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Continuing Education

Potomac Massage Training Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a Continuing Education Approved Provider (#450360-07). We continually work to insure a variety of exceptional courses are available.

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If you are a professional bodyworker and have any questions about the requirements of a particular class, please contact us via workshops@pmti.org or (202) 686-7046.

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For Beginner Massage and/or other Community Workshops, Click Here

Certification Classes in progress

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: Next Class 6/23

  • Dr. Vodder School Manual Lymph Drainage 1 & 2

Free Friday Lectures
Intros, presentations and lectures • Free to all!

  • Next Event To Be Announced

Scheduled Classes

  • Anatomy Trains in Structure & Function: 21 CEs

  • Anatomy Trains Fans of the Hip: 18 CEs

  • Cupping Therapy: 16 CEs

  • Decoding the Shoulder Puzzle: 16 CE's (MT) / 24 CE's (LAc)

  • Decoding the Hip Puzzle: 16 CE's (MT) / 24 CE's (LAc)

  • Dr. Vodder School MLD 1: 32 CEs​

  • Dr. Vodder School MLD 2: 32 CEs​

  • Zero Balancing Alchemy of Touch: 25 CEs

  • Decoding the Shoulder Puzzle
    Decoding the Shoulder Puzzle
    Sat, May 03
    May 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 05, 2025, 6:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Moving Past Palpation, Advanced Assessment Offered for the first time at PMTI, this 2-day massage therapist — or 3-day acupuncturist workshop — is the first offering of an ongoing Assessment Series. 2-day for MT's: May 3-4 / 16 CEs / $325 +Monday for LAc's: May 5 / 8 CEs / $175 ($500 total)
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  • Cupping Therapy
    Cupping Therapy
    Tue, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – Jun 11, 2025, 6:30 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    An Intro to Evidence Informed Clinical Cupping Bring the art of Cupping Therapy into your clinical practice. Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10-11 9:30 am - 6:30 pm daily $375 / 16 CEs * Includes 4-Piece Cupping Set
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  • BCST 6: Central Nervous System Motility
    BCST 6: Central Nervous System Motility
    Mon, Jun 23
    Jun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT – Jun 26, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
    PMTI, 8701 Georgia Ave #700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Seminar Six of the BCST Certification Program June 23-26, 2025
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  • Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 1 Practical
    Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 1 Practical
    Wed, Jul 09
    Jul 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 6:30 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave, Suite 700 Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Level 1 Practical is the first class (following Theory) in becoming a Dr. Vodder Certified MLD/Lymphedema Therapist Date: July 9-12 Time: 9:00am to 6:30pm daily (July 8) Cost: $1250.00     ($1,100 first 5 students)  CE credits: 32
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  • Anatomy Trains: Fans of the Hip
    Anatomy Trains: Fans of the Hip
    Fri, Jul 25
    Jul 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jul 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Part 3 of a series of intensive soft-tissue technique courses combining movement and manual techniques for efficient and long-lasting results. Anatomy Trains Structural Essentials: Fans of the Hip Friday, July 25 - 5pm to 9pm Saturday, July 26 - 9am to 5pm Sunday, July 27 - 9am to 5pm $550 / 18 CEs
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  • Decoding the Hip Puzzle
    Decoding the Hip Puzzle
    Wed, Sep 10
    Sep 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – Sep 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Move beyond palpation — learn to quickly and accurately assess hips, distinguish and identify common pathologies, and effectively treat pain and injuries. 2-day for MT's: Sept 10-11 / 16 CEs / $325 +Friday for LAc's: Sept 12 / 8 CEs / $175 ($500 total)
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  • BCST 7: Visceral Dynamics and Embryological Development
    BCST 7: Visceral Dynamics and Embryological Development
    Mon, Sep 15
    Sep 15, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT – Sep 18, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
    PMTI, 8701 Georgia Ave #700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Seminar Seven of the BCST Certification Program Sept. 15-18, 2025
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  • Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 2 Practical
    Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 2 Practical
    Tue, Oct 14
    Oct 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave, Suite 700 Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Level 2 Practical is the second class in becoming a Dr. Vodder Certified MLD/Lymphedema Therapist Date: October 14-18, 2025 CE credits: 32 Cost: $1000.00* (Early Bird price) * $1250 after 7/15/2025
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  • Zero Balancing: Alchemy of Touch
    Zero Balancing: Alchemy of Touch
    Thu, Nov 13
    Nov 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave, Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    with Jim McCormick, L. AC. Alchemy of Touch is an advanced class that expands on Core Zero Balancing principles and delves into working with amplified fields of vibration within the body. Nov 13-16 2025 | 25 CEs | $795* *Early Bird Pricing: $595 before 9/7/25; $695 before 10/7/25
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  • BCST 8: Facial Dynamics and TMJ Issues
    BCST 8: Facial Dynamics and TMJ Issues
    Mon, Dec 01
    Dec 01, 2025, 9:00 AM EST – Dec 04, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
    PMTI, 8701 Georgia Ave #700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Seminar Eight of the BCST Certification Program Dec. 1-4, 2025
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  • BCST 9: Nerve Facilitation and Psychospiritual Impacts
    BCST 9: Nerve Facilitation and Psychospiritual Impacts
    Mon, Mar 23
    Mar 23, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
    PMTI, 8701 Georgia Ave #700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Seminar Nine of the BCST Certification Program March 23-26, 2025
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  • BCST 10: Birth Dynamics and Integration
    BCST 10: Birth Dynamics and Integration
    Mon, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
    PMTI, 8701 Georgia Ave #700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Seminar Ten of the BCST Certification Program June 22-25, 2026
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  • Anatomy Trains In Structure And Function
    Anatomy Trains In Structure And Function
    Fri, Apr 25
    Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    A revolutionary map with practical results! Transform your view of myofascial anatomy and expand your ability to assess postural and movement patterns, and to create lasting fascial change with your hands. Friday, April 25 — Sunday, April 27 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Daily 21 CEs NCBTMB; 21 CECs PMA $550
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