IN-PERSON CLASSROOM CEU • MIDTOWN WEST (NYC)

Side Lying & Alternate Positions: Practical Strategy, Access & Treatment Flexibility

Most therapists default to prone and supine—even when those positions make the work harder.

Side lying and alternate positions aren’t just for special cases—they’re often the most efficient way to access restricted areas and reduce strain on your hands.

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to use positioning as a clinical tool, not just a workaround—so you can treat more effectively, with less effort.

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Early access: Use code SIDEBODY20 for $144 (regularly $240) on the first 4 seats.

June 10, 2026,
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Midtown West Studio

6 NYS + 6 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

If you only work prone and supine, you’re making your job harder than it needs to be.

Most therapists stay in familiar positions—not because they’re more effective, but because they’re comfortable.

But certain areas of the body are significantly easier to access in side lying or alternate positions, often requiring less force and creating better client response.

When positioning is limited, treatment options become limited too.

This course reframes positioning as part of your clinical decision-making—not just setup.

You’ll learn how to use side lying, seated, and other positions strategically to:

access difficult areas more easily
reduce strain on your body
and create more effective sessions without working harder

enrollment

1‑day in‑person classroom training
6 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$240

Enroll now - $240

Live demo + coached hands‑on practice
Demo recordings available for rewatch
Tables, sheets, linens, oil, and bolsters provided
Downloadable class slides and certificates in  the student portal
Small-group coaching (max 12)

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to work more efficiently—not just harder

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists feeling physical strain from repetitive positioning
LMTs struggling to access certain areas effectively in prone/supine
Practitioners working with clients who can’t comfortably lie prone
Therapists ready to expand beyond routine-based sessions

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for a fixed sequence or protocol
Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or treatment reasoning
Passive learners who prefer demonstration without application

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Understand when and why to change positions mid-session

Work on hips, shoulders, and spine with less effort and better leverage

Improve your body mechanics without sacrificing effectiveness

Keep sessions fluid and professional without disrupting flow

Move beyond routine and adapt sessions to each client

Your 1 Course Day

A clear plan—so you know exactly what you’re buying

Day 1

11:00–12:30
Introduction & theory for side lying and alternate positions

12:30–2:00
Techniques demonstration

2:00–3:00
Break for lunch

3:00–5:30
Partner practice: treatment with instructor feedback

5:30–6:00
Discussion + Q&A

Second Day

11:00–11:30
Review + refinement: what you saw clearly, what you missed

11:30–1:00
Treatment design framework: what to include, what to leave out

2:00–3:30
Supervised hands-on: build and deliver a focused treatment

3:30–4:30
Re-tests, adjustments, and improving joint stacking in gravity

4:30–6:00
Presenting treatment plans to clients + final coached practice

Ready to join?

Enroll now - $240

Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who teaches what he practices

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same approach used at Bodyworks DW, where positioning is used strategically to improve access, reduce therapist strain, and create more effective treatments.

This course reflects real clinical decision-making—not fixed routines or simplified protocols.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Early access: Use code SIDEBODY20 for $144 (regularly $240) on the first 4 seats.

enrollment

1‑day in‑person classroom training
6 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$240

Enroll now - $240

Live demo + coached hands‑on practice
Demo recordings available for rewatch
Tables, sheets, linens, oil, and bolsters provided
Downloadable class slides and certificates in  the student portal
Small-group coaching (max 12)

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This completely changed how I think about positioning—I’m working smarter, not harder.”

- Course participant

“I didn’t realize how much easier certain areas could be until I learned this.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Get in touch

Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to expand their use of positioning to improve efficiency, access, and treatment outcomes.
Is it hands-on?
Yes. This is a fully hands-on classroom course with guided practice and instructor feedback.
Do I need prior experience with side lying work?
No—but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Live-course students can access downloadable certificates through the online student portal after completing the course.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring clothes you can work in and whatever you prefer for notes. We provide tables, sheets/linens, oil, and bolsters.
Will I be able to rewatch the demos?
Yes. All treatment and bodyreading demonstrations are video recorded and available for unlimited rewatching.
What’s the cancellation/transfer policy?
14+ days: full refund. 7–13 days: payment can be transferred as credit toward a future CEU course. Less than 7 days: no refunds or credits.