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Active Release Massage Therapy Certificate Course | 5.5 CEU

Name: Active Release Massage Therapy Certificate Course | 5.5 CEU
Rating: 4.7 (414 reviews)

Learn Powerful Movement-Based Techniques for Faster Pain Relief and Better Results

Created byMark Perren-Jones

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

If you are a massage therapist, learning Active Release Massage Therapy will become one of your most powerful therapeutic tools in your spa or massage clinic
You will not only learn how to treat your clients with Active Release Massage Therapy but also yourself so that you too will feel the amazing results
You will be given a complete system for treating your massage clients from several different massage and advanced techniques to home exercises for them
Once you learn Active Release Massage Therapy it will become a powerful therapeutic tool that you will use constantly

Course content

13 sections • 60 lectures • 5h 46m total length

Welcome! Don't forget to download your 100 page workbook!1:59
So what exactly is Active Release Massage Therapy? Here I will give you a brief overview of this fantastic therapeutic tool. Also, you can download your complete workbook. In each section I have also given you simplified workbooks for you just relating to that section
How to get your own personalized certificate for your wall—or a CEU certificate!1:09
How to get your own personalized certificate for your wall—or a CEU certificate! directly from me when you complete the course
Why you trying to stretch muscles alone can be pointless3:28
So here is why it can be pointless to try to stretch muscles and what you will learn in this course that will produce way better results in reducing pain, decreased range of movement, decrease risks of injuries and boost speed, power and performance.
Let's have a practice now, shall we?5:56
So I will show you how you can immediately feel the effects of this technique
Some very Important points AND let's loosen our necks!7:22
Ok, now lets go through some important points that you should know
The different ways to do your locks8:17
We need to create 'locks' to stretch the tight areas and trigger points so here are some of the best ways to do this.
The difference between active and passive release1:47
There are a couple of different ways to do this.
Contraindications and precautions0:34
Here are a few things that you should be aware of.
End of section 1-Here are the key points that you need to know2:05
Let's just summarize what you have learned so far
You can join our FB group and ask questions with thousands of students as well0:38
You can join our FB group and ask questions with thousands of students as well
A quick note for you0:43

Why my teachings of trigger points are completely different and so easy to learn1:53
I am going to show you why learning trigger points with me is a completely different experience which makes learning trigger points easy, simple and fun.
What is a trigger point and how do we find one? Let's do it now.3:39
Ok, so what exactly is a trigger point and what makes it so important that we deactivate them?
Massage therapists-This is not just about treating pain for your clients1:15
I want you to start thinking not only about your clients thats have pain and stiffness but also your sports people and athletes or even just people that are active in the gym. Trigger point deep tissue massage is also great for performance enhancing and injury prevention so you can market those benefits to your clients as well.

Introduction to this section-what you need to know1:12
I explain here how you can move through this section and the following ones.
By the time that you have finished this section you will confidently be able to:
perform a deep tissue myofascial massage to the legs and feet
perform cross fiber friction to the muscles and tendons
treat the trigger points that create pain and restrictions
do ARMT to the calves, shins, ankles and feet
Conditions you can now treat with ARMT
Shin Splints/Pain/Stiffness/Front of Leg
Front of Ankle Pain/Stiffness
Side of Leg Pain/Stiffness
Outer Ankle Sprain/Pain/Weak Ankles/Stiffness
Top of Big Toe Pain/Stiffness
Top of Foot Pain/Stiffness
Tripping (could also be lumbar nerve)
Top of Smaller Toes Pain/StiffnessConditions You Can Now Treat
Calf Pain/Stiffness
Calf cramps
Inner Ankle Pain
Achilles Pain/Stiffness/Tendonitis
Heel Pain/Stiffness/Heel Spur
Plantar Fasciitis
Tight Calves
Mid arch Pain/Stiffness
Forefoot Pain/Stiffness
Bottom of the Big toe Pain/Stiffness
Bottom of smaller toes Pain/Stiffness
Deep tissue legs prone massage sequence12:29
Here is my deep tissue myofascial massage techniques for the legs in a prone position if you choose to use this as part of your treatment (highly recommended)
The feet prone massage sequence3:52
Here is my deep tissue myofascial massage techniques for the feet in a prone position if you choose to use this as part of your treatment (highly recommended)
The legs supine massage sequence6:03
Here is my deep tissue myofascial massage techniques for the legs in a supine position if you choose to use this as part of your treatment (highly recommended)
The feet supine massage sequence2:36
Here is my deep tissue myofascial massage techniques for the feet in a supine position if you choose to use this as part of your treatment (highly recommended)
Learning where the trigger points are on front and side of legs7:22
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points on the anterior and lateral aspects of the legs
How to simplify the trigger points the back of the legs, ankles and feet4:18
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points on the posterior aspect of the lower leg
Don't forget to treat the feet! They may have active trigger points as well1:42
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points on the feet
Here I will teach you how to do the cross fiber friction techniques on yourself4:48
Here is a great technique that is evidence based in helping problems such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and many other common ailments that you can incorporate into your treatments.
How to do cross fiber friction on the calves17:52
Here I show you exactly how you can do this technique on the calves which can be used on other areas of the body
How to do cross fiber friction on the lateral and anterior lower legs5:19
Here I show you exactly how you can do this technique on the lateral and anterior lower legs which can be used on other areas of the body
How to perform ARMT on the lower legs, ankles and feet to clients26:27
How to perform ARMT on the lower legs, ankles and feet to clients
ARMT on the lower legs, ankles and feet to yourself and client's home exercises6:40
How to perform ARMT on the lower legs, ankles and feet to yourself and also for home exercises for your clients
You can adapt the lectures on self treatments to do in a sitting position1:00
As you go through the course you will see that in each section I have lectures on self treatments and home treatments for your clients. Remember that these could also be easily adapted to use the same techniques to treat your clients in a sitting position as well. This could be very handy if you didn't have much time, or were out at a sports field or didn't have a massage table close by and you wanted to treat someone.

