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Intro to Connective Tissue Techniques

Part 1 of Massage mastery institute's
deep tissue series via the 
Connective tissue learning pathway

created and instructed by
Jennifer Carlson, LMT, BCTMB


In-person, Hands-On
8 CEs
NCBTMB Approved

Overview

Elevate your clinical precision and therapeutic impact with this intensive 8-hour deep tissue training focused on advanced connective tissue techniques. Designed for licensed massage therapists ready to refine their skills, this course integrates myofascial release, direct fascial release, and cross-fiber friction to create lasting structural change and measurable client outcomes. This is not a routine “deep pressure” class. This is intelligent, anatomy-informed work that enhances assessment, specificity, and therapeutic depth.

This course is the first of the series and partners with our Advanced Connective Tissue Techniques course.

What You'll Learn

Learn Participants will develop:
  • A deeper understanding of fascial structure, function, and dysfunction
  • Refined palpation skills to identify restrictions within connective tissue
  • Effective application of myofascial release for sustained tissue change
  • Precision use of direct fascial release techniques for targeted correction
  • Proper implementation of cross-fiber friction to address adhesions and chronic tension patterns
  • Clinical reasoning skills to determine when and why to apply each technique
  • Strategies to protect your hands and body mechanics while delivering effective deep work

Why This Course Is Different

This training blends evidence-informed principles with decades of real-world clinical experience. You’ll move beyond “press harder” and instead learn how to:
  • Work smarter, not deeper
  • Create structural change without exhausting yourself
  • Increase client retention through results-driven sessions
  • Confidently address chronic tension patterns and soft tissue dysfunction


You’ll leave with techniques you can immediately integrate into your practice—whether you specialize in therapeutic, sports, orthopedic, or wellness massage.

Meetin Your Instructor

Jennifer Carlson, LMT, BCTMB has spent more than two decades in clinical practice refining the art and science of therapeutic massage. With over 2,100 hours of formal education specific to massage therapy and advanced bodywork from Sir Sandford Fleming College in Ontario, Canada, she brings both depth of knowledge and seasoned hands-on experience to every training she teaches.

Her professional background includes seven years as a community college Massage Therapy Program Coordinator, Curriculum Developer, and Lead Instructor. She has mentored massage therapists for over 13 years, helping practitioners strengthen clinical reasoning, technical precision, and professional confidence.

Known for her clear instruction and anatomy-informed approach, she teaches therapists how to work smarter—not harder—while achieving measurable client outcomes. Her continuing education courses are structured, engaging, and immediately applicable to real-world practice.

Course Date/Time

Sunday
February 22nd, 2026
9am to 5pm

Location

NJ School of Massage
216 Main St #1
Toms River, NJ 08753

Max enrollment = 8 students. There are 7 seats left.

Course Date/Time

Sunday
March 22nd, 2026
9am to 5pm

Location

NJ School of Massage
216 Main St #1
Toms River, NJ 08753

Max enrollment = 8 students. There are 8 seats left.

Schedule and Supportive Learning Documents

Testimonials

K.B.

The Intro to Connective Tissue Techniques class was so great! I learned so many new skills that I can apply to my massages now. When it comes up again, I highly recommend it!