Why Perimenopause Matters in Massage Therapy

Most RMTs are never trained to recognize how hormonal shifts impact pain perception, soft tissue health, and recovery. That means your patients—especially perimenopausal and menopausal women—aren’t getting the care they truly need. It’s not about diagnosing or stepping outside your scope—it’s about understanding how hormones impact the musculoskeletal system and knowing exactly how to adjust your treatments for better outcomes. If you’re ready to stop guessing, feel more confident in your treatment plans, and become the go-to RMT for midlife women, this course was made for you.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

✅ The perimenopausal body through an RMT lens—what’s really happening at the muscular, fascial, and joint level  ✅ How hormone shifts affect pain, inflammation, and tissue resilience—so you can adjust your treatments with confidence  ✅ The must-know conditions linked to perimenopause & menopause (like frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, and plantar fasciitis)  ✅ How to create effective, scope-aligned treatment plans—without overstepping boundaries  ✅ The communication skills to have meaningful, professional conversations with your perimenopausal clients

This course is for you if...

✔️ You’re an RMT who keeps seeing midlife patients with recurring pain—but no clear cause ✔️ You want to stand out in your field as a knowledgeable, perimenopause-informed therapist  ✔️ You’re frustrated by the lack of training on treating perimenopausal & menopausal women ✔️ You want an evidence-based framework to confidently apply in your treatments  ✔️ You’re done with the trial-and-error approach and want real, practical strategies

What’s Inside the Course? ⬇️ What I’ll Cover (Over Two Days)

📌 Day One March 21: Foundations & Pattern Recognition • Menopause Literacy Crash Course • “What Fresh Hell Is This?” — symptom overview + checklist walkthrough • The Neuroendocrine Transition of Menopause • The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 📌 Day Two March 22: Scope, Strategy & Integration • Morning mobility & breathing (participants encouraged to bring mats, straps, blocks) • Scope, safety, and language • The REACH™ Model • Practical applications for common musculoskeletal conditions • Case studies & clinical reasoning • Self-assessment, survey & knowledge check (bring iPad or laptop)

You’ll learn alongside other RMTs who are seeing similar patterns in practice—creating space for reflection, shared language, and professional confidence.

Early Registration: $525 Available until January 31, 2026 Regular Registration: $550 This in-person intensive is limited to 24 Registered Massage Therapists.

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Meet Your Instructor:  Tara Findlay, RMT 

Tara is a Registered Massage Therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, with backgrounds in movement therapy, rehabilitation, and menopause education. She is a member of the Canadian Menopause Society and has extensive experience teaching healthcare professionals how to work confidently, ethically, and within scope with perimenopausal and menopausal clients. This in-person intensive reflects how Tara teaches in practice: evidence-informed, trauma-aware, clinically grounded, and deeply respectful of lived experience. This is the course she wished had existed earlier in her career—and now, it’s here for you.

What Our Students Are Saying:

“Taking this course will influence 50% of your patients and how you view them in their wellness. It completely shifted how I assess and treat my midlife clients—and how I care for myself." “All you never knew you needed to know about hormone health. An amazing overview of what your clients may be experiencing, and how to actually guide them." “This course is very informative—even if you haven’t gone through menopause yourself. You’ll gain insight, empathy, and confidence to better support your clients." “I now understand that hormonal changes might be behind symptoms we’ve been treating for years. This gave me a whole new lens for SI joint issues, frozen shoulder, and tendinopathy."

Location: Bodhi Tree Teaching Center đź“Ť17696 65A Ave #212, Surrey BC V3S 1Z8

Dates & Times:  March 21 & 22, 2026  9:00 AM – 5:30 PM each day What to Bring: • Yoga mat • Strap and blocks • iPad or laptop (for surveys and self-assessment) Capacity: Limited to 24 Registered Massage Therapists

You’re not just learning new information. You’re remembering what you already know—and getting the tools to use it with more impact.

Early Registration: $525 Available until January 31, 2026 Regular Registration: $550 This in-person intensive is limited to 24 Registered Massage Therapists.

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FAQ

Is this within RMT scope of practice? Yes. This course is designed to support treatment through a perimenopause-informed lens while staying fully within scope. Is this hands-on? This course includes movement, discussion, case studies, and practical application. It is not a technique certification. Do I get resources after the course? Yes. Participants receive digital access to references, checklists, research, and case study materials. What if I can’t attend after registering? We understand that plans can change. Please review the refund policy carefully before registering. • Up to 30 days before the course start date A partial refund is available, minus non-refundable banking and processing fees. • Within 30 days of the course start date If we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist, you will receive a full refund minus banking and processing fees. • Within 30 days of the course start date, if your spot cannot be filled No refund will be issued. However, you may transfer your registration to the self-paced version of The Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause for RMTs. • Within 14 days of the course start date No refunds or transfers are available. All refund requests must be submitted in writing.

The syllabus

9 Chapters · 23 Lessons

  1. 1

    Start Here: Everything You Need to Know Before You Join Me in March

    1. Welcome to the In-Person Clinical Intensive Free preview
  2. 2

    Module 1: Menopause Literacy Crash Course

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      Download: Visual Summary (cycle chart)

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      Quiz: Hormonal Orchestra & Menopause Literacy

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      Links - Read What we Have Read

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    MODULE 2: The Perimenopausal & Menopausal Symptom List

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      Comprehensive Perimenopause Symptom Checklist

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      Symptoms of Perimenopause & Menopause Quiz

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 3: The Neuroendorcine Transition of Perimenopause

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      Quiz - The Brain on Perimenopause – Neuroendocrine Changes & Clinical Insight

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 4: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenpause & Menopause

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      Quiz - The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Perimenopause – A Biopsychosocial Lens

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 5: Scope, Safety & Self-Management

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      RMT (BC) Standards of Practice- Scope of Practice

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      RMT Standards of Practice- Scope of Practice Quiz

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      QUIZ - Patient-Centered Care & the RMT’s Role in the Menopause Transition

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      Links to Resources: Read What we Have Read

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    Module 6: RMT Practical Applications for the Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause and Menopause

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      Introduction to RMT Practical Applications for the Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      RMT Practical Applications - Local Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      Local Conditions Quiz

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      RMT Practical Applications- Systemic & General Musculoskeletal Conditions of Perimenopause & Menopause

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      Systemic & General Conditions Quiz

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    Final Exam -The Comprehensive Guide to Perimenopause for RMTs

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      ✍️ Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question. Reflective questions are not graded but are essential for integration and personal growth. Be honest and thoughtful in your responses.

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      🧭 Final Self-Evaluation: How Confident Are You?

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    One Survey to Rule Them All

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      End-of-Course Survey