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  • Soma Essentials Workshop: Somassage®— October 10-13, 2025

    Somassage® is a unique system; it includes analysis, Soma models and myofascial techniques that get results. Open to LMTs and those totally new to bodywork. Course details and registration below.

  • Workshop Details

    Somassage® is a complete myofascial bodywork system that helps people feel balanced and revitalized. It focuses and mobilizes energy by releasing muscles and fascia to create more ease of movement. Developed out of Soma Structural Integration theories, Somassage® recognizes and works with the unique qualities inherent in each individual structure.

    This hands-on workshop is open to those who are unlicensed and interested in studying Soma Structural Integration, as well as seasoned massage therapists looking to improve their body mechanics and touch skills. Upon completion of the course, licensed practitioners will have permission to use the Somassage® trademark. All participants will have the tools to successfully use Somassage® to support others in a significant and meaningful way.

    In addition to being a great stand-alone course, Soma Essentials is a prerequisite course for those interested in attending the full 768-hour Soma Structural Integration Certificate Program. More info can be found on our website.

    Cost:

    Early Bird Special $665 until Sept. 19th! After that, $750

    CE Hours:

    32 CEUs (4 Ethics)

    Date & Time:

    October 10-13, 2025
    Friday-Monday
    9am-6pm

    Location:

    Soma Institute of Structural Integration— Whidbey Island, WA
    772 Camano Ave, Suite 101
    Langley, WA 98260

    Concepts you will learn:

    – The language of connective tissue in the body
    – Compression & suspension mechanics
    – How gravity effects the body
    – How to recognize holding patterns in the fascial network
    – Soma's Holographic Body Reading: an effective structural analysis model
    – Soma's Three Brain Model: a body/mind model for client assessment
    – How to use Somassage® for treatment specific work
    – Wholistic body mechanics: how to work with ease and more efficiency
    – A protocol for a full 1.5 hour Somassage® session
    – Somassage® techniques & theory

    Teachers:

    Jesse Guerrero, ASP, LMT, Soma Lead Instructor and Co-Director
    Kelsi Giswold, ASP, LMT, Soma Lead Instructor and Co-Director
    Kimberly Lorton, ASP, LMT, Soma Instructor
    Vanessa Wood, LMT, Soma Instructor

    Lodging:

    A limited number of hostel-style lodging options are available at the Soma House next door to the Institute. Contact us to reserve a bed.

    This course meets Oregon and Washington state massage CEU requirements. For other states, please check your state requirements.

  • Course Registration & Payment

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    Pay in Full Option: Due to the way that payments are set up with Jotform and Square Pay, all invoices will list the workshop payment as a "Subscription" even if you already paid in full. The line item in the invoice you receive will say "Next bill [date]" even if you already paid in full. Please disregard that, and we apologize for any confusion. You will only be charged once.

    Payment Plan Option: If you select the Payment Plan option above, you can pay for the course in monthly installments. The credit card you pay with today will be automatically charged each month on the same day as your initial payment until the full amount has been paid. The payment plan for this workshop is only available until August 10, 2025.

    If you have questions about your payment, please email somainfo@soma-institute.org or call 360-680-3053.

  • Refund Policy—Illness or Exposures:

    If an attendee is exposed to Covid or other viruses, or becomes sick within 10 days of the workshop, they will be kindly asked to stay home and be issued a full refund.

    If an attendee becomes sick or exposed after they have begun attending, then their registration will be transferred to another, future Soma Essentials workshop, to be taken within 2 years.

    Refund Policy—General Cancellations (Non-Illness):

    Cancellation made greater than 30 days before the start of the course—90% of payment refund.

    Cancellations made between 30 days and 12 days before the start of the course—50% payment refund.

    Cancellation made between 12 and 0 days before the start of the course—no refund.

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