2024 Class Schedule

Continuing Education Workshops

2023 Class Schedule

  • June 11th, 2024 classes start in both Aberdeen and Mitchell, SD 
  • Class days will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 6 pm  (10 month program)  
  • The 200 hours of Hands-on Only part of our program, if only taking that part of our program, will be held on Tuesdays 12 pm - 6 pm.  (*must have all other required hours completed or nearly completed before taking our Hands-on Training.
  • June 6th, 2023 - Class days will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 6 pm  (10 month program)
    • We will be teaching a class in Aberdeen, SD and in Mitchell, SD on these days.  Accepting applications for both classes now

  • September 21st, 2023 - Class days will be on Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am to 6 pm  (10 month program)  (*this class is in the works to probably be held in Hot Springs, SD)




​​2022 Workshops 

July 23rd, 2022 -  Advanced Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Techniques    8 CE

When:  Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, 9 am - 6 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
Location:  Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy, 1111 S. Miller Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
Cost:  $200 plus tax = $213

Student Alumni Discount of 25% for our graduates

What to bring:
    Massage table
    Massage sheets
    Massage oil
    Water/snack


Aug. 5th, 2022 -  Thai-Style on the Massage Table   8 CE

When: Friday, August 5th, 2022, 9 am to 6 pm, with an hour break for lunch
Location:  Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy, 1111 S. Miller Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301 
Instructor(s): 
Olawa Rae-Bruhjell, BA, LMT
Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT

8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
See our event page on Facebook for this workshop
Cost:  $200 plus tax = $213

Student Alumni Discount of an additional 25% off for our graduates

Attire:  Stretchy or loose-fitting clothing that will allow you to move comfortably in (yoga attire works great!)
What to Bring: 

A sturdy massage table
Massage Sheets
Lunch (although there are places nearby to eat if needed, we will have an hour break for lunch)
Water



Aug. 12th, 2022 - Hot Stone/Lava Shell for Advanced Massage Therapists 
(*this workshop is being rescheduled.  We will not be having this class on August 12th, 2022.) 

When:  Friday, August 12th, 2022, 9 am - 6 pm, (we will take an hour break for lunch)
Location:  Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy at 1111 S. Miller Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
Cost:  $225 plus tax = $239.63

Student Alumni Discount of 25% for our graduates

What to bring: 

Hot Stones if you have a Set
Massage table
Massage sheets
Massage oil
Water/snack


Lava Shells will be available for purchase after the workshop.


2022 Workshops 
​None


​​​2021 Workshops  

Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain    8 CE


When:  Friday, April 23rd, 9 am - 6 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
Location:  Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 1525 West Havens, Mitchell, SD 57301
Instructor:  Dr. James Mally
8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
Cost:  $160.00 plus tax = $170.40

What to bring:
    Massage table
    Massage sheets
    Massage oil
    Water

Contact us if you are interested in registering.  36 seats available for this workshop.

See more information about this workshop in our Facebook Events



Massage Cupping    8 CE or 16 CE

When: Saturday & Sunday, April 24th & 25th, 9 am - 6 pm (with an hour break for lunch) for 8 CE's on Saturday,

OR attend both days, Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th, for 16 CE's
Location:  Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 1525 West Havens, Mitchell, SD 57301
Instructor:  Dr. James Mally
8 or 16 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
Cost:  $175.00 plus tax = $186.38 (*cost includes a silicone cupping set) for Saturday, April 24th

     OR $325 plus tax = $346.13 for both Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th 


A second day of Massage Cupping training will be offered on Sunday, April 25th, 2021, for a total of 16 CE's.

Must take the first day on April 24th, 2021 to be able to take day 2 of the workshop.

Cost for both days is $325.00 plus tax = $346.13



What to bring:
    Massage table
    Massage sheets
    Massage oil
    Water

   *If attending Day 2 of the Cupping workshop, women also need to bring a sports bra and a pair of shorts.

Contact us if you are interested in registering.  36 seats available for this workshop. 
See more information about this workshop in our Facebook Events




​2020 Workshops  


  • Advanced Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Techniques    8 CE

    When:  Saturday, September 12th, 2020, 9 am - 6 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
    Location:  Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa in Hot Springs, SD (1829 Minnekahta Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747
    Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    Cost:  $200 plus tax = $213

    Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates

    What to bring:
        Massage table
        Massage sheets
        Massage oil
        Water/snack

  • Advanced Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Techniques    8 CE
    • When:  Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, 10 am - 7 pm (with an hour break for lunch)
    • Location:  Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa in Hot Springs, SD (1829 Minnekahta Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747
    • Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $200 plus tax = $213

      Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates

      What to bring:

      Massage table
      Massage sheets
      Massage oil
      Water/snack

  • Advanced Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Techniques    8 CE  (*RESCHEDULING DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION)
    • When:  Saturday, March 28th, 2020, 9 am - 6 pm, (we will take an hour break for lunch)
    • Location:  315 N. Lawler Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $200 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $25 if registered by March 7th, 2020
      • Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates
    • What to bring:
      • Massage table
      • Massage sheets
      • Massage oil
      • Water/snack


