With over 35 years of hands-on experience and more than two decades of teaching, Ricardo brings a deep and practical understanding of Massage and Manual Therapy to his online courses. His extensive background in Massage, Manual, and Osteopathic Therapy allows him to teach with a level of realism and depth that directly reflects the demands of the professional industry.
Ricardo’s courses are designed for both beginners and intermediate students, focusing on working intelligently rather than simply working hard. He blends theory with practice, emphasizing techniques from Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Orthopedic Massage. His teaching style helps students quickly stand out in the competitive field of massage therapy, equipping them with practical skills and industry-ready knowledge.

Massage therapy is a physically demanding profession, and without the right techniques, many therapists face early burnout or chronic hand and finger injuries. In this focused course, Ricardo—drawing on over 35 years of real-world experience and 20+ years of teaching—shares proven strategies to protect your most valuable tools: your hands.
You’ll learn how to work smarter, not harder, using body mechanics, leverage, and alternative techniques that reduce strain while maintaining effectiveness. This course integrates principles from Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Orthopedic Massage to teach you how to deliver powerful results without overusing your fingers and thumbs.
Whether you’re a new therapist or already established in the field, this course is essential for anyone committed to a long, healthy, and sustainable career in massage therapy.

Whether you’re a new or intermediate Massage & Manual Therapist, Ricardo’s deep knowledge, hands-on practicality, and simple approach to advanced techniques will transform the way you work. With over 35 years of nonstop clinical experience and more than two decades teaching, Ricardo brings a rare blend of real-world wisdom and accessible instruction to every lesson.
This course is designed to not only prolong your career by teaching you how to work smarter and avoid injury — but also to enrich your clients’ experience, as they’ll immediately feel the difference in your refined touch and technique.
Through intelligent protocols and hands-saving methods, you’ll learn to treat a wide range of common conditions with ease and confidence without overusing your fingers and thumbs. You’ll gain practical skills that blend Myofascial, Deep Tissue, and Orthopedic Massage principles into techniques that are both effective and sustainable.

1. Targeted protocols for addressing whiplash, tight scalenes, neck injuries, and TMJ dysfunction—including how to treat the SCM, scalenes, and other neck structures efficiently and safely.
2. Hands-saving techniques that avoid repetitive joint stress and overuse of fingers and thumbs, while still delivering precise and therapeutic results.
3. Integrated applications from Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Orthopedic Massage to enhance your effectiveness while reducing physical effort.

1. Comprehensive protocols for forearm, wrist, and hand conditions—learn to treat tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, impingements, carpal tunnel symptoms, and common hand/thumb injuries with precision and care.
2. Hands-saving techniques designed to protect your joints and avoid burnout while still delivering deep, therapeutic results.
3. A blended approach from Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, and Orthopedic Massage—focusing on intelligent, efficient technique over brute force.