Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Education Units
Massage therapists are required to fulfill yearly continuing education requirements in order to maintain their state license, or to be nationally certified. These are called (CPD) Continuing Professional Development in Europe and Asia. For the United States (CEU) Continuing Education Units are required. René brings his unique style of teaching to you in these specialized workshops all of which also include CPDs and CEUs. Come learn what many body-workers and other instructors have described as innovating and the “essence” in medical care.Click on the tabs above to see the courses offered by category. Or click on the tab titled “FULL LIST” to see all of the courses. We are a Continuing Education Provider with NCBMTB and FHT.
Internationally Accredited Massage Courses
Bringing Innovative Training To Therapist, Spas and Five Star Resorts Worldwide
Rene Diaz is a world-renowned teacher in massage therapy and bodywork. He has been invited to teach therapists at Clinics, Retreats, Spas and Five Star Resorts around the world.
Internationally Accredited Massage Instructor
René Diaz and Renew Wellness are accredited by The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and TheNational Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider lead by René Diaz (provider# 452071-12). We focus on both Western and Eastern styles of treatment including a mixture of various traditional Asian styles and modern adaptations to expand their benefits.
Full List of Available Training
Category
CE Hours
Course Title
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Advance Thai Massage Stretches and Yogasanas for the Dosha
Other
35
Advanced Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
12
Advanced Techniques for the Illio-Psoas and Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
6
Advanced Techniques for the Sub Scapula
Other
35
Assessments For Structural Awareness Balance and Wellness
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Bare Essence Barefoot Massage
Energy Work
12
Chakras Massage
Teacher Training Program
450
Clinical Massage Teacher Training Program
Science
12
Fascia: Untangling The Endless Web
Science
18
Hands On Anatomy Review for Body-workers
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 1 Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 2 Clinical Deep Tissue Massage for the 8 Intersections
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Luk Pra Kob
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Cervical Disk Degeneration
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Frozen Shoulder
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Head Aches and Migraines
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Sciatica
self care
12
Self Care Therapeutic Massage
self care
12
Self Care: Ergonomics with Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
6
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Singing Bowls and Crystal Bowls
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
6
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Tuning Forks
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
12
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Using Toning and The Five Warrior Syllables
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Stretching: For Table Massage
Chair Massage
12
Thai Chair Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 3 : Sen Lines
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 4 : Clinical
Teacher Training Program
420
Thai Massage Teacher Training Program
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Table Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques
12
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive Forearm Massage and Elbow Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques
6
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive The Knees and Shin
Passive & Active Myofascial Mobilization
Category
CE Hours
Course Title
Passive & Active Myofascial Mobilization
14
PAMM Level 1: For Lower Back Pain
Passive & Active Myofascial Mobilization
14
PAMM Level 2: For Shoulder Pain
Passive & Active Myofascial Mobilization
14
PAMM Level 3: For Neck Pain and Head Aches
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Advance Thai Massage Stretches and Yogasanas for the Dosha
Other
35
Advanced Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
12
Advanced Techniques for the Illio-Psoas and Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
6
Advanced Techniques for the Sub Scapula
Other
35
Assessments For Structural Awareness Balance and Wellness
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Bare Essence Barefoot Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Table Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Table Massage
Teacher Training Program
450
Clinical Massage Teacher Training Program
Science
12
Fascia: Untangling The Endless Web
Science
18
Hands On Anatomy Review for Body-workers
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 1 Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 2 Clinical Deep Tissue Massage for the 8 Intersections
Chair Massage
12
Thai Chair Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 3 : Sen Lines
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 4 : Clinical
Teacher Training Program
420
Thai Massage Teacher Training Program
Eastern Therapies
Category
CE Hours
Course Title
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Bare Essence Barefoot Massage
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Advance Thai Massage Stretches and Yogasanas for the Dosha
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Table Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 3 : Sen Lines
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 4 : Clinical
Teacher Training Program
420
Thai Massage Teacher Training Program
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 2
Chair Massage
12
Thai Chair Massage
Energy Work
12
Chakras Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Luk Pra Kob
Western Therapies
Category
CE Hours
Course Title
Other
35
Advanced Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
12
Advanced Techniques for the Illio-Psoas and Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
6
Advanced Techniques for the Sub Scapula
Other
35
Assessments For Structural Awareness Balance and Wellness
