frequently asked questions

The Yomassage Social Spa is a sanctuary to escape the daily stressors of life and restore your mind and body. Experience ultimate relaxation with 1:1 treatments, semi-private sessions, or in private parties. Join now to make Yomassage your weekly ritual.

Yes! Yomassage is offered in small groups or on a massage table 1:1.

The only difference between Mindful Touch and Yomassage Signature is the type of touch received. Mindful Touch was developed as a light, energetic, nurturing touch while Yomassage Signature uses massage techniques.

You can either go to the Yomassage Social Spa in Portland, OR, or find a Yomassage Therapist near you: https://yomassage.com/pages/practitioner-profiles

Yes! Fill out the form below to let us know you’re interested! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7nz4CaiMoUa7dVKQt730XIjUhNl4DkI0P8AjLqn3Ea7hGKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Yomassage is the ultimate mind-body relaxation experience that can be received in a small group session or 1:1.

You can go to our Flagship Yomassage Social Spa in Portland, Oregon (opening Fall 2022) or visit a Yomassage therapist holding sessions all across the country and globe! Visit https://yomassage.com/pages/find-a-class to find a session in your area.

1 therapist can have up to 5 people in a session. If they have a Yomassage Supporter assisting them, they can have up to 8 in a 90-minute session and 10 in a 2-hour session.

Yomassage sessions are open to anyone! You just need to feel comfortable getting up and down from the floor for a semi-private group session. You do not need to be flexible at all to take a Yomassage session. You do not need any prior experience in fitness, massage, or yoga to take these sessions.

No. Yomassage is not yoga, it is a different way to receive therapeutic touch. The Yomassage positions are inspired by restorative yoga positions.

To become a certified Yomassage therapist, you must either be a: Licensed massage therapist, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, Chiropractor, or You must be enrolled in one of these programs. If you don’t qualify for the Yomassage training, don’t worry! You’re still qualified to take the Mindful Touch training. Additionally, we have a few options from virtual to in-person. Check out all of our training options here: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info

The Mindful Touch training is open to anyone. Typically we see a lot of folks from the health and wellness field like: yoga teachers, reiki practitioners, meditation teachers, personal trainers, health coaches, etc. However, it’s open and we’d love to see you in one of our trainings! Here’s a link to additional training info: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info

Yes, you are able to take the training if you are still in massage school. All you’ll need to do is wait until after you’re licensed to start holding Yomassage sessions.

This training is eligible for up to 26 CEUs approved by NCBTMB. The applicable hours are dependent on your state’s requirements. If you are also a yoga teacher, the training counts for 25 CEs from Yoga Alliance.

This Mindful Touch training is eligible for 25 CEs through Yoga Alliance. You can check out the YA website here: https://www.yogaalliance.org/YACEPPublicProfile?cepid=23212#/section=2

The virtual training and the in-person training both cover the same exact material and are both extremely hands-on. The only difference is that in the virtual training you will be taking videos of yourself doing the hands-on practice and receiving written feedback from your peers and master trainer, and in the in-person training you will be doing the hands-on portions in-person. The virtual training is 26 hours 100% virtual, and the in-person training has 18 hours of online coursework to be completed before the training, and the remaining 8 hours are done in-person. If you would like to see the training schedule, follow this link: https://yomassage.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=82a21938e8abde6ffeb5f9795&id=a63579c8de and fill out the form and a training schedule will automatically be sent to your inbox.

The virtual training is not like any other online training out there! It’s a 26-hour hands-on intensive online training you can take all from the comfort of your home. Here’s what you can expect from each week: Week 1: Watching videos, participating in discussions, quizzes, and turning in video submissions. + optional Live Q&A. Week 2: You will need a partner to work with to practice and film all of the positions and hands-on techniques. More quizzes, videos and instruction! + optional Live Q&A. Week 3: Your final session demo, discussions, final marketing talk, and more! + optional Live Q&A. Throughout the 3 weeks you will have quizzes, discussions, and videos to submit. You will also be required to engage with your peers and give them feedback as well. There are 3 weekly optional LIVE Q&A sessions with your master trainer throughout the course. You will end the training with a huge support system from the Yomassage community, and lifelong friends you connected with throughout the training. The virtual training is graded, and you will have the opportunity to graduate with honors. If you would like to see the virtual training schedule, follow this link: https://yomassage.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=82a21938e8abde6ffeb5f9795&id=a63579c8de and fill out the form and a training schedule will automatically be sent to your inbox.

