massage workshops for couples

Learn how to give your partner the massage of a lifetime!

​I want to teach you how to give a GREAT Massage !

Private Massage Workshops for Couples (or Friends)

Enjoy the benefits of a massage by learning techniques with a partner, friend, family member or loved one!  Our couples massage workshops are available to individuals over 18 and are not limited to romantic partners.  Bring a friend or family member along with you to learn.

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Therapeutic Workshops

MELT - Couples Massage Workshop

​Learn the art of giving a relaxing, restorative massage to your partner. Giving and receiving massage can be one of the most enjoyable and beneficial experiences you can share. Learning proper techniques enhances comfort and connection while also teaching you how to avoid strain, aches, and fatigue.

Each Couples Massage Workshop is held in a studio or can be arranged in the comfort of your own home. The session is filled with simple, easy-to-learn, professional massage techniques designed for everyday use and personal well-being.

It’s fun and informative, but doesn’t rise to the level of professional clinical training — it’s simply a light, enjoyable introduction to massage for personal use.

For couples interested in addressing specific tension patterns or lifestyle-related discomforts, consider our Advanced Private Workshop below.

Each workshop lasts approximately three hours and can be customized to your needs.

You will learn:

  • Equipment and table basics

  • Creating a relaxing environment

  • Oils vs. lotions and where to buy them

  • Fundamental massage strokes and techniques

  • How to properly pace the massage and maintain flow

At the end of each workshop, both partners will have practiced giving a complete relaxation massage. You’ll also receive a concise reference booklet created by the instructor highlighting all key techniques from the session.

This highly focused, personalized, one-on-one workshop is designed to help you understand how professionals work — using professional tools and techniques in a comfortable, supportive way. Like a cooking class held in a professional kitchen rather than at home, it gives you a hands-on learning experience in a professional setting that builds confidence and skill without requiring any prior training.



Investment - $750 per couple  3.5 hrs.
Workshops are scheduled for to 3.5 hours. The workshop can be completed fully in 3 hours, with additional time available for those who prefer it.


 Travel - local $200 Up Island $250  (Chappy additional)

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Advanced Private Workshop

Taken the MELT class and think you’re ready for more? This next-level workshop is designed to help you build on what you’ve already learned and explore additional techniques to enhance your confidence and skill.

Advanced sessions may include techniques such as deeper pressure work, assisted stretching, skin rolling, forearm applications, or gentle joint mobilizations. Each session is tailored to your interests and comfort level and may focus on common areas of tension — such as the feet, IT bands, hips, low back, neck, and shoulders — or the everyday strains that come from prolonged sitting, repetitive work, exercise or carrying a baby or backpack.

Let me know what you’d like to learn, and I can create a customized workshop — or a series of workshops — designed specifically for you.

Advanced Workshop: $750
Workshops are scheduled for to 3.5 hours. The workshop can be completed fully in 3 hours, with additional time available for those who prefer it.

Travel - local $200 Up Island $250  (Chappy additional)

Prerequisite: Completion of the basic MELT course or prior familiarity with the fundamentals of massage is recommended before enrolling.

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Hear What Others Say

  • Edward was great at communicating with me before our session so he could know what we wanted & what we were comfortable with etc. & he planned accordingly. My husband and I really wanted to learn some massage techniques that we could do to relieve stress & pain for each other, but also to just enjoy the connection & time together while massaging each other & Edward was great at showing us things we were interested in learning. He created a sort of “hybrid” class that also pulled in some intimacy into the workshop. He was very professional & didn’t make it awkward even though it was very intimate at times :). He gave us some amazing ideas & tips for doing massage as a couple at home.

    It was a really amazing experience & I would do it again in a heart beat. I would recommend this to any couples who love massage (both giving & receiving) or anyone looking to spend more time as & have more intimacy as a couple. It’s a fun way to connect with your spouse or significant other on a level that you might not have experienced before. Highly worth it. Thank you, Edward! We’re very excited to take what you taught us & use it often at home. :)

    ​- Cheryl S.

