DIT for Shoulder, Arm, Neck, Head, and TMJ
“My absolute favorite part about John Ray’s teaching is that he is real. These techniques are thoroughly explained and simply to the point. My second favorite part is no doubt experiencing these techniques, affirming their impact and my confidence in practicing. My whole self is a smile!.” (Carly)
“I liked everything about this class! I felt that I stayed fully engaged throughout both days of classes. I really loved the hands on work.” (Breezie)
“I really liked that the instructor, John Ray, was very engaging and understanding, and very good at portraying the information in an understandable way” (Heather)
“Very thorough instruction with great hands on practice and help from instructor. John’s presentations are always well planned and full of good information. The techniques learned are readily put into practice at the clinic or studio.” (Adelle)
“Learning experience in class is easy-going and easy to follow. Teaching method keeps your attention, mixes PowerPoint slides up to keep in interesting. It’s obvious John loves to teach and that’s the best part.” (Evey)
“John presents in a very easy way to learn. First talk, then show, then hands on. Loved it!” (Koree)
“Good powerpoint, comic relief slides, good hands on, great quality snacks to keep our energy up” (Julia)
“I like getting an anatomy & Cranial-Sacral refresher. You’ve always been a great teacher John! It’s nice to have someone as laid back as you teaching. It enhanced my relaxation experience.” (Misty)
“I liked all the visual slides and hands-on work. Mostly the instructor John, and his knowledge and encouragement. A great, exceptional class. Thank you John for your sweet spirit and wonderful class. What a blessing.” (Karen)
“He was visual and hands on. Made sure we knew what we were doing before we worked on each other. Very informative. You are awesome. Can’t wait to take more of your CEU’s.” (Sonya)
“John is very calm, no drama. He had good visuals and handouts. He used every moment for instruction; nothing was wasted. He was thorough, methodical, and gave credit to his teachers, and sources. He took many modalities and training and made them his own, synthesizing them for his students. John has a good teaching style by teaching using his materials, then demonstrating them, followed by having us practice and receive the training. John is a loving, calm, respectful, and thoughtful person with substantive education to share. Also patient and a good “explainer.” Excellent class. Thanks!” (Carol)
“John covers it all! Research base, theory, related anatomy, indications, and techniques. He demonstrates and allows ample time for practice and has an engaging personality.” (Linda)
“John Ray is very personable and knowledgeable. He knows how to convey that knowledge in a way that is practical for my massage practice. Thank you!” (Yvette)
“What is there not not to love? As always, I was able to refresh and update what I have learned. Now I am feeling new and improved as a massage therapist. Thank you SO much! This is my third class and I look forward to taking more classes with John!” (Kasey)
“Instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I learned so much! These are techniques I will be able to use with my clients for years to come. John is very hands on and willing to help and demonstrate the correct techniques to his students. Thank you for all the wonderful information John!” (Tammara)
“I really enjoyed learning the rotator cuff and TMJ work. John is really well spoken and breaks down the lessons in an easy to learn way.” (Melissa)
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“ I LOVED John’s organization, delivery, and patience!! John is an excellent speaker and teacher! His use of story telling woven into the teaching of the techniques really helped me learn the information and made it interesting. John knows how to engage the class and connect to the material.” (Susan)
“This was my first CEU class, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I feel like I learned a lot. I feel like everything was explained thoroughly, taught in a step-by-step manner, visual aids were used, and he even shared with us his own personal experiences.” (Jade)
“I like the patience Mr. Ray had to instruct the class and guide us in using the wonderfully therapeutic techniques. I also enjoyed learning more about the fascia and the benefits of releasing adhesions through the DIT approach. Thank you for taking the time to help us help ourselves, and help others heal themselves!” (Regina)
“Great Presentation! Humor! John is an excellent instructor! He knows his material. I wish I could come back for two more days. Excellent!” (Cheryl)
“What I enjoyed the most about this class is that it has helped me learn a new way to help my clients with issues they have. John Ray did an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating this technique. I will now be using the Direct-Indirect Technique for most of my clients. Thank You!” (Cynthia)
