Gwinnett College

Mayumi Hawthorne Prior to Birth Massage
2026-11-09 10:00 - 2026-11-10 14:30 UTC | Gwinnett College – Marietta, GA, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30067, United States
This 12 hours hands-on course is packed with information from the gestation period to actual performing soft tissue techniques used in Prenatal Massage today. The Prior to Birth Massage course will help provide you with a deeper understanding of the structural changes that a woman’s body goes through during her pregnancy.
You will have a clear insight as to:

The many different ways of performing a Prior to Birth Massage A.K.A Prenatal Massage
The many benefits both emotionally and physically as well as the contraindications.
The different bodily structural changes and possible common discomfort per trimester
Suggestions on Prior to Birth A.K.A exercises

Supplies
top and bottom twin or full-size sheets to cover massage tables
1 pillow case for face cradle each day
2 standard size pillows with pillow case
A lubricant of choice (cream, oil, or lotion> NO aromatherapy oils
Class Information:
Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Class: Prior to Birth
CEU’s: 12
Price: $295

Location: Gwinnett College – MARIETTA, 1130 Northchase Parkway, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

Carrie Taylor - How To Give a Full Body Myofascial Session and Self Care Stretching and Strengthening for the Manual Therapists
2026-11-14 10:00 - 2026-11-15 18:00 | Gwinnett College – Roswell, GA, 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
Day 1 How to Give a Full Body Myofascial Treatment
This workshop combines many of the techniques learned in other Taylor myofascial workshops, to form a more generalized full body “protocol”.
A full sequence of treatment ideas is shown starting in prone, with discussion on what to do if you find areas of concern/complaint that need more specific techniques applied (yet still be able to fit everything into one session).
The supine portion of the session starts on the lower body, and ends at the head & neck, once again addressing possible areas where some clients might need more specific work, but keeping the therapist focused on achieving a full body result in the time allotted.
Day 2: Self Care Stretching and Strengthening for the Manual Therapists
This workshop is designed to promote proper biomechanics to prevent injuries, while working as a manual therapist. Discussion and demonstration of the various hydrotherapy techniques learned while in massage school, is an important application of the knowledge required for Self Care and management of the various injuries that may occur during a manual therapy career. Demonstrations on correct table height and postural form/stance while giving treatment sessions is emphasized, in order to give therapists the basis for a long & pain free career. There will be coaching & practice on diaphragmatic breathing, using your core correctly while you work, as well as muscle strengthening exercises and stretches relevant to manual therapists. These principles can also help you coach your patients successfully in pain management, hydrotherapy guidelines, and stretching & strengthening.
Class Info
Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Day 2: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
CEU’s: 14
Price: $275

Location: Gwinnett College – Roswell – 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160 Roswell, GA 30076
Class capacity: 20
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

Trigger Points: Neck, Spinal Column & Sacral Mobility with Lee Anne Singleton
2026-11-21 09:30 - 2026-11-22 18:00 | Gwinnett College – Marietta, GA, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30067, United States
In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the neck, back, spinal column and sacrum. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches/Sinus pressure, neck pain, TMJ, upper, middle, and lower back pain, pain in the sacrum, glutes and hips. In doing so we will help relieve tension and pain, increase range of motion, as well as increase your client’s quality of life. Trigger point therapy is a great modality to add into your massage practice that will help bring in repeat clients who will refer their family, friends and coworkers to provide you with steady work throughout the course of your career as a massage therapist and healer.
Learning Objectives:

When your client is complaining of headaches/sinus pressure or neck pain, you will be able to locate and perform trigger point therapy (TPT) to the trigger points (TP) that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate some neck stretches and show the client how to treat some of the TP’s with self-help tools at home when the need arises.
If your client has kyphosis or Military neck you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the neck pain and tension.
You will be able to show the client how to treat some of the TP’s and address the symptoms of Military neck with self-help tools at home when the need arises.
When a client is complaining of upper, middle or lower back pain you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate how to treat the TP’s at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
When your client is complaining of TMJ you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to show the client how to treat some of the trigger points at home when the need arises.
When the client is complaining of pain in the sacrum you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s in the sacrum and on the coccyx that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate and show the client how to treat some of the trigger points on the sacrum and coccyx at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
When a client is complaining of pain in the glutes or hips you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate some stretches and show the client how to treat the TP’s at home with self-help tools when the need arises.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course you will be able to pin point the specific trigger points that may be contributing to your clients chronic body pain in the head, face, neck, back, sacrum, glutes and hips. You will learn proper positioning, draping, where to apply pressure, the amount of pressure, how long to apply pressure, and be able to give your client home care instructions on how to treat themselves when their unable to schedule a massage with you if and when the need arises. Self care is the best care so you will be able to pass on what you learn from this course to a multitude of grateful clients in the years to come.
Supplies
Two twin set of sheets
Lotion and cream (No oil based products)
Class Information:
Times: Day 1: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class: Trigger Points: Neck, Spinal Column, and Sacral Mobility
CEU’s: 12
Price: $275

