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Apr
27
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and WA State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND wa STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructors: Ursula Frank and Zinnia Su
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Date and Time: Sunday, April 27th, 10:30am-6pm


Tuition for Ethics Class (04/27/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

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Mar
9
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and WA State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND wa STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting and De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Date and Time: Sunday, March 9th, 10:30am-6pm

Registration: Please note that this class is sold out. A new section will be added this spring.


Tuition for Ethics Class (3/9/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Jan
19
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and WA State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND wa STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

Please note that this class is currently sold out. There is a new section of this class on Sunday, March 9th. Click here for details.


Instructor: Brian Utting
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Date and Time: Sunday, January 19th, 10:30am-6pm

Registration: Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Please note that this class is currently sold out. There is a new section of this class on Sunday, March 9th. Click here for details.


Tuition for Ethics Class (04/27/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Nov
23
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and WA State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND wa STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting and Zinnia Su
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Registration: Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.


Tuition for Ethics Class (3/9/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Oct
6
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting and De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Registration: Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.


Tuition for Ethics Class (10/6/24)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Sep
14
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting and Ursula Frank
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105


Tuition for Ethics Class (9/14/24)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Aug
17
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022-2024, and discuss some of the issues that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting & Zinnia Su
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105


Tuition for Ethics Class (3/9/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Jul
12
to Jul 15

2024 PNW Massage Therapists' Retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs

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Pacific Northwest Massage Therapists' Retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs

Please join us for continuing education at Breitenbush Hot Springs. Classes this year include:

  • Myofascial Treatment Techniques for the Knee (Pat O’Rourke)

  • Introduction to Visceral and Abdominal Massage (Brian Utting and Anneka Deacon)

  • Dynamic Thai Massage (Paul Buffel and Daisy Steinfort)

  • The LMT Joy Rx: Bringing Back Your Aliveness and Joy (Jeff Blank)

  • Releasing the Anterior Neck and Jaw with Breathing, Bodywork and Movement (Tiana Duncan)

Click here for more information and registration instructions. A minimum two-night stay at Breitenbush is required to attend classes. Prices will be going up on June 11th, so register by June 10th to get the early bird discount.

Dates: Friday to Monday, July 12-15, 2024




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Jun
2
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022 and 2023, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Please note this class is currently sold out. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, contact us at info@pnwschool.com

Tuition for Ethics Class (3/9/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.





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Mar
27
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022 and 2023, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & Zinnia Su
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105





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Feb
25
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022 and 2023, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of eleven students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & Zinnia Su
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105

Tuition for Ethics Class (3/9/25)
$105.00

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. You will need to be on either a laptop or a desktop (not a cellphone) with a good internet connection to attend and participate. Students are expected to leave their cameras on and fully participate in class.

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Jan
7
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
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ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022 and 2023, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105





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Nov
5
11:00 AM11:00

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2022 and 2023, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

Please note that this class is currently sold out. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com. There is another section with space available on January 7th, 2024.





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Oct
22
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2021 and 2022, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

Please note that this class is currently sold out. A new section has been added on Sunday, Nov 5, and is open for registration. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list for Oct 22, you can contact us at info@pnwschool.com. Thanks.





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Aug
27
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law (sold out)

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW (sold out)

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2021 and 2022, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

Please note that this is currently sold out. If you’d like to be placed on the mailing list, you can contact us at info@pnwschool.com



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Aug
26
10:30 AM10:30

Understanding Pain and How to Work with It (sold out)

Understanding Pain and How to Work with It: STrategies FOR LMTs (Sold OUt)

Pain is generally recognized to be the main reason people seek medical care. Finding non-pharmacological, and particularly non-opioid interventions, is one of the great challenges for our current medical system. As massage therapists we often attract and treat clients who are in pain, and they want our help to alleviate it. We have seen how powerful a tool massage can be for people who are suffering, and we have the intuitive sense that massage is good for pain relief. But why?

What is the nature of this thing called pain? What is it, how does it work, and can we be more skillful dealing with it? How can we help our clients get relief from pain, and possibly assist them in changing their relationship with pain? In this course, we are going to review the relevant neurology and dive into what modern pain science and research tell us about the nature of pain. We will take a bench-to-bedside approach to translate the research into practical ways to inform your work and help improve client outcomes. 

The class will include:

  • A survey of different types of nociceptors (pain receptors)

  • How other sensory receptors can become pain receptors if overloaded 

  • Sources of pain-causing stimulation, such as excessive dilation, muscle spasms, and ischemia

  • A review of the inflammatory cascade, and some of the pain-causing chemicals and compounds

  • Neural gating, and how it can work for or against us as LMTs

  • Pain modulators, such as endorphins, enkephalins, cannabinoids, and substance P

  • Projection and referred pain

  • Our current understanding of trigger points

  • Ways we can assist our clients with pain relief 

The research studying the effects of massage on pain relief is so powerful and convincing that it is beginning to ripple into mainstream medicine, such as the current program providing therapeutic massage at the VA hospitals in Seattle and Tacoma. Considering the current opioid crisis, this shift couldn’t come at a better time. 

Being well-versed in basic pain science will help inform your treatment plans and make you a more effective practitioner, and help your clients better understand what’s happening within their own bodies. With down-to-earth, practice-related examples and plenty of time for questions, this course is designed to be engaging, accessible, and applicable. 

