Bulletproof Body Mechanics & Musculoskeletal Mastery

After a full day of bodywork, do your arms, thumbs, wrists or shoulders hurt?
Are you energetically burning out and you desperately want to revitalize your practice?
Have you needed to get other part-time work in order to make ends meet?
Do you cringe when a large, muscular client says, “you can go deeper?”
Did you never fully learn Musculoskeletal Anatomy well or in a three dimensional way?

Meet Chārutā, Your Instructor

After college, I joined the Peace Corps and served in a remote island country called the Republic of Kiribati. The experience profoundly changed me. It was there I discovered that the world was not designed to be in service to me but rather I should be in service to the world. This awakening led me to go to massage school at the Ashland Institute of Massage in Southern Oregon and begin my journey as a seeker, healer and teacher. I started as an assistant instructor and tutor of Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology in 2005 and have taught in various massage schools ever since. I began my private massage practice in 2007. I have refined my instruction offerings over many years. Body mechanics is my passion. We bodyworkers should not have to hurt in order to help others!

I now have the ability to work with others all day, every day without burnout, injury or fatigue. Being a bodyworker and healer is a profound calling and a wonderful way to earn an abundant living. I love giving other bodyworkers the tools to accomplish this as well. In my opinion, the world needs awake, skilled, present healers to…well, heal! It breaks my heart to see extremely talented hands-on healers give up on this craft, deep tissue bodywork, or working full time due to injury or burn out. It is my greatest wish to help bodyworkers get the most out of this awesome career!

When I am not in my clinic, you can find me with my two sweet boys, Julian & Jovan, skying in the winter with my family, hiking in the summer, or dancing in the kitchen while I cook.

22,000

Hands-on hours
with clients

2,000

Hands-on hours
as an instructor

PART 1

Face | Jaw | Neck

I can tell a great deal about a bodyworker’s skill simply by how they work the neck!

When you understand how muscles release and know exactly where you are in space, you can release the neck effortlessly without overworking. The client will experience a “deep tissue massage” but you will be giving very minimal effort with maximum relief.

Common Mistakes Bodyworkers Make in the Neck Region

The neck can be delicate as it is the most vulnerable and mobile series of joints in the body. Everyone’s neck is tight, but knowing what is causing what muscles to be tight, knowing what layer of muscle you are on, where the O’s, I’s and A’s are for each muscle and muscle group in the neck will get you return clients again and again for good work in the neck is rare indeed!

Raking Over Transverse Processes

Raking over transverse processes (T.P.s), causing micro-abrasions and added discomfort.

Inefficient Finger and Thumb Use

Using curled fingers or strong thumb pressure, leading to practitioner hand pain.

Neglecting the Neck and Jaw Muscles

Ignoring the anterior neck and muscles of mastication, key areas in issues like whiplash.

Misjudging Muscle Layer Depth

Applying excessive pressure or stretches without understanding neck muscle layering.

Moving Too Quickly Between Techniques

Moving too quickly or switching techniques too fast, missing deeper releases.

Overusing Oils or Lotions

Overusing oil or lotion, limiting connective tissue work.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
March 29th & 30th

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.

PART 2

Shoulder | Arms | Forearms | Hands

The shoulder is an extremely mobile and the only “free floating” joint in the body, which means it does not fully articulate with another large bone. In fact, the entire shoulder girdle is only attached to the Axial skeleton by the small acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Couple this by the fact that we are a head forward and shoulder medially rotated society because of our lifestyles — driving, desktops, texting, etc., — it makes this region of the body prone to injury and our lives highly debilitated when shoulder issues arise.
What makes a therapist stand out is how well they address chronic issues like frozen shoulder, elbow tendonitis, carpal tunnel (CTS) and thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).

Common Mistakes Bodyworkers Make in the Shoulder Region

Using Oil Too Early

Applying oil at the start prevents effective fascia work and limits nerve pain relief in the shoulder and arm.

Skipping Side-Lying Shoulder Work

Avoiding the side-lying position misses the most effective approach to treating shoulder and arm dysfunction.

Lacking Fascial Technique Skills

Not using methods like pin and stretch reduces the ability to ease nerve-related issues effectively.

