Advanced Massage Therapy Education & CEU Courses

The Learning Lab for Wellness Professionals was founded by Krystal Wells, licensed massage therapist, founder and owner of Sacred Trinity Wellness & Massage, to support massage therapists and bodyworkers seeking advanced continuing education, hands-on CEU courses, and a deeper clinical understanding of their field.

After spending years in independent research, advanced training, and clinical exploration, Krystal has immersed herself in understanding fascia, cupping therapy, nervous system regulation, fluid dynamics, and therapeutic decision-making. This ongoing pursuit of knowledge was driven by a desire to move beyond surface-level techniques and truly understand how the body responds to touch, movement, and decompression.

The Learning Lab exists to share that hard-earned knowledge—so massage therapists and bodyworkers don’t have to learn everything the long, exhausting way. These courses are designed to bridge the gap between science, hands-on skill, and real-world application, helping therapists expand their toolbelt with confidence and clarity.

In-Person Massage Therapy CEU Courses & Professional Training

The Learning Lab offers in-person continuing education (CEU) courses and supplemental online learning materials focused on:

Cupping therapy for massage therapists
Fascial science and myofascial techniques
Clinical reasoning and therapeutic decision-making
Functional and movement-based bodywork
Ethical, informed, and intentional application

All courses are taught live and in person, emphasizing hands-on learning, observation, and clinical integration, rather than memorization or rigid protocols.

Partnership with the School of Natural Medicine

The Learning Lab proudly partners with the School of Natural Medicine in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, expanding the educational environment beyond massage therapy alone. The School of Natural Medicine brings a rich foundation in acupuncture, herbalism, and holistic healthcare, allowing students to learn within a broader, interdisciplinary wellness framework.

This collaboration supports a deeper appreciation of how massage therapy fits into integrative healthcare, while maintaining clear scope-of-practice boundaries.

Education Designed for Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers

Whether you are a massage therapist looking for CEU credits, a bodyworker seeking advanced cupping education, or a practitioner ready to deepen your understanding of fascia and therapeutic intent, the Learning Lab for Wellness Professionals provides education that is:

Science-informed
Clinically relevant
Thoughtfully paced
Designed by a therapist, for therapists

Explore the Learning Lab for Wellness Professionals and continue your education with purpose, depth, and confidence.

Continued Education Courses

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Cupping Beyond the Surface

Course 1: An Introduction to Cupping for Massage Therapists

Looking to expand your massage therapy skills and add a powerful new modality to your sessions? Cupping Beyond the Surface is an in-person, hands-on class designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers who want to learn cupping through the science of fascia.

In this 5-hour CE course, you’ll discover how fascia and tissue respond to decompression, learn safe and effective cupping techniques, and gain confidence integrating cupping into your massage sessions. This course is the perfect introduction for therapists who want science-backed, practical cupping skills.

What you’ll get in this course:

Hands-on practice in a supportive, professional setting
Evidence-informed techniques focused on fascia and tissue response
Confidence to safely integrate cupping into your massage sessions
5 CE hours toward your continuing education requirements
A foundation for the full 6-part Cupping Series

Whether you’re new to cupping or want to strengthen your technique, this in-person cupping workshop for massage therapists will equip you with skills you can immediately use with clients.

Take the first step to becoming a confident cupping practitioner — Enroll Now!

Fascial Mechanics & Cupping

COURSE 2: Understanding Tissue Behavior Through Decompression & Shear

Take your cupping skills to the next level with Fascial Mechanics & Cupping, an in-person, hands-on 5-hour CE course designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers ready to deepen their understanding of tissue behavior. Building on the foundation of Cupping Beyond the Surface, this course focuses on reading, interpreting, and adapting cupping techniques based on fascial response rather than a fixed protocol.

Through a blend of lecture, self-application, and partner labs, you’ll explore how fascia behaves under decompression and shear, how directional movement affects tissue adaptation, and how to safely apply cupping with intention. Students gain practical experience in palpation, shear awareness, and real-time tissue feedback—skills that immediately enhance client outcomes.

What you’ll learn in this course:

How fascia responds to decompression and shear forces
Differentiating fascial layers from muscular tissue through palpation
Adapting cupping direction, pressure, and suction based on tissue feedback
Recognizing contraindications and safely modifying techniques
Partner-based practice to integrate skills into real massage sessions

This course is ideal for massage therapists who want to enhance their cupping practice, improve tissue response, and continue their professional growth with 5 CE hours in a supportive, in-person learning environment.

Enroll today and continue your journey through our 6-part Cupping Series, moving from foundational skills to confident, fascia-informed cupping mastery.

Fascial Decompression & Shear with Cupping

Course 3: Advanced Friction Cupping Techniques for Myofascial & Trigger Point Release

Take your cupping practice to an advanced level with Fascial Decompression & Shear with Cupping, an in-person, hands-on 5-hour CE course designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers who want to deepen their skills in myofascial and trigger point release.

