Touch of Healing Academy

Touch of Healing Academy Marie’s intention is to assist others in their transformation and growth, connecting them with all that they are.

Hands-on, in-person and virtual continuing education that sharpens technique, strengthens application, and elevates client outcomes
www.touchofhealingacademy.com Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Coach and Educator - Marie Neugent has been teaching Lomi Lomi since 2016, Bamboo Bliss since 2008 and providing holistic services since 2006. She was introduced to Hawaiian Temple Bodywork in the early 199

0’s while vacationing in Hawaii. Since childhood she has loved everything about Hawaiin culture and the Aloha way of life. In 2016, after spending years studying, providing and teaching massage therapy, meditation, energy work, yoga, and various other holistic therapies, Marie was given the opportunity to learn Lomi Lomi from her mentor Susan Hannah, LMT, BCTMB and went on to be taught in depth from Ho’Ohaki the wife of Kahuna, Abraham Kawaii. “Lomi Lomi has had such a profound effect on my life. Providing the sacred space to teach and offer sessions provides a sense of peace, love and connection to Our Creator.”

She earned her initial massage certification through the National Massage Therapy Institute and has received over 2000 credit hours of instruction from a multitude of massage schools and continuing education providers. She was guided to teach massage therapy across the US in 2008 and has taught hundreds of students, dedicating herself fully to their individual growth as well as supporting them to offer the sacred healing of Lomi Lomi to others. In both her sessions and her workshops, Marie believes that the journey is one of connection to Spirit, self-realization and a deep sense healing of self and others.
“For me, it is a tremendous gift to share the power and beauty of this ancient healing work with people and witness them awakening to themselves on soul level.”

Your hands are your livelihood. Let's take care of them.We pour so much into our clients that we forget the instrument d...
07/29/2026

Your hands are your livelihood. Let's take care of them.

We pour so much into our clients that we forget the instrument doing all the work, our own hands and wrists.

Here's a simple 3-minute reset you can do between sessions:
1. Wrist circles — 10 each direction, slow and intentional
2. Prayer stretch + reverse prayer — hold 20 seconds each
3. Finger fans — spread wide, release, repeat 10x
4. Self-massage the thenar (base of your thumb) — where we hold so much tension

Do this today. Your future self, the one still practicing pain-free in 10 years will thank you.

Save this for your next shift. 💛

Technique Tuesday: Save your thumbs. 🙌If your thumbs are already talking to you at the end of the day, this one's for yo...
07/28/2026

Technique Tuesday: Save your thumbs. 🙌

If your thumbs are already talking to you at the end of the day, this one's for you.

Your forearm is one of the most underused tools you have broad, powerful, and able to deliver deep, even pressure without wearing out your joints. Longevity in this work isn't about pushing harder. It's about working smarter.

Try this forearm effleurage on the back today and feel the difference in your OWN body.

Which do you reach for more thumbs or forearms? Tell me below 👇

Massage Question Monday is here 💬Let's start the week by learning from each other.Here's mine: What is the ONE thing you...
07/27/2026

Massage Question Monday is here 💬

Let's start the week by learning from each other.

Here's mine: What is the ONE thing you wish someone had told you when you were first starting out in this massage profession?

Maybe it's about protecting your body. Maybe it's about pricing your worth. Maybe it's the emotional side of holding space for people all day long.

Whatever it is, someone in this community needs to hear it today.

Drop your answer below 👇 Your experience could be the exact thing that helps a newer therapist keep going.

We rise by lifting each other.

07/17/2026

THE WELL-PAID BODYWORKER
Part 1 — Know Your Numbers, Own Your Worth
The foundation hour. We name the money story so many bodyworkers carry — then hand them the clarity to price and plan from truth instead of fear.
Facilitator Marie Neugent, LMT, BCTMB

07/15/2026

Yesterday in class, something beautiful happened.

Our therapists learned how to care for mom AND baby through safe, intentional touch.

From proper positioning to easing back pain + swelling, they left confident to serve prenatal clients with heart.

This is what we do at Touch of Healing Academy.
We don’t just teach technique. We teach presence.

Want to be first to know about our next prenatal, Lomi, and other classes?