Unfamiliar with Nerve Anatomy

Without understanding nerve pathways, it’s hard to distinguish and treat muscle vs. nerve dysfunction properly.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
April, 26th & 27th

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.

PART 3

The Back – Postural Disorders & Spinal Injuries

Most massage therapists do not understand how to make effective and lasting changes for most postural disorders such as sway back, scoliosis, head forward posture and kyphosis. Furthermore, many do not understand how to treat back injuries like herniated and bulging disks or people with complex issues like post spinal surgery and spinal fusions.


Contrary to what you may have learned in massage school, we CAN treat complex back issues but there must be a mastery in both technique and anatomy.

Common Mistakes Bodyworkers Make in the Back Region

Avoiding Post-Surgical Areas

Uncertainty around spinal injuries or surgeries leads some to skip treatment entirely instead of addressing it with care.

Overlooking Muscle Relationships

Not understanding how antagonistic and synergistic muscles release limits the ability to correct postural issues like forward head posture.

Skipping Fascia Before Oils

Applying oil too soon prevents proper engagement with fascial structures, reducing treatment effectiveness.

Skipping Fascia Before Oils

Digging into stiff muscles rather than easing into release can cause unnecessary pain and resistance.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
June 21st & 22nd

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.

PART 4

The Hip – From Sciatic to Psoas

Hips are meant to move. In our society, we sit too much, type too much, drive too much and do mono-activities all day everyday. It isn’t natural and our hips pay the price. Learn how to address the most common hip issues like anterior tilt, hip flexor issues, S.I. joint pain, sciatic and piriformis syndrome easily.

Common Mistakes Bodyworkers Make in the Hip Region

Avoiding the Gluteal Region

Practitioners often skip effective glute work due to client clothing, missing key treatment opportunities.

Neglecting Anterior Hip Balance

Focusing only on the posterior hip without addressing the anterior leads to incomplete results.

Forgetting Muscle Anatomy

Lack of awareness of origins, insertions, and actions—especially of the deep lateral rotators—limits precision.

Overprotecting the Adductors

Being too cautious often results in under-treating the hip adductors, which are essential for balance and mobility.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
September, 27th & 28th

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.

PART 5

Thigh | Leg | Foot

Many practitioners, newer and seasoned alike, do not know what to do with knee, foot or ankle pain. What are the root causes of a particular joint dysfunction and how to treat them? How does one assess cause and treat underlying issues so people can move freely without pain? We will address that and more in this class.

Common Mistakes Bodyworkers Make in the Foot Region

Raking Over the IT Band

Using aggressive pressure over the IT band can bruise the vastus lateralis beneath, causing unnecessary pain.

Indiscriminate Elbow Pressure

Applying elbow pressure without precision leads to painful reactions in the hamstrings and quads.

Missing Key Anatomy

Forgetting origins, insertions, actions, and landmarks limits effectiveness in treating lower body injuries.

Overlooking Joint Relationships

Not understanding the connection between the ankle, knee, and hip hinders successful treatment of lower body issues.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
October, 25th & 26th

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.

PART 6

Series Integration | Individual Problem Solving | Marketing

This integration class is all about you, not about a particular area of the body. Lets integrate everything we have learned in this series and put it to the test. Bring your most challenging case studies, bring your questions and concerns, bring your injuries, sensitivities and resistances and we will use this time to find a solution to your individualized problems.

This class is meant to “tie the bow” from head to toe so you can leave knowing exactly how to treat most common muscular dysfunctions, how to keep your clients coming back week after week, month after month, and how to do this still feeling energized in your body and happy about your chosen profession.

Participants will learn

Details

Date
December 6th & 7th

Hours
10am to 3pm (mid-day break)

Cost
$450
per person ($45 per hour)
$350 if you register 2 weeks early and/or refer a body worker friend who signs up for at least 1 workshop in this series
$300 if you sign up for all 6 of this series and pay in full.
*(that is only $30 per hour)

Location
1225 Ken Pratt Blvd Ste 137, Longmont, CO 80501

Registration
Once you register, you will be given an email with expectations, what to bring and other ways to prepare.

*For those taking the entire series, we can customize a payment plan at no additional cost per request. If you miss 1 or 2 workshops dates, you will be able to take them at a future date.