Course Catalog
Browse all Manual Therapy Alliance continuing education courses.
Communicable Diseases for Manual Therapists
3.5 CE
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: - Differentiate between communicable and infectious diseases and identify the five major types of pathogens relevant to manual therapy. - Analyze the Chain of Infection and identify specific intervention points within a massage practice setting. - Apply Standard Precautions, including proper hand hygiene and PPE selection, to daily practice. - Evaluate environmental cleaning protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment. - Recognize the signs and symptoms of common skin, respiratory, and bloodborne diseases. - Execute critical clinical decision-making regarding when to treat, postpone, or refer a client based on infectious disease presentation.
Cultural Competency for Massage Therapists
1 CE
This comprehensive one-hour self-paced home study course equips massage therapists with essential knowledge and practical skills to provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care to diverse client populations. Through an engaging slide presentation and in-depth course manual, participants will explore fundamental concepts of cultural competency, including understanding personal biases, recognizing dimensions of diversity, and navigating cultural variations in communication styles, touch preferences, modesty requirements, and health beliefs. The course addresses real-world scenarios massage therapists encounter daily, from working with clients who have specific religious practices to accommodating language barriers and gender preferences. Participants will learn how to develop cultural humility through ongoing self-reflection, implement inclusive intake procedures, and avoid common cultural insensitivity mistakes that can damage the therapeutic relationship. Critical topics include personal space considerations across cultures, working with traditional medicine practices, creating accessible marketing materials, and building trust within multicultural communities. By completing this course, massage therapists will gain actionable strategies to enhance their professional practice, improve client satisfaction, and demonstrate their commitment to providing equitable, respectful care that honors the unique cultural backgrounds and needs of every client. This course fulfills continuing education requirements while providing immediately applicable tools for creating a welcoming, inclusive practice environment where all clients feel respected, understood, and comfortable receiving therapeutic care. Completing the course will give the learner 1 CE of continuing education. This course is offered on our learn.manualtherapyalliance.com portal. Click View Course below to register for the course.
Ethics in Manual Therapy
4.5 CE
This comprehensive ethics course provides massage therapists and manual therapists with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the complex ethical landscape of contemporary practice. The course explores the four pillars of medical ethics—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—and examines professional codes from AMTA, ABMP, and FSMTB. Through four structured modules, participants will master critical topics including professional boundaries, therapeutic relationships, power dynamics, informed consent procedures, HIPAA compliance, and client confidentiality. The course addresses both traditional and modern ethical challenges, from managing dual relationships and scope of practice to navigating social media ethics and digital professionalism. Using practical decision-making frameworks like the PLUS model, participants will develop skills for analyzing and resolving real-world ethical dilemmas through case studies and self-reflection exercises. Whether you're a new practitioner or seasoned professional, this course provides invaluable guidance for maintaining the highest ethical standards while promoting self-care, cultural competence, and ongoing professional development in manual therapy practice. Completing the course will give the learner 4.5 CE of continuing education. This course is offered on our learn.manualtherapyalliance.com portal. Click View Course below to register for the course.
Expanding Assessment Practices (Webinar)
3 CE
The expanding assessment practices course is designed to deepen the understanding of assessment practices to assist in developing a treatment plan for consecutive sessions with your clients. Students will learn terminology and assessment protocols to assist in the creation/development of a treatment plan for general full body session, focused upper body session, and a focused lower body session. The course is completed online via distant learning/webinar for an earned credit of 3 CE hours.
Head and Neck
15 CE
This course is specially designed to equip Massage Therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address common injuries, pathologies, indications, contraindications, assessments (including Range of Motion and Palpation), postural imbalances, trigger points of the Head and Neck, myofascial techniques, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy and activation techniques, muscle firing patterns, and signs and symptoms of inflammation. By integrating these techniques and learning resources, therapists will gain the ability to assess and treat the Head and Neck Region in a more therapeutic manner. Join us and enhance your expertise in caring for your clients' head and neck health!
