Intro Trainings, Classes & Workshops
Explore hands-on learning experiences designed to nurture connection, growth, and well-being. The Massage and Energy School of Buena Vista offers a variety of introductory classes and workshops—from couples and family massage to sound bath ceremonies and private Pilates sessions. Each experience is guided by skilled instructors and built to help you relax, reconnect, and expand your understanding of the body and mind. Whether you’re exploring something new or deepening your current practice, our classes are open to all levels and designed to meet you where you are.
New workshops and specialty classes are added monthly—check back often to see what’s next.
Couples Massage Training
Reconnect through the power of touch
Learn simple, effective massage skills you can use at home with your partner, in this hands-on couples workshop.
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Hands-on practice using both a massage table and floor techniques
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Learn body mechanics that keep you safe while giving massage
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Professional technique taught by a licensed Massage Therapist
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Learn the essentials of healing touch
Massage & Connection:
A Family Workshop
Build Bonding Moments Through Mindful Touch
$100/ guardian & child - +$10 for additional family members
Slow down and reconnect as a family through the power of gentle, caring touch. This fun, interactive class helps parents and kids (ages 5–12) learn safe, age-appropriate massage techniques that promote calm, reduce stress, and strengthen emotional connection. You’ll leave with practical tools for comfort, communication, and everyday relaxation.
Intro to Energy Therapies
Pathway to certification
A hands-on look at how energy flows through and around us — drawing from Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic science. Explore the Electric Body and learn simple techniques to sense, balance, and activate your own energy field. Perfect for curious beginners or wellness professionals wanting a fresh perspective.
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Discover the Electric Body - Learn how subtle energy flows through and around the human body.
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Explore Ancient Wisdom - Gain insights from Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic philosophy in an approachable way.
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Hands-On Learning - Experience guided breathwork, meditation, and gentle movement to feel energy shifts.
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Accessible for Everyone - No prerequisites — open to curious beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Intro to Sound Therapies
Pathway to Certification
Experience the power of vibration and learn how sound can be used as a healing tool. This introductory workshop offers a hands-on look at gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, and tuning forks — and how they calm the nervous system, ease stress, and support overall well-being. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about the full Sound Therapy Certification.
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Hands-On Exploration - Try gongs, bowls, and tuning forks to feel how vibration impacts the body.
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Learn the Science & Art of Sound - Understand how frequencies influence relaxation, focus, and healing.
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Support Mental & Physical Well-Being - Discover how sound can reduce stress and encourage natural balance.
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Beginner-Friendly - No prior experience needed — ideal for curious newcomers or wellness pros.
Intro to Therapeutic Touch
Pathway to Certification
Explore the Electric Body and learn simple techniques to sense, balance, and activate your own energy field. Perfect for curious beginners or wellness professionals wanting a fresh perspective.
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Energy-Aware Touch - Learn how to sense and work with the body’s magnetic and energetic fields.
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Hands-On Techniques - Practice gentle hand placements, pressure points, and light tapotement.
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Enhance Client Results - Discover how adding energetic awareness can make your treatments more powerful.
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Pathway to Certification - A great first step toward the full 100-hour Therapeutic Touch Certification Program.
Intro to Fascia
Pathway to Certification
Take a closer look at the body’s most underappreciated structure — fascia. This introductory class explores the science behind the connective tissue network that influences posture, pain, and mobility. You’ll gain a clear, practical understanding of fascial anatomy and how it supports healthy movement, while trying simple, hands-on techniques to feel fascia in action. Ideal for fitness and healthcare professionals, bodyworkers, and anyone curious about functional anatomy.
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Evidence-Based Foundations - Learn the latest understanding of the fascial system and its role in movement and pain science.
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Functional Application - Connect theory to practice with movement-based exploration and palpation skills.
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Mobility & Performance Insight - Understand how fascial health influences flexibility, stability, and recovery.
