Open Pathways Institute for Integrative Massage

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

💗 Oncology Massage & Acupressure Therapy — LIVE ONLINE 💗⁠
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Would you like to feel more confident and prepared to support clients navigating cancer treatment? Join Cindy Joslin and me for this practical, compassionate course exploring how to adapt massage and incorporate Acupressure to meet the unique needs of oncology clients.⁠
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🌸 In this class, you'll learn:⁠
✨ Myths, facts, contraindications, and adaptations for oncology massage⁠
✨ How to adjust positioning, pressure, pacing, and frequency for safety and comfort⁠
✨ Common side effects of chemotherapy and how to adapt your work⁠
✨ Acupressure points and sequences to support clients through treatment⁠
✨ Practical skills to help you work with greater confidence and sensitivity⁠
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Whether you're new to oncology massage or looking to deepen your skills, this class offers tools to help you provide thoughtful, individualized care.⁠
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💕 LIVE ONLINE with Raizelah Bayen & Cindy Joslin⁠
📅 Mondays, November 2–23, 2026⁠
⏰ 4:30–6:30 pm⁠
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours⁠
💛 Tuition: $170⁠
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Join us in creating a more informed, supportive, and compassionate massage experience for clients living with cancer.⁠
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🌿 Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/oncology-massage-acupressure-therapy-5
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10/19/2026

🌿 ROOTED IN COMPASSION 🌿

Take a nourishing day to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself through mindfulness, gentle yoga, meditation, and self-care.

Together, we’ll explore loving-kindness meditation, mindful movement, self-massage, body scanning, walking meditation, and sensory awareness—simple practices to cultivate greater ease, kindness toward yourself, and embodied presence.

Join Raizelah Bayen, founder of Open Pathways, and Tim Burnett, founder of Mindfulness Northwest, for this special day of quiet reflection and renewal.

🗓 Saturday, October 31 | 9:30–4:30
📍 Semiahmoo Park, Blaine, WA
💛 Sliding-scale tuition: 150–230

Come as you are. Leave feeling more grounded, nourished, and connected.

Register here:
https://mindfulnessnorthwest.com/events/rooted-in-compassion-semiahmoo-oct-31-26-tim/

10/16/2026

🍂 AUTUMN IS THE SEASON OF METAL ELEMENT 🍂

As the seasons shift into autumn, it’s a beautiful time to bring the qualities of the Metal Element into your massage practice — supporting the Lung and Large Intestine Meridians and the natural rhythms of receiving, breathing, and letting go.

Here are a few simple ways to work with Metal Element energy in your sessions:

🌬️ Begin with the breath.
Start with your client comfortably supine and invite a few quiet moments of natural breath awareness. Without trying to change the breath, simply noticing it can bring attention inward and support the Lung Meridian’s function of receiving nourishment and releasing what is no longer needed.

🤲 Open the chest and upper back.
Gentle work around the upper back, shoulders, and chest can create a sense of spaciousness and ease. You might also incorporate Lung 1 (Lu1) with comfortable, attentive pressure.

🌿 Bring in the aroma of Metal.
If your client enjoys aromatherapy, consider pungent oils such as Rosemary, Saro, or Ravintsara in a massage blend or diffuser.

👐 Work with the Source Points.
Give special attention to Lu9, the Lung Meridian Source Point, and LI4, the Large Intestine Meridian Source Point, as part of your hand and wrist work. In Chinese Medicine, Source Points are used to support the flow of Chi through their respective Meridians.

Autumn invites us to pause, breathe, simplify, and release — qualities that beautifully reflect the wisdom of the Metal Element. 🍂

Interested in learning more about the Chinese Five Elements and how to bring them into your massage practice? Explore upcoming continuing education classes at Open Pathways.

Open Pathways Continuing Education

10/14/2026

💗 Oncology Massage & Acupressure Therapy — LIVE ONLINE 💗

Would you like to feel more confident and prepared to support clients navigating cancer treatment? Join Cindy Joslin and me for this practical, compassionate course exploring how to adapt massage and incorporate Acupressure to meet the unique needs of oncology clients.

🌸 In this class, you'll learn:
✨ Myths, facts, contraindications, and adaptations for oncology massage
✨ How to adjust positioning, pressure, pacing, and frequency for safety and comfort
✨ Common side effects of chemotherapy and how to adapt your work
✨ Acupressure points and sequences to support clients through treatment
✨ Practical skills to help you work with greater confidence and sensitivity

Whether you're new to oncology massage or looking to deepen your skills, this class offers tools to help you provide thoughtful, individualized care.

💕 LIVE ONLINE with Raizelah Bayen & Cindy Joslin
📅 Mondays, November 2–23, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:30 pm
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours
💛 Tuition: $170

Join us in creating a more informed, supportive, and compassionate massage experience for clients living with cancer.

🌿 Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/oncology-massage-acupressure-therapy-5

10/13/2026

LAST CALL!
🌿 Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure 🌿

Join me for an enriching introduction to Chinese Meridian Acupressure and discover the healing wisdom of the 12 Organ Meridians through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

🌸 In this 8-hour class, you'll explore:
✨ The physical, emotional, and spiritual functions of the 12 Organ Meridians
✨ Potent Acupressure points to cultivate Chi and vitality
✨ Hands-on techniques to support the flow of Chi and restore balance
✨ Ways to bring this East-West approach into your massage practice and self-care

Whether you're new to Chinese Medicine or looking to deepen your existing skills, this class offers a meaningful way to expand your understanding of the body and enrich your work with clients.

💛 Come explore a deeper dimension of healing!
📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am–6:00 pm
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

🌿 Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/discover-chinese-meridian-acupressure-8

10/12/2026

LAST CALL!
🌿 Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure 🌿

Join me for an enriching introduction to Chinese Meridian Acupressure and discover the healing wisdom of the 12 Organ Meridians through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

🌸 In this 8-hour class, you'll explore:
✨ The physical, emotional, and spiritual functions of the 12 Organ Meridians
✨ Potent Acupressure points to cultivate Chi and vitality
✨ Hands-on techniques to support the flow of Chi and restore balance
✨ Ways to bring this East-West approach into your massage practice and self-care

Whether you're new to Chinese Medicine or looking to deepen your existing skills, this class offers a meaningful way to expand your understanding of the body and enrich your work with clients.

💛 Come explore a deeper dimension of healing!

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 am–6:00 pm
🎓 8 NCBTMB-approved CE hours

🌿 Registration: https://www.openpathwaysmassage.com/event-details/discover-chinese-meridian-acupressure-8

10/07/2026

DHARMA YOGA: Yoga Grounded in Metta (Loving-Kindness) 🪷

Join me for a gentle, meditative 4-week yoga series exploring the traditional practice of Metta—loving-kindness.

Together, we'll weave this heart-centered practice into our movement, breath, and stillness, cultivating kindness toward ourselves and others.
Dharma Yoga is Zazen in movement—an invitation to slow down, listen inwardly, and let your yoga practice be a meditation in motion.

💕 Wednesdays, October 14 – November 4 💕 4:30–5:45 pm

All levels of yoga and Zen experience are welcome. 🪷

Donations are appreciated.

Registration here: https://www.redcedarzen.org/event-6767138