My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology and a Professional Teaching Credential (for K – Adult). In the public high school setting I taught health education and physical education.
I have been involved in both public and private education for over 40 years. I currently provide continuing education in the form of workshops and mentoring. For 17 years, I served as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, Physical Medicine Department, teaching basic massage skills to future Naturopathic Physicians and Acupuncturists. I also served as Director of Education and Instructor at both Brenneke School of Massage (later Cortiva Institute Seattle now closed) and Seattle Massage School (now closed).
My Education Philosophy
I believe learning is a life long endeavor. I actively expand my knowledge through continued education, staying current with information and research developments relevant to the profession and taking continuing education courses. As a result my beliefs and practices continue to evolve and grow.
I believe in creating safe, interactive, evocative, provocative, structured and fun learning opportunities. I am a passionate, attentive, respectful and playful teacher. I enjoy teaching and value student contributions to class and to expanding my learning as well. I work to help students discover and advance their passions, potentials and success.
I currently provide continuing education for licensed massage professionals in a variety of venues covering a variety of advanced massage/bodywork specialty topics. I also guest present at massage schools, professional conferences and for various public and private organizations.
My Continuing Education courses are available throughout the year at a variety of venues.
Classes and Calendar
Mentorship
Mentorship Integrated Approaches for Therapeutic Intentions – Series starts October 2025 – May 2026 – Enrollment is now open!
Seattle, Washington – Detailed information and application is available and enrollment is open.
For detailed class info go to Mentorship
Send questions to fourwindsrider@frontier.com
Individual CE classes
TBD Intraoral small group course Seattle, WA
For detailed class info, dates and to enroll send questions to fourwindsrider@frontier.com
Therapeutic Training Center classes
In Seattle, Washington
SSunday, June 1, 2025 – Diaphragm Beyond Breath
Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Ethics for WA LMTs – Live online course
Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Treat the Hip/Pelvis
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Diaphragm Beyond Breath
Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Treat the Knee
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Treat the Elbow to Fingertips
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Business Ethics – Live online course
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Treat the Feet
For detailed class info, dates, times and to enroll go to:
http://stores.theratraining.com/schmidt-dawn/
Other available topics
Trauma and PTSD Treatment Approaches
Structural Decompression
Neuro-Myofascial Techniques (for specific body regions or structures)
Ethics – Profession and Business
Ethics and Boundaries Relating to Trauma, Emotion and More
Ethics and Boudaries Relating to Energy and Spirituality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Professional Development
Clinical Treatment for Common and Uncommon Conditions
Kinesiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Many More
If you, your organization, or school would like to host one of these courses please contact Dawn at fourwindsrider@frontier.com
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