massage therapy and pain science education

Seminars & Workshops

Hybrid Health seminars, led by Justin Kobbe Solace, offers evidence informed massage therapy and pain science education focusing on technique and theory that can be integrated by all massage and manual therapy practitioners.
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massage therapy and pain science education

Seminars & Workshops

Hybrid Health seminars, led by Justin Kobbe Solace, offers evidence informed massage therapy and pain science education focusing on technique and theory that can be integrated by all massage and manual therapy practitioners.
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Justin Solace,
Certified Massage
Therapist & Educator

Justin Kobbe Solace has been a massage therapist for 14 years, a massage educator for 11, strength trainer for 9 and holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology. He was the program chair of massage therapy at Broadview University Boise from 2011-2014 where he was awarded Faculty of the Year. He has studied with many of the great massage educators of our time and continues to teach across the country alongside his mentor Whitney Lowe.

After over a decade of study and teaching, Justin has realized that many massage workshops teaching therapeutic techniques are not easily integrated into practice. The goals of his seminars are to teach clinical reasoning and technique in a way that all therapists can begin using in their practice the next day.

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Massage Therapist
Corrective Exercise Specialist
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Therapeutic Pain Specialist

Explore Our Workshops

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Balancing the Base of Support

Hybrid Health’s flagship 16-hour workshop reviews current evidence, and best practice, on caring for the most common complaints found in the massage therapy setting.
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Foundations of Pain Science for the Massage Therapist

It is essential to have a foundational understanding of physiology of pain, common mechanisms of pain, and strategies for achieving the best outcomes.
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Empowered Communication: Evidence Based Ethical Interaction

This 2 or 4 hr workshop explores ethical communication through the lens of placebo and nocebo, and encourages you to reevaluate the way you market and discuss information with your clients.
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Clinical Evaluation of the Body

This class teaches students various forms of evaluation to both identify any red flags requiring a referral, as well provide the most successful interventions and provide the highest quality care.
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From Pain to Performance: Facilitating Return to Activity

This 2 hour workshop reviews the variables that accompany working with a client struggling with pain and injury. Students will learn an evidence informed approach to help clients resolve their issues and get back to full function.
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Clinical Massage for the Upper Body

This 2 hour workshop reviews the variables that accompany working with a client struggling with upper body pain and injury. Students will learn an evidence informed approach to help clients resolve their issues and get back to full function.

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Clinical Massage for the Lower Body

This 2 hour workshop reviews the variables that accompany working with a client struggling with lower body pain and injury. Students will learn an evidence informed approach to help clients resolve their issues and get back to full function.

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Clinical Massage for Headaches

This 4 hour workshop reviews the muscular anatomy related to headaches. Massage therapy techniques for releasing the anterior neck and chest wall will be explored to create balance in the scapulothoracic and cervical regions. This workshop is primarily hands on.
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Introduction to Shoulder Dysfunction

This 4 hour workshop reviews the muscular anatomy related to common shoulder complaints. Massage therapy techniques for releasing the shoulder girdle will be explored to create balance in the scapulohumeral region. This workshop is primarily hands on.
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Introduction to Low-Back Pain

This 4 hour workshop reviews the muscular anatomy related to common low back complaints. Massage therapy techniques for releasing the hip and low back with be explored to create balance in the lumbopelvic region. This workshop is primarily hands on.
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Introduction to Foot & Ankle Dysfunction

This 4 hour workshop reviews the muscular anatomy related to common foot and ankle complaints. Massage therapy techniques for releasing the lower leg will be explored to create balance within the ankle stabilizers. This workshop is primarily hands on.
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Introduction to Sports Massage

This six-hour class explores the different aspects of sports massage and how to successfully integrate them into your practice. Content is based off current research into exercise physiology and explores appropriate technique for pre, inter and post event massage therapy.
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Scapulothoracic Balancing

Working with the shoulder can be a difficult process for any care provider. This workshop explores this relationship and discusses manual therapy strategies for assisting in restoring balance and movement.
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Nerve Navigator

This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in managing peripheral neuropathy through specialized assessment and massage therapy techniques. Participants will learn to conduct detailed patient assessments, including reviews of medical history, physical examinations focused on sensory and motor functions, and reflex testing. 

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Upcoming Workshops

Invest in yourself. Evidence informed massage therapy and pain science education.
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Upcoming Workshops

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2/17/25: Foundations of Pain Science (Live Online)

Pain relief is the top reason people are seeking out massage these days. It is essential to have a foundational understanding of physiology of pain, common mechanisms of pain, and strategies for achieving the best outcomes. This class is primarily lecture and discussion based

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4/08/25: Clinical Assessment (AMTA North Carolina)

We only get so much time with the clients we serve. Ensuring we are getting all necessary information to provide the best interventions is essential. This class teaches students various forms of evaluation to both identify any red flags requiring a referral, as well provide the most successful interventions and provide the highest quality care. This class is a mix of lecture, small groups and hands on.

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4/09/25: Clinical Masage for the Upper Body (AMTA North Carolina)

Helping clients of pain and getting back to activity can be very challenging. This 8 hour workshop reviews the variables that accompany working with a client struggling with pain and injury. Students will learn an evidence informed approach to help clients resolve their issues and get back to full function.

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7/31/25: Nerve Navigator – Upper Body (World Massage Festival)

This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills in managing peripheral neuropathy through specialized assessment and massage therapy techniques. Participants will learn to conduct detailed patient assessments, including reviews of medical history, physical examinations focused on sensory and motor functions, and reflex testing. The course will cover a range of massage therapy techniques tailored for neuropathic patients, such as light touch massage for sensitive areas, deep tissue manipulation for muscle tightness, myofascial release, and neuromuscular techniques, all adapted to meet the specific needs of neuropathy sufferers. Safety considerations, including contraindications and technique modifications, will be emphasized to ensure effective and safe practice. Practical application will be a core component, with hands-on practice sessions, case study analyses, and opportunities to incorporate patient feedback. Participants will leave the course equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to improve treatment outcomes for patients with peripheral neuropathy. This training will empower healthcare providers to deliver targeted, compassionate care, enhancing patient quality of life.

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testimonials

What They’re Saying

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“I’ve known Justin for years, and I always look forward to spending time with him. His classes are sure to be full of great information, offered in a caring, accessible, and fun-filled way. If I were in practice, I wouldn’t miss an opportunity to take a class with Justin.”
Ruth Werner
“Used these techniques on my client this week with Fibro that started in 91 with a lower back injury – she texted later in the day and said she hasn’t felt this good in a VERY LONG TIME!!!!”
Past student
“Justin is a master in the Massage Therapy field and professional teaching. He is able to meet his student’s physical, emotional, and educational needs to create a universal design of education to improve his student’s knowledge and techniques. This skill is ultimately to the utmost benefit for clients and the massage therapy profession.”
Michelle Fenn, M.Ed. LMT, MLD
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