Pain Science and the Heart of Healing

A theory-based short course for massage and manual therapists

Self-paced. Mobile-friendly. CE accreditation in progress.

Understand pain more deeply.
Support your clients more confidently.

Grounded in the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model, this 3-hour online course explores the science of pain, trauma, and nervous system regulation — through a lens of compassion, clarity, and care.

This self-paced virtual course is ideal for:

Massage and manual therapists seeking CE credits and deeper clinical insights at an affordable price
Oncology and post-mastectomy massage providers
Bodyworkers and somatic therapists working with chronic or complex pain
Practitioners expanding into trauma-informed massage
Anyone curious about the science of pain and how it impacts hands-on care

What You Will Learn

How the nervous system influences, amplifies, or resolves pain
Key concepts: central sensitization, polyvagal theory, interoception, and fascia
The neurobiology of trauma, fear, and body memory
How to communicate clearly and calmly with clients about pain
Strategies for building safety and co-regulation in care
Why emotional and spiritual health matter in pain resolution

Massage therapy can be more than relaxing — it can be transformational, when grounded in science and heart

Course Format

Certificate upon completion

11 short, beautifully crafted learning modules

100% theory-based content, self-paced

Self-reflection prompts and module quizzes

CE credit approval in progress

👀 Get a Sneak Peek Inside!

Curious what you’ll learn before you enrol?

Sign up below to preview the introductory section and full module layout of this trauma-informed, science-backed course designed to help massage therapists better understand pain, trauma, and nervous system regulation.

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Welcome message + orientation videos
Course summary and learning objectives
Full module titles (without the locked content)
A feel for the teaching style and structure

This is a theory-only course — no hands-on techniques, just powerful tools to support your clients with complex or chronic pain.

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WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS

You’re not just treating tissue — you’re working with story, survival, and the human nervous system.
This course will help you show up with more confidence, compassion, and clinical clarity — without needing to change your hands-on style.

It’s a lens shift. A heart shift. And a major upgrade to your theory toolkit.