Breathwork Continuing Education for Massage Therapists
Breathwork continuing education for massage therapists: 24 CE hours in one live, hands-on weekend from an NCBTMB Approved Provider, co-taught by a Registered Nurse and built around your scope of practice.
NCBTMB Approved Provider
Liquid Breathwork is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
Provider #1003401
An NCBTMB Approved Provider Breathwork Course
Liquid Breathwork: Breathwork Integration for Massage Therapists is a live, in-person course approved for 24 CE hours.
You leave with a session structure you can use the following week. For background, read our guide to Breathwork training for massage therapists.
Continuing Education Weekends in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Each weekend below is the full course, 24 CE hours. If you can't travel, our 12-week online training opens new dates soon.
Phoenix Weekend
October 23-25, 2026
$1,997
1 spot left · payment plans available
Phoenix Weekend
November 6-8, 2026
$1,997
2 spots left · payment plans available
Scottsdale Weekend
February 5-7, 2027
$1,997
2 early-bird spots left · payment plans available
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What You Learn in 24 Hours
- Breath science you can explain to clients. Respiratory anatomy, CO2 and blood pH, Polyvagal Theory, and the vagus nerve.
- Ten client-safe breathing techniques. Circular connected breathing, the physiological sigh, breath holds, and box breathing.
- Three hands-on touch techniques. Grounding Hand, a steady hand on the shoulder or head. Gentle Rocking, alternating pressure at the hip and shoulder. Hand on Belly, to draw awareness to the diaphragm. All fully clothed, with verbal consent first.
What the Weekend Looks Like
Three days, 8 CE hours each, starting at 8:00 AM.
| Day | Focus | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Somatic Awareness and Breath Science | Scope of practice, anatomy, breath biochemistry, and the nervous system with our RN. |
| Day 2 | Techniques and Facilitation Skills | Techniques, client screening, ethical touch, and the 6-phase session, then a two-hour instructor-led session. |
| Day 3 | Supervised Practicum and Assessment | Supervised peer practice with live feedback, a written assessment (70% to pass), and your Certificate of Completion. |
Attendance. You must attend the full course to receive CE hours. No partial credit is awarded.
Scope of practice. You are responsible for knowing your state's scope of practice and whether your state board accepts these CE hours.
Massage Therapists Who Added Breathwork
Four former students who work in massage, named with their written permission.
“So grateful for both of you, Ryan and Shelby. You’re changing my life right as we speak ... the ladies both booked for next week for paid sessions.”
- Anyamas Owner of a Thai massage studio in San Francisco
- Kristy Dellacroce Lymphatic massage
- Angele Massage therapist
Questions from Massage Therapists
How many CE hours is this?
24 CE hours, earned live and in person over three days.
Is this course approved by NCBTMB?
Yes. Liquid Breathwork is an NCBTMB Approved Provider, Provider #1003401, and this live course is approved for 24 CE hours.
Are these CEUs?
NCBTMB counts continuing education in CE hours, not CEUs. This course is approved for 24 CE hours.
Who is this course for?
Licensed massage therapists. Yoga instructors, occupational therapists, mental health professionals, and wellness practitioners are welcome too.
Do I need Breathwork experience?
No. No prior Breathwork experience is required.
What do I receive when I finish?
A Certificate of Completion listing your 24 CE hours, issued when you complete the full course.
Taught by a Nurse and a Breathwork Specialist
Shelby Von Oepen, RN
Clinical Science Director
A registered nurse of fourteen years, and the graduate Ryan still calls his “Star Student”. She has been selling out women’s only classes almost every month for more than two years. Shelby brings an intuitive & nurturing energy into sessions and the training, which is the part of facilitation nobody learns from a video.
Shelby (RN, BSN) teaches every part of the course with Ryan, and her nursing background adds a layer of clinical safety.
Ryan McBurney
Breathwork & Facilitation Director
8 years guiding Breathwork, 7 breath programs behind him, and a 21-day Breath Mastery Retreat in the Baja desert with Dan Brulé. He has guided hundreds of one-on-one sessions and led groups for thousands of people. Ryan created the surrender-based method this training is built on.
The curriculum grew out of the Breathwork and breathing courses Ryan has studied since 2018.
Spots on each weekend are limited by supervised practicum capacity.
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