  • Hot Stone/Lava Shell for Advanced Massage Therapists   (*RESCHEDULING DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION)
    • When:  Saturday, April 25th, 2020, 9 am - 6 pm, (we will take an hour break for lunch)
    • Location:  Springs Bath House School of Massage Therapy at 315 N. Lawler Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $200 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $25 if registered by April 4th, 2020
      • Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates
    • What to bring: 
      • Massage table
      • Massage sheets
      • Massage oil
      • Water/snack


  • Introduction to De-Congestive Lymphatic Drainage   8 CE  (*CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 SITUATION)
    • ​When:  Saturday, May 23rd, 2020, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm, (with an hour break for lunch)
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved workshop.
    • Location:  Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa, 1829 Minnekahta Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747
    • Instructor(s):  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT (DeCongestive Lymphatic Technician)
    • Cost:  $225 plus tax,   Early Registration Discount of $25 off if registered by April 23rd, 2020
      Student Alumni Discount of an additional $25 off for our graduates
    • Attire:  Clothing that you can perform massage therapy in
    • What to Bring: 
      • A massage table
      • Set of Massage Sheets
      • Massage oil
      • Water, snack if needed


The following workshops all have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 situation.


~Saturday, June 13th - Introduction to De-Congestive Lymphatic Therapy, 8 CE's, in Mitchell, SD. 9 am to 6 pm. Cost: $225 plus tax.  Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell

~Saturday, June 27th - Thai-Style on the Massage Table - Supine Position, 4 CE's, in Mitchell, SD. 11 am to 3 pm. Cost: $100 plus tax.  Instructor:  Olawa Rae-Bruhjell

~Saturday, July 11th - Introduction to De-Congestive Lymphatic Therapy, 8 CE's, in Sioux Falls, SD. 9 am to 6 pm. Cost: $225 plus tax.  Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell

~Monday, July 27th - Hot Stone/Lava Shell for Advanced Massage Therapists, 8 CE's, in Mitchell, SD. 9 am to 6 pm. Cost: $200 plus tax.  Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell

~Saturday, August 14th - Pre-Natal and Peri-Natal Massage, 8 CE's, in Mitchell, SD. 9 am to 6 pm. Cost: $200 plus tax.  Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell





2019 Workshops

  • Deep Tissue / NMT Neck Massage Techniques   4 CE
    • ​When:  Friday, August 16th, 2019, 11 am to 3 pm, (no lunch break, eat before or after please. snacks ok)
    • Location:  117 E. 4th Street, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor(s):  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 4 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $100 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $15 off if registered by July 26th, 2019
      • Student Alumni Discount of an additional $15 off for our graduates
    • Attire:  Clothing that you can perform massage therapy in
    • What to Bring: 
      • A massage table
      • Set of Massage Sheets
      • Massage oil
      • Water, snack if needed


  • Thai-Style on the Massage Table   8 CE
    • When:  Saturday, August 31st, 2019, 10 am to 7 pm, with an hour break for lunch
    • Location:  Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa in Hot Springs, SD in the Southern Black Hills  check out http://www.moccasinsprings.com or see their Facebook Page 
    • Instructor(s):  
      • Olawa Rae-Bruhjell, BA, NCTM, LMT
      • Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • See our event page on Facebook for this workshop
    • Cost:  $175 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $25 off if paid/registered by July 31st, 2019
      • Student Alumni Discount of an additional $25 off for our graduates
    • Attire:  Stretchy or loose-fitting clothing that will allow you to move comfortably in (yoga attire works great!)
    • What to Bring: 
      • A sturdy massage table
      • Massage Sheets
      • Lunch (although there are places nearby to eat if needed, we will have an hour break for lunch)
      • Water


  • Hot Stone / Lava Shell for Advanced Massage Therapists   8 CE
    • When:  Friday, September 20th, 9 am - 5 pm, (bring lunch, we will eat in while learning)
    • Location:  117 E. 4th Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $200 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $25 if registered by August 23rd, 2019
      • Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates
    • What to bring:  
      • Massage table
      • Massage sheets
      • Hot Stone set if you have one
      • Massage oil
      • Lunch (we will NOT be breaking for lunch, so bring something with that you can eat while we watch a warm stone safety video)
      • Water



  • Advanced Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular Techniques    8 CE
    • When:  Saturday, October 19th, 9 am - 6 pm, (we will take an hour break for lunch)
    • Location:  117 E. 4th Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor:  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 8 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $200 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $25 if registered by September 20th, 2019
      • Student Alumni Discount of $25 for our graduates
    • What to bring:
      • Massage table
      • Massage sheets
      • Massage oil
      • Water/snack



  • Deep Tissue / NMT Neck Massage Techniques   4 CE
    • ​When:  Saturday, November 9th, 2019, 11 am to 3 pm, (no lunch break, eat before or after please. snacks ok)
    • Location:  117 E. 4th Street, Mitchell, SD 57301
    • Instructor(s):  Mele-Ann Rae-Bruhjell, LMT, DeLT
    • 4 CE's, NCBTMB Approved and State Approved
    • Cost:  $100 plus tax
      • Early Registration Discount of $15 off if registered by October 11th, 2019
      • Student Alumni Discount of an additional $15 off for our graduates
    • Attire:  Clothing that you can perform massage therapy in
    • What to Bring: 
      • A massage table
      • Set of Massage Sheets
      • Water, snack if needed



Contact us for a registration form for any of the above workshops.


More workshops to be announced soon!   Also see our Facebook events page for more information.