The LMT Refinery -a teaching collective
a team of passionate massage professionals here to guide you into the next level of your massage career through in person continuing education in a small classroom setting with supporting online content to maximize your learning experience.
Our approach
As a collective team at The LMT Refinery we encourage massage professionals to challenge what they know, and step into a new paradigm of how to approach bodywork.
par·a·digm shift
/ˈperəˌdīm ˌSHift/ noun
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
We offer classes in various styles of massage and bodywork that all share a common thread out of the box thinking. Our flagship Intro to Barefoot Massage, commonly called Ashiatsu, teaches therapists how to use your feet as the Swiss Army Knife of massage tools and the benefits of broad, compressive pressure. Our Mat Based Techniques bring your bodywork to the floor and unlock an entire new understanding of human movement. Our Neuromuscular classes get into the tiny details that are best suited for hands and are the perfect compliment to round out your therapeutic skill set.
Small classes. Deeper understanding.
We are committed to making sure you leave with a deep enough understanding of class content that you’ll be ready to introduce to your practice immediately. You will never be lost in a crowd. Your classmates become friends in such an intimate setting, and your will have built in support from class and beyond. Laughter and pep talks are abundant and free when you hang with us!
In-person and online options
Our classroom is located inside The Elm Massage + Bodywork in Palm Harbor, Florida with is conveniently located between Tampa and Clearwater. Can’t make it to our location? No worries – we’ve got you covered with amazing online content too!
Our services
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Live CEs
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Online Workshops (Coming soon)
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Community (Coming Soon)
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Membership (Coming Soon)
Meet our team
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Katie Reschny, LMT
Founder of The LMT Refinery, Barefoot Massage Specialist + Florida Instructor
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Rachel O'Connor, LMT
Barefoot Massage Specialist + Michigan Instuctor
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Meridith Glass, LMT
Neuromuscular Master + Florida NMT Instructor
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Kristin Tri, LMT
Barefoot Massage Specialist + Alaska Instructor
“This is what massage CEs should look like”
I have taken many continuing education courses in my 20 years as an LMT. The LMT Refinery offers a beautiful space & intimate class setting perfect for learning. In the past, I have often taken classes that either left me feeling overwhelmed with content or just the opposite…not enough tangible content for practical use. These educators have a depth of knowledge and a passion for elevating the massage profession. The skills and understanding I’ve gained in just a few CE’s has me excited to take more of their classes in the future.
— Nicole R., STUDENT