New England Bodywork & Wellness Academy

02/19/2026

Sleep has quietly become one of the biggest wellness challenges of our time — and the demand for trained professionals who understand adult sleep is growing rapidly.

I’m so excited to officially share the upcoming launch of our Sleep Wellness Consultant Certification, designed for holistic practitioners, coaches, and wellness professionals who want to support clients in restoring true rest and nervous system balance.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful specialty to add to your work, this is one to watch.

Read more about why this field is expanding so quickly 👇
https://www.newenglandbodyworkandwellnessacademy.com/blog/why-sleep-wellness-consultants-are-in-demand

The program officially opens March 13, and early enrollment is now available at our launch rate.

Sleep is foundational to health — and those trained to guide others through it will help shape the future of wellness

Discover why adult sleep support is rapidly growing and how NEBWA’s Sleep Wellness Consultant Certification prepares practitioners to meet this rising demand. Learn what sleep consultants do and why this field is becoming essential in holistic wellness.

02/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW…

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is not a light massage?

It’s a precise, anatomy-based, nervous-system informed technique designed to support:

✨ Post-surgical swelling
✨ Immune and lymphatic flow
✨ Head, neck & facial drainage
✨ Sports recovery
✨ Prenatal support

And here’s something many programs don’t offer…

Our 5-Day In-Person MLD Certification includes a LIVE supervised volunteer clinic.

Real clients.
Real intake forms.
Real SOAP note documentation.
Real instructor supervision.

You don’t just observe.
You practice — confidently and competently.

At New England Bodywork & Wellness Academy, we believe clinical readiness matters.

📍 Next Live 5-Day In-Person MLD Training
🗓 April 6–10, 2026
📍 Held at our studio
⚠️ Only 7 spots remain

Disclosure: This training is open to Licensed Massage Therapists and other qualified professionals. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure this education falls within their individual state scope of practice and licensing regulations.

If MLD has been on your “someday” list… this is your moment.

Visit our website to reserve your seat.

02/09/2026

Hello February.

This month invites a deeper conversation around care — especially self-respect as a practitioner.

The way you show up for your own nervous system directly shapes the way you hold space for others.

Where could honoring yourself more deeply support your work and learning?

02/07/2026

We just wrapped another incredible week of training!

This week, we trained talented medical estheticians in the art and science of Facial Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for Estheticians — and the transformations were powerful.

Inside this 5-day certification, our students mastered:
✔️ 3 Complete Facial MLD Protocols
✔️ Head & Neck Lymphatic Anatomy (in depth + clinically accurate)
✔️ Nervous System + Immune System Connection
✔️ The Psychology of Touch & Client Regulation
✔️ Contraindications & Scope of Practice
✔️ Business Development & Service Integration
✔️ Pricing, Positioning & Marketing Facial MLD

Facial MLD is not just a trend. It’s a powerful, evidence-informed, holistic modality that supports post-procedure recovery, reduces inflammation, enhances skin vitality, and regulates the nervous system.

And estheticians are loving how seamlessly it integrates into:
• Medical aesthetics
• Post-surgical care
• Acne & inflammatory skin support
• Luxury facial services
• Wellness-based practices

If you are an Esthetician looking to elevate your skill set and stand out in your market — this is your sign.

📅 We have ONE final Facial MLD Certification class for 2026 — happening in May.

Spots are limited. This program historically sells out.
If you’ve been thinking about adding lymphatic work to your practice… don’t wait.

👉 Visit our website and enroll before May fills.

01/06/2026

Organizing the studio and preparing for all the amazing classes we'll teach in 2026!

01/05/2026

LIMITED TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re excited to share that New England Bodywork & Wellness Academy will be hosting our
Pediatric Craniosacral Therapy (CST) Certification

📅 August 10–14, 2026
This is a 5-day in-person professional certification and will be offered only once in 2026.

Designed exclusively for licensed and credentialed practitioners, this training focuses on gentle, developmentally appropriate craniosacral care for infants and young children and includes a supervised pediatric clinic experience.

