SARGA BODYWORK® is a barefoot massage method that employs the use of a fabric strap fastened to a massage table to deliver therapeutic myofascial and deep tissue techniques. This length of fabric is used by practitioners for stability and to add tensional and gravitational force to specific manual therapy methods. These methods, applied with the broad contact surfaces of the feet facilitate less restriction and more ease and relaxation in recipients’ bodies.
Course: 4 days / 10am-5pm
24 CEUs in-person + 11 CEUs Online
Please confirm that you meet our requirements.
For this in-person course, the following requirements apply: - Must have at least 1 year of manual therapy experience.
- Must meet your state/country's massage licensure requirements (if applicable).
- Must have current liability/malpractice insurance in the state/country where you practice (if applicable).
- If you are not sure that you meet these requirements, please contact us.
Review Course Information & Policies
In-Person Course Tuition is non-refundable but may be transferrable.
Please review the following information before registering for this course:
Student weight and fitness as it relates to classroom safety and the capacities treatment equipment used in the classroom:
Sarga Bodywork understands that weight alone does not determine fitness, balance, or capability. However, for safety reasons, we ask that you inform us if you are outside of the biometrics listed below. We will inquire further to ensure that the techniques taught in our courses can be performed safely and within the working limits of our equipment. This is highly important since the Sarga Silk allows practitioners to generate additional force beyond bodyweight. Please note that being outside of these biometrics does not necessarily exclude you from our course offerings! If you would like to discuss these options, please contact me at 860-961-4668.
Registering for a course on raised massage tables: Students verify they are not less than 100lbs in weight, not more than 175lbs in weight, and not more than 6' in height. Students must understand the importance of their honesty as it relates to safety and liability in this regard. Failure to disclose this information may result in needing to make equipment and/ or technique modifications during class, and may even result in dismissal without a refund if classroom safety is compromised.
Students outside the biometrics listed above: Please contact us to discuss other options for learning Sarga Bodywork.
Fitness requirements to successfully learn & perform Sarga Bodywork:
- The ability to balance on one foot for at least 1 minute without holding onto anything for support. Ankle and knee stabilizing exercises are highly recommended in preparation for this course, especially if you've had previous injuries and/or surgeries to these joints.
- Excellent cardiovascular conditioning and the ability to perform cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, etc.) for 10-15 minutes without stopping.
- The ability to perform at least 3 sets of 20 squats.
- The ability to isometrically hold a plank for at least 1 minute.
Sarga Bodywork will absolutely get easier with practice. However, learning this modality can be rigorous and challenging at first. Excellent physical conditioning (particularly isometric strength) is a MUST in order to gain the most from a Sarga Bodywork course.
In this in-person course you will gain an understanding of Sarga Silk alignment and wrapping methods, will be able to perform Sarga Bodywork techniques for both posterior and anterior applications and will learn a full body 90-min sequence. Note that all raised-table techniques taught in this course can be applied to a floor-based practice. Includes lifetime access to the Sarga 101 online courses and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing course support. This course package provides 35 Continuing Education credits upon completion of both the in-person and online curriculum (NCBTMB #1431).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES:
Must have at least 1 year of manual therapy experience.
Must meet your state/country's massage licensure requirements (if applicable).
Must have current liability/malpractice insurance in the state/country where you practice (if applicable).
It's recommended to book your flight to SDQ (Santo Domingo) with an arrival time between
10 am-6 pm the day the retreat starts which is Saturday November 14th.
Las Terrenas is located 2 hours from the airport.
Transport to/from the airport in a shared van is included in the trip price.
BEST Arrival time, Saturday November 14th from 10 am-3 pm
BEST departure time, Saturday November 21st 8 am-3 pm
If you plan to arrive/depart OUTSIDE the best times, you might have to take the bus or hire a private taxi which is not included. Please let us know. We can recommend transport.
English is not commonly spoken in the Dominican republic. We recommend downloading a translator app such as "google translate" and using it when you converse with people.
We will ask you to download "WhatsApp" to communicate with you during your stay. You will only
need wifi to communicate this way. In the airport, you can get on the wifi or go to Starbucks on the
top floor and connect to their wifi to communicate with your driver and fellow students.
You will need to complete a customs form and show the agent the barcode.
Take a screenshot of the barcode in case you do not have the internet at the airport.
Villa Address: Casa Bienestar, José Francisco Peña Gómez, Las Terrenas 32000
Province: Samana. Municipality: Las Terrenas Section: La Bonita
Form Link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/Auth/TravelRegister/
Tuition price includes a shared room of 2-4 people.