Lets now address the elbows, forearms, wrists and hands0:57
By the time that you have finished this section you will confidently be able to:
perform a deep tissue myofascial massage to the arms, forearms and hands
perform cross fiber friction to the muscles and tendons
treat the trigger points that create pain and restrictions
do ARMT to the arms, forearms, wrists, hands and fingers
Conditions you can now treat with ARMT
Tennis elbow/Lateral epicondylitis
Elbow pain and dysfunction
Forearm pain/stiffness
Tight muscles in the forearms and hands
Dorsal wrist pain/stiffness
Dorsal hand and finger pain/stiffness
Pain in the thumbs and webbing
Trigger finger
Trigger thumb
Radial nerve entrapmentConditions You Can Now Treat
Golfers Elbow/Medial epicondylitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Inner elbow pain/stiffness
Inner elbow pain and dysfunction
Inner forearm pain/stiffness
Tight muscles in the forearms flexors and palms of the hands
Palm side wrist pain/stiffness
Palm side hand and finger pain/stiffness
Pain in the thumbs and webbing
Difficulty with handwriting/fine motor skills
Finger Stiffness/tightness and weakness
Poor grip strength
Numbness and tingling of the thumbs and fingers
Ulnar nerve entrapment
The arms , forearms and hands massage supine sequence8:45
Here is my deep tissue myofascial massage techniques for the arms in a supine position if you choose to use this as part of your treatment (highly recommended)
Here is the triceps massage sequence2:24
Here is the triceps massage sequence
The trigger points for tennis elbow part 14:05
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points for tennis elbow
The trigger points for elbows, forearms, wrists and hands (extensors)10:36
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points on the extensor sides
The trigger points for elbows, forearms, wrists and hands (flexor side)10:03
I have devised the easiest system for treating trigger points and this is a lecture from my deep tissue trigger point massage course. This will simplify learning, remembering and treating trigger points on the forearms on the flexor sides
How to perform ARMT on the elbows to clients7:46
Here I show you how to treat the clients elbows using ARMT techniques
ARMT on the elbows to yourself and client's home exercises6:32
How to do ARMT on the elbows to yourself and client's home exercises
How to perform ARMT on the forearms, wrists and hands to clients6:32
How to perform ARMT on the forearms, wrists and hands to clients
ARMT for the forearms, wrists and hands to yourself and clients home exercises9:04
How to perform ARMT for the forearms, wrists and hands to yourself and clients home exercises

Now its time to look at the thighs, hamstrings and knee problems1:29
Now its time to look at the thighs, hamstrings and knee problems
By the time that you have finished this section you will confidently be able to:
perform a deep tissue myofascial massage to the legs and feet
perform cross fiber friction to the muscles and tendons
treat the trigger points that create pain and restrictions
do ARMT to the thighs, hamstrings and knees
Conditions you can now treat with ARMT
thigh pain and restrictions
hamstring pain, tightness and restrictions
knee pain and restrictions
increase flexibility and performance
How to perform ARMT on the thighs, hamstrings and knees to clients9:12
How to perform ARMT on the thighs, hamstrings and knees to clients
ARMT for the thighs, hamstrings and knees for yourself and clients home exercise7:53
I will now show you how to perform ARMT for the thighs, hamstrings and knees for yourself and clients home exercise