  • Description goes hereBefore we even stepped into the workshop, the intake felt like a catalyst. The questions weren’t just formulaic—they stirred real reflection and started conversations we hadn’t had ever. We felt seen before we even arrived.

    It turned out to be a prelude—a catalyst for deeper connection.

    It was clear Edward wasn’t just gathering information—he was setting the stage for something meaningful. By the time we arrived, we felt more open, grounded, and surprisingly closer to each other.

    The workshop itself did not disappoint. Edward has a profound understanding of intimacy and of people. He guided us through exercises - helping us not just learn techniques but also connect through touch in ways we hadn't imagined.

    We highly recommend this experience to any couple looking to deepen their connection and up their touch game touch—it’s truly transformative.

    - Brad & Kaitlyn

  • The intimacy workshop my husband and I had with Healing Hands was an investment in our relationship. From simple things like tender touches to the face and hair to much more intimate touching it felt like we could finally focus on our relationship and connection, apart from the usual day to day stresses and pressures of life. Edward also helped me reassess my attitudes towards intimacy and have a healthier mindset/approach towards it. He was great at asking thoughtful questions and offering a healthy external point of view. I was incredibly happy with how this session went especially as my husband nor I had met Edward before. I'd give Edward and Healing Hands an incredibly enthusiastic recommendation for anyone seeking to reconnect with their partner and re-igniting the intimacy in the relationship!

    ​- Lydia R.

  • My husband and I enjoyed learning Edward's method of giving and receiving a massage. Edward provided a safe environment and skilled guidance in not only a technique, but also in a mindset that informs how we touch others and how those we touch might receive us. Subtle points that made all the difference, as well as learning concrete and substantial techniques. Thank you, Edward! 

    - Paula P.

  • ​We had a fantastic experience doing the couple's massage workshop. Edward is highly knowledgeable and easy to connect with. We would highly recommend and will be back!

    - Preston D.

  • The Intimate Touch Workshop filled me with tears of Joy.  This past year had put such a strain on our relationship, I was searching for a way for us to reconnect and came across the workshop by Edward. I CAN'T RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH. We resolved that it was worth overcoming any inhibitions to really get the most from it.   Edward's gentle calm approach was amazing.  Though a series of exercises at the beginning, we learned how to appreciate each other in ways that I thought were lost forever. We resolved that it was worth overcoming any inhibitions to really. In the massage portion we learned to really "connect" and for both of us there was a new clarity around appreciating the joy in giving.  At one point at the end we lost track of time and space and forgot Edward was even with us.  The way he asks open ended questions and leads us through discussions allowed us to really communicate our feelings and open up to each other in a way that was beautiful and non confrontational.  We felt sooooo connected upon leaving and feel this was the perfect reset that we desperately needed.

    - Cynthia  J

  • We went to Healing Hands to celebrate my husband's 50th Birthday. My goal was to learn how to give a massage and for my husband to learn how to give a massage(I'm no fool). Edward Did an amazing job! It was awkward at first - my husband is pretty conservative!

    Edward was patient and made it very easy to learn. We learned by doing, it was hands on teaching and learning. Time was devoted to instruction and to giving/receiving a real massage. Edward is more than qualified, he is passionate about massage and wellness and it shines through in his approach. The money we spent on massages will now be saved at home when we can give our own massages. Although I want to go to Edward b/c he was so good! I will tell my friends and family to go to Edward which is the best compliment!  FIVE STARS !

    - Wendy R.