*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Location: Gwinnett College – MARIETTA, 1130 Northchase Parkway, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

Mayumi Hawthorne Heated Herbal Ball
2026-12-07 10:00 - 2026-12-08 14:00 | Gwinnett College – Marietta, GA, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30067, United States
This exciting 12 hours hands-on course will discuss the fundamentals of using heat application of hydrotherapy with compressed balls filled with herbs. It will demonstrate the manipulation of soft tissue techniques to relieve pain from sore, hypertonic muscles, detoxification of waste from the muscles, reinvigorate the body, mind and spirit and relaxation as they are used in massage today. A successful heated herbal ball massage depends on understanding hydrotherapy using heat application and the physiological effects it has on the body; understanding the conduction of heat, and the medicinal purpose of herbs and how they affect the body.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the physiological effects on the body using heat application in hydrotherapy in 2 forms (liquid and steam), through conduction using balls of compressed herbs.
Explain the benefits and contraindications of using heated compressed herbs.
Explain the safety features and precautions using the heat application of herbal balls.
Explain the proper set up for equipment, use, and care of heated herbal balls.
Describe the different herbs used for pain relief of sore and hypertonic muscles, detoxification of the body, relaxation and reinvigorating the body, mind, and spirit.
List various massage stroke protocols and techniques to manipulate soft tissue using Heated Herbal Ball(s).
List various lubricants used during the Heated Herbal Ball massage.
Demonstrate the proper cleaning, sanitizing and storage procedures for the instruments used in a heated herbal ball massage.

Supplies
top and bottom twin or full-size sheets to cover massage tables
Pillow case for face cradle each day
A lubricant of choice (cream, oil, or lotion) NO aromatherapy oils
Class Information:
Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Class: Heated Herbal Ball
CEU’s: 12
Price: $285

Location: Gwinnett College – Marietta 1130 Northchase parkway Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

Carrie Taylor's Facial Fundamentals & HOPMNRS Approach to Assessment
2026-12-12 10:00 - 2026-12-13 18:00 | Gwinnett College – Roswell, GA, 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
Day 1:Fascial Fundamentals
This workshop will give participants an introduction to the “Taylor Technique” style of myofascial assessment & treatment, and how to incorporate this work into their current practice. Specifically, strain/ counterstrain, using limbs as levers, pin & drag, skin rolling, pick up & roll are all shown in several areas of the body, focusing on palpation of superficial and deep layers of fascia, and differentiating between the two.
Learning about the elements of fascia and how to dialogue on this topic with prospective and current clients, will help participants incorporate this work into their current massage practice, while managing client expectations. Therapists will become proficient at using these techniques everywhere in the body, and the focused hands-on practice in palpation, is a skill that will be demonstrated throughout the seminar, in addition to body mechanics.
This class is the platform for the other 9 topics in the level 1 series, and gives the healthcare practitioner a firm foundation in applying palpative skill effectively. DVDs and downloads are available for all ten topics in this myofascial certification series, as well as ten level 2 DVDs and ten level 3 DVDs now available at www.taylortechniquesinc.com. Level 1 textbook is available in downloadable and hard copy formats on amazon/kindle!
Day 2: HOPMNRS Approach to Assessment
This course offers an in depth look at Assessment and Treatment from a myofascial perspective. Therapists will be taken through a very detailed process on how to approach assessing a client, from History/intake, to observation, movement and posture analysis, as well as palpation and neurological assessment, referral pain recognition, and special tests when needed. This approach is designed to increase the therapist’s confidence and expertise when assessing a client, giving them the necessary information to form a highly effective treatment plan.
Class Info
Times:
Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Day 2:10:00 am – 6:00 pm
CEU’s: 14
Price: $275.00