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Bare Essence Barefoot Massage
Science
18
Hands On Anatomy Review for Body-workers
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 1 Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 2 Clinical Deep Tissue Massage for the 8 Intersections
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Cervical Disk Degeneration
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Frozen Shoulder
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Head Aches and Migraines
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Sciatica
self care
12
Self Care Therapeutic Massage
self care
12
Self Care: Ergonomics with Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention
Deep Tissue Techniques
12
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive Forearm Massage and Elbow Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques
6
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive The Knees and Shin
Integrated Therapies
Combining Therapies can exponentially improve results in sessions
Category
CE Hours
Course Title
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Advance Thai Massage Stretches and Yogasanas for the Dosha
Other
35
Advanced Swedish Massage
Therapeutic Massage
12
Advanced Techniques for the Illio-Psoas and Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
6
Advanced Techniques for the Sub Scapula
Other
35
Assessments For Structural Awareness Balance and Wellness
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Bare Essence Barefoot Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Table Massage
Energy Work
12
Chakras Massage
Teacher Training Program
450
Clinical Massage Teacher Training Program
Science
12
Fascia: Untangling The Endless Web
Science
18
Hands On Anatomy Review for Body-workers
Deep Tissue Techniques
35
Level 2 Clinical Deep Tissue Massage for the 8 Intersections
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Luk Pra Kob 2
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Cervical Disk Degeneration
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Frozen Shoulder
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Head Aches and Migraines
Therapeutic Massage
12
Massage for Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Massage
6
Massage for Sciatica
self care
12
Self Care Therapeutic Massage
self care
12
Self Care: Ergonomics with Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
6
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Singing Bowls and Crystal Bowls
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
6
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Tuning Forks
Non-NCBTMB Proprietary Certifi
12
Sound Therapy and Massage Therapy: Using Toning and The Five Warrior Syllables
Movement and Exercise Therapy
12
Stretching: For Table Massage
Chair Massage
12
Thai Chair Massage
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 1
Bodywork – Asian Studies
12
Thai Massage and Myofascial Integration Level 2
Bodywork – Asian Studies
35
Thai Massage Level 4 : Clinical
Teacher Training Program
420
Thai Massage Teacher Training Program
Bodywork – Asian Studies
18
Thai Table Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques
12
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive Forearm Massage and Elbow Massage
Deep Tissue Techniques
6
The Tools Of The Trade: Intensive The Knees and Shin
Teacher Training Programs
Learn the Science and Craft of teaching massage and become A Certified and Insured Massage Instructor.
What’s the difference between René’s massage workshops and other pain relief workshops?
What sets René teaching apart from all other pain relief methods is his expertise on precise details in targeting and treating the root of most chronic muscular pain: the brain and the way in which it senses and controls muscles and movement and responds to therapies.
René teaches you how to see the connection between mind and body. The workshops are packed with in sites of how the body responses to trauma and therapies, and how we can respond back to provide the proper treatment needed for a clients unique situation. In each workshop the following topics are covered:
Explanation and demonstration of Psychosomatic and how the body and mind responds to trauma, injures and most importantly bodywork as well.
Yin and Yang Hands
Somatic movement.
How to lengthen muscles with active and passive stretching and with other non stretching modalities that help the body to disengage, relax and lengthen.
Please contact him directly to also learn how to bring René to your studio, medical clinic, fitness studio, spa or event.
In 1993 I was asked by a few clients and patients if the style of massage I was doing was a mix of Thai Massage. At the time I did not know about Thai Massage and back then there was no Google to look it up. It took about a year until I came across a book on Thai massage and quickly saw why my clients though i was using Thai massage techniques.
In all my sessions I always include stretching, some of which I integrating from yoga classes. Seeing the books on Thai massage reassured I was on the right path of integrating modalities to beter treat patients needs.
In 1995 I began my studies in oriental modalities while attending the Acupuncture College & Massage School In Miami Florida where I majored in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In 2001 I was in a car accident. I was hit on from the driver side and suffered a shoulder injury and had Frozen Shoulder Syndrome. Although I continued to give massages with my hands, forearms, elbows, and knees, I began to develop my own style of barefoot massage. I started experimenting and improvising on friends and other therapist. In 2008 I went to Thailand for 6 weeks to study Thai massage and other native modalities. I returned again in 2010 for 10 months to teach and also continue learning and developing my technique.
In the Barefoot massage course and the advance courses you are taught techniques on how to use your feet as a tool for massage therapy. The use of your feet will allow you to work effortlessly, longer, stronger, and efficiently. In some cases you will even learn how to use all four limbs at the same time.
The course will cover the Integration of the different forms of massage.
They are divided into the 2 main applications of Barefoot Massage.
1: Client/Patient clothed and using no oil/lotion.·
