Michael Matthews
Licensed Massage Therapist

Hello! I appreciate your interest in learning form the wide variety of massage therapy continuing education classes I currently offer. I have been developing and teaching continuing education classes to massage therapist for over 15 years and I utilize my engineering background and experience as massage program director to develop classes that are organized, structured, and professional. My classes are designed to so that you will be able to take what you learn and be put into practice immediately. All of my classes that are offered are approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) or by the Tennessee State Massage Licensure Board.

If you have any questions about the classes offered, class requirements, Tennessee Massage Laws/Policies, or just massage bodywork in general, please email me at mich.hixson@gmail.com

 I hope to see you in class this year,
Michael Matthews, LMT

You can Learn about my journey from engineer to massage therapist to massage program director in the About Me section.

Scroll Down to discover my classes offered in 2024 and to learn about CE Intensives.

Continuing Education Locations and Classes Offered

In 2024 I am offering CE Classes at A Better You Day Spa, Jillian’s Healing Arts Center, and Massage Institute of Cleveland all located in and around the Chattanooga, TN area.

 

A Better You Day Spa
2255 Center Street Suite 102
Chattanooga, TN, 37421
(423) 894-0078

 

Jillian’s Healing Arts Center
106 B Jane Manor Circle
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 280-4628

 

Massage Institute of Cleveland
201 Keith Street Suite 56
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 559-0380

Continuing Education Intensive

I will be offering a Continuing Education Intensives or CE Intensives in October at A Better You Day Spa and another one December at Jillian’s Healing Arts Center. These Intensives are designed so that massage therapist can get all 24 CE Hours required in just a few days at one location for one price.

  • “Hands down the best ethics class I ever had!!”

    Bethany (Nov. 20, 2020)

  • “Over the course of 20 years, I have attended many Law and Ethics classes. I enjoyed your approach, the history and the different avenues that have an effect on me. Thank you so much.”

    Elise (Dec. 21, 2020)

  • “Thank you! I enjoyed your class. It was very straight forward and professional. I look forward to attending more in the future”

    Michelle (Nov. 17, 2020)

  • “The routines were great and as always, I learned a lot”

    Katie (Nov. 19, 2022, Advanced Stretching for Sports and Medical Massage)

  • “Love it! I would pay more!”

    Natalya (Dec. 12, 2021)

  • “Thank you! You are a GREAT teacher”

    Missy (December 17, 2022, Acupressure)

  • “I loved this course, and I will look forward to expanding what we learned today, and will look forward to other classes!”

    M.C. (Nov. 20, 2022, Chakra Therapy)

  • “Mr. Matthews approach to energy work was very comprehensive and interesting”

    J.H. (October 29-30, 2022, Hands on Energy Applications)

  • “Wonderful, knowledgeable instructor”

    S.M. (December 10, 2022, Fascia Based Medical Massage)

  • “Awesome as always”

    H.P. (December 10, 2022, Fascia Based Medical Massage)

  • “You are an amazing teacher, I will always use you for my CE classes.”

    F. M. (December 27, 2022, Therapy of the Hips and Thighs)

  • “Always love getting to learn with Michael Matthews!”

    S.N. (December 19, 2022, Therapy of the Low Back)

  • “Thx for a great class!!”

    J.P.L (December 19, 2022, Therapy of the Low Back)

  • “Always love your classes. Learned new techniques that I will definitely use.”

    S.P. (August 28, 2022, Therapy of the Low Back)

  • “I enjoyed the class & have learned a lot! Really like the written material being available for us to look back on if we need to. Thank you!”

    C.A. (May 14-15, 2022, Medical Massage – 1)

  • “Lots of fun, learned a lot”

    B.G. (November 5, 2022, Medical Massage -2)

  • “Drove to this beautiful place, met wonderful therapists and had a super teacher. I look forward to more in the future”

    J.D. (December 20, 2022, Medical Massage -3)

  • “Always the best CE classes.”

    T.S. (December 5, 2022, Reflexology)

  • “Mr. Matthews was a fun and informative instructor. I look forward to more of his classes”

    S.R.L. (June 13, 2021, Reiki One)

  • “He is the best CE instructor I have had to date”

    A.M. (December 19, 2022, Rethinking Normal Procedures and Equipment Use)