Instructor: Matthew Sorlie
CE hours: 6 CE hours (currently not NCBTMB-approved)
Tuition: $95

Please note that this class is sold out. To be placed on the waiting list, contact us at info@pnwschool.com Thank you!

Matthew Sorlie was an instructor at the Brian Utting School of Massage for 10 years, and was the Director of Education at Cortiva-Seattle for several years. This is the debut of Matthew’s Pain class, and the tuition is deliberately low in exchange for your impressions and detailed verbal feedback at the end of class.

Deposit for Understanding Pain CE Class (01/04/25)
$80.00

Tuition is $140. Please note that the $80 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The $60 balance is due at class, either by cash or check, payable to the instructor (no credit cards, Venmo, etc).

Once you’ve clicked the “Add to Cart” button below, scroll to the top of the page and locate the cart icon in the upper right corner, then click to process check out.

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Jul
7
to Jul 10

Breitenbush Hot Springs 2023

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Pacific Northwest Massage Therapists' Retreat at Breitenbush Hot Springs

Please join us for continuing education at Breitenbush Hot Springs. Classes this year include:

  • Structural Work for the Ribcage and Thoracic Spine

  • Neck and Shoulders: Trager Release and Integration

  • Introduction to Table Thai

  • Specific Structural Work for the Low Back, Hips and Psoas

  • Vision and Upper Body Tension

Click here for more information and registration instructions. A minimum two-night stay at Breitenbush is required to attend classes.

Click here to learn more about the Breitenbush retreat.

Dates: Friday to Monday, July 7-10, 2023




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Jun
24
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Law

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover some Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2021 and 2022, and discuss some of the rules that are currently under consideration.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, Covid-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of Covid, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.


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Mar
25
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Law

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2021 and 2022.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & Matthew Sorlie
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

Please note: This class is currently sold out. A new section will be opening on June 24 or 25, and once details are confirmed, we will post the class on this website. If you would like to be notified about the June section, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list for the March section, you may also contact us at the email address above. Thank you.

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Jan
7
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Law

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect in 2021 and 2022.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & Matthew Sorlie
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $100.

Sold Out- This class is currently sold out. A new section will be opening in February. If you’re interested, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com

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Dec
4
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law (live, via Zoom)

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect on September 1st, 2021.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

We’re sorry, but this class is sold out. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, contact us at info@pnwschool.com There is another section of this same Ethics and Supervision class that is still open on Saturday, January 7th. For more information, click Here.

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Nov
6
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law (live, via Zoom)

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, 98117 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect on September 1st, 2021.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

This class is currently sold out. If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact us at info@pnwschool.com. There is a new section open on Sunday, December 4th, 2022.

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Oct
23
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law (live, via Zoom)

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
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ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect on September 1st, 2021.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting


Instructor: Brian Utting & De’Anna Dean
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

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Sep
11
10:30 AM10:30

Ethics, Supervision, Boundaries, and State Law (live, via Zoom)

  • Live webinar, via Zoom Seattle, WA (map)
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ETHICS, SUPERVISION, BOUNDARIES, AND STATE LAW

The class will begin with a thorough review of state massage law, and some interesting, important, and occasionally upsetting changes to the law. We will also cover the Washington State massage laws that went into effect on September 1st, 2021.

After a review of professional ethics, roles, and boundaries, we will take a more personal approach to professional ethics. Ethics is a living subject and is best learned in a live, interactive format. As massage practitioners, we work closely and intimately with our clients, but we often experience isolation and burnout in our own practices. When ethical conflicts, confusions, and challenges inevitably arise, we often feel that we have no place to take them. 

In this peer supervision class, we will explore your current professional issues and dilemmas, whether they be interpersonal, ethical, financial, COVID-related, or other. This is not a hypothetical or 'you should eat your vegetables' approach to ethics, but rather an opportunity to draw support and gain insight from your peers and mentors as you deal with whatever your real ethical issues or conflicts are. The class size will be quite small and intimate, with two instructors and a maximum of ten students. You will return to your practice refreshed and with a deeper sense of clarity.

Because of the currently recommended social distancing precautions, this class will be held on Zoom.

“Finally, an ethics class that is substantive, useful and not onerous!! I may never be able to tolerate the alternatives again.” -Darlene Sluder

"My time and money were definitely well spent. I feel like I am a better person as well as a better LMT after taking this class. This ethics class probably was the most important one of my career as we come off of the heights of COVID, but are still not through it.​" - Lindsay Butler

"Masterfully organized, and complete in subject coverage, handouts, and time management." -Barbara Johnson

"When I registered for this class, I was hoping for a competent ethics class that would offer more than merely an opportunity to satisfy a licensing renewal requirement. What I received was a thoroughly superb presentation which was easily the most beneficial ethics class I have ever taken. I can hardly believe I am looking forward to my next one in two years with Brian and De’Anna." - David Benoff

"This class was far better time spent than an internet facsimile of an ethics class." -Christian Green

“I didn’t anticipate that I would come to feel in community with 10 strangers so quickly. It’s helpful and humanizing to hear other people’s stories and what they are wrestling with in their practices, and also have the opportunity to sort through some of my own questions with a supportive community.” -Alice Hunting

Please note that this class is currently sold out. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list, contact us at info@pnwschool.com. Another section is still open on October 23rd.

Instructor: Brian Utting & Matthew Sorlie
Ethics CE hours: 7 ethics CE hours, meets (and exceeds) WA state ethics requirement
Tuition: $105.

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