HM Massage/Foundations of Shoulder Massage

  • $49

Foundations of Shoulder Massage

  • Course
  • 5 Lessons

~40 minutes of focused, clinical shoulder training (no filler).

Not currently CEU-certified — this is a practical workshop built around what you’ll actually do with your clients.

Why This Course?

Multi-Positional Approach: Learn side-lying techniques that many basic courses skip.

Anatomy-First Learning: Understand why you are moving a specific way, reducing the risk of injury.

Fluid Transitions: Stop "re-starting" the massage; learn a continuous loop of movement.

Contents

1. Foundations: Shoulder Patterns & Treatment Philosophy

This section establishes postural patterns, relationships and philosophy guiding your transition into effective, professional shoulder work.

Foundations: Shoulder Patterns & Treatment Philosophy

2. Supine Assessment & Anterior Shoulder Release

Here, intentional palpation directs our pressure, allowing us to initiate meaningful change and establish the tone for the entire session.

Supine Assessment & Anterior Shoulder Release

3. Sidelying Work: Scapular Access & Deep Shoulder Tissue

This position reveals where deep restriction lives, teaching you how to mobilize and release it without relying on brute force.

Sidelying Work: Scapular Access & Deep Shoulder Tissue

4. Prone Techniques: Posterior Shoulder Integration

Posterior shoulder work brings the system back into balance by integrating strength, depth and control.

Prone Techniques: Posterior Shoulder Integration

5. Flow, Longevity & Clinical Decision Making

One of my core philosophies: Sustainable results come from sustainable methods. This foundational guide is designed to create equilibrium between client relief and therapist longevity.

Flow, Longevity & Clinical Decision Making