“I liked everything about the learning experience in this class. John is very hands-on and excited to teach us his methods that he has perfected over his years of practice. This is a great class as always! Thanks John for continuing to teach and bring your students the newest information in the massage therapy world.” (Donna)
“John Ray is very detailed in his explanations and gives wonderful demonstrations. The arm and hand work is so helpful for me as a therapist. My wrists and shoulders no longer hurt after this training. I came to this training specifically for TMJ training , as I have many clients that suffer with that conditions. This class gave me the perfect set of tools for my practice and treating TMJ.” (Shelisa)
“I love John’s hands-on sessions during the training. He makes sure each of his students understand the techniques before he moves on. John is a fantastic instructor!” (Lisa)
“I really enjoyed the PowerPoint presentation along and the pace of the class. John was able to keep my mind engages and he has a gift for teaching. Nice job John!” (Samantha)
“Very informative! John was very knowledgeable in what he was talking about and also made it FUN!” (Julie)
“This instructor is very knowledgeable and informative about everything he is teaching us! Loved the handouts with the slideshow.” (Kaitlin)
“Very informative, more tools for my toolbox. I appreciated the time spent on practice, and it felt great after being worked on.” (Laurel)
“I really liked the techniques and the work for releasing headaches. I enjoyed the way John integrated things with the class to help break up monotony. I also really liked the learning of a new technique and then the work.” (Amanda)
“This class was an excellent refresher for muscles and other soft tissue structure. John showed us that not much pressure is needed for big releases and relief. The lecture was informative and engaging. I am so excited to use what I’ve learned and refine what I already knew!” (Lindsey)
“I really enjoyed the anatomy slides, hands on demonstrations, easy going instructor, and time allotted for practice. The location and size of the room was perfect. John is a very helpful and encouraging instructor with a wealth of information. Ill be back for more classes!” (Joyce)
“John uses a great format for this class. He is organized and balances the information being presented through visual learning, listening, handouts, and practical hands on experience. John is very a very likeable instructor and chose a great space with wonderful lighting.” (Regina)
“This class was very informative from many aspects that I personally wasn’t aware of. John is a very thorough instructor and I absolutely enjoyed these courses.” (Lisa)
“I enjoyed doing something out of my comfort level in John’s class. It allowed me to branch out in another modality.” (June)
“I enjoyed how patient, clear, and concise of an instructor John is. He explained the research and science behind the work and also came around to each of the students and gave one-on-one instruction. This class had profound information that I am very excited to go home and use with my clients.” (Melissa)
“John was very calm and knew what he was talking about. If the class got off track, he was able to nicely guide the class back to the material. I liked learning new techniques, like occipital release, and working the shoulder blades, where I learned new ways to address knots in the arms. I’ve taken other classes where the teacher was not confident in their teaching and John was not that way. You can tell there is a real teacher in the room.” (Jessica)
“I loved that this class appealed to both my left brain and right brain understanding of massage. The techniques John taught us are easy to use right out of the box and will incorporate easily into my routine. They will also prevent wear and tear on my body, while getting deeper results for my clients. I now feel like I understand and have a refined technique for the place my intuition has been leading me.” (Suzanne)
“John is very knowledgeable in this DIT course. He teaches in a way that you can retain the information, where he makes it applicable immediately with hands on techniques and training. I will definitely be returning for future DIT training.” (Nancy)
“John is very professional and knowledgeable in presenting material and presented excellent visuals. Respectful when giving personal instruction, brought humor into teaching.” (Anonymous)
“I enjoyed this class. I learned a lot of new techniques to use in my practice.” (Scott)
“Good instruction with teaching, video, hands on, great humor as always, and he makes everyone feel equally important. I will always want to take my CEU classes with John Ray.” (Donna)
“I absolutely loved the TMJ work portion of the class. All of the material we learned was great.” (Stephanie)
“I liked that my learning experience was clearly explained and demonstrated, easy to incorporate into immediate routine and use in my practice. I tell everyone they need your tools in their toolbox.” (Becky)
“OMG!! My best and most informative class. I loved your patience. I have had a lifelong fear of teachers (call it fear of nuns as I went to Catholic school :-). JJR Rocks. It was an awesome class.”