Join our newsletter for class dates, CE updates, and early-bird spots

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📍 Touch of Healing Academy
2960 E Northern Ave Suite A-102, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Instructor: Marie Neugent, LMT, BCTMB

Tag a therapist who needs this training 👇

MOMMY-TO-BE PRENATAL MASSAGE CLASS IS TOMORROW Learn how to safely support 2 lives with your hands.You’ll walk away know...
07/13/2026

MOMMY-TO-BE PRENATAL MASSAGE CLASS IS TOMORROW

Learn how to safely support 2 lives with your hands.

You’ll walk away knowing:
1. Safe positioning + draping for every trimester
2. Contraindications + what to avoid
3. Relief techniques for back pain, swelling, sciatica
4. How to make moms feel nurtured + safe

This is more than CE. It’s confidence.

📅 July 14th, 2026
⏰ 9:00am - 5:00pm MST | Arizona Time
📍 Touch of Healing Academy
2960 E Northern Ave Suite A-102
Phoenix, AZ 85032
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Marie Neugent, LMT, BCTMB
🎓 8 CE’s

See you in class tomorrow.

After more than three decades in this profession, one thing has never changed:I still believe the best massage therapist...
07/13/2026

After more than three decades in this profession, one thing has never changed:

I still believe the best massage therapists are lifelong students.

Every class I teach is designed to give you practical skills you can use the very next day in your practice; not just to earn continuing education hours, but to elevate your confidence, protect your body, and create better outcomes for your clients.

That's the mission behind Touch of Healing Academy.

I hope you'll join us in the classroom.

Most massage therapists think clients remember the pressure. No, They don't.They remember how you made them feel.A thoug...
07/11/2026

Most massage therapists think clients remember the pressure. No, They don't.

They remember how you made them feel.

A thoughtfully placed hot towel can help prepare tissue, calm the nervous system, create a smoother transition, and elevate the entire treatment experience.

It's one of those small details that quietly communicates professionalism.

That's exactly what we'll be teaching in Wrap & Restore: Advanced Hot Towel Therapy.

If you're ready to elevate the client experience, not just add another technique, we'd love to have you join us.

📅 July 13, 2026
📍 Touch of Healing Academy,
2960 E Northern Ave, Suite A-102,
Phoenix, AZ 85208
⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Ready to turn every hot towel into therapy?

Click the link in the comments to register today

The simplest tool in your room can create the biggest shift.Some of the most effective treatment tools are also the simp...
07/10/2026

The simplest tool in your room can create the biggest shift.

Some of the most effective treatment tools are also the simplest. Wrap & Restore helps massage therapists use hot towels with greater purpose, combining heat, movement, and compression to create more effective therapeutic sessions.

📅 July 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM MST
📍 Touch of Healing Academy,
2960 E Northern Ave, Suite A-102,
Phoenix, AZ 85208
🎓 6 Hours
💵 Investment: $97

"Are hot towels really a technique?"
Yes. When you use heat + movement + compression with intention, tissue responds faster. It’s therapy, not just comfort.

"Will this fit my sessions?"
100%. Use it for prep, transitions, or full bodywork. Small adjustments = better results + happier clients.

Turn every towel into therapy. Save your spot now
https://touchofhealingacademy.com/wrap--restore-advanced-hot-towel-therapy

Your clients deserve your very best… and so do your hands.Every class I teach is designed with one goal in mind: helping...
07/09/2026

Your clients deserve your very best… and so do your hands.

Every class I teach is designed with one goal in mind: helping you become a more confident, skilled, and successful massage therapist while protecting the career you’ve worked so hard to build.

This July, we’re focusing on practical techniques you can begin using immediately:
- Cupping for better treatment outcomes

- Advanced Hot Towel Therapy

- Herbal Therapy Essentials

- Prenatal Massage

- And our signature Sacred Flow Lomi Lomi Thai Fusion Retreat

These aren’t the type of classes where you just “sit and listen”.

They’re hands-on experiences where you’ll refine your touch, improve your body mechanics, build confidence, and leave ready to create better results for every client who gets on your table.

If you’ve been waiting for the right class to sharpen your skills, this is your invitation.

Which class speaks to you?

Comment JULY below or send me a message, and I’ll help you find the perfect fit.

Or CLICK the link in the COMMENTS to learn more.

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2960 E Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
85208

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