First Coast Chapter Meeting - February 19, 2026
CoreStone Advanced: Intro To CoreStone Body Mechanics presented by Shelle Hagen (2CEs)
FL CE Provider # 50-49780 | FL Course # 20-1343725 | Relevant to Massage Techniques
NCBTMB Provider # 1000872

LIVE Meeting - Floating Sea Aquatics, 8661 Old Kings Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Doors open at 5:30pm | Chapter Meeting starts at 6:00pm | CE presentation begins at 6:30pm
No cost for FSMTA members | $30 for non FSMTA members

CoreStone Advanced: Intro To CoreStone Body Mechanics
Enhance your therapeutic effectiveness and prevent strain in your own practice with the CoreStone Body Mechanics & Holding Stones class, a focused 2-hour workshop tailored for massage therapists. This class teaches the essential techniques for using CoreStone tools effectively while maintaining proper body mechanics, ensuring that you can work efficiently and safely while delivering the best results for your clients. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn: Principles of Body Mechanics for Massage Therapists: Discover key techniques to optimize posture, movement, and energy flow while working with clients, reducing the risk of injury and fatigue during sessions. CoreStone Tools Overview: Understand how to choose, hold, and maneuver CoreStone tools for maximum therapeutic impact, with a focus on ergonomics and effective tool use. Proper Grip and Tool Holding Techniques: Learn how to hold the stones in a way that minimizes stress on your hands, wrists, and arms, allowing you to perform more sustained, controlled treatments without strain. Positioning and Posture: Explore how to align your body, feet, and hands while using CoreStone tools to maintain fluid movement and prevent overexertion. Practical Application and Demonstration: Experience hands-on practice using the CoreStone tools in a way that aligns with healthy body mechanics, ensuring your movements are effective while conserving energy and reducing strain. Client-Centered Workflows: Develop the skills to assess your client's needs and adjust your tool use and body mechanics accordingly, providing maximum benefit while staying safe and comfortable.

About our presenter:
Shelle Hagen has been in the Massage Therapy Industry since 2002 after graduating from The Professional Institute of Massage Therapy, Fargo, ND 1100 hour program. She is the Owner/Founder of Elite Therapeutic Massage and Elite Massage Academy. Shelle is an honors graduate of Concordia College, MN with a BA in Exercise Science. In April of 2022, she and her husband Scot purchased the Corestone company from the original founder, Dale Grust, of New Paltz, NY.  It is their goal to continue the legacy of Corestone, bringing  quality tools to secure the longevity of Massage Therapists hands and wrists while delivering an unparalleled style of massage!

For more information, please contact FSMTA First Coast Chapter President, Darryll Davis, at [email protected]

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