The LMT Refinery -a continuing education collective

A team of passionate instructors offering small, in-person classes that blend movement, hands-on learning, and critical reasoning. We help therapists of all experience levels grow with clarity and confidence, supported by supplemental online resources that continue the learning beyond the classroom.

Our approach

Massage therapy is evolving
and our education should evolve with it.

At The LMT Refinery, we guide massage professionals into a new way of thinking about bodywork: one rooted in curiosity, movement, critical reasoning, and respect for the body’s innate intelligence.

This is the essence of a paradigm shift

which is a fundamental change in how we understand and apply therapeutic touch.

We create courses that push our profession forward.

We offer advanced barefoot, mat-based, and bodywork education that challenges the status quo and expands what’s possible in your practice.

We don’t just teach techniques.
We teach therapists to see differently.


To think differently.
To work differently.
To step into mastery.

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Small classes. Deeper understanding.

We’re committed to making sure you leave confident, clear, and ready to bring what you’ve learned straight into your practice.

You’ll never get lost in a crowded classroom, our small groups naturally create connection. Your classmates become colleagues and friends, and the support you receive in class continues long after the weekend ends.

Laughter, encouragement, and real community are always part of the experience when you’re with us.

 

Live-In Person Classes.

We believe in learning massage in person learning is vital. Our flagship location is inside The Elm Massage + Bodywork in Palm Harbor, Florida which is conveniently located between Tampa and Clearwater. We have Barefoot Massage instructors in Alaska, Michigan, and Minnesota too! See our team page to learn about each location.

Meet our team

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black t-shirt with a white tree logo, standing indoors with her arms crossed, smiling at the camera.

    Katie Reschny, LMT

    Founder of The LMT Refinery, Barefoot Massage Specialist + Florida Instructor

  • A smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair in an office setting, with plants and bright natural light in the background.

    Rachel O'Connor, LMT

    Barefoot Massage Specialist + Michigan Instuctor

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a black T-shirt with a white tree logo and the words "The Elm" in the center, standing with arms crossed in front of a white wall.

    Meridith Glass, LMT

    Neuromuscular Master + Florida NMT Instructor

  • A woman with long red hair wearing a black sleeveless top, sitting indoors near large windows with natural light.

    Kristin Tri, LMT

    Barefoot Massage Specialist + Alaska Instructor

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“This is what massage CEs should look like”

I have taken many continuing education courses in my 20 years as an LMT. The LMT Refinery offers a beautiful space & intimate class setting perfect for learning. In the past, I have often taken classes that either left me feeling overwhelmed with content or just the opposite…not enough tangible content for practical use. These educators have a depth of knowledge and a passion for elevating the massage profession. The skills and understanding I’ve gained in just a few CE’s has me excited to take more of their classes in the future.

— Nicole R., STUDENT

Refine your massage career, today.

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