What does a Yomassage® Facials session look like?
Each Yomassage® Facial begins with a grounding experience—either a calming breathwork ritual or a themed guided meditation to help you settle into the present moment. You'll then be guided into a series of five restorative stretches, each held comfortably with the support of bolsters, blankets, and props. These gentle postures are designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s rest-and-digest mode—so you can fully relax.
While you rest in each stretch, your practitioner will perform a step of the customized facial and facial massage.
Sessions can be offered one-on-one on the massage table or in small groups (four or fewer) on the floor with supportive props.
The Yomassage® Facial
Curriculum Highlights
- Highly experienced Master Trainer
- Safe and positive learning community
- Self-paced with no specific log-in times, complete within 3 months
- 1:1 feedback from your experienced Master Trainer
- Peer to peer discussions
- Quizzes
- Hands-on learning with your partner
- Video submissions
- Optional live Q&A's with master trainer over Zoom
- Opportunity to graduate with honors
- Created with experienced estheticians from HydroPeptide®, but practitioners can use whatever products they like
- Created for estheticians and massage therapists (no product removal required)
Is this for me?
- You’re a licensed esthetician ready to elevate your facials with a more holistic, mind-body approach
- You’re a massage therapist who loves incorporating facial massage, relaxation, and mind-body practices into your sessions
- You’re drawn to nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, and science-backed skincare
- You want to offer sessions that go beyond the traditional—integrating restorative stretch, guided meditation, and therapeutic touch
- You’re looking to expand your skill set with a unique offering that sets you apart
- You’re equally committed to your own personal growth as you are to helping clients feel safe, supported, and truly radiant
Training Structure
- Fully online, self-paced certification (30 hours to complete)
- Developed and led by Yomassage® co-founders Dr. Tiffany Ryan and Katherine Parker and an experienced esthetician from HydroPeptide®
- Optional 1:1 feedback from an experienced Yomassage® Master Trainer
- Quizzes, videos, printable workbooks, and treatment protocols
- Safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Access to the Yomassage® Members Network
- Optional monthly live Q&A sessions
Requirements
- You must be a licensed esthetician or massage therapist (or a student with instructor permission)
- A massage table, basic massage supplies, 1 full set of Yomassage props, facial products (recommended list provided after registration)
- A partner to practice with during training
- Tablet or computer with reliable internet connection
Meet Your Instructors
The Yomassage® Facial was developed by Yomassage® Co-Founders Tiffany Ryan, PhD, MSW, LMT and Katherine Parker, who bring a wealth of expertise in massage therapy, yoga, nervous system science, and trauma-informed care. This training was made in collaboration with an experienced esthetician from HydroPeptide®.
Since 2018, Yomassage® has led the way in integrative bodywork by developing signature methods that combine therapeutic touch, restorative stretch, and guided meditation. Dr. Ryan and Katherine have trained thousands of practitioners—both in person and online—through Yomassage®’s globally recognized certification programs. They also co-founded and operated the Yomassage® Social Spa in Portland, Oregon, where they employed and mentored dozens of practitioners offering individualized and small group wellness sessions.
Dr. Tiffany Ryan holds a 200-hour Hatha YTT, is a licensed massage therapist, and a trained Reiki practitioner. She also holds a Master’s degree and PhD in Social Work. As a published author, Dr. Ryan’s books and writings are included as course resources.
Katherine Parker holds a 200-hour YTT and has been teaching yoga for over a decade. She owned, operated, and sold two successful yoga studios in Portland, Oregon, where she taught hundreds of students and trained and employed dozens of yoga teachers.
What are students saying about our trainings?
Since 2018, Yomassage® has delivered world-class trainings—both online and in person. Now, we’re bringing that same value, depth, and care to our yoga teacher trainings. Here’s what our students have to say about their experience.
