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Chair Massage

Chair Massage
12 CE Hours
$134.00

Cost includes all materials. Shipping, if applicable, is a flat rate.

New online video option! Master the art of chair massage in this 12 CE hour home study course. This course covers many topics including: chair massage techniques, chair set up, body mechanics, communication, the business of chair massage, how to formulate a chair massage routine, and marketing. It includes both a textbook and a video which provides more than 50 techniques that you can incorporate into a 10, 15 or 30 minute chair massage.

This Course Will Present:

  • A complete chair massage routine
  • Benefits and contraindications to chair massage
  • Proper set up and body mechanics for performing chair massage
  • Marketing strategies for promoting your business while performing chair massage

You Will Receive: Chair Massage textbook by Patricia M, Holland and Sandra K. Anderson, Mastering Chair Massage video with Diana Haynes, guide with instructions, exam of 84 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.

The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.

Our massage online CE courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.

For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.

I liked the fact that the DVD and the textbook complimented each other and made it easy to understand. I felt like my client and I were in the same room with the instructor during the DVD session of the course. It was extremely helpful to see a variety of techniques being used. - Angela Hicks

Exceptional video!! Very good demos and explanations. - Nina Glendinning, LMT

I liked how easy the content was to follow and that an instructional DVD was included. This course provided me with some new ideas and techniques to add into my chair massage routine. - Shunta Hart, LMT

Gives a great foundation for getting started with chair massage. - Robert Raiford, LMT

 

The most common time length for a chair massage is:
A.    60 minutes
B.    5 minutes
C.    15 minutes
D.    45 minutes

Which of the following is an advantage of using a professionally manufactured massage chair for performing chair massage?
A.    It provides the most comfort for the widest variety of people
B.    It is the least expensive option for providing chair massage
C.    It is lighter than a desktop massage support
D.   There is nothing to transport from location to location

What does a basic sequence provide when performing chair massage?
A.    A focus for practice and a tool to make the techniques and movements of chair massage automatic
B.    A way for practitioners to evaluate and diagnose any conditions present when treating a client with chair massage
C.    A focus for practice and a way for practitioners to only work on those areas which the client asks
D.    A way for practitioners to stretch and warm up before performing a chair massage routine

Course Authors

About the Instructors

Corrine Rubida

Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT

Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.

Sean Riehl

Sean Riehl, CMT

Sean Riehl, CMT is the founder of Real Bodywork and a leading expert in massage therapy and bodywork education. A pioneer in clinical instruction, Sean began teaching massage in 1991, and has authored numerous textbooks and produced over 30 instructional videos used by massage schools and practitioners worldwide.
Beyond his clinical and educational work, Sean has been a driving force in the wellness industry’s growth. In 2022, he was a founding member of iFlex Stretch Studios, a premier assisted stretching franchise. Following the acquisition of iFlex by the founders of StretchLab in late 2024, Sean served as the Vice President of Training through 2025. In this role, he worked closely with the executive team to elevate training standards and curriculum for hundreds of practitioners before retiring from the position at the end of the year to focus on his educational legacy.

Sandra K. Anderson

Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, ABT

Most of Sandra's professional career has been as a bodywork practitioner and bodywork educator. After graduating with a BA in biology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, she worked in various settings until she moved to Tucson and discovered massage therapy. She graduated from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona (now Cortiva - Tucson) with certification in massage therapy, 1991; in shiatsu, 1999; and in Thai massage, 2002. During this time she also built her private practice, and taught at the Desert Institute. For twelve years she instructed students, primarily in the areas of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, shiatsu techniques, and supervised massage and shiatsu student clinics. She was chair of the anatomy and physiology department for five years, during which time she developed curriculum and teacher training courses. For five years she served as chair of the Examination Committee for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.