Saturdays, September 12 – December 12 • 9a–6p • no class November 28
This basic 100-hour Swedish course involves techniques that consist of long muscle strokes on the skin, using lotion or oils. The work is done on a massage table. Numerous protocols for a full-body massage are covered, along with body usage and mechanics, contraindications, tailoring sessions, and many more techniques. In each class, you will observe the teacher demonstrate technique, practice on a partner, and then receive a massage from your partner. This process of seeing, doing, and experiencing allows you to learn each technique “inside and out.” The objective of this course is to teach the mechanics and techniques, as well as philosophy and spirit of massage, and to prepare you for a career in the field of massage.
This program-required class is an ideal starting point for students pursuing massage therapist certification.
It is a prerequisite for a large portion of the rest of our course catalog, including *Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement.
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13 • 9a–6p
The 16-hour Komyo Reiki Kai Level 1 course offers information, discussion, techniques for self care and giving hands-on treatment with others.
$10 fee due first day of class, payable to teacher, for required Komyo Reiki Kai Manual.
Spend one weekend immersing in the McKinnon classroom experience; get a good sense of whether more involved classes might be a good fit for you!
Mondays, September 14–28 • 9a–6p
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on therapy based on the principles of cranial osteopathy. It uses light touch and subtle movements to unwind holding patterns in the body and to release restrictions in the craniosacral system. Releasing those restrictions improves nervous system function, which can have a positive effect on all the tissues of the body. This subtle form of bodywork can help bring a deeper sense of balance to clients and allow the therapist to practice listening in a more profound and meaningful way. This course will cover basic history, relevant anatomy and physiology, technique, and a basic treatment protocol. Students will refine palpation skills for tuning into very subtle systems of the physical and energetic body. All of the techniques presented in this class can also be incorporated into other bodywork modalities.
This class is a prerequisite for one of our 125-hour advanced core program class options, the *Craniosacral Therapy class, next offered Mondays in October 2026 – February 2027.
Our craniosacral courses enroll quickly — it's best to sign up sooner than later for these!
Tuesday, September 15 – Thursday, September 17 • 9a–6p
This 24-hour Reflexology class explores the reflexes of the feet, hands, and ears, and their relationship to corresponding parts of the body. Reflexology is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic modalities in the world of bodywork. Students will learn to use reflexology as a tool to help release tension and aid the body in finding its own equilibrium. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts and practice of reflexology as the powerful healing art it has proven to be.
Spend a few days immersing in a more intensive, condensed McKinnon classroom experience; get a good sense of whether longer classes might be a good fit for you!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 15–November • 6–10p
Acupressure is an ancient system of healing from China. It is a system that addresses the Qi or life-energy of the body, using specific points along the meridians to open and maintain the flow of energy and encourage physical, emotional, and mental balance. The objective of this basic 64-hour course is to give students hands-on experience feeling and working with Qi. Students will learn how the meridians and points can increase balance and how the combination of pressure techniques can help to alleviate common symptoms. The course will prepare students to incorporate Acupressure into their practice and to apply acupressure concepts to themselves for self-care.
This core program class is a great starting point for students pursuing massage therapist certification, especially those interested in Eastern modalities and energy work.
It is a prerequisite for the 125-hour *Five-Element Acupressure class, one of our advanced core program class options.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 15 – December 15 • 6–10p • no class November 24 or 26
This basic 100-hour Swedish course involves techniques that consist of long muscle strokes on the skin, using lotion or oils. The work is done on a massage table. Numerous protocols for a full-body massage are covered, along with body usage and mechanics, contraindications, tailoring sessions, and many more techniques. In each class, you will observe the teacher demonstrate technique, practice on a partner, and then receive a massage from your partner. This process of seeing, doing, and experiencing allows you to learn each technique “inside and out.” The objective of this course is to teach the mechanics and techniques, as well as philosophy and spirit of massage, and to prepare you for a career in the field of massage.
This program-required class is an ideal starting point for students pursuing massage therapist certification.
It is a prerequisite for a large portion of the rest of our course catalog, including *Anatomy & Physiology: Human Structure & Movement.
Saturday, September 26 • 9a–6p
In addition to giving practitioners an opportunity to bring a fresh approach and a sense of innovation to their current practice, this 8-hour long course will introduce participants to the fundamentals necessary to build a strong foundation and an understanding of the philosophy of this world-renowned approach. Esalen® Institute has been fundamental in the influence and development of massage and therapy throughout the history of the “human potential” movement.
Dip your toes into the McKinnon classroom experience with this one-day elective — the perfect way to see if more involved classes might be a good fit for you!
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