A private room can be requested, if available, it will be an additional $300.
Please let me know you would like a private room ASAP so I can check availability and adjust the price!
Here is the property link: DO NOT book through this link, it's just so you can see the property.
Breakfast will be available each day.
Lunch will be served during class days.
Casa Bienestar is located in a quiet gated community adjacent to Playa Bonita, called Costa Las Ballenas. It is guarded 24/7 and has its own private beach access walkway.
There are many local beach restaurants where you can walk to for dinner.
It is recommended that you bring a couple hundred dollars in cash and convert to Pesos at the airport.
Usually $100-$200 equals 5,000-10,000 Pesos
If available, try to use Banks and ATM's
There are several options I will list from experiences:
Right after you exit Customs, there are 3 money exchanges kiosks next to the bathrooms. There is also Bank Popular to the left.
If you bypass the 3, there will be a bank (to the left) before you exit the airport. The ATM next to Banker Perfect will charge you $5 and no additional exchange rates.
Do not use the RED money exchange kiosks.
The following banks are all recommended for money exchange while in the Dominican Republic.
Banco Popular
Bank Reservas
BHD
Scotia Bank
** All this information is subject to change at any time. Do not rely 100% on this info but use it as a guide and ask questions. People in the airport usually speak english
Sarga Bodywork tuition fees are included for each package.
In-class massage tables are provided, along with Sarga attachments, silks, and MyoRub for practicing in class.
Tuition includes On-site Shared room 2-4 people: see details above
Transport to/from the airport shared van: see details above
Includes daily breakfast Lunch on class days (4 days): see details above
Tuition costs do not include airfare.
You MUST bring ONE set of NRG flannel sheets for yourself to receive. Do not bring Twin bed sheets.
A pair of clean rubber flip-flops or sandals to wear exclusively in the classroom for treatments. These should be made entirely of rubber, without fabric; non-porous for sanitary reasons.
Sunblock, Mosquito repellent, snacks (nuts, ect) workout attire, bathing suit, sunglasses, hat.
Tuition costs do not include Sarga Merchandise. Merchandise is available for purchase after class with 10% student discount rate and will be shipped for $25 flat rate.
Please come with clean, pedicured feet every day of class (clipped and clean toenails and cuticles, filed calluses, etc.). On hand high quality foot file and clippers recommended for maintenance.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Tuition costs do not include travel insurance.
Please read each section on the Trip Description Page carefully so you re aware of what is included and what is not.
Course: 4 days / 10am-5pm
24 CEUs in-person + 11 CEUs Online
If you have any questions, TEXT/CALL China at 860-961-4668 before booking.
Trip payments for cancelation are NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason. So it is advisable to get trip insurance. You can do that through the WeTravel platform, it is very inexpensive.
There are no "opt-outs" or discounts for late arrivals, missed van transport, coming in on Sunday or leaving Saturday.
Your tuition is a bundle and I will be paying for all these services for 8 people whether you uses them or not.
Thank You for understanding this!
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday November 14th: ARRIVE
Sunday November 15th: Free Day
Monday/Tuesday November 16-17: CLASS
Wednesday November 18th: Waterfall Day (weather permitting)
Thursday/Friday November 19-20: CLASS
Saturday November 21st: DEPART
Please view the property here: DO NOT book through this link.
It's recommended to book your flight to SDQ (Santo Domingo) with an arrival time between
10 am-6 pm the day the retreat starts which is Saturday November 14th.
Las Terrenas is located 2 hours from the airport.
Transport to/from the airport in a shared van is included in the trip price.
BEST Arrival time, Saturday November 14th from 10 am-3 pm
BEST departure time, Saturday November 21st 8 am-3 pm
If you plan to arrive/depart OUTSIDE the best times, you might have to take the bus or hire a private taxi which is not included. Please let us know. We can recommend transport.
It is recommended that you bring a couple hundred dollars in cash and convert to Pesos at the airport.
Usually $100-$200 equals 5,000-10,000 Pesos
If available, try to use Banks and ATM's
There are several options I will list from experiences:
Right after you exit Customs, there are 3 money exchanges kiosks next to the bathrooms. There is also Bank Popular to the left.
If you bypass the 3, there will be a bank (to the left) before you exit the airport. The ATM next to Banker Perfect will charge you $5 and no additional exchange rates.
Do not use the RED money exchange kiosks.
The following banks are all recommended for money exchange while in the Dominican Republic.
Banco Popular
Bank Reservas
BHD
