Hone your manual therapy skills with me

Providing quality continuing education courses locally to help you to succeed in your practice.

Build your confidence

It can be intimidating to learn something new. Come to my workshops to be supported as you learn.

Build your skills

As Bodyworkers with a passion for helping others to heal, we never stop learning—honing old skills and getting introduced to new ones.

Expand your potential

I want to help you meet your maximum potential, find your passion, and make it soar.

Nice to meet you, I’m Tina.

I started as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2005. My work has always centered around helping people to heal from pain and injuries, whether from car accidents, sports, or just the stresses of life. It’s really hard to be your best self when you’re in pain all the time… I want to be able to share with people a new level of health. In 2009, I started studying Craniosacral Therapy, which led to following up with Visceral Manipulation, as well as extensive trainings in a series of Osteopathy-based workshops.

I started at Therapeutic Connections School of Massage in 2014, in the role of Curriculum Developer and Instructor. I’ve loved every minute of sharing my knowledge of the body and how to treat the human beings on our tables more effectively. My passion for teaching is what motivated me to begin teaching continuing education for bodyworkers.

  • Years as a practicing LMT have not diminished Tina's passion for bodywork or her awe and respect for the amazingly complex human body. Her teaching style melds quiet enthusiasm with historical information, practical examples and illustrations drawn from her own experience working on clients, and her courses have a systematic progression that is easy to follow as we move into hands-on instruction. Humor, a bit of fun, and ample kindness and humility round out the experience. She invites questions, gives thorough explanations, and relies on evidence-based research to help inform her own ongoing studies. Tina is a gifted bodyworker AND an exceptional teacher. I've taken three of her CE courses--not for the credits, but for her wealth of knowledge and experience. Professionals committed to life-long learning make the best teachers, which is what makes Tina's courses so worthwhile to me.

    Paula Bauer, LMT, Idaho

  • Tina is an amazing mentor and supportive and thorough instructor. I appreciate how patient she is explaining different techniques and ensuring your understanding. I highly recommend her courses!

    Shenice Peterson, LMT, Washington

  • Tina is THE best teacher I have experienced. Her knowledge and the techniques I have learned from her have helped me tremendously in helping my clients! Tina has one of the strongest, deepest passions for bodywork and helping others. Just being around her is infectious! I am beyond grateful to have her as a teacher and learn as much as I can from her as well!

    Ashley Dodd, LMT, Washington

  • Your knowledge of the human body... Wow! I have learned so much from you; your curiosity and desire for knowledge is contagious.

    Janessa Winder, LMT, Washington

  • Couldn't have picked a better person for it (the AMTA award for Outstanding Instructor); your passion, knowledge, and dedication have inspired and positively, lastingly impacted so many students (myself included)--you deserve that award and more, Tina. Congratulations!

    Mitch Heid, LMT, Washington

  • You really helped me hone into the techniques that inspired me and made me see the body so much deeper. So thankful to have been your student, and I look forward to taking as many classes as I can with you!

    Tyese Chumov, LMT, Washington

  • Of the teachers I've had in my life, you are one of my favorites. Just watching your mind as you get excited to present the material makes people want to learn. You are truly inspiring... I feel so blessed to have gotten to be one of your students!

    Rebekkah Workman, LMT, Washington

  • Thank you for helping me receive my ... diagnosis. It was truly pivotal to my life and I will never forget the support and knowledge you provided me with that day and during my season as your student.

    Brianna Burton, Washington