​Ayurvedic Bodywork Specialized Training for Massage Therapists

A different kind of touch.
One that works with the body, not against it.
This Ayurvedic Bodywork Specialized Training is designed for massage therapists who want to expand their skillset with approaches that support the nervous system, invite fluid movement, and create meaningful client experiences.
You’ll learn Indian Head Massage, marma point therapy, and supportive Ayurvedic techniques—taught through a modern lens that honors both tradition and current bodywork science.

​ Who This Training Is For

This work tends to resonate with therapists who are:
  • Feeling physically taxed from constant deep pressure work
  • Looking for more sustainable ways to practice
  • Curious about Ayurvedic bodywork 
  • Wanting to offer sessions that feel calming, intentional, and effective
  • Interested in nervous system support and whole-body integration
You don’t need prior experience in Ayurveda—just curiosity and a willingness to learn a different rhythm of touch.

​What You’ll Learn

This is a hands-on, practical training you can begin integrating into your sessions right away.
Indian Head Massage
  • Seated and table-based approaches
  • Scalp, neck, shoulders, and upper back techniques
  • Rhythmic, flowing applications that clients deeply relax into
Marma Point Therapy
  • Working with key points of the body in a grounded, accessible way
  • Blending energetic concepts with modern understanding of the body
  • Supporting regulation rather than force
Ayurvedic Foundations (Made Practical)
  • A simple, usable understanding of doshas
  • How to adapt sessions to different client needs
  • The role of oil, rhythm, and environment
Supportive Techniques
  • Dry brushing
  • Steam applications
  • Intentional use of oil in bodywork

​Why This Work Matters

There’s a shift happening in bodywork.
More pressure isn’t always the answer.
More effort isn’t always better.
Clients are looking for work that helps them settle, not just “fix.”
Therapists are looking for ways to practice that don’t wear down their bodies.
This approach creates space for both.
It supports:
  • nervous system regulation
  • fluid movement through tissue
  • a sense of connection within the body
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing things differently.

​Training Details

  • Location: 1721 W Plano Parkway, #217 Plano, Texas 75075
  • When: June 18-21, 2026 and September 17-20, 2026
  • Format: In-person, hands-on
  • Who Can Attend: Licensed massage therapists 
  • Hours: Eligible for continuing education (check specific training date for details)
  • Investment: $825; $412.50 at sign up and $412.50 on the morning of the first day of the workshop
  • Enroll: Email Hillary
We employ a strict cancellation policy. Please see all details.

Training Resourses

Attendance and Cancellation Policy Can be viewed Here
View our workshop prep guide that includes travel information and your supply list HERE

​Meet Your Instructor

This training is offered by Hillary Arrieta, LMT an approved provider through the NCBTMB and owner of The Heeling Hut Barefoot Massage.
Your instructor brings together:
  • 20+ years of hands-on clinical experience
  • a deep understanding of bodywork
  • a passion for making complex ideas feel usable and real
This isn’t about memorizing techniques.
It’s about learning how to listen with your hands, adapt your work, and create sessions that feel both effective and sustainable.