Hack the MBLEx (MBLEX-1) Workshop

The Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam was developed to offer the first nationwide standardized licensing exam for the massage and bodywork profession; to allow massage therapists to be mobile (work in most states) and to give state organizations a data point for certification of therapists.

Like any professional exam, this one is pretty challenging. You'll need some focused study time to pass. That's why we've created this organized time for you to prepare.

Hack the MBLEx workshops offer an intensive 4 hour hands-on review session designed to give you the knowledge, test-taking skills, and confidence you need to pass the test. You'll begin with a mini-diagnostic practice test, then work through fun activities based on the content areas for which you need more practice. You'll end up with lots more confidence and a specific list of further study areas tailored expressly for you.

The content and format of these workshops are designed for massage therapists who want to build confidence in test-taking skills and help assess areas of content on the MBLEx test where they need further study. In the class you'll take self-assessments, get an overview of the major areas covered by the exam, and get specific information about questions similar to those included on the exam. The class will be active and fun and consist of a discussion, exercises, and both group and individual work time.

Format: Discussion, group and individual work time.

Workshop Overview

The workshop will give you tools you need to perform basic reflexology sessions with your clients:

• Learn the main areas of focus of the MBLEx
• Use in-class self assessment to determine areas you need to target
• Get tips and techniques for reading and analyzing questions
• Participate in discussions about specific content covered by the test
• Gain access to study questions, learning games, memory tools and other resources

The workshop consists of presentation time, exercises, group discussion and summary exercise. Breaks are built in for your comfort. WiFi is available.

What to bring: (Required):

• Writing and note-taking tools
• Bottled water (no food or other drinks allowed in the classroom)

Optional:

• Wi-Fi ready laptop, tablet, smartphone (OPTIONAL)
• "Trail Guide to the Body" (Andrew Biel), anatomy/kinesiology apps or other similar resources for research (OPTIONAL)

Instructor: Bard Williams, Ed.D., LMT, CMT

Dr. Williams is a licensed, practicing massage therapist and owner of the Silicon Valley Massage Therapy Group in San Jose, Ca. He passed the MBLEx test in 2015 and has since helped many MTs preparing for the exam. He has a doctorate in education and comes to massage after a career in marketing and management with leading Fortune 500 companies like Apple and TiVo. He is a 2012 graduate of the National Holistic Institute (San Jose Campus) and an NHI Massage Therapy Ambassador.

Fees and Registration

The cost for the 4 hour workshop is $40 and because space is limited, you can register online (see registration link on the right of this page) or give us a call.

If you have questions, you can email info@svmassagetherapy.com.

If you are interested in more personalized one-on-one private tutoring sessions at a reasonable price, please contact the instructor directly at (408) 260-2256!