Massage Therapist Training with Paul Ouderkirk
Professional Development for Massage Therapists
Most massage therapists reach a point where progress starts to slow down.
Techniques become familiar, sessions feel more routine, and results aren’t always as consistent as you’d like.
This training is designed to help you move past that point.
With nearly 15 years of clinical experience and over 20,000 hours of hands-on work, I focus on helping therapists better understand the body—how muscles function, how movement patterns develop, and how to approach treatment in a more precise and effective way.
The goal isn’t just to learn new techniques, but to build the kind of understanding that allows you to adapt, solve problems, and get consistently better results with your clients.
Techniques become familiar, sessions feel more routine, and results aren’t always as consistent as you’d like.
This training is designed to help you move past that point.
With nearly 15 years of clinical experience and over 20,000 hours of hands-on work, I focus on helping therapists better understand the body—how muscles function, how movement patterns develop, and how to approach treatment in a more precise and effective way.
The goal isn’t just to learn new techniques, but to build the kind of understanding that allows you to adapt, solve problems, and get consistently better results with your clients.
From Plateau to Precision
“I realized I was relying on the same techniques over and over… my sessions felt routine and my motivation declined.
I knew something had to change.”
“After one session, my confidence increased immediately—and my clients noticed the difference.”
What You’ll Learn
A la carte
- Muscle Anatomy – In-depth hands-on functional anatomy with a clinical perspective
- Trigger Point Therapy – Identification, referral pattern recognition, and effective treatment strategies
- Muscular Assessment Techniques – Identifying postural compensations and movement restrictions
- Targeted Bodywork Focus – Specialized approaches for the hips, neck, low back, and more
Full Length Courses
- Cupping Therapy – Application techniques for myofascial release and lymphatic flow.
- Gua Sha & IASTM – Soft tissue tool work for adhesion reduction and mobility improvement
- Warm Bamboo Massage – How to safely incorporate bamboo tools for deeper and more efficient work
- Massage Gun Application – Clinical use of percussion devices for tissue prep and recovery
- TENS Unit Acupuncture pen – A focused method for neuromuscular facilitation and desensitization
Full Length Courses
- Cupping Therapy – Application techniques for myofascial release and lymphatic flow.
- This course is four 90-minute sessions long
- You will learn a variety of techniques including General Cupping, Lymphatic Cupping, Static Cupping, Flash Cupping, Fascial Cupping.
- You will learn to use plastic cups, silicone cups, and glass facial cups.
- Gua Sha & IASTM – Soft tissue tool work for adhesion reduction and mobility improvement
- This course is four 90-minute sessions long
- You will learn scraping techniques from both eastern and western traditions.
- Warm Bamboo Massage – How to safely incorporate bamboo tools for deeper and more efficient work
- This course is three 90-minute sessions long
- Massage Gun Application – Clinical use of percussion devices for tissue prep and recovery
- This course is two 90-minute sessions long
- TENS Unit Acupuncture Pen – A focused method for neuromuscular facilitation and desensitization
- This course is 2 60-minute sessions long
- One session will cover neck work and one session will cover the rest of the body.
The Ultimate in Massage Mentorship
Massage school provides the foundational knowledge required to begin a career—but true mastery develops over time, through guided practice, real-world experience, and continued learning.
As therapists, we often encounter clients with complex conditions that can’t be fully addressed using only the basic protocols we were taught in school. Developing clinical intuition, mastering advanced techniques, and learning how to approach the body from multiple perspectives requires ongoing education—and ideally, a mentor who has walked that path before.
Working with a mentor allows you to:
As therapists, we often encounter clients with complex conditions that can’t be fully addressed using only the basic protocols we were taught in school. Developing clinical intuition, mastering advanced techniques, and learning how to approach the body from multiple perspectives requires ongoing education—and ideally, a mentor who has walked that path before.
Working with a mentor allows you to:
- Gain confidence in your assessments and treatment planning
- Learn subtle techniques that make your work more effective and sustainable
- Ask real-time questions and get immediate, experience-based feedback
- Avoid common pitfalls and build a strong foundation for long-term success
Real Client Outcome
“After my first mentorship session, I applied what I learned immediately. Clients started saying the work felt more effective—some even called it ‘amazing.’”
“I also saw an increase in repeat clients and a noticeable boost in my confidence."
Investing in this kind of personalized training not only sharpens your technical skills—it also deepens your understanding of your craft and renews your sense of purpose as a therapist.
If you're serious about elevating your practice, there’s no substitute for working alongside someone who's spent years in the field refining what works.
This isn’t just learning techniques—it’s learning how to think clinically.
If you're serious about elevating your practice, there’s no substitute for working alongside someone who's spent years in the field refining what works.
This isn’t just learning techniques—it’s learning how to think clinically.
Is Mentorship Worth It?
“Mentorship is not an expense—it’s an investment. Trying to figure it out alone leads to slow progress and burnout. One session can accelerate learning in ways months of trial and error cannot.”
Pricing
Cost/Hour for A La Carte and Full Courses
Group Size |
Rate Per Person/Hour |
1 Person |
$120 |
2 People |
$90 |
3 People |
$75 |
4 People |
$65 |
5 People |
$60 |
6 People |
$55 |
7 People |
$51.43 |
8 People |
$47.50 |
9 People |
$44.44 |
10 People |
$42 |
📌 10% discount is in addition to the group rate and is available for full-course bookings in the following areas:
Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha & IASTM, Warm Bamboo, Massage Gun Techniques, and TENS Unit Acupuncture Pen.
Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha & IASTM, Warm Bamboo, Massage Gun Techniques, and TENS Unit Acupuncture Pen.
Mentorship - 3 Month Minimum
Tier 1: Core Mentorship |
MOST POPULAR Tier 2: Advanced Mentorship |
Tier 3: Elite Mentorship |
120 |
185 |
250 |
per month |
per month |
per month |
1 Private 60-Minute Lesson |
1 Private 90-Minute Lesson |
1 Private 120-Minute Lesson or Two Private 60-Minute sessions |
Learning on Topics of Your Choice |
Learning on Topics of Your Choice |
Learning on Topics of Your Choice |
In person hands-on guidance |
In person hands-on guidance |
In person hands-on guidance |
One text question per month |
Unlimited text per month |
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One 15 minute phone call |
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Embodied Mentorship Add-On
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🔹 65-Minute Embodied Add-On $120/month
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🔸 95-Minute Embodied Add-On $185/month
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What Therapists Say
Yuji — 5 Years Experience (Utah)
“Paul’s techniques are highly advanced, and his mentorship provides a clear pathway to developing next-level clinical skills.”
“His approach is interactive and assessment-driven—it completely changed how I treat clients.”
Booking & Availability
Sessions are available by appointment and can be structured as individual lessons or multi-hour intensives. Training is typically held at our clinic in American Fork, Utah, with options for on-site instruction for clinic teams upon request.
If you’re interested in either an a la carte course or the mentorship click on the related button below. If you have questions or would like to discuss a custom training plan, please feel free to reach out directly.
Sessions are available by appointment and can be structured as individual lessons or multi-hour intensives. Training is typically held at our clinic in American Fork, Utah, with options for on-site instruction for clinic teams upon request.
If you’re interested in either an a la carte course or the mentorship click on the related button below. If you have questions or would like to discuss a custom training plan, please feel free to reach out directly.