  • ​My Boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary with a couples instructive massage with Ed and it blew away our expectations! Not only was he a great teacher and comfortable partner to learn with, we both came out wonderfully relaxed! We took turns on the table and thoroughly enjoyed the massage Ed was giving as well as the ones he was teaching us to give each other. It was apparent that he knew what he was doing and was very good at it and also just a really nice, personable guy. Ed taught us how to plan and "flow" a massage based on our time and partners needs as well as what to actually do in each area and how to make it relaxing for both the receiver and the giver. We have since successfully practiced and enjoyed the techniques he taught us - which he intentionally and skillfully customized during our workshop to exactly what would be best for our needs/goals as a couple and as individuals. It was truly a wonderful, one of a kind experience and great for couples or if you just want to learn how to give massages, or if you want a practitioner that really knows their stuff and is extremely in tune with their clients needs. We absolutely loved it and would HIGHLY recommend this service and any services with Ed.

    - Rachel C.

  • My wife and I really enjoyed our melt - couples massage workshop. This was planned as a fun experience for a birthday without a lot of consideration, and it turned out to be one of the most fun birthday experiences we've ever had. Edward did a masterful job of blending the quiet serenity of a massage with the fun experience of a couples class. We both left feeling like we'd had an amazing opportunity to connect away from the kids and the hustle of life, while also getting a really fantastic massage.

    Edward was incredibly respectful of any and all boundaries and was careful to make sure we were both comfortable through the entire experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Edward and Healing Hands to any family or friends; in fact we already have!

    - Kevin C.“I attended the two day chest and breast class with Edward from Healing Hands Bodywork last week in Boston, MA. I was so impressed with the curriculum and the extremely thorough manual. It was refreshing to experience and perform massage that treats the client in a holistic way and normalizes chest and breast work as part of an integrated full body massage. The class emphasized the importance of communication, respect and boundaries. We experienced a lot of hands on work as well as discussions around how to incorporate this work into our practice. Edward’s teaching style is informal with small class sizes.....which allows for a lot of personal attention as well as the opportunity to bond and communicate fully with other therapists.  Definitely a wonderful class !


     ....Not sure what to expect in my practice when returning from these classes, I was so surprised at the overwhelming response from woman who were so ready to experience this work! Many have embraced the joy of receiving a true full body massage and the incredible relaxation they have gained from it.  I am also about to reinvigorate my oncology work and I am excited to have the chest and breast class under my belt as a jumping off point to incorporate this work with my breast cancer patients. I have gained so much from Edward and all of his classes.”

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Group Workshops

Group workshops can be any number of people who want to work toward a common goal. Get in touch with me if you have interest in hosting a group workshop or mini retreat.

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Cancellation / Refund Policy

All client workshops (above), as well as gift certificate purchases, are final sale / no refunds. Please consider this carefully before purchasing a workshop.

Client Reschedule Policy

All cancellations or appointment change requests should be made as soon as practical. We appreciate at least 7 days’ notice for any change to your appointment.

  • Cancellations made within 72 hours will be credited 50% toward rescheduling.

  • No-show appointments, cancellations within 48 hours, or day-of cancellations will be charged in full.

All workshops are subject to reconfirmation by Healing Hands 2–3 days prior to your appointment.
Please respond if you are asked to reconfirm, or you may lose your appointment.

Client Re-Booking Policy

Any cancellations or re-bookings resulting in funds placed on account must be used within 90 days from the original payment date. Re-booking is permitted one time only. After 90 days, unused funds are forfeited and no refund will be issued.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Thank you.

Instructor-Initiated Rescheduling

Healing Hands is a small, independent practice, and workshops represent a significant block of dedicated time. On rare occasions, rescheduling may be necessary due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. We will do our best to accommodate participants who are traveling; however,
workshops require substantial scheduling commitments and may not always be able to be slotted in within a day or 2. We will work with you to find a mutually agreeable new date, and appreciate your flexibility and understanding, given the nature of a single-instructor practice.
Please consider this carefully before booking. No refunds can be issued for instructor-initiated rescheduling.

Disclaimer: ALL workshops are for entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be Credentialed or to be confused with professional massage education or continuing education.