Balancing the Shoulder Girdle: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Date: April 25-26, 2026
Time: 10am – 5pm each day
Cost: $325 (Deposit & installments available)
Instructors: Ann Pauley LMT
CEU: 12 hands-on
NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000201
Location:
Heal Center | Sandy Springs
270 Carpenter Dr. Ste 505.
Atlanta, GA 30238
This 14-hour class meets from 9am to 5pm on each class date. You must attend both class days.
A minimum enrollment must be met 1-week prior to class.
If any class does not meet minimum enrollment you will be notified and invited to attend an alternate class. Refunds will also be available.
The shoulder girdle is built for both mobility and support, adapting constantly to posture, daily habits, and repetitive use. When the muscles that guide the scapula and stabilize the shoulder joint work in balance, the arm can move freely while remaining protected from strain and overuse.
In this class, you’ll learn a practical, hands-on approach to balancing the shoulder girdle by addressing key stabilizing muscles, including the rotator cuff, that are often influenced by postural patterns and repetitive movement. Through clear assessment, targeted manual techniques, and simple movement strategies, you’ll gain tools that support healthier shoulder mechanics and more resilient movement, without forcing change.
This course is ideal for therapists who work with clients experiencing postural stress, repetitive-use discomfort, or recovering from shoulder injuries, and who want techniques that feel intuitive, effective, and easy to integrate into everyday sessions.
Why this matters:
Balanced shoulders support ease, stability, and long-term comfort.
Date | April 25-26, 2026 |
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Class Times | 10am - 5pm each class day |
Location | Heal Center, Suite 505, 5th Floor |
CEU | 12 CEU hands-on NCBTMB Approved Provider #1000201 |
Instructor | Ann Pauley LMT |
Cost | $325 | $50 off 2 classes by Ann Pauley If registering by deposit, please submit remaining balance by 1-week prior to class: Payment Page |
Cancellation Policy | No refund provided within 2 weeks of class. All refunds are subject to a $10 minimum processing fee. See policy page for further information. |
Contact | Michael Zollinger Phone: 404-303-0007 Email: help@HealCenterAtlanta.com |
What to bring to Class
- This is a hands-on class, please wear clothing that is not challenging to remove
- Wear comfortable form fitted clothing on your torso – for assessment
- Set of linens, blanket, face cradle cover/pillow slip
- Writing Utensil
- Massage oil/lotion of your preference
- Massage tables
- Class manual
- Surface and hand sanitizer
- Hot/cold filtered water, herbal teas
- Refrigerator and microwave in adjacent kitchen. We are walking distance to Whole Foods and many food options.
Returning Students Offer
- This offer will be automatically applied at checkout when registering for 2 classes paid in full.
- If registering for a second class by Ann Pauley, you must be logged in at checkout to receive discount.
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Ann Pauley
Ann Pauley is a nationally recognized continuing education provider with over 26 years of experience teaching clinically focused massage therapy education. She has served as an instructor and Department Head of the Sports Massage program at Academy of Somatic Healing Arts and is the creator of The Pauley Link Method, a proprietary approach that integrates anatomy, biomechanics, and the mind-body connection.
Ann has presented on the national stage at American Massage Therapy Association Schools Summits and is deeply committed to elevating the massage profession through high-level clinical education that reinforces the validity of massage therapy as a powerful healing modality. Her work empowers therapists to refine their skills, increase their revenue, and confidently step into their role as skilled, credible healing professionals.
Class Registration
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If you have any questions please call/ text 404-303-0007