Event Type : Massage

Are you dreaming of a mountain retreat and getting away for awhile?

Massage Education Vacations are the way to go!

Paradise is waiting!

Join us for an adventure learning experience of a lifetime! Meet us in Costa Rica for an exceptional educational experience and an awesome adventure all in the same trip! We offer several adventure travel opportunities in Costa Rica each year.  You can have it all!  We’ll see you in paradise!

Our most popular seminar series is held at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in the spring and fall. Pura Vida is located in the mountains of Costa Rica near San Jose at a yoga retreat. We have been hosting this series with great student satisfaction for many, many years.

Every massage therapist should take advantage of this great opportunity to learn some great skills and earn CE hours while on vacation in paradise!

Enjoy an Education Vacation at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica

You want to be at the top of your field. You need to stay up-to-date with your continuing education requirements, so why not take the best massage CE classes while on an education vacation at a lush tropical paradise?

Learn the skills you need to advance in your massage practice taught by some of our top teachers! In this Education Vacation opportunity, you can revel in the unspoiled beauty of Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful spots on the globe. The Pura Vida Retreat & Spa is an internationally acclaimed yoga resort for good reason. Breath the fresh air and take in the amazing energy of this retreat that is nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. It is an easy 25-minute ride from the International Airport. (Use airport code “SJO” to check for flights.) Energize, enlighten and recharge as you learn from some of the most sought-after skills from some of the most highly regarded massage therapy teachers in the world.

Curriculum Paths for September 2022 Event

• Medical Massage – You can take our complete Medical Massage Practitioner Certification Program, including both the Professional Level and Master’s Level. This is the longest-running and most respected national Medical Massage Certification Program in the United States.
• Craniosacral Therapy Series – This includes both Level I and Level II of this great program. This is a specialty series that will start you on your journey to expertise in this niche.
• Traditional Thai Massage – This is a comprehensive Thai training taught in one of the most amazing locations to take this series.
• Aquatic Bodywork – Take our newest course offering. This is a 30-hour course that will teach you how to perform a complete bodywork service in the water. You will have an opportunity to practice in a Watsu pool as well as a spa pool designed for this type of service.

The opportunity to learn from these gifted instructors is rare enough; to learn from them in this incredible setting will be one of the great events of a lifetime. Classes are held in an elevated pavilion with stunning views of the forest and countryside.

Extracurricular Activities

Group tours will be conducted during off-hours. You can go with the group or make your way on your own. Take a hike to the hot springs, check out a volcano, go zip-lining through a cloud canopy, visit waterfalls, volcanoes, beaches. There are so many spectacular eco-adventures to choose from. Maybe a guided hike through the hillside coffee fields, or a day-long whitewater rafting trip! Make sure to check out one of the daily yoga classes and bring your bathing suit and hop in the hot tub. You might wish to receive spa services or just relax by the pool and enjoy the change of pace. Maybe you want to sip on a cup of tea and meditate in the mountains. You get to select your curriculum path and your outside activities; it is entirely your choice!

Pricing

The best part of this adventure is the price. A starting fare as low as $1595 (guests for $1250) includes your accommodations and meals as well as up to 40 CEU’s. This fare also includes ground transportation from the airport to the resort and back. Rates are determined based on the classes you are taking and the accommodations you desire. Guests (not taking classes) are welcome and have reduced rates (see chart below).

Optional expenses include select tours and excursions and spa services. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Airfare is not included. Pricing is based on double occupancy. Surcharge for single accommodations is $400. If you are traveling on your own and would like a roommate, please inquire as to our Roommate Finder Program. In most cases, same-gender roommates can be assigned if you travel alone and do not wish to pay the single surplus.

Meals are included! And not just any meal. The food is delicious! Meals include North American and Costa Rican cuisine featuring vegetarian options, fish and chicken dishes. Vegan, gluten-free and high-protein diets can be accommodated upon request in advance. Complimentary coffee, tea, alkaline water and filtered water are available throughout the day.

For an extra charge, you may wish to visit the wine and juice bar for a selection of sulfite-free, organic wines, Central American beers or fresh smoothies, wheatgrass elixirs and snacks.

To Book Your Spot:

This incredible price is available to only 30 very fortunate individuals in each program so call early to hold your spot.
Reservations must be made for our Adventure Learning offerings prior to classes being scheduled.

Please call LMT Success Group at #1-800-201-2247 to make your reservation and enroll in classes.