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FOUNDATIONS: SAN DIEGO 2026
June 13 and 14, 2026 | 10 am to 5 pm | San Diego, CA
A two-day event with unique content each day. Attend one or both.
How We Approach Learning
Massage Educator brings together experienced instructors, working therapists, clinic owners, and industry professionals to share practical insight rooted in real-world experience.
Our programs are guided by Massage Educator’s Six Core Pillars, a framework designed to support sustainable massage careers through meaningful conversation, hands-on learning, professional mentorship, ethical decision-making, and community connection.
We believe education should strengthen not only technique, but also communication, confidence, boundaries, professional development, and long-term career fulfillment.
Our goal is not simply to offer CE hours, but to create learning experiences that strengthen the profession and support the people within it.
Passion and Purpose
Stay inspired and connected to the purpose, meaning, and impact of massage therapy.
Tools and Techniques
Strengthen hands-on skills, clinical confidence, and thoughtful approaches to client care.
Ethics
Navigate boundaries, communication, and professional decision-making with greater clarity and confidence.
Self-Care
Continue building physical, emotional, and energetic sustainability that supports longevity and resilience in your massage therapy career.
Business
Continue shaping your massage career so it is financially sustainable, professionally aligned, and built around your values.
Community
Foster meaningful professional relationships rooted in collaboration, mentorship, and shared experience.
What Attendees Say
“The people, the passion, the inspiration. That’s what stayed with me the most.”
“You could truly feel that everyone was there to lift each other up.”
“Presenters gave much needed insight into the industry and growing a massage business.”
“I loved hearing the real career experiences and advice.”
Our Presenters
Foundations events feature experienced practitioners, educators, and industry professionals from across the massage therapy field.
Angie Dubis
Massage Educator
Angie Patrick
Bruce Baltz
SpiriPhysical
Felicia Brown
Spalutions
Industry Partners & Sponsors
