(IN-PERSON) Massage Around the World I: International Massage Traditions & Professional Possibilities

Massage Around the World I (The Passport Series)

International Massage Traditions & Professional Possibilities

4 CE Hours | Online Continuing Education for Massage Therapists

Where could your massage career take you?

Massage is practiced around the world—but the traditions, training, professional expectations, and opportunities can look very different depending on where you go.

In Massage Around the World I, you’ll pack your professional passport and travel virtually through Thailand, India, Japan, Hawaiʻi, Sweden, and Bali, Indonesia.

Along the way, we’ll explore well-known massage and wellness traditions including Nuad Thai, Ayurveda and Abhyanga, Shiatsu, Lomilomi, Swedish massage history, and Balinese massage and spa culture. But this course goes beyond simply learning where these traditions originated.

We’ll also explore the possibilities available to massage therapists who are curious about studying abroad, pursuing specialty education, working in destination spas, or taking their massage career beyond their current treatment room.

Your Journey Includes

During this 4-hour course, you'll explore:

• Massage and wellness traditions from six destinations
• Cultural and professional context behind the practices
• International and specialty training opportunities
• The difference between a course certificate, continuing education, competency, and professional qualification
• How to evaluate an international massage or wellness training program
• Questions to ask before investing in destination-based education
• How massage licensing and professional requirements can differ by location
• What to investigate if you're interested in providing massage services in another country
• How to find reliable sources for current licensing, credential, visa, and work requirements
• Ways your massage education and experience might open doors to new professional possibilities

Your Professional Passport

This isn't just a course to watch.

You'll receive a Massage Around the World Passport Workbook to use throughout your journey. You'll reflect on each destination, explore professional scenarios, compare opportunities, and decide which traditions or locations you might want to investigate further.

You'll also receive practical resources you can continue using after the course, including the 7-Question Training Check and Learn Here • Work Here • Verify Here framework.

This Course Is Perfect For You If...

You're a massage therapist who loves travel, enjoys discovering different approaches to wellness, is considering your next specialty, or has ever wondered:

Could I study massage somewhere else?
What would it take to work at an international spa or resort?
Does an overseas certificate actually mean anything professionally?
Could massage become part of how I travel or experience the world?

You don't need to be planning an international move to enjoy this course. Sometimes discovering what's possible is enough to change how you see your career at home.

What You'll Receive

4 hours of continuing education
Narrated, self-paced course lessons
Massage Around the World Passport Workbook
Destination activities and professional scenarios
7-Question Training Check
Professional research and resource guide
Final assessment
Certificate of completion upon successful completion

Important Course Information

Format: Self-Paced Online
Continuing Education: 4 CE Hours
Course Type: Non-Hands-On
Provider: Solo Spa Pros
NCBTMB Approved Provider #1002123

This is an educational exploration course. Completion does not certify proficiency in the massage modalities discussed or authorize professional practice in another jurisdiction or country. Licensing, credentialing, immigration, and work requirements can change and should always be verified with the appropriate current authority.

Ready to See Where Massage Could Take You?

Grab your professional passport and join us for the first journey in the Massage Around the World series.

Thailand • India • Japan • Hawaiʻi • Sweden • Bali

Your next professional adventure might be closer than you think.