Beyond the Binary: Gender-Affirming Care in Massage Therapy

This class fulfills the WA State Health Equity Requirement

Presenter: Luigi Continenz LMT - MA60582972

Format of Class: Online, Lecture

About the Class: Join us in an eye-opening training exploring the nuances of gender-affirming care and how it pertains to massage therapists. Some areas of discussion include:

• Barriers to care & systemic oppression

• Trauma-informed approaches to care

• Gender-affirming procedures relating to bodywork

• Inclusive language & intake forms

• Gender, sex & identities

• Office culture, allyship & visibility

Now more than ever, there is a tremendous need for gender-affirming providers who have the expertise to serve and understand the needs of trans and gender diverse communities. This training is intended to equip you with the skills and tools needed to cultivate an inclusive space that is supportive and affirming for all gender identities. This workshop will explore the nuances of gender-affirming care, and how to integrate it into a massage therapy practice.

What to Bring: Online class so bring your attention and focus!

About the Presenter: Luigi Continenza, LMT, is a bodyworker, gender-support coach and consultant for LGBTQIA+ allies. Luigi's passion over the last decade in private practice has been serving transgender, gender-diverse and intersectional communities through gender-affirming, trauma-informed and body positive approaches. Their specialty is working with scar tissue & mobility post gender-affirming top surgery procedures. They are based out of Tacoma WA.

Luigi's focus through their work with consulting and education has been on empowering other healthcare practitioners with the tools needed to create more inclusivity in their practices to serve marginalized communities. Luigi is thrilled to be facilitating a live mini-version of their training Beyond the Binary: Gender-affirming Care in Massage Therapy with the NCMC.