The shoulder girdle complex0:46
Now its time to look at the shoulders
By the time that you have finished this section you will confidently be able to:
perform a deep tissue myofascial massage to the back, neck, shoulders and arms
perform cross fiber friction to the muscles and tendons
treat the trigger points that create pain and restrictions
do ARMT to the shoulders and arms
Conditions that you can now treat:
shoulder pain, restrictions and impingements
biceps tendonitis
triceps pain
frozen shoulder
Shoulder clicking
Difficulty reaching arm behind back
Difficulty raising arm out to the side
How to perform ARMT on the shoulders to clients17:16
How to perform ARMT on the shoulders to clients
ARMT for the shoulder girdle complex for yourself and clients home exercise10:39
I will now show you how to do ARMT for the shoulder girdle complex for yourself and clients home exercise

Now we will look at treating the hips0:51
Now its time to look at the hips
Conditions you can now treat with ARMT
hip and buttock pain
sciatica
hip arthritis and restrictions
piriformis pain
nerve entrapments
and many more
How to perform ARMT on the hips/buttocks to clients4:01
How to perform ARMT on the hips/buttocks to clients
How to do ARMT for the hips for yourself and clients home exercise4:38
I will now show you how to do ARMT for the hips for yourself and clients home exercise

Requirements

It will be helpful to have a basic knowledge of anatomy and the muscles but not imperative.

Description

Help Your Clients Move Better, Feel Better, and Recover Faster

If you've ever wished your massage treatments produced even better results, Active Release Massage Therapy could become one of the most valuable techniques you ever learn.

This course teaches you how to combine precise hands-on pressure with controlled movement to release tight muscles, fascia, tendons, and soft tissues that traditional massage often struggles to reach.

The result?

Less pain. Better movement. Happier clients.

A Technique That Fits Into Almost Any Treatment

One of the biggest advantages of Active Release Massage Therapy is its versatility.

These techniques can be performed:

On a massage table.
Through clothing.
With or without oils or creams.
In clinics, sporting events, workplaces, or even at home.

You'll also learn how to safely use many of these techniques on yourself to help reduce pain and improve mobility.

What You'll Learn

How Active Release Massage Therapy works.
Movement-based treatment techniques for muscles, fascia, and tendons.
How to combine Active Release with massage therapy.
Assessment techniques to locate restrictions quickly.
Step-by-step treatment protocols for common conditions.
When to use these techniques for maximum effectiveness.

Conditions You'll Learn to Treat

You'll learn practical techniques for helping clients with:

Neck pain and stiffness.
Shoulder pain and impingement.
Lower back pain.
Hip and glute pain.
Tennis and golfer's elbow.
Wrist and forearm pain.
Hamstring injuries.
Shin splints.
Achilles tendon problems.
Plantar fasciitis.
Knee pain.
And many more common musculoskeletal conditions.

Included With Your Course

Comprehensive 100-page workbook.
Step-by-step video demonstrations.
Lifetime access.
Future updates.
Instructor support.
Certificate of Completion.
5.5 NCBTMB Approved CEUs.

Why Learn From Mark Perren-Jones?

With over 30 years of clinical experience and more than 300,000 students worldwide, Mark teaches practical techniques that are designed to be used immediately in real clinical practice.

Every lesson is based on techniques that have helped thousands of clients recover from pain, improve movement, and return to doing what they love.

Add One of the Most Useful Techniques to Your Practice

Whether you're a massage therapist wanting better clinical results, a bodyworker expanding your skills, or someone wanting to help friends, family, or yourself, this course will give you practical techniques you'll use every day.

Enroll today, and I'll see you inside the course.

Who this course is for:

This massage course is for those massage therapists that would love to get better results with their massage clients to help with chronic pain, stiffness in muscles and joints and also how to help active people such as athletes to decrease their risks of injuries and enhance performance.

Active Release Massage Therapy Certificate Course | 5.5 CEU

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Course content

Introduction11 lectures • 34min

How I have laid out the following sections for you1 lecture • 1min

The importance of trigger points and how you can easily treat them as well3 lectures • 7min

Legs and feet14 lectures • 1hr 42min

When to use passive or active ARMT with your clients-my opinion.1 lecture • 5min

Elbows, forearms, wrists and hands10 lectures • 1hr 7min

The thighs, hamstrings and knees.3 lectures • 19min

Here is a beautiful deep tissue back and neck sequence3 lectures • 45min

The shoulder girdle complex3 lectures • 29min

The hips3 lectures • 10min

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