(Karen)
“My learning experience was very professional and organized with great material usable in my practice. This was my first class with you, and it was the best CEU class I have taken in 20 years of private practice.” (Lynda)
“I loved how organized John was and he kept everyone on track. John also did a demonstration on someone before we started each section, and that helped us to see what we needed to do. This was the best class I have taken in my 13 years.” (Rhonda)
“Totally awesome class again, love your classes. Thanks for your experiences and the way you love what you do! It shows that you love teaching. God has blessed us with you. I can’t wait to take your next class.” (Tabatha)
“He explained different methods of massage very clear and was hands on and demonstrated on everyone to make sure we had the technique and it was very therapeutic. I just hope you come to Little Rock more often to train. I really enjoyed the class and I think you’re and awesome teacher! Thanks for being here! I will absolutely refer others to Ray of Light Massage training.” (Angelica)
“The knowledge and patience in which the material was shared was fantastic. The hands on approach was the best I have had the opportunity to enjoy in any CEU classes I have attended. The amount of useful knowledge was unbeatable! Thank you. Everything was truly fantastic and a true blessing to attend. I hope to get to attend more of your classes this year! Your ability to share your knowledge with others is a true gift!” (Phyllis)
“This was just plain AWESOME! John is very professional, knowledgeable and so very willing to help with anything. No question to him is dumb, he didn’t think or make me feel dumb when I asked for help. I will take John Ray’s CEU classes again. I will be sure to recommend him to everyone! This was a wonderful experience! Thank you for all that you have taught me in this little time.” (Kylee)
“In all of the years that I have had to have CEUs , I have never been to a class that was as professional and prepared as you were. I appreciate your attitude of teaching and humor and keeping all on task in a timely manner. Bravo to you and thank you. It was worthy of my time and money. Looking forward to more classes in the future.” (Deborah)
“This was a wonderful class. Everything we were taught was great. Maybe the best ever. My next class will be with you.” (Eldonra)
“You’re very non-threatening in that it’s easy to listen to and follow your instructions. Very good selection of pictures and notes for power point. I really enjoyed this and very much needed very bit of this.” (Felicia)
“A lot of useful, simple and effective tools that are easy to integrate into my existing massage. I really liked how relaxed John was in his instruction, but still had structure in the presentation. I can’t wait to start using what I learned.” (Rebecca)
“I really liked the fact that I learned techniques I’ve never even heard of before. I also liked the way Mr. John teaches, he has a way of keeping things interesting and keeping my attention. I learned many things that I will be using in my future. I loved the class and would like to thank Mr. John Ray for teaching me so much.” (Allison)
“John gave numerous references and provided in-depth diagrams, pictures, and video. e is very approachable and down to earth. Sufficient time given to learn practical applications. Every class I have taken with him was worth the time and money.” (Edwin)
“Great learning experience. Loved the hands on. John showing example was helpful. Videos helped me understand what was happening inside the body, so I knew what I was feeling. Great class – worth what I paid for. Thank you. You will be seeing me in class again!! (Meagan)
“John was very thorough and informative. Power points in conjunction with hand out and hands on demonstrations were AWESOME!!! This was the most informative class I have taken in this state by far! I will use these techniques in my practice regularly. I can’t wait to hear how well my clients respond!!” (Crystal)
“John is one of the most professional and adept teachers I have ever studied with. He naturally and easily combines lecture, demonstration, and facilitation in an easy to follow format with techniques that are immediately accessible.” (Patricia)
“Very relaxing learning atmosphere. The sense of humor was wonderful.” (Judy)
“Fantastic! Very thorough and easy to understand. A very informative instructor; extremely knowledgeable, confident, and experienced. I would highly recommend these classes.” (Jean)
“I liked the clarity of presentation, conversation relevant to the topic- focus detailed and “light” hearted. Hands on approach, excellent and many, many wonderful take-aways. Personally derived much benefit from DIT- wonderful to have music and sensitivity to ambience.” (Ramona)
