The upcoming ABMP CE Summit addresses a reality all practitioners face: aging clients. Learn how the body changes over time, common age-related pathologies, and practical, hands-on techniques for working confidently with senior clients—from active to medically complex.
This online event—including 3 CE hours—is free for everyone in the profession!
Date and Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 9:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mountain Time
The event starts at 8:45 a.m. PT | 9:45 a.m. MT | 10:45 a.m. CT | 11:45 a.m. ET
Course Information
“Aging Essentials”
Instructor: Ruth Werner
What really happens inside our bodies as we age—and can we influence the process? Explore the science of aging, how changes within our cells influence health over time, and strategies backed by research that may help support healthy aging and vitality. Learn how age-related cellular changes contribute to some of today’s most common health challenges, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Through accessible science and real-world insights, this course empowers you to better understand the aging process and the factors that influence long-term brain and body health.
“Sidelying Success for Seniors”
Instructor: Sheila Alexander
Learn a full-body sidelying routine for clients of all ages and abilities, including active seniors on a massage table and medically fragile individuals in hospital or care settings. This course explores the therapeutic advantages of the sidelying position, including enhanced client comfort, safety, and communication. Simple yet effective spa-inspired techniques are seamlessly woven into the session, elevating it to a restorative experience your clients will love.
“Geriatric Massage for Degenerative Conditions: Part 1—Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia”
Instructor: Dawn Castiglione
Working with clients who have degenerative conditions can be one of the most meaningful and impactful areas of massage therapy, but it requires specialized knowledge and thoughtful adaptation of techniques. This essential training covers precautions and contraindications, effective hands-on techniques, and optimal positioning strategies for clients living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Learn to confidently provide supportive, compassionate care that enhances comfort, relaxation, and quality of life for clients of all ages living with these conditions.
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The ABMP Education Center, where ABMP members earn free CE, is home to 750+ online massage and bodywork CE hours. These on-demand courses are available for nonmembers to purchase for $30 or less.