Dr. James Mally is a massage teacher, educational content producer, and creator of MassageLibrary.com. He has been doing massage professionally since 1976 and teaching massage classes since 1979. His initial training was a 1000-hour massage program at Lindsey Hopkins School in Miami. He later attended Bastyr University in Seattle where he graduated as a Naturopathic Doctor in 1984.
In 1990 he founded Healing Arts Institute, a California state-approved massage therapy school. He owned and directed the school until 2011, and graduated over 3000 massage therapists during that time.
He produced his first massage video, Deep Tissue Massage, in 1996. The video employed a 3-D computer skeleton and is believed to be the first massage video to use 3-D computer graphics. He went on to produce other videos (now DVDs) and workbooks on Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Side Lying Massage, and Massage Cupping. These DVDs and workbooks are being used in massage schools worldwide. His Side Lying Massage DVD has been translated into Japanese and is very popular in Japan.
Dr. Mally sold his massage school in 2011 so he could have more time to see massage clients and to develop, practice, and refine massage techniques. He operates a teaching practice where he works with massage therapists and their problem clients, sharing assessment techniques and strategies to help the clients. Selling the school also allowed Dr. Mally to travel more to teach his workshops internationally, do more DVD production, and develop an online massage library at www.massagelibrary.com.
Dr. Mally is approved by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider # 451329-10
Dr. Mally was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2018.
Please note I am not teaching a workshop at this festival, however, I will be attending the festival and look forward to seeing you there. On August 7 I am scheduled to be inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Please come and join in the celebration.
Please note I am not teaching a workshop at this festival, however, I will be attending the festival and look forward to seeing you there. On August 7 I am scheduled to be inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Please come and join in the celebration.
Please note I am not teaching a workshop at this festival, however, I will be attending the festival and look forward to seeing you there. On August 7 I am scheduled to be inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. Please come and join in the celebration.
Soft Tissue Release is a very effective technique to help people in pain. It involves client movement to enhance the effectiveness of your treatments. Soft Tissue Release involves working into a muscle while stretching it, either passively or actively. Once the principles are understood it is easy to apply this technique anywhere in the body. […]
Soft Tissue Release is a very effective technique to help people in pain. It involves client movement to enhance the effectiveness of your treatments. Soft Tissue Release involves working into a muscle while stretching it, either passively or actively. Once the principles are understood it is easy to apply this technique anywhere in the body. […]
Soft Tissue Release is a very effective technique to help people in pain. It involves client movement to enhance the effectiveness of your treatments. Soft Tissue Release involves working into a muscle while stretching it, either passively or actively. Once the principles are understood it is easy to apply this technique anywhere in the body. […]
Massage Cupping
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 3, 2018
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Massage Cupping
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 3, 2018
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Massage Cupping
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 3, 2018
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 4, 2018
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 4, 2018
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
Nov. 4, 2018
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours
Massage Cupping
Black Brook School of Massage
28 S. College Ave. #5
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-856-5458
www.blackbrookmassage.com
Wednesday November 7, 2018 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Black Brook School of Massage
28 S. College Ave. #5
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-856-5458
www.blackbrookmassage.com
Wednesday November 7, 2018 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Black Brook School of Massage
28 S. College Ave. #5
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-856-5458
www.blackbrookmassage.com
Wednesday November 7, 2018 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Fair Oaks Massage Institute - Fair Oaks, CA
Sunday, March 8, 2020 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $27 materials)
Massage Cupping
Fair Oaks Massage Institute - Fair Oaks, CA
Sunday, March 8, 2020 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $27 materials)
Massage Cupping
Fair Oaks Massage Institute - Fair Oaks, CA
Sunday, March 8, 2020 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $27 materials)
Injury Management
Assessment and Treatment of Low Back Pain
January 22 & 23, 2019
Tuesday & Wednesday  6 - 10 pm  (8 hours)
$150 + $10 materials
March 4, 2019
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 plus $25 materials fee)
$25 materials fee for a set of four silicone cups
March 4, 2019
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 plus $25 materials fee)
$25 materials fee for a set of four silicone cups
March 4, 2019
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 plus $25 materials fee)
$25 materials fee for a set of four silicone cups
March 5 & 6, 2019
Tues. & Wed. 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($300 + $20 materials)
March 5 & 6, 2019
Tues. & Wed. 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($300 + $20 materials)
March 28, 2019
Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials fee)
$25 materials fee is for a set of four silicone cups
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Monday, August 26, 2019
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Monday, August 26, 2019
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Monday, August 26, 2019
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
September 28, 2019
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 plus $10 materials fee)
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, Iowa
September 28, 2019
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 plus $10 materials fee)
Massage Cupping
Oct. 23, 2019
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hrs.)
$150 + $25 materials
American Massage Therapy Association
National Convention
October 23 - 26, 2019
Indianapolis, Indiana
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Thursday, September 10, 2020
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Thursday, April 15, 2021
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
Massage Cupping
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Friday, April 16, 2021
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials)
April 23, 2021
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
$150 + $10 materials
Tui Na for the Back with Joseph Carter, L.Ac.