Hip and Thigh
17.5 CE
This course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists on common injuries, pathologies, indications, contraindications, assessments (including Range of Motion and Palpation), postural imbalances, trigger points of the Hip and Thigh, myofascial techniques, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy and activation techniques, muscle firing patterns, and signs and symptoms of inflammation. By integrating these techniques and learning resources, therapists will be able to more effectively assess and treat the Hip and Thigh Region in a therapeutic manner. Join us to enhance your skills in caring for your clients' hip and thigh health!
Lower Leg and Foot
17.5 CE
The Myokinesio Therapy of the Lower Leg and Foot course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists of common Injuries, Pathology's, Indications, Contraindications, Assessment (to include Range of Motion and Palpation), Postural Imbalances, Trigger Points of the Lower Leg and Foot, Myofascial Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques, Muscle Energy and Activation Techniques, Muscle Firing Patterns, and Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation. With integration of these techniques and learning resources the Therapist will be able to assess and address more Therapeutically the Lower Leg and Foot Region.
Myokinesio - Anterior Torso
17.5 CE
The Myokinesio Therapy of the Anterior Torso course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists of common Injuries, Pathology's, Indications, Contraindications, Assessment (to include Range of Motion and Palpation), Postural Imbalances, Trigger Points of the Anterior Torso, Myofascial Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques, Muscle Energy and Activation Techniques, Muscle Firing Patterns, and Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation. With integration of these techniques and learning resources the Therapist will be able to assess and address more Therapeutically the Anterior Torso Region.
Posterior Torso
17.5 CE
The Myokinesio Therapy of the Posterior Torso course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists of common Injuries, Pathology's, Indications, Contraindications, Assessment (to include Range of Motion and Palpation), Postural Imbalances, Trigger Points of the Posterior Torso, Myofascial Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques, Muscle Energy and Activation Techniques, Muscle Firing Patterns, and Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation. With integration of these techniques and learning resources the Therapist will be able to assess and address more Therapeutically the Posterior Torso Region.
Reiki Immersion Workshop - Level 1 & Level 2
12 CE
The Reiki Immersion Workshop is a 2 day event that encompasses both Level 1 and Level 2 Reiki courses into one weekend. The course starts with the Level 1 training to guide the student through their first attunement and the 12 traditional reiki hand placements, ending the day with a social dinner for both body and mind. On the second day, students receive their second attunement to level 2 and end the day with a guided meditation and reiki share. Massage Therapist taking the immersion workshop receive a total of 12 CE participating.
Shoulder and Arm
18 CE
This course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists on common injuries, pathologies, indications, contraindications, assessments (including Range of Motion and Palpation), postural imbalances, trigger points of the Shoulder and Arm, myofascial techniques, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy and activation techniques, muscle firing patterns, and signs and symptoms of inflammation. By integrating these techniques and learning resources, therapists will be able to more effectively assess and treat the Shoulder and Arm Region in a therapeutic manner. Join us to enhance your skills in caring for your clients' shoulder and arm health!
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Test Course
Usui Reiki Level 1
7 CE
Reiki is a subtle form of energy healing that connects the body, mind and spirit. Through the connection of body, mind and spirit one can experience physical release from pain and/or emotional release tied to traumatic experiences. Stress and injuries in the body are tied into our emotions and this form of energy healing is performed to assist the body to balance the flow of energy, which allows the body to heal. During a Reiki 1 class, students will learn the history of Reiki, information about the chakras, become attuned to this awesome healing art as a Reiki Level 1 practitioner, learn the 12 traditional hand positions used in Usui Reiki, and how to perform a Reiki session on yourself and others! Massage Therapists can earn 7 CE taking this course.
Usui Reiki Level 2
5 CE
The Reiki Level 2 attunement in Traditional Usui Reiki advances the knowledge of the level 1 Reiki practitioner. After becoming attuned to level 2, the course will teach the use of three symbols that help augment the application of Reiki energy on the physical and energetic body. The course dives deeper into energetic anatomy as it relates to the Chakra system and works to balance flow of energy through the body. You will become Attuned to 3 of the 5 Traditional Usui Reiki Symbols. Learn how to use the symbols in healing sessions. Learn more information about the seven chakra energy centers and how to balance the flow of energy through the body. Massage Therapists can earn 5 CE taking this course.