The LMT Refinery

The LMT Refinery We teach massage therapists to think clinically, move intelligently, and grow intentionally.

Our mission is to create collaborative, intelligent education where therapists feel safe, supported, and empowered.

03/10/2026

Most massage therapists think hiring will solve their burnout.

Sometimes it does.
Sometimes it makes things much more complicated.

If you’re fully booked and wondering whether bringing on another therapist is the next step, this guide walks through the realities of hiring in our industry so you can make a smart decision before you commit.

Clear. Honest. Practical.

Comment “HIRING” for a link to the guide.

Who is The LMT Refinery?We are a collective of therapists and educators who believe continuing education should shape th...
03/03/2026

Who is The LMT Refinery?

We are a collective of therapists and educators who believe continuing education should shape the way you think (not just add techniques to your toolbox.)

We exist for the LMT who wants depth.
For the therapist who asks why.
For the practitioner who cares about sustainability, clinical reasoning, and long-term growth.

Barefoot massage.
Clinical therapeutics.
Professional excellence.

Florida is our innovation lab, where ideas are built, tested, and refined.
From there, our barefoot hubs in Minnesota, Michigan, and Alaska carry the work forward.

We’re building more than classes.
We’re building pathways.
We’re building leaders.
We’re building a profession we’re proud to stand in.

If you’re here to refine your craft, your thinking, and your impact…

Welcome.

Growth is intentional.

02/24/2026

Barefoot work is evolving…and this is where it gets clinical.

Active Ashi integrates foot-applied pressure with controlled client movement to improve tissue responsiveness, joint mechanics, and neuromuscular engagement. Think ankle CARS under load. Pin-and-stretch with precision. Strategic force, not just depth.

This is barefoot work for therapists who treat dysfunction, not just tension.

As the first class in our new Barefoot Focused Series, Active Ashi is designed for experienced barefoot therapists ready to expand their clinical toolbox…especially those working with athletes, active clients, and chronic pain patterns.

📍 April 26, 2026 in Palm Harbor, FL | 9a-6p
💲 $250 | 🎓 8 CEs

(NCBTMB + CEBroker FL & GA approved)
Prerequisite: Intro to Barefoot Massage (or equivalent training)

If you want barefoot techniques that translate directly to mobility gains and functional outcomes…this is your room.

Enrollment is open.
Comment for direct enrollment link.

02/11/2026

I’ve had seasons in my massage career.
Intuitive and energy-led.
Clinical and corrective.
Now balanced, strategic, nervous system aware.

Every era was necessary.
Every version of me was evolving.

Growth as a bodyworker isn’t about picking a lane.
It’s about refining it.

What season are you in right now?

2026 Florida Intro to Barefoot Massage Schedule Stay tuned as our new advanced Focused Series rolls out. We are NCBTMB a...
01/12/2026

2026 Florida Intro to Barefoot Massage Schedule

Stay tuned as our new advanced Focused Series rolls out.

We are NCBTMB approved and awaiting CEBroker approval for Active Ashi, Grounded Flow, and Tools & Touch coming soon 🥳

01/12/2026

Tools & Touch: our newest Focused Series pilot ✔️

This advanced barefoot massage class is all about nervous system regulation and seamlessly layering tools like heat, cups, scalp tools, and grounding techniques into your barefoot sessions—without breaking flow.

Third new class rolling out this year, and this one felt really special 🫶🏼

Enrollment is open for two upcoming hands-on classes and we intentionally keep these groups small…especially for the NMT...
01/08/2026

Enrollment is open for two upcoming hands-on classes and we intentionally keep these groups small…especially for the NMT intensive.

🧠 NMT Specifics: Internal & External Jaw + Anterior Neck taught by Meridith Glass

📅 Feb 6–7, 2026 | 16 CEs | $500
💥 Save $25 if you register before 1/14

This 2-day intensive focuses on:
Internal & external jaw work (including buccal massage)
Anterior neck NMT
Clinical application for TMJD, headaches, clenching, and chronic neck/jaw tension

This work is subtle, precise, and incredibly effective. Ideal for therapists who want to confidently work with complex, high-need clients.