January 29, 2022 - 10 am - 5 pm (6 hours $120)
January 30, 2022 - 1 pm - 5 pm (4 hours $60)
$150 for both trainings if you register in advance
Black Brook School of Massage
March 12 & 13, 2022
Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 6:00 pm
18 hours ($350 + $20 materials)
Saturday & Sunday
April 2 & 3, 2022
9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($320 + $20 materials)
Functional Bodywork - Lower Body
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10, 2022
9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($320)
April 29, 2022
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials fee)
$25 materials fee is for a set of four silicone cups
You do not need to pay the materials fee if you bring your own set of silicone cups
August 12, 2022
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $25 materials fee)
August 14, 2022
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
8 Hours ($150 + $10 materials)
August 14, 2022
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $10 materials)
October 2, 2022
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $25 materials)
October 3, 2022
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials)
Monday, October 17, 2022
9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($150 + $10 materials)
Hands On Healing
Saturday, April 1, 2023
9 am - 4 pm
6 hours ($77)
Thursday, April 20, 2023
9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$160 + $10 materials
Cupping Applications
July 16, 2023
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hrs.)
$150 + $10 materials
Soft Tissue Release
August 26, 2023
8 am - noon
AMTA National Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
Cupping Applications
September 20, 2023
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
$160 + $10 materials
Thursday, September 21, 2023
9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$160 + $10 materials
November 5, 2023
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials fee)
Assessment and Treatment of Low Back Pain
Hands on Healing - Roseville, California
February 24, 2024
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm  (8 hours)
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
March 18, 2024
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials fee)
Black Brook School of Massage
April 7, 2024
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm
(9 hours) $160 + $10 materials
Nerve Glide Techniques
Maine AMTA Chapter
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:30 am - 6 pm
April 20 & 21, 2024
Saturday 12 - 6 pm, Roseville, CA
Sunday 12 - 4 pm, Auburn, CA
10 hours - $199
April 27 & 28, 2024
Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
(16 hours) $320 + $20 materials
September 7, 2024
Saturday, 1 to 5 pm (4 hours)
$140
October 2, 2024
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $20 materials fee)
October 4, 2024
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
(8 hours) $200 + $25 materials
Materials fee is for a set of four silicone cups
Iowa Lakes Community College
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6, 2024 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($320 + $20 materials)
Massage Cupping
Bloom! School for the Therapeutic Arts - Newport, Maine
October 13, 2024
Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$160 + $25 materials
October 14, 2024
Monday, 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials)
February 3, 2025
Monday, 9 am to 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials)
February 4, 2025
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials fee)
February 5, 2025
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials)
February 6, 2025
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($160 + $10 materials)
Nerve impingement issues can mimic musculoskeletal problems. Some examples are tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), which may be from radial nerve entrapment, or Iliotibial band pain from an impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. In this workshop, you will learn ways to assess if a problem is caused by nerve impingement and easy and effective […]
Sports Massage
Carlson College of Massage Therapy
Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16, 2025
9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($360 + $20 materials)
March 31, 2025
Monday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($180 + $10 materials fee)
Side Lying Massage
the Jones Center - Springdale, Arkansas
April 11, 2025
Friday, 9 am - 6 pm (9 hours)
$200 + $20 materials
Nerve Glide Techniques
The Jones Center - Springdale, Arkansas
April 12, 2025
Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm (9 hours)
$200 + $10 materials
Cupping Applications
The Jones Center - Springdale, Arkansas
April 14, 2025
Monday, 9 am - 6 pm (9 hours)
$200 + $10 materials
Massage Cupping
August 8, 2025
Friday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hrs.)
$180 + $27 materials
Nerve Glide Techniques
August 9, 2025
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hrs.)
$180 + $10 materials
Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
August 10, 2025
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hrs.)
$180 + $10 materials
September 27 & 28, 2025
Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($380 + $20 materials)
Soft Tissue Release
Bloom! School for Healing Arts - Newport, Maine
September 29, 2025
Monday, 9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$200 + $10 materials
Side Lying Massage
Bloom! School for Healing Arts - Newport, Maine
October 1, 2025
Wednesday, 9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$200 + $20 materials
October 3, 2025
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($200 + $20 materials fee)
October 4 & 5, 2025
Sat. & Sun. 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($380 + $20 materials)
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
Monday, October 6, 2025 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($200 + $10 materials)
October 22, 2025
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
(8 hours)Â Â $200 + $10 materials
Assessment and Treatment of Low Back Pain
October 23, 2025
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$200 + $10 materials
October 25, 2025
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
$200 + $10 Materials
March 4 & 5, 2026
Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm
16 hours ($380 + $20 materials fee)
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
March 6, 2026
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($200 + $25 materials)
March 7, 2026
Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
8 hours ($200 + $10 materials)
March 17 & 18, 2026 - Upper Body
March 19 & 20, 2026 - Lower Body
Tuesday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm (32 hours total)
Upper or Lower Body - $300
Both Classes - $550
$25 for materials
April 24, 2026
Friday, 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($200 plus $10 materials fee)
Trigger Point and Counterstrain
Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa, Iowa
April 25, 2026
Saturdau, 9 am - 6 pm
8 hours ($200 + $10 materials)
Massage Cupping
June 20 or 21, 2026
Saturday or Sunday 9 am - 6 pm (8 hours)
$200 + $25 materials