“I love how very knowledgeable he is about the muscles and how he repeated everything so it stuck with me throughout the class. Also, I loved the demonstrations.” (Amanda)
“I love that the instructor is more hands on and very patient with us in case we don’t understand a particular technique. Also, love the calm environment! The slides that you use are very helpful visual wise.” (Megan)
“Very hands on and answers questions fully. I learned a lot, especially about fascia.” (Nicole)
“I liked everything about these classes. I felt the individual attention was quite helpful. It was wonderful information and I’m certain I’ll be able to use it.” (Donna)
“I liked everything. John, you are very complete in your explanations. Thank you.” (Tony)
“John is very thorough in his explanations and genuinely wants to know that his students are grasping the concepts.” (Kristy)
“Very clear with excellent presentation/visual aids and hands on instruction. Great snacks too!” (Sami)
“I liked learning to slow down and have patience, communicating with the client. Knowledge of anatomy.” (Jennifer)
“The class environment as a whole was wonderful. The teaching method and the techniques taught were some of the best I have experienced.” (Dixie)
“Handouts are great – makes it easy for everybody with visual and hands on work. Also loved how you made us work with different people everyday.” (Anonymous)
“Presentation and demonstration of the techniques were taught in an easy to understand manner. Very clear and concise manner. I liked how sessions were broken down into shorter segments, then demonstrated by instructor, then hands on practice, with individual assistance/demo when requested.” (Tony)
“Not only is he patient and passionate about his subject matter, his knowledge is backed by easy to follow and well organized material. Very good instruction of material and technique.” (Deb)
“I liked the Muscle power-point, Instructors knowledge of anatomy and physiology as relates to each technique. Good energy, balanced with good science.” (Catherine)
“Very informative, simple to understand and very hands on. Techniques that I’ve learned here-I’m feeling comfortable with right away, and I can’t wait to start using them in just about every massage.” (Katie)
“I love John’s teaching methods, enthusiasm, knowledge, and obvious passion for the subject. Wonderful CEU experience! And the TMJ work is AMAZING!” (Sarah)
“I had an amazing time this weekend in the DIT training!! I have started using all the techniques I learned and my clients are loving it! I love all the hands on and visual.. I learned in more detail what I’m doing and I’m truly grateful for that. I’m sure my clients will be also :). John Ray is a huge blessing in the massage world! Thank you again!!” (Candice)
“Gotta say John Joseph Ray’s CEU classes are of the most organized and enjoyable seminars I have taken in any subject. None of my time was wasted. And did I mention practical? I just took his CST this weekend, so have not had a chance to integrate the methods, but the DIT I took two years ago gave me immediate results and was easy to meld into my practice.” – (Zahidi)
“I can say without a doubt that taking your classes has made a huge difference in my work, business and most of all for my clients! Receiving that bodywork helped my neck issues and has made it possible for me to continue doing what I love,massage!! The self care tips and info you give and the caring manner in which you do your work makes your classes over the top!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!!” (Lori)
“John, thank you for being very patient and hands on. This is the first CEU class I have gone home from that I did not cry on the way home from disappointment. 🙂 I really needed the review of the muscles and bones. Also, I like how you had us swap partners – it helped to know how other people respond to the techniques. Your quirky sense of humor is great for making us feel at ease and united.” (Tammy)
“After taking your DIT class, I have so much more joy when I am giving a massage. I feel like my clients are getting so much more out of a massage. Thanks for being a great teacher!” (Felicia)
“I appreciated John’s passion for teaching and his ability to maintain focus within the classroom. It was a very interactive & hands-on class, and I am leaving with a great foundation and a confidence to put these techniques into practice.” (Tracy)
“John Ray has the best CEU classes around. I thoroughly appreciate the fact I could take all 18 required hours in one weekend. His presentation is absolutely professional and the most informative. Very good power-point along with instruction. I highly recommend John Joseph Ray for CEU classes. Thanks again, John.” (Merrilyn)
