Massage Classes For Career Longevity
The goal of the Forearm Fusion massage classes is to teach therapists how to better utilize their forearms & various aspects of their elbows while optimizing and improving body mechanics. Forearm Fusion massage techniques have been developed to enhance the career longevity of massage therapists.
Techniques That Make Massage Easy
Forearm Fusion and its forearm massage techniques will save your body and make massage easy, no matter what therapeutic massage therapy your client is looking for. All without the use of your hands or thumbs! This massage class is an absolute must for career longevity for massage therapists!
Highly Regarded Instructors
Designed by 2019 World Massage Hall of Fame inductee Jim Funk, LMT., who brings over 20 years experience as a massage therapist and owner of The Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks in Pottstown, Pa. Our instructors work extensively with Jim on developing and refining Forearm Fusion
Our Courses
Forearm Fusion Foundations
Designed with the therapist in mind, Forearm Fusion will extend your career and save your body without affecting the quality of your massage.
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Build on your Forearm Fusion foundation and add 25 new techniques to your tool box and give your clients superior bodywork while saving yours.
Read MoreForearm Fusion One Day Course
The one-day Forearm Fusion course will teach therapists how to improve body mechanics and use all aspects of the forearm and elbow.
Read MoreForearm Fusion Corrective Techniques
This class addresses more complex client issues using the foundational techniques of Forearm Fusion.
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UPCOMING COURSES

December 2 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Forearm Fusion Foundations Two Day - Pottstown, PA | December 2nd - 3rd, 2023
Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks

January 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Forearm Fusion Foundations One Day Pottstown, PA | January 28th, 2024
Academy of Massage Therapy and Bodyworks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Take a Forearm Fusion Course
This class is an absolute must for the career longevity of the massage therapist! Forearm Fusion was designed with the massage therapist in mind by 2019 World Massage Hall of Fame inductee Jim Funk, LMT. Extend Your career by avoiding burnout from the strain you put on your body everyday. Learn new techniques and body mechanics that make massage easier no matter the modality and give yourself and your clients the bodywork you both deserve.
View All QuestionsForearm Fusion is a continuing education massage class that teaches advanced forearm techniques developed to enhance the career longevity of licensed massage therapists. The goal of this course is to teach massage therapists how to better utilize their forearms and various aspects of their elbows as well as optimizing and improving body mechanics.
New and seasoned therapists will effectively use their bodies by applying maximum pressure with minimal effort or strain. Forearm Fusion will save your body and make massage easy, no matter what your client is looking for, without the use of your hands or thumbs!
Forearm Fusion is a 2 day intensive massage class that teaches therapists how to utilize forearms and elbows in their relaxing and therapeutic massages. In addition to practicing and perfecting techniques, the class emphasizes optimum body mechanics as well as the mind-body connection. Forearm Fusion is filled with techniques that are useful for all therapists from the novice to the experienced practitioner.
The classes include lecture, hands-on practice, and practical application of this modality. Students are asked to bring a set of sheets and a large towel to the class.
Forearm Fusion courses count as 8 - 16 credits towards your massage continuing education requirements depending on the course your take.

2019 Massage Hall of Fame Inductee
A Must Take Massage Class
Year after year therapists turn to Jim and Forearm Fusion to learn the best body mechanics and forearm massage techniques to extend their careers, save their bodies from wear and tear, and provide their clients the best bodywork services they can offer. Over the last 20 years, Jim has taught thousands of therapists at all stages of career development, sign up for one of our upcoming courses and find out for yourself what you've been missing.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
S. Beltran RichardsLMTIf you are an active licensed massage therapist, take this Forearm Fusion class as it is crucial to prevent injury to your hands, wrists, and thumbs for career longevity. I wish I took this class at least twice years ago!!
Ian McGawLMTI took the Forearm Fusion class just over a year ago and it’s profoundly impacted my career. My massage now is at least 50% forearms, which I never thought would be possible previously. I remember the instructors saying....