TBA April 2026, Monday 6pm-9pm
Location: 12043 Guion Ln, Matthews, NC 28105
Upper Body, 3 CE's
Educator: Dina Giugliano NCBTMB Approved Provider 1000061
A save your hands practical course combines the nature of light to deep tissue work using elbows, forearms, and hands. Demonstration by the instructor and a practical exchange among the participants will be integrated. Open communication during this session is crucial to making sure you do not get too uncomfortable. This course is designed to focus on the use of using one’s body mechanics and increase self-awareness to leverage the pressure. Participants will learn thorough methodical movements at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia, called connective tissue. The participants will learn to increase their body mechanics and understand the benefits of light to deep thorough pressure by saving their hands. Participants will leave confident in the use of their elbows, forearms, and targeted range of motion.
• Students will identify the effects of repetitive use of their hands and poor body mechanics
• Students will list the contraindications of a Deep Tissue Massage
• Students will participate in proper body mechanics and demonstrate the use of their forearms, elbows and hands in a deep tissue massage
• Students will demonstrate how to leverage their pressure in a deep tissue massage
• Students will list thorough methodical movements at the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia
• Students will identify targeted range of motions with deep tissue techniques
Materials Required
Please plan to bring or share a massage table and a set of sheets. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to both give and receive bodywork. If you prefer not to disrobe, clothing that is appropriate to be massaged in is perfectly fine.
You are welcome to bring food and drinks. The classroom environment is relaxed and inviting, creating a supportive space to learn, practice, and share with one another.
Free parking is available in the back of the building as well as near the entrance. Our classroom is located on the second floor and requires one flight of stairs. Restroom facilities are available on site.
Payment & Refund Policy:
For registrations through Dina Giugliano, Kashmir Hands:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and acknowledged.
For outstanding balances, invoices will be sent one month prior to the class start date and are due within 7 days of the invoice date. Full payment must be received to secure your seat, as incomplete payment may result in forfeiture of your spot.
Refund and Cancelation Policies for Classes
For deposits for massage continued education classes registered through Kashmir Hands and Dina Giugliano - A $75.00 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot in a class. You will receive an invoice for your balance due approximately one month prior to class start date. Your payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date. Incomplete payment past this date will risk forfeiture of your spot in class.
For classes registered through other schools/sites - Registration and payment are subject to the policies of that school, site, or instructor and must be negotiated/discussed with the instructor. This includes any "early bird" registration fees.
For extenuating and emergency circumstances such as personal illness, family emergencies (illness, death, etc.), inclement weather conditions that occur within two weeks prior to the start of class, refunds need to be discussed directly with the instructor. This must be communicated with your instructor directly and submitted in writing.
All attendees will receive a purchase receipt via email. Please read the details in their entirety prior to class.
All attendees MUST complete this intake form before attending class. Thank you.