“I liked all the visual slides and hands-on work. Mostly the instructor John and his knowledge and encouragement. A great class. Exceptional class. Thank you John for your sweet spirit and wonderful class. What a blessing.” – (Karen)
“Very informative. Answered questions clearly. I like how you went from slideshow and lecture to hands on and back again. Best hands on class in years. Great fellow classmates.” (Lee Ann)
“John is very thorough in his instructions with a lot of visual aids. During the hands on learning, he makes sure each student gets individual instructions as to the correct way each step should be done. I have not always gotten this from other classes.” (anonymous)
“I learned excellent technique that I’ll use with my clients. It was wonderful and exciting as my last CEU class I took 2 years ago. Very helpful. Great teacher.” – (Ahmad)
“I really appreciate all of John’s knowledge and experience he brought to the classroom. Not everyone can teach – but this is truly the best class I have attended. John is not only knowledgeable but a very good teacher. Thank you, wonderful class.” (anonymous)
“Information is very easy to follow. Great Instructor. Hands on. John Ray is a very knowledgeable instructor and very encouraging!” (Dennis)
“You do a great job. Very organized and well put together. I appreciate your patience, going to each table and giving hands on instructions and making sure we all have a chance to really get it down. Thank you. You are kind and generous.” (anonymous)
“John explained very well the techniques, was patient and easy to understand. I will use the DIT in my practice. Learned a lot and had a wonderful learning experience.” (Sandy)
“He was visual and hands on. Made sure we knew what we were doing before we worked on each other. Very informative. You are awesome. Can’t wait to take more of your CEU’s.” – (Sonya)
“He is so considerate and shows a concern about every individual need, question or opinion. He is knowledgeable. Tells you what to do, why you do it, how to do it and shows you how to do it. The information and delivery was great. Look forward to future classes.” (Katherine)
“Very concise, clear instruction and demonstration. Patience with students. Hand out materials that are easy to understand. I really enjoyed the class. Loved your teaching methods. I feel like I really learned some things.” – (Nanette)
“I love how hands on and visual John Ray is. He allows us to learn as it seems like he is learning. Great Energy. It was amazing. Amazing Energy – God’s work.” – (Candice)
“This is the best class I have attended since I became a MT over 10 years ago.” (Connie)
“I thought I knew it all when working on neck and shoulders, but I was wrong. Mr. Ray, you were wonderful. I will be able to help a lot of people with what I learned. Thank you so much.” (Kevin)
“Great anatomical explanations and verbage. Wonderful visuals with power point. I like the hands on section as well.” (Dawn)
“I enjoyed learning about shoulders, arm, and neck techniques that I could actually use. I’ve been to other classes where hands on was very minimal and the material very vague. This neuromuscular re-education is a first for me and a very positive experience.” (Angela)
“I like the fact that not only did he have videos and then showed us his procedure. He also went around the class to make sure each one was doing it correctly.” (Judy)
“John really clarifies the techniques, the reasons for doing them, and what their benefits are. We physically experienced the results from the techniques. Never had refreshments at a CEU class, it’s greatly appreciated.” (Kristy)
“The instructions were easy to follow and interesting. I have had 2 previous TMJ workshops, but this was the best and most beneficial.” (Brenda)
“I liked the slides showing what we should do and explaining why we were doing it. Also helped to see the location of the muscles and where the pain, etc. might be referred. Lots of good explanations of why we were doing what we were doing. Can’t stress that too much.” (Anonymous)
“As always, I have absolutely nothing but great things to say about the way the class is taught. I enjoyed everything, but was surprised I would enjoy doing the TMJ work. This is the 3rd class I have taken of John’s and I enjoy how you include people into the class. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher.” (Anonymous)
“I love John’s interactive style of teaching. I learned that I can do deep work with the DIT method. I appreciate all of John’s diligence and patience. I will use all of these techniques in my practice. Thank you John!” (Anonymous)
