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Hand and Stone DT Private Class

  • The Wellness Institute of Chester County 402 C Gordon Drive Exton, PA, 19342 United States (map)

Room 1 - Instructor Robyn Zappy

THIS IS A PRIVATE CLASS FOR HAND AND STONE

Price: $150.00

Deep Tissue Massage — 8-Hour PA CE Course

Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
8 Pennsylvania Continuing Education Credits

The Wellness Institute of Chester County
Instructor: Robyn L. Zappy, LPTA, LMT

Take your hands-on massage skills to the next level with this 8-hour, hands-on Deep Tissue Massage course designed specifically for licensed massage therapists.

This course combines lecture, demonstration, and extensive hands-on laboratory practice. Participants will learn what Deep Tissue Massage is, how it differs from traditional Swedish massage, and how to apply deeper techniques safely and effectively.

What You’ll Learn

The course begins with a lecture covering:

  • What Deep Tissue Massage is and how it differs from Swedish Massage

  • Indications and contraindications

  • Proper body mechanics and therapist positioning

  • When and how to incorporate deeper pressure and specific techniques

  • Clinical considerations for working with deeper musculature

Following the lecture, the instructor will provide hands-on demonstrations, followed by guided laboratory practice. The emphasis of this course is practical, hands-on learning, allowing participants to develop confidence in locating and working with deeper muscle tissue.

What to bring:

  • Sheet Set

  • Blanket

  • Face Rest Cover

  • Wear comfortable clothes

Muscles We Will Focus On

Hands-on techniques will focus on:

  • Levator Scapulae

  • Pectorals

  • Gluteals

  • Rhomboids

  • Erector Spinae

  • Deep Quadriceps

  • Soleus

Whether you are looking to expand your clinical massage techniques, improve your palpation skills, or become more confident working with deeper tissue, this course provides practical techniques you can incorporate into your massage practice immediately.

8 PA CEs | Lecture + Demonstration + Hands-On Lab

PLEASE USE THE NAME YOU WOULD LIKE ON YOUR CERTIFICATE WHEN ORDERING THIS TICKET!
WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES! NO NEED TO BRING A TABLE; WE HAVE PLENTY. PLEASE BRING A SHEET SET.

Disclaimer: Refunds are available when cancellations are received 1 day prior to the event. Refunds will include the ticket price less the Eventbrite fees (which consists of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined).

Disclosure Statement by The Wellness Institute of Chester County - Acknowledgment of Audio and Video Surveillance: I hereby acknowledge that by attending this class, I have been informed and understand that The Wellness Institute of Chester County utilizes continuous audio and video surveillance on its premises. I understand that surveillance is conducted for the safety, security, and well-being of all students, staff, and visitors, as well as for the protection of property. I am aware that audio and video monitoring is active at all times in common areas, classrooms, hallways, and other designated spaces within the school and that I will be asked to sign a notice of disclosure upon attending any classes at the WIofCC.

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