Thumb-Free Deep Tissue - learn body mechanics and ergonomics for providing injury-free services, thumb-free deep tissue techniques for all parts of the body, and how to use your thumb safely. This course is NCBTMB approved for 8 CE hours. Instructor is Doreen Ellinwood. LMT. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cost: $200 Class will be held at American Institute, 2363 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ in the student massage clinic. Bring choice of lubricant and linens.

Cupping with Silicone Cups – learn how cupping works, when and how to perform cupping, and cupping techniques for hips, glutes, arms, pecs, legs and feet. This course is NCBTMB approved for 8 CE hours. Instructor is Doreen Ellinwood, LMT. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cost: $200 What to bring: lubricant of choice, linens, and silicone cups (if you have them) Option to purchase a full set of LURE Essentials Cups for $60 from the instructor on the day of class. Instructor accepts credit cards, Venmo, Zelle, and cash. Or you can borrow a set for a $20 deposit which will be returned to you at the end of class. Class will be held at American Institute, 2363 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ in the student massage clinic. Bring choice of linens and lubricant, and cups if you have them. You can purchase a full set of LURE Essentials cups for $60 or borrow a set for $20 deposit (returned at end of class).

Percussive Power: Unlocking the Benefits of Vibrational Therapy - learn what percussive therapy is and how it works, benefits and contraindications, and techniques and protocols. This course is NCBTMB approved for 6 CE hours. Instructor is Doreen Ellinwood, LMT. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost is $175 What to bring: linens, a percussion device (if you have one) What to wear: comfortable clothing Class will be held at American Institute, 2363 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ in the student massage clinic. Bring linens.