Master the art of Side-Lying Bodywork - Online

Build your confidence in client positioning, draping, and application in the side-lying position - 2 CE's

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Course Description:

Have you often wanted to position your client/patient on their side but lacked the confidence or skill to provide what you felt would be an effective and comfortable session. The time has come to build your confidence with side-lying bodywork. Join Amber Wodtli, LMT, BCTMB in this 2-hour course as she explores all aspects of side-lying bodywork from client positioning and draping to practitioner body mechanics and practical application.

  • This is a 2-hour course worth 2 CE credits

Segments and topics will include:

  • Proper body mechanics to ensure practitioner safety and longevity
  • Client positioning and bolstering
  • Demonstration of practical application bodywork in a side-lying position

Instruction Method:

This course is taught using a variety of methods including practical video, lecture, and a concluding quiz/assessment of comprehension.


Your Instructor


Amber L Wodtli (she/her) LMT, BCTMB
Amber L Wodtli (she/her) LMT, BCTMB

Amber brings over 25 years of experience to the world of Massage Therapy, blending deep anatomical wisdom with a playful curiosity for how the body, mind, and spirit work together. Rooted in a strong foundation of Sports and Neuromuscular Therapy, her approach to bodywork is both collaborative and holistic; honoring ancient wisdom while integrating modern neuroscience, movement education, and restorative care. She works with amateur and professional athletes alike, empowering clients to tune inward, prioritize self-care, and embrace recovery and renewal as essential parts of life.

A lifelong lover of nature, Amber believes healing often mirrors the rhythms of the natural world: grounded, adaptive, and deeply interconnected. Whether riding her bike on the trails, soaking in the mountain air, or simply finding stillness outdoors, she draws inspiration from nature’s ability to restore balance and resilience. Qualities she brings into every treatment room and classroom.

As a Massage Therapy instructor for 19 years, Amber is highly respected for her dedication to her students and their educational experience. Her teaching spans Ethical Practices, Fundamentals of Therapeutic Bodywork, Sports Massage, Cupping and Gua Sha, Effective Office Practices, Community Outreach, and Research Development. In 2010, she began teaching continuing education courses in cupping therapies with the intention of reviving and bringing awareness to ancient healing practices for modern alternative care practitioners.

Amber’s passion for bodywork and her vision for the future of holistic healthcare continue to evolve through education, collaboration, and innovation. Hypha, LLC represents the next chapter in that journey, a platform created to expand the vision of integrative healthcare and revolutionize continuing education for healthcare professionals. Guided by the belief that “something small is all you need to ignite something mighty,” Amber is committed to cultivating meaningful collaboration between ancient wisdom and modern medicine to help shape a more connected and compassionate healthcare system.

NCBTMB Approved Provider #1606


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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