Location: Gwinnett College – Roswell 1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160 Roswell, GA 30076
Class capacity: 20
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.
Carrie Taylor
NCBTMB#710407-100

Mayumi Hawthorne Prior to Birth Massage
2026-12-12 10:00 - 2026-12-13 18:00 | Gwinnett College – Lilburn, GA, 4230 Lawrenceville Hwy, Ste 11, Lilburn, GA, 30047, United States
This 12 hours hands-on course is packed with information from the gestation period to actual performing soft tissue techniques used in Prenatal Massage today. The Prior to Birth Massage course will help provide you with a deeper understanding of the structural changes that a woman’s body goes through during her pregnancy.
You will have a clear insight as to:

The many different ways of performing a Prior to Birth Massage A.K.A Prenatal Massage
The many benefits both emotionally and physically as well as the contraindications.
The different bodily structural changes and possible common discomfort per trimester
Suggestions on Prior to Birth A.K.A exercises

Supplies
top and bottom twin or full-size sheets to cover massage tables
1 pillow case for face cradle each day
2 standard size pillows with pillow case
A lubricant of choice (cream, oil, or lotion> NO aromatherapy oils
Class Information:
Times: Day 1: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Class: Prior to Birth
CEU’s: 12
Price: $295

Location: Gwinnett College – LILBURN, 4230 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 11 Lilburn, GA 30047
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.

Trigger Points: Upper Extremities with Lee Anna Singleton
2026-12-19 09:00 - 2026-12-20 18:00 | Gwinnett College – Marietta, GA, 1130 Northchase Pkwy SE Suite 100, Marietta, GA, 30067, United States
In this course we will learn how to access some of the trigger points in the head, face, neck, arms, wrists, hands, shoulders and back. We will learn how to treat some of the most common trigger points that contribute to headaches, neck pain, frozen shoulder, elbow pain, hand/wrist pain, and upper, middle and lower back pain. In doing so we will help relieve tension and pain, increase range of motion, as well as increase your client’s quality of life. Trigger point therapy is a great modality to add into your massage practice that will help bring in repeat clients who will refer their family, friends and coworkers to provide you with steady work throughout the course of your career as a massage therapist and healer.
Learning Objectives:

When a client complains or is having issues with headaches/Sinus pressure, you will be able to locate and perform Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) to the trigger points (TP’s) that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
When a client complains or is having issues with neck pain and tension you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate some neck stretches and show the client how to treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
You will be able to locate the Pectoral TP’s and perform TPT to help release tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back.
You will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch the area and treat the problem at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
When a client is complaining or having issues in the shoulders, you will be able to identify which TP’s to treat based on the assessment of the shoulder movements that trigger the pain.
You will be able to demonstrate how the client can treat the problem area at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
You will be able to locate and perform TPT to the arms, elbows, wrists and hands when a client is complaining or having any issues in those areas.
You will be able to demonstrate how the client can stretch and treat some of the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises.
When a client complains of upper, middle or lower back pain you will be able to locate and perform TPT to the TP’s that refer to the point of pain on the client.
You will be able to demonstrate how to treat the problem areas at home with self-help tools when the need arises.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course you will be able to pin point the specific trigger points that may be contributing to your clients chronic body pain in the upper extremities. You will learn proper positioning, draping, where to apply pressure, the amount of pressure, how long to apply pressure, and be able to give your client home care instructions on how to treat themselves when their unable to schedule a massage with you if and when the need arises. Self-care is the best care so you will be able to pass on what you learn from this course to a multitude of grateful clients in the years to come.
Supplies
Two twin set of sheets
Lotion and cream (No oil based products)
Yoga mat/ large towel
Class Information:
Times: Day 1: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm // Day 2: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Class: Trigger Points: Upper Extremities
CEU’s: 12
Price: $275

*Refunds are subject to a $10 processing fee.
Location: Gwinnett College – MARIETTA, 1130 Northchase Parkway, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30067
Contact: Please call us at (770) 381-7200 if you have any questions.
Refunds: No refunds within 2 weeks of class. If there is a documented emergency, you may transfer after to a later class by this instructor.
Picture ID required at check-in
If minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be subject to cancellation.
