Unwinding The Upper Back & Neck - 2 Day In-Person Massage Course

C$800.00

Unwinding the Upper Back & Neck 2-Day Advanced Seated Massage Training

An intuitive, three-dimensional approach to working with the neck, upper back, and structures above the diaphragm — without force, strain, or linear thinking.

The upper back and neck are never just about tight muscles.

They are shaped by breath, posture, protection, expression, and the constant relationship between the head, heart, and hands.

In this two-day seated massage training, we explore the upper body as an integrated, responsive system — working above the diaphragm to address the complex relationships between the sternum, pectorals, clavicles, cervical spine, jaw, and neck musculature.

Using osteopathic-inspired, multi-dimensional techniques, you’ll learn how to unwind the upper back and neck 360 degrees — working through depth, direction, rotation, and subtle movement while allowing the nervous system to remain calm and receptive.

As restrictions soften above the diaphragm, breath deepens, the neck decompresses, and the entire system reorganizes with less effort and greater clarity.

This course is taught entirely in seated position, offering a powerful, accessible way to work deeply while maintaining ease, efficiency, and practitioner longevity.

What makes this work different

This is not a “neck routine.” It’s a listening-based approach that addresses: the front, sides, and back of the neck the relationship between jaw, throat, and cervical spine the fascial and neurological continuity between chest, neck, and head

Instead of forcing release, you’ll learn how to follow tissue responses — allowing unwinding to occur naturally, intelligently, and safely.

In this training, you’ll learn how to:

• Work three-dimensionally with the upper back, neck, and structures above the diaphragm

• Address the sternum, pectorals, and clavicles to support neck and shoulder release

• Work safely and effectively with the scalenes, SCM, hyoids, and longus colli

• Integrate jaw and cervical relationships for more complete neck resolution

• Unwind neck tension 360 degrees without force, strain, or overworking

• Follow subtle tissue cues to create profound change with minimal effort

• Use seated positioning to access deep patterns while supporting nervous system safety

• Trust intuitive guidance and refined palpation during complex upper-body work

This training is ideal for massage therapists who:

• Feel that neck and upper back pain is more complex than it appears

• Want deeper results without aggressive techniques

• Are curious about osteopathic, fascial, and intuitive approaches

• Work with clients who hold tension in the chest, jaw, and throat

• Desire sessions that feel calmer, more precise, and more intelligent

• Want powerful seated techniques they can integrate immediately into practice

The deeper invitation

Unwinding the Upper Back & Neck is about restoring the relationship — between breath and posture, structure and innervation.

When the tissues above the diaphragm are truly listened to, the body doesn’t just release. It reorganizes. And once you experience this way of working, seated massage will never feel “limited” again.

CE's Approved with:

MTAA 18.5

CRMTA 16

CMMOTA 16

NHPC 10