Stubborn Muscle”
Chronic pain is rarely simple. Stress responses can influence muscle tone, breathing, body awareness, and a client’s ability to settle into a session. By learning to recognize common nervous-system patterns, you can adapt your approach without stepping outside your scope of practice.
This course translates trauma-informed principles into practical choices you can use in the massage room; from pacing and pressure to communication, consent, and creating a stronger sense of safety - for yourself and your clients.
What You Will Gain
• A clearer understanding of how stress and trauma can influence pain, tension, and protective responses
• Greater confidence recognizing when a client may be moving into fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown/fawn
• Trauma-informed communication and session strategies that support choice, consent, and client trust
• Practical ways to work with the vagus nerve and encourage nervous-system down-regulation allowing for greater release of muscle tension
• Tools for staying grounded, maintaining healthy boundaries, and reducing practitioner burnout
Make Your Work More Responsive—and More Sustainable
Build on the skills you developed in massage school. Like most healthcare providers – Burnout is a real issue. This class offers an accessible framework for taking better care of ourselves, noticing nervous-system cues, responding with intention, and supporting the client in their process while honoring your professional role. The concepts and techniques in this class are designed to integrate naturally into the work you already do.
Expand your clinical perspective, strengthen client trust, and add practical tools for working with chronic pain. Register today and bring a more confident, trauma-informed approach to your next massage session.
Click the link to learn more.
Register Today! Early Bird Discount While Time Lasts!
https://fasciafluency.regfox.com/seattle-101726-addressing-the-elephant-chronic-pain--trauma-informed-care
Where is it happening?
916 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115-5542, United States
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