Building on the foundational knowledge from Cupping Beyond the Surface and Fascial Mechanics & Cupping, this course focuses on friction cupping, controlled shear, and clinical decision-making to address tissue restrictions safely and effectively. You’ll learn how to adapt cupping techniques based on tissue response, fascia behavior, and client feedback, rather than relying on fixed protocols.

What you’ll learn in this advanced cupping course:

Friction cupping techniques for targeted myofascial release
Applying controlled shear to fascial layers safely
Integrating trigger point work with cupping
Reading tissue response to guide suction, direction, and duration
Differentiating techniques for athletes vs general populations
Partner-based labs for real-world, hands-on practice

This 5-hour CE course combines lecture, self-application, and guided partner work to help you refine your skills, enhance client outcomes, and gain confidence in advanced cupping techniques.

Whether you’re looking to address stubborn tension, improve fascial glide, or add clinical precision to your sessions, this in-person class equips you with tools to expand your professional skillset.

Enroll today and continue your journey through our 6-part Cupping Series, advancing from foundational skills to mastery of friction, shear, and functional cupping techniques.

Functional Cupping Techniques

Course 4: Dynamic Movement, Neuromuscular Integration & Fascial Adaptation

Take your cupping practice into motion with Functional Cupping Techniques, an in-person, hands-on 5-hour CE course designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers ready to integrate cupping into dynamic movement and functional patterns.

Building on foundational skills from friction and shear courses, this class emphasizes neuromuscular integration and fascial adaptation during movement. Learn how to guide tissue response while your clients move, improving mobility, proprioception, and functional outcomes.

What you’ll learn in this advanced cupping course:

Apply cupping during active movement and functional patterns
Coordinate suction and motion for optimal fascia response
Enhance neuromuscular awareness and motor control
Observe tissue changes in real time and adapt techniques accordingly
Safely work with client participation for improved outcomes
Partner-based labs for hands-on, practical experience

This 5-hour CE course combines lecture, self-application, and guided partner work to help you refine your skills, expand your professional toolkit, and confidently integrate functional cupping into your sessions.

Whether your goal is to improve range of motion, reduce movement restrictions, or enhance client results, this in-person class equips you with the skills to apply cupping with precision, intention, and functional insight.

Enroll today and continue your journey through our 6-part Cupping Series, advancing from foundational techniques to mastery of functional, movement-based cupping.

Cupping With Purpose

Course 5: Fluid Dynamics, Lymphatic Influence & Intentional Therapeutic Application

Elevate your cupping practice with Cupping With Purpose, an in-person, hands-on 5-hour CE course designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers ready to move from “What technique should I use?” to “What does this body need right now?”

This course emphasizes fluid dynamics, lymphatic influence, and intentional therapeutic application, helping you guide tissue response with intention, pacing, and nervous system awareness. Learn to apply cupping thoughtfully, supporting client relaxation, circulation, and subtle tissue adaptation rather than relying on force or correction.

What you’ll learn in this course:

Gentle, purposeful cupping techniques to support fluid movement
How fascia, blood, and lymph respond to decompression and suction
Adapting pressure, rhythm, and technique to client needs
Enhancing nervous system regulation and client comfort
Designing intentional cupping sessions with clear goals and flow
Hands-on partner labs to integrate skills in a real-world, clinical setting

This 5-hour CE course blends lecture, self-application, and guided partner practice to help you refine your sensitivity, elevate your clinical reasoning, and confidently use cupping as a calming, supportive modality.

Whether your goal is to support recovery, reduce tension, or improve client comfort, this in-person class teaches you how to apply cupping with precision, awareness, and intention.

Enroll today and continue your journey through the 6-part Cupping Series, advancing toward mastery in intentional, client-centered cupping techniques.

The Art & Science of Cupping

Course 6: Clinical Reasoning, Integration & Advanced Therapeutic Application

Bring your cupping practice full circle with The Art & Science of Cupping, an in-person, hands-on 5-hour CE course designed for massage therapists and bodyworkers ready to integrate, synthesize, and refine their cupping skills.

As the capstone course in the 6-part Cupping Series, this class emphasizes clinical reasoning, adaptability, and discernment, helping you decide when to use cupping, hands, or a combination for optimal therapeutic effect. Develop the confidence to make intentional, client-centered decisions based on tissue response, client presentation, and session goals.

What you’ll learn in this course:

Integrate cupping seamlessly into full massage sessions
Develop advanced clinical reasoning for technique selection
Blend manual touch and cupping for optimal tissue response
Communicate clearly with clients and manage expectations
Document outcomes and maintain professional standards
Hands-on, case-driven partner labs for real-world application

This 5-hour CE course combines lecture, guided partner work, and case-based exercises to help you refine your judgment, improve session flow, and elevate your cupping practice.

Whether your goal is to master integrated cupping, enhance clinical decision-making, or confidently tailor sessions to individual client needs, this in-person class equips you with the tools to apply cupping with precision, intention, and professional expertise.

Enroll today and complete your journey through the 6-part Cupping Series, culminating in mastery of intentional, effective, and client-focused cupping techniques.