continuing education

for massage therapists



Hands-on education designed to help massage therapists work smarter, save their hands, and elevate their treatments.

Taught by: Ashley Dawes, LMT

CoreStones Regional Educator

Why corestones?

Your hands are your career. Protect them.

 CoreStones are ergonomically designed massage tools crafted from soapstone to become an extension of your hands. Their natural thermal properties allow them to be used heated or cold, while helping reduce repetitive strain and unnecessary stress on the therapist's hands and joints.

FIND THE CORESTONES TRAINING THAT FITS YOU



 Four hands-on courses designed to help you expand your skills, protect your hands, and bring CoreStones into your practice.

FOUNDATIONAL COURSE

Upgrade Your Hands

Learn the fundamentals of CoreStones and how to incorporate these ergonomic tools into your massage practice.

8 Continuing Education Hours • $235

SPECIALTY COURSE

Migraine Care & Prevention

 Explore targeted cold, CoreStones techniques and applications designed for migraine-focused massage work

8 Continuing Education Hours • $235

ADVANCED APPLICATION

Baton MasterClass

 Expand your CoreStone skills, using 5, 7, and 12-inch batons for therapeutic full-body techniques as well as side-lying and abdominal techniques.

8 Continuing Education Hours • $235

THERMAL THERAPY

Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy

Learn how to safely combine hot and cold CoreStones to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support recovery through effective contrast therapy techniques.

8 Continuing Education Hours • $235

Meet Your Educator

Ashley Dawes, LMT

REGIONAL CORESTONES EDUCATOR

Ashley Dawes is a licensed massage therapist, CoreStones Regional Educator, spa owner, and 2026 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame inductee.

With more than a decade of hands-on experience, Ashley brings practical, real-world application into every class.

Her approach to CoreStones education focuses on helping massage therapists protect their hands, improve body mechanics, and confidently incorporate therapeutic tools into the work they already do.

Massage Therapy Hall of Fame 2026 • Award-Winning Massage Therapist • Massage Competition Judge

Hands-On Learning. Real-World Application

CORESTONES IN ACTION

Upcoming CoreStones Classes

Hands-On NCBTMB-approved continuing education • NY Board-approved