🦶🏼Intro to Barefoot Massage taught by Katie Reschny

📅 Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2026 | 24 CEs | $725
💥 Save $25 if you register before 1/14

A 3-day, practical, adaptable introduction to barefoot massage designed to support longevity, reduce therapist strain, and expand your clinical toolbox.

Many therapists find this modality to be career-sustaining, not just an add-on service.

✔️ NCBTMB & CE Broker–FL approved
✔️ Small, individualized classes
✔️ Palm Harbor, FL
✔️ 50% deposit holds your spot
✔️ $25 early registration savings (expires 1/14)

Comment or DM me if you’d like more info or a registration link.

Welcome to The LMT Refinery teaching collective, Mary! This weekend in Duluth, Mary completed her Barefoot Massage Instr...
11/10/2025

Welcome to The LMT Refinery teaching collective, Mary!

This weekend in Duluth, Mary completed her Barefoot Massage Instructor Training alongside an incredible group of massage therapists here in Minnesota.

Fun fact: Minnesota is currently an unlicensed state, meaning therapists aren’t required to complete continuing education. But that didn’t stop this amazing group from showing up with passion, professionalism, and a drive to elevate the industry.

Mary is leading the way toward higher standards in her community and will be bringing high-quality barefoot massage education to therapists who care deeply about their craft.

We’re so honored to have a therapist (and human) of her caliber on The LMT Refinery team. Her first solo class launches March 2026.

Congratulations Mary 💛

…and new barefoot grads: Olivia, Teri, LauraKate, and Christy, you all are a class to remember 🫶🏼

We’ve all had that “oops, I just answered a client text at 9:45pm” moment 😅🤦🏼‍♀️Boundaries protect your peace and your p...
11/06/2025

We’ve all had that “oops, I just answered a client text at 9:45pm” moment 😅🤦🏼‍♀️

Boundaries protect your peace and your professionalism.

You don’t owe anyone 24/7 access to your energy ✌️

This one might sting a little.Here’s some advice I’d give you if I wasn’t afraid to hurt your feelings 👀 (from one LMT t...
11/03/2025

This one might sting a little.

Here’s some advice I’d give you if I wasn’t afraid to hurt your feelings 👀 (from one LMT to another with love)

The truth? Most of us don’t get stuck because of lack of opportunity…we get stuck because we stop learning.

We settle for “good enough.”

We forget how powerful curiosity and community can be.

The Refinery was built for therapists who want more.
More growth, more skill, more purpose in the work they love.

Because the therapists who keep refining, keep thriving.

💬 Which one hit you the hardest?

10/19/2025

When three minds come together, magic happens ✨

We spent the weekend doing what we do best…creating, refining, and reimagining how barefoot massage can continue to evolve.

Our students asked, and we have listened. Now, we have FOUR new classes officially in development — built to take your barefoot massage techniques to the next level and elevate your craft.

These specialized courses will be part of our upcoming Focused Series, launching early 2026.

Stay tuned… this next chapter of The LMT Refinery is going to be something special.

✨ Our 2026 Barefoot Massage class schedule is here! ✨This schedule highlights our barefoot offerings across the year, wi...
09/13/2025

✨ Our 2026 Barefoot Massage class schedule is here! ✨
This schedule highlights our barefoot offerings across the year, with plenty of chances to refine your skills, connect with peers, and elevate your practice.

📍 Florida friends: our NMT schedule will be posted soon.
📍 Michigan, Alaska, and soon-to-be Minnesota—your 2026 schedules will also be released shortly.

And remember…this is just the beginning. We have NEW class content coming this year, and the schedule will expand as those courses get approved.

We’re so excited for what’s ahead! 🚀

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3820 Tampa Road Ste 101
Palm Harbor, FL
34684

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