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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

Anatomy Trains

  • Anatomy Trains - Head, Neck & Jaw: 14 CEs

  • Anatomy Trains - Shoulders & Arms: 14 CEs

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

  • BCST 10: 6/22 - 6/25 (FINAL SEGMENT)​

Dr. Vodder School MLD

  • Manual Lymph Drainage Lvl 1 Practical: Apr 15-18

  • Manual Lymph Drainage Lvl 2: Practical: July 21-25

Scheduled Classes

  • Decoding The Knee & Ankle: 16/24 CEs

  • Decoding The Shoulder: 16/24 CEs

Somatic Foundations

  • 4/22 - FREE Zoom Seminar - The Somatic Perspective: Exploring The Muscle/Mind Connection

  • 5/20 - FREE Zoom Seminar - The Somatic Perspective: Connecting With And Releasing Unresolved Trauma

  • 6/20-21 - In Person Class - Somatic Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Movement

  • The Somatic Perspective: Exploring The Muscle/Mind Connection
    The Somatic Perspective: Exploring The Muscle/Mind Connection
    Wed, Apr 22
    Apr 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    via Zoom
    This is the first of two free Somatic Principles Seminars. Learn the somatic principles and techniques for therapeutic touch and movement that will transform your practice. 7:30 – 9pm ET Attend the entire seminar to receive a discount for Somatic Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Movement
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  • Decoding the Shoulder Puzzle
    Decoding the Shoulder Puzzle
    Sat, May 02
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – May 04, 2026, 6:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Moving Past Palpation to Advanced Assessment This 2-day massage therapist/3-day acupuncturist workshop is part of an ongoing series that includes Hip and Leg Assessment. 2-day for MT's: May 2-3 / 16 CEs / $325 +Monday for LAc's: May 4 / 8 CEs / $175 ($500 total)
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  • The Somatic Perspective: Connecting With And Releasing Unresolved Trauma
    The Somatic Perspective: Connecting With And Releasing Unresolved Trauma
    Wed, May 20
    May 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    via Zoom
    This is the second of two free Somatic Principles Seminars. Learn the somatic principles and techniques for therapeutic touch and movement that will transform your practice. 7:30 – 9pm ET Attend the entire seminar to receive a discount for Somatic Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Movement
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  • Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
    Himalayan Salt Stone Massage
    Sat, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Himalayan Salt Stone Massage Saturday, June 13 6 CEs / $140 (optional) Salt Stone Starter Pack: $199 additional ($339 total)
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  • Somatic Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Movement
    Somatic Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Movement
    Sat, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Learn clinical somatic techniques and principles for unlocking chronic patterns of tension, pain, and trauma that will focus on your clients' own sensory and motor intelligence. Sat 6/20 & Sun 6/21 | 9am-6pm | 16 CEs | $499* Plus 2 FREE Seminars: * Each online seminar qualifies for a $25 discount
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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: Shoulders and Arms
    Anatomy Trains: Shoulders and Arms
    Sat, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Part of a series of intensive soft-tissue technique courses combining movement and manual techniques for efficient and long-lasting results. Saturday, July 18 - 9am to 5pm Sunday, July 19 - 9am to 5pm $550* / 14 CEs *Early Bird $450 ends June 19
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  • Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 2 Practical
    Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 2 Practical
    Tue, Jul 21
    Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 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 Tuesday through Saturday, July 21-25 CE credits: 32 Cost: $1,250.00
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  • Decoding the Knee & Ankle
    Decoding the Knee & Ankle
    Sat, Aug 29
    Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Move Past Palpation, Advanced Assessment Offered for the first time at PMTI, this workshop is 2 days for Massage Therapists — or 3 days for Acupuncturists. Two day for MT's: Aug 29-30 / 16 CEs / $325 +Monday for LAc's: Aug 31 / 8 CEs / $175 ($500 total)
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  • Anatomy Trains: Head, Neck & Jaw
    Anatomy Trains: Head, Neck & Jaw
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
    PMTI Silver Spring, 8701 Georgia Ave., Suite 700, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
    Part of a series of intensive soft-tissue technique courses combining movement and manual techniques for efficient and long-lasting results. Saturday, October 24 - 9am to 5pm Sunday, October 25 - 9am to 5pm $550* / 14 CEs *Early Bird $450 ends September 25
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  • Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 1 Practical
    Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage - Level 1 Practical
    Wed, Apr 15
    Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Apr 18, 2026, 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 Apr 15-18 / Time: 9:00am to 6:30pm daily Theory Review: Apr 14 (see details below) CE credits: 32 Cost: $1,250.
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