Somatic Therapy
Continuing Education Course

Understanding and Transforming Chronic Pain
NCBTMB Approved | 14 CE Hours | Live, Hands-On Course
Taught by Arnold Askew, LMT, GCFP
April 17-19, 2026
AMTA Spring Convention, Idaho Chapter
Lake City Center,
Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814
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May 2-3, 2026
Next Level Institute of Bodywork
33864 Eastgate Circle,
Corvallis, OR 97333
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June 6-7, 2026
Athens Limestone County Tourism Association
100 North Beaty Street
Athens, AL 35611
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June 20-21, 2026
Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness, LLC
8279 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Suite 106,
Peoria, AZ 85382
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July 18-19, 2026
New Mexico School of Massage Wellness, LLC
4001 Office Court
Santa Fe, NM 87507
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August 8-9, 2026
Next Level Institute of Bodywork
33864 Eastgate Circle,
Corvallis, OR 97333
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August 22-23, 2026
Gwinnett Colleges & Institute - Roswell, GA
1455 Old Alabama Road Suite 160
Roswell, GA 30076
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October 24-25, 2026
Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies Inc.
500 Wilson Pike Circle, St. 121
Brentwood, TN 37027
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Understanding and Transforming Chronic Pain.
14 Hours Live CE Class *NCBTMB Approved # 1000676
Would you like your practice to be more “medical” based?
Would you like your practice to help transform people’s lives?
Would you like your practice to be easier on your body and more satisfying?
This class looks at the current scientific theories of chronic pain and how they provide insight into the most effective types of therapy. It is a hands-on and movement-based class that is about solving problems. It is about helping your clients find the best path in the search for relief and recovery.
Description: The class is a hybrid of Somatic Education and soft tissue work. It uses “awareness based movement” to awaken proprioceptive centers to stimulate new neurological activity and patterns. It also blends NMT and other techniques to release trigger points and adhesions. The combination provides a powerful approach to address injury recovery, trauma and chronic pain.
Emphasis in this class will be placed on the joints of the spine, ribs and pelvis. We will explore how to palpate and assess the relative health of these complex joints. We will look at how the curves and spirals of the spine affect each other and what areas of dysfunction feel like. Strategies will be explored to assist easier, less encumbered movement throughout the length of the spine. A variety of injuries, pathology and conditions will also be discussed. Lastly, we will look at how to bring our clients into a healthier relationship with their own healing, so they become more autonomous and secure in living with whatever conditions may be a part of their lives.
The class will provide the participants with a range of strategies and techniques to use. The information is practical, and the techniques are appropriate for everyone, from the athletically fit to those who are physically challenged and even frail. Please wear clothing that doesn’t restrict movement and bring a mat or blanket for movement explorations on the floor.
Course Time: 9am - 5pm
One hour lunch
Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Chronic pain and limited mobility can make you feel trapped and powerless. Traditional approaches only offer temporary relief, leaving you feeling discouraged and searching for a solution that will truly make a difference. Somatic therapy offers a comprehensive and effective approach to alleviating pain and limited mobility.
Somatic Solutions is a hands-on and movement-based therapy that is about solving problems. Whether it’s debilitating pain, poor mobility, balance issues, or not performing at your best, finding the path to recovery is essential. Somatic Solutions is about reclaiming your health and vitality for life. The success of the work is hinged on awareness and movement re-education. When we learn how we move, we can choose how we move. Take a continuing education course, or bring the course to your city and start offering the following benefits to your community:
Pain Relief
Expanded Breathing
Increased Flexibility and Strength
Ease of Movement
Reduced Stress
Improved Athletic Performance
Improved Posture
Rehabilitation
Increased Body Awareness
Your Instructor
Arnold Askew, LMT, GCFP
Therapist - Speaker - Instructor
"There is always room to be healthier and more comfortable, even in the midst of a chaotic and stressful world."

Arnold Askew, LMT, GCFP teaches continuing education designed to help massage therapists and bodywork practitioners better understand chronic pain and apply somatic principles that support real change in clients. He was a speaker at the 2024 American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Convention and leads live, hands-on courses, seminars, and practical trainings for clinicians who want to expand their skill set and differentiate their practices.
With more than 30 years of experience in bodywork and movement education, Arnold has worked across clinical and training environments. From 1992 to 2009, he was on staff at the Doleys Pain Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching movement classes and working with patients individually. During that time, he co founded the Red Mountain Institute for the Healing Arts, where he served as a senior instructor teaching neuromuscular therapy, anatomy, and pathology.
Arnold has extensive training in both manual and movement-based therapies and is Guild Certified in the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. He continues to provide somatic therapy in his Northport, Alabama practice, and offers online movement courses for people who want to improve posture, mobility, and reduce persistent pain patterns. Over the past decade, his work has placed special focus on degenerative conditions and the pain commonly associated with aging. Outside of work, Arnold enjoys gardening with his wife Mary and their dog Lula.
The terms Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education, Functional Integration, and Awareness Through Movement are registered service marks.
Testimonials
"Arnold’s work was a turning point for helping me get back function in my neck and shoulder. I highly recommend him as a therapist in cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain."
Ron P.
PhD
"Before I met Arnold I was in constant pain. He showed me how to understand my body and the patterns I had gotten into. He taught me how to respond in new ways. I am very grateful to him, first because the pain never came back, the bad headaches. And second, because he taught me how to care for myself at home. Thank you so much Arnold."
Nicole F.
Teacher / Mother
"He’s done more for my hip and balance than anyone. He knows what he’s doing."
Jack W.
Retired CEO
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