👶 During this training, participants will explore:
• Pediatric-adapted craniosacral techniques
• The birth process and early infant adaptation
• Nervous system regulation and vagal pathways (scope-appropriate)
• Ethical pediatric touch, consent, and parent communication
• Clinical integration and practice readiness

👩‍⚕️ Eligible practitioners include licensed or credentialed professionals legally permitted to practice touch therapy, such as massage therapists, midwives, nurses, chiropractors, physical and occupational therapists, IBCLC, physicians, and related health professionals.

⚠️ Important details:
• Offered once in 2026
• Only 15 students accepted
• Registration opening soon
📍 Location: Orange, MA
👉 Full program details and enrollment information are coming soon. Or email us to reserve your spot, Hello@nebwacademy.com

01/02/2026

Massage Therapists — Let’s Talk About Sound

If you’ve ever felt like your clients relax even more when you incorporate gentle music, silence, breathwork, or intentional pacing into a session — you’re already seeing the power of sound and vibration at work.

Sound therapy isn’t about replacing your hands.

It’s about supporting the nervous system so your hands can work more effectively.
Many massage therapists are adding sound therapy to their practice because it:
• Helps clients drop into deeper parasympathetic states
• Supports emotional release without needing words
• Enhances the effects of massage (especially for chronic stress, trauma, and burnout)
• Creates longer-lasting post-session relaxation
• Offers a gentle option for clients who are touch-sensitive or highly anxious

Sound works on the body in a different way — through vibration, frequency, and rhythm — which pairs beautifully with hands-on work. Clients often report feeling more grounded, centered, and regulated, even after they leave the table.

Our self-paced Sound Therapy Practitioner program was created with bodyworkers in mind — practical, accessible, and easy to integrate into existing sessions without overhauling your practice.

No musical background needed.
No pressure to “perform.”
Just another tool to support the kind of healing you already offer.

If you’re a massage therapist who loves working holistically and wants to support clients on a deeper level — sound therapy may be a natural next step.

💬 Curious how sound could complement your current work?

Drop a 🎶 below or share how you already use sound in your sessions.

01/02/2026

Hello January.

In this work, growth doesn’t come from pushing harder — it comes from listening more closely.

As a practitioner or student, this is a powerful month to reconnect with your body, your intention, and the reason you chose a healing path in the first place.

What do you want to practice being this year — not just doing?

12/26/2025

I’ve been asked to host something new, and I’d love your honest input.

From time to time, when students have asked about hypnotherapy training, I’ve often referred them to our sister school, Aspire Coaching Academy. The consistent feedback I’ve received, though, is that students would love to experience that training within the NEBWA community, with live connection and in-person practice.

Because of that, I’m considering hosting the Aspire Coaching Academy Hypnotherapy Certification live for our NEBWA students — using the same curriculum and certification, simply delivered in a way that allows for deeper pacing and integration.

✨ What this would look like:
• 4-month live training (same Aspire curriculum, paced for integration)
• 90-minute live online classes
• Weekly practice + homework
• Two mandatory in-person days to practice together and integrate
• Certification issued through Aspire Coaching Academy
• Tentative start: early March 2026
• Investment: $2,597 (payment plans available)

🌀 Why hypnotherapy?
For many healing arts, somatic, and wellness practitioners, hypnotherapy opens new doorways — not by replacing what you already do, but by deepening it.
It can support:
• subconscious patterning and mindset shifts
• nervous system regulation and integration
• client breakthroughs when talk or technique alone plateau
• expanded offerings and confidence in your practice

📊 Before moving forward, I’d love your input:
👉 Would this be something you’d want to learn more about?

❤️ Yes — very interested
👍🏻 Interested, but I’d need more details
🕰 Curious, but timing might not work
👎Not for me, but sounds valuable

💬 Feel free to drop any questions, thoughts, or excitement in the comments I’d love to hear what’s coming up for you.

Your feedback truly helps guide what we offer our community. 🤍

12/24/2025

Still looking for a thoughtful, last-minute gift?

NEBWA gift certificates are available for purchase on our website and can be emailed to you or sent directly to the recipient. Perfect for practitioners, students, or those beginning their wellness education journey.

Wishing you a joyful, restful, and peaceful week as the season continues.