Apex Retreat Seminars

03/10/2026

Comprehensive Table Thai Massage class with our beloved Instructor Gail Kannawat.

03/07/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 🤰🌿

Support mothers with a deeply nurturing and therapeutic treatment.

Learn the art of Thai Prenatal Herbal Poultice Massage (Luk Pra Kob) with instructor Susan Good in Lynchburg, VA.

This specialized training combines prenatal Thai bodywork with warm herbal compress therapy, creating a soothing treatment designed to support the changing needs of the pregnant body. Herbal poultices have been used in Thai medicine for centuries to ease muscular discomfort, reduce tension, and promote relaxation. 💜

✨ In this hands-on training you’ll learn:
• Safe prenatal Thai massage techniques
• How to use steamed herbal poultices for comfort and relaxation
• Positioning and support for pregnant clients
• Ways to integrate herbal therapies into your sessions

✔ Hands-on learning
✔ Continuing Education credits
✔ A beautiful specialty service you can add to your practice

Prenatal clients are always seeking therapists with specialized training—this class helps you expand your offerings while providing meaningful care during pregnancy.

📍 Charlottesville, VA
📅 March 30–31, 2026

👉 Save your seat:
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03/07/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬! 😀
Register >> https://www.apexretreatseminars.com/product/Integrative-Spa-Facial-Cupping

03/05/2026

Intentional facial massage education for licensed professionals. Specialized classes you can take in any order—rooted in TCM, not trends.

03/01/2026

Our Virginia instructor Susan Good is excited to teach Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage this spring!

🗓️ March 23, 2026
📍 Lynchburg, VA

Learn how to make these mini poultices using a wonderful aromatic herbal blend and incorporate them into a deeply therapeutic facial massage treatment!

⬇️ Registration and more info

https://www.apexretreatseminars.com/product/Thai-Herbal-Poultice-Facial-Massage

02/28/2026

What’s your fave EO blends and uses. NO brands, just EO oil combos.

02/27/2026

Thank you for all who participated in our new format of Facial Gua Sha Fundamentals. It's been over 7 years since we have been providing this training and it has to evolved. ✨

You will learn:

- The TCM principles and origins of Facial Gua Sha
- Proper tool selection and safe techniques
-How to work with facial oils and floral hydrosols to nourish and soothe the skin
-Lymphatic drainage techniques for facial rejuvenation
- Bonus protocols forTMJ, eye area revitalization, and calming circulation enhancement
-Facial Acupressure points
- How to integrate Gua Sha into full facial treatments or self-care

🍀 Join us in our next class to add this wonderful treatment to your menu.

Thank you

02/24/2026

🔥 Ready to Offer Something DIFFERENT — and Highly Effective?

Join us for 𝗧𝗖𝗠: 𝗕𝗼 𝗝𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 with Lijing Liu, PhD.

Bo Jin is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and works along the meridians and sinew channels to release stagnation, improve circulation, and restore balance to Qi and Blood. Clients often feel immediate relief — and practitioners love the results *without* overworking their hands.

✨ What you’ll gain:
✔ Full body Bo Jin protocols (neck down)
✔ Strong TCM foundation for bodywork
✔ Ergonomic, hands-saving techniques
✔ Your own Bo Jin tool set to take home
✔ A modality that sets you apart in your area

This is ideal for massage therapists, acupuncturists, and bodyworkers who want powerful clinical results while protecting their own longevity.

If your goal is to become the practitioner clients rave about — this is your next step.

Reserve your seat:
https://www.apexretreatseminars.com/product/TCM-Bo-Jin-Meridian-Therapy-for-the-Body

02/22/2026

Neiguan (PC6), also known as Pericardium 6, is one of the most widely used acupressure points in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for anxiety-related insomnia and emotional imbalance. Located about two to three finger-widths above the inner wrist crease between two prominent tendons, PC6 is believed to calm the Heart and regulate the flow of Qi in the chest. In TCM theory, sleep disturbances often occur when the Shen (mind/spirit) is unsettled due to stress, overthinking, or emotional tension. Stimulating PC6 may help reduce restlessness, ease palpitations, relieve nausea, and promote relaxation before bedtime, making it particularly beneficial for stress-induced sleep problems.

Shenmen (HT7), or Heart 7, is considered a primary acupoint for insomnia treatment in TCM. It is located on the inner wrist crease, aligned with the little finger side of the hand. As the Yuan-Source point of the Heart meridian, HT7 plays a central role in calming the Shen and stabilizing emotional fluctuations. This point is traditionally used to address difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, vivid dreams, and anxiety-related palpitations. HT7 is especially effective for individuals experiencing an overactive mind at night, emotional stress, or symptoms associated with Heart Yin or Blood deficiency patterns.

The combination of PC6 and HT7 is commonly applied in acupressure and acupuncture therapy for natural insomnia relief. While PC6 primarily regulates emotional tension and supports autonomic balance, HT7 directly soothes the mind and improves sleep quality. Together, these acupoints are often recommended for mild to moderate insomnia linked to stress and anxiety rather than structural sleep disorders like sleep apnea. For individuals seeking holistic, non-pharmacological sleep support, stimulating PC6 and HT7 before bedtime may help calm the nervous system and promote deeper, more restorative sleep.

02/14/2026

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