Professional Therapist Education
Developing Exceptional Therapists Through Advanced Touch Education
The Institute
Marnie Lee is a Master Massage Therapist and qualified Trainer & Assessor with more than 30 years of experience across clinical practice, luxury hospitality and therapist education.
Her proprietary methodology, The Therapeutic Relax Sequence™, has been developed to help qualified massage therapists elevate technical excellence, therapeutic confidence and client outcomes.
This education is designed exclusively for qualified therapists. It is advanced professional development rather than entry-level massage training.
Signature Methodology
The Therapeutic Relax Sequence™
Marnie's signature professional education methodology, developed through three decades of clinical, retreat and luxury hospitality experience. Therapists learn how to create treatments that are deeply effective while protecting their own bodies and expanding their confidence and presence.
Advanced massage technique
Muscle mobilisation
Somatic rocking
Therapeutic breathwork
Nervous system regulation
Treatment flow
Body mechanics
Therapeutic presence
Luxury guest experience
Trauma-aware touch
Client connection
Flagship Program
The Therapeutic Relax Sequence™ Intensive
An immersive four-day professional development intensive designed exclusively for qualified massage therapists.
Over four intensive days, you'll learn Marnie's complete Therapeutic Relax Sequence™ — a proprietary treatment methodology developed through more than 30 years of clinical practice, luxury hospitality and therapist education.
Each day combines practical, hands-on learning with the therapeutic principles that underpin exceptional client care.
Day One
Neck & Back
- Master the complete Therapeutic Relax Sequence™ for the neck and back
- Precise treatment sequence and body mechanics
- Treatment flow for effortless, effective results
Day Two
Lower Back, Glutes & Legs
- Confidence treating the lower body
- Advanced muscle mobilisation
- Seamless transitions and integrated flow
Day Three
Torso, Arms & Neck
- Refined upper body treatment
- Deeper therapeutic presence and precision
- Confidence delivering a complete experience
Day Four
Full Body Integration & Mastery
- Seamless full-body treatment
- Practical review and refinement
- Personalised feedback to strengthen confidence
Throughout Your Learning
You'll Also Explore
While mastering the complete physical sequence, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the principles that transform a good massage into an exceptional therapeutic experience.
- Advanced massage technique and treatment flow
- Muscle mobilisation and functional movement
- Somatic rocking and therapeutic rhythm
- Breathwork to encourage relaxation and support nervous system regulation
- Understanding the autonomic nervous system and creating safety through therapeutic touch
- Trauma-aware therapeutic principles
- Body mechanics to improve therapist longevity and reduce physical fatigue
- Therapeutic presence and practitioner confidence
- Luxury client care and exceptional treatment experiences
- Effective client communication and professional boundaries
- Adapting treatments to meet the unique needs of every client
Your Learning Experience
- Small Group Mentoring
- Individual Practical Feedback and Coaching
- Certificate of Completion
"By the end of the four-day intensive, you'll leave with a complete treatment methodology, greater technical confidence and practical skills that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice, luxury spas, wellness retreats and private practice."
Continuing Education
Advanced Professional Workshops
Designed for qualified massage therapists seeking to expand their treatment repertoire, these focused workshops provide practical, hands-on education that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice, luxury spas and wellness settings.
Half-Day Professional Workshop
Face & Scalp Massage Masterclass
Elevate your treatments with a luxurious face and scalp massage sequence designed to calm the nervous system, encourage deep relaxation and create an exceptional client experience. Perfect for massage therapists, spa therapists and wellness practitioners, this workshop introduces a flowing sequence that can be incorporated into full-body treatments or adapted for facial and spa rituals.
You'll Learn
- A complete therapeutic face and scalp massage sequence
- Advanced massage techniques for the face, jaw, scalp and neck
- Techniques to relieve facial, jaw and scalp tension
- Flow, rhythm and seamless treatment transitions
- Creating deeply relaxing client experiences
- Adapting the sequence for massage, facials and luxury spa treatments
Half-Day or Full-Day Professional Workshop
Therapeutic Foot Reflexology Workshop
Discover a practical foot reflexology sequence designed to complement your existing massage treatments and provide clients with a deeply restorative experience. This workshop focuses on combining therapeutic foot massage with targeted acupressure techniques to deliver a professional 10–30 minute reflexology session that can be offered as a standalone treatment or seamlessly integrated into a full-body massage.
You'll Learn
- A structured therapeutic foot massage sequence
- Key reflexology and acupressure points
- Pressure techniques and practitioner body mechanics
- Treatment flow and client positioning
- Adapting the sequence into 10, 20 or 30-minute sessions
- Integrating foot reflexology into massage, spa and wellness treatments
Your Learning Experience
Credibility & Craft
Why Train With Marnie
A rare combination of clinical mastery, curriculum design and luxury hospitality leadership — offered in the intimacy of small-group mentoring.
- 30+ Years Experience
- Master Massage Therapist
- Qualified Trainer & Assessor
- Luxury Hospitality Leadership
- Retreat Management
- Curriculum Design
- Small Group Mentoring
- Evidence-informed teaching
- Hands-on practical learning
- Personal coaching
- Proprietary methodology
- Immediately applicable clinical skills
- Luxury spa standards
- Professional certification
Working on Marnie's team at Temple Massage for 6 years was the best experience. She offered a huge array of techniques and approaches to maximise our ability to adapt to the wide range of client needs we met each week. She is grounded, funny and deeply compassionate towards both her therapists and clients, making sure we learned to care for ourselves while we care for others.
Luella O
Massage Therapist & Former Team Member