Here’s a checklist: 1 yoga Mat, 2 Yomassage Recommended Blankets, 2 Foam Yomassage Recommended Blocks, 2 Yomassage Recommended Bolsters, 2 Yomassage Balls, 1 Bottle of Spray Hand Sanitizer. The Yomassage Balls can be found on our website, and the other recommended products are linked in your confirmation email. You will also receive a discount on products when you sign-up. You can purchase the Yomassage Balls for 25% off. In your confirmation email, you’ll receive our recommendations for bolsters, blankets, and blocks.

The Yomassage brand props are not required, but encouraged. The quality of your props are of high importance, that’s why we recommend a select few. You can purchase the Yomassage Balls for 25% off. In your confirmation email, you’ll receive our recommendations for bolsters, blankets, and blocks.

All you need to do is follow this link: https://yomassage.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=82a21938e8abde6ffeb5f9795&id=a63579c8de, fill out the form and a training schedule will automatically be sent to your inbox.

For our 3 week courses, there is a $199 deposit to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance is split into 3 payments auto charged each Monday of the course in which you are enrolled. For self-paced courses, payment is due in full upon registration.

For our 3 week courses, there is a $199 deposit to reserve your spot, and the remaining balance is split into 3 payments auto charged each Monday of the course in which you are enrolled. For self-paced courses, payment is due in full upon registration.

The 26-hour virtual Yomassage and Mindful Touch trainings are $699. In person trainings and the 30 hour Barefoot and Facial trainings are $799. Table Yomassage is $499. Follow this link for more training info: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info.

Self-paced courses are fully refundable for 7 days after sign up unless the content has been started. Please email hello@yomassage.co if you have questions or need assistance. For 3 week courses, the $199 deposit is non-refundable, but it can be used towards a different training within 365 days. The remaining balance for the course is refundable until 45 days prior to the training start date.

The 26-hour virtual Yomassage and Mindful Touch trainings are $699. In person trainings and the 30 hour Barefoot and Facial trainings are $799. Table Yomassage is $499. Follow this link for more training info: https://yomassage.com/pages/training-info.

You can switch to a different training. There is an administrative transfer fee of $75.

It is pretty intensive so it might be difficult for you to do while you are on holiday. The first week of training is mostly watching videos, doing discussions, and quizzes. The second week is the most intensive with lots of videos, quizzes, and the hands-on portion where you will be working with a partner and filming yourself practicing all of the positions and the massage. The third week is your demo session where you will film yourself doing a short Yomassage session. For the 2nd and 3rd week you will need a full set of Yomassage props.

Nope! While we do have due dates each week that you need to follow, completing the course work is on your own time. The only time you may want to schedule to be online is during the live Q&A each Sunday evening, however, the live Q&A is optional and recorded for you to view at a later time if your schedule doesn’t allow you to join. The same is true If you register for the self-paced course, however there are no weekly due dates.

Licensed estheticians are eligible to take the Facial Certification. Our protocol does not include extractions or harsh peels and depending on individual state licensing may be accessible to massage therapists.

Yes, and our NCBTMB approved provider number is: 1000294

Yes. We care about what you do after the training and want to help you succeed in any way we can! You have to be a member so people are able to verify that you are a certified Yomassage Therapist. There are so many more benefits to becoming a member. You can read about it here: www.yomassage.com/pages/how-we-support-you.

You can read about the benefits of the membership network here: yomassage.com/pages/how-we-support-you

You can purchase a monthly membership or you can purchase for the whole year in advance and get a discount. There is a 3 month minimum commitment for the basic membership and a 6 month minimum commitment for the premier membership. After that you can cancel with 30 days notice at any time.

If you want to use a different card, go ahead and log in here: https://yomassage.paywhirl.com/login and update your card information.

We do not accommodate free shipping on refunds or exchanges at this time. You can return an item if it has not been damaged, washed, or worn. If you need to make a return or exchange, please email hello@yomassage.co.

We answer technical support and customer service emails M-F from 9:00am-1:00pmPST. You will get an email response within 48 business hours. A phone call can be scheduled if needed.