Buccal Massage popularity influenced by the rise in stress and TMJ Dysfunction; cultural influences (celebrities, social media); the growing wave of the public preferring natural looks and non-toxic, non-invasive treatments 

Layers under the skin - Fascia, SMAS, Mimetic Muscles, Adipose Compartments - locate, palpate, address; why these are crucial to getting great results 

Endangerment Sites and Contraindications + an easy access Chart for your treatment room.

Lymphatic Pathways of the Head and Neck & implications for Buccal Massage. Anatomy and physiology; relationship to our modality and how to improve results for your client.

Lymphatic Drainage Sequence Demo and Supervised Practice; Manual + Gua Sha Stone methods; how to use with other modalities

Assessment, Documentation, Demo and Supervised Practice - How to quickly analyze the facial structures to know exactly what to do in a 1 Hour Session; designing a treatment series. 

Before & After Photo Simple Protocol - I’ll share my efficient system for Before and After photos that can work for any practice, along with the sample forms and recommended apps I use in my practice.

Bucco-labial Muscles, Muscles of Mastication, Platysma - developing palpation skills to locate and assess; understanding the effects of daily habits, posture and emotions on these structures and how they can affect your results.  Easy access chart for your treatment room.

Myofascial Release - why it provides superior results; demo and practical.

Special communication skills for Intra Oral work to build trust with your clients 

Body Mechanics - how to do these Sequences while honoring your body.  Checkpoints to know when to adjust your body for maximum effectiveness without strain on you or pain for the client

Myofascial Intra Oral Sequence Demo and Supervised Practice - what intra oral accomplishes; how to assess amounts of pressure; areas to avoid or use extra care; protocols for efficiency; which gloves and where to source

External Myofascial Buccal Sequence Demo and Supervised Practice - sculpting the outer facial structures for clients who may not want or may be contraindicated for Intra oral work. This is a full Sequence that can be used as a stand alone session.

How to integrate with other modalities (esthetics, massage therapy, acupuncture, etc). Working with clients who still receive injectables.  The workaround for pregnancy.

Client post session care and instructions; Home Care considerations and communication

How to structure your sessions with your specific menu and modalities - we’ll work through the specifics of your situation; pricing, order of modalities and time frame; series vs. packages; how to NOT discount your series

Marketing - how to create your compelling website listing of your new services, how to use social media to market, photo consents (includes form you can use)

The Capstone Experience -

This is the experience that you need before you jump into independent practice.  Practice as if you were working with an actual client in a completely supervised simulation just like you’ll work in your own treatment room. You’ll work with your model from beginning to end including consultation, documentation, analysis, session planning and Before and After photos, all under Joanna’s direct, live supervision, so you can build your confidence and skills.

Practitioner Listing 12 Months

Help clients find you - they're asking me where to find good Buccal Massage in their town.

(a $200 value)

12 Month Online Portal Access

Review your lessons, have your manual, checklist and charts available for download, have a quick resource at work!

(a $500 value)

Bonus Coach Graduate Session

This follow up session is scheduled 30 days after your graduation for support, troubleshooting, motivation, and accountability.  Joanna helps you through any questions getting in the way of your confidence in delivering Buccal Massage. 

(a $300 value)

Post Graduate Support Group 12 Month Membership

Have the support you need directly from Joanna.  Connect with other grads to network, discover resources and more.

(a $500 value)