“John has excellent teacher interaction with his students all through the class. I enjoyed the hands-on training and John spent time with each of his students during each segment of training. I will definitely take more of John’s classes and highly recommend them. This is the 3rd class I have taken from John.” (Anonymous)
“I really enjoyed how organized of an instructor John is. I also enjoyed the handouts, demonstrations, hands on practice, and well timed breaks. John came around and showed a technique on each person so they can personally feel the correct technique.” (Anonymous)
“This class is very well thought out with lots of examples, science, images, and real life application. I know I can immediately use all of these techniques in my practice. Thank you!” (Anonymous)
“I loved learning these new techniques and I feel wonderful! I enjoyed how clear John is when describing the techniques and information as well as the positive atmosphere of the class.” (Anonymous)
“I love how John constantly engages his students, and how hands-on he is. These tools will be included in all my massages from now on. This is wonderful information!!” (Anonymous)
“I enjoyed that John took his time explaining all the details. When we were all practicing, he would come and work with each individual. He helped remind me that when I massage the body as a whole, don’t forget the smaller muscles that make up that part of the body. He is a great instructor.” (Shonda)
“Provided one on one demonstration and teaching to us. Very patient and explained everything thoroughly. I really enjoyed all of the classes, especially the neck portion. I learned specific techniques that addressed various issues.” (Ashley)
“Explained instructions in a way that was easy to understand and did not mind answering as many questions as were asked, even if they were not exactly pertinent to the current subject.” (Bev)
“John has a great way of communicating and with eye contact with each student. Power point presentation, very good, very informative.” (Merrilyn)
“Cohesive, organized approach. Balanced lecture/hands on practice. Personalized demo of techniques by table.” (Sid)
“The class was relaxed, but motivated. You are one of the better instructors I’ve had. Your patience and kindness are excellent and your knowledge was shared easily it seemed. The visuals were very good! The way in which you went from table to table and helped was very beneficial.” (John)
“Everyone was happy, positive energy, small class. I did not feel like I was being talked down to. It was a very good experience and makes me glad I am an LMT.” (Danielle)
“Very thorough and patient. Explained things well, then showed the techniques. He let us have an opportunity to practice with good feedback and instruction during practice time.” (Stephanie)
“Great detail and instructions in methods of each class. I enjoyed the arm, head, shoulder class. Most of my clients have conditions in these areas.” (Barbara)
“Good visuals, slides, liked the CS techniques, demonstration, and personal experiences.” (Holly)
“I enjoyed the hands on learning and individual attention, when needed. An all around great teacher and experience!” (Kim)
“What I liked about my learning experience in this class, is how you taught us the techniques. I like the way you would explain the techniques, then showed us the techniques, and then you gave us the time we needed to explore the hands on approach to the techniques. Besides being able to explain things very well, you are also very helpful in your approach.” (Anonymous)
“John was very thorough and knowledgeable. John was open which made it easy to ask questions. Loved the organic snacks.” (Anonymous)
“John has great knowledge and delivery during his classes. I love his balanced use of lecture, experiential stories, humor, and photos. This was an excellent class and John has an exceptional teaching style! You can tell he has a passion for his work that he gives to his students.”
“I loved John’s use of visual aids and the time he gave for hands on experience and practice. His techniques and class were an inspiration. (Anonymous)
“John’s class was organized, thorough, and comprehensive. He gave me tools I can use in my everyday practice. I will be taking more classes from John.” (Anonymous)
“Very calm environment. John is a fabulous teacher with great slides and handouts! I look forward to taking other classes with you!” (Anonymous)
“John was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything. I liked that I learned new techniques.” (Anonymous)
“The work in John’s class is always useful in an everyday practice. I will take more of his classes.” (Anonymous)
“John gave great information with his slide presentation and handouts! He also gave enough time to practice the techniques. I will definitely take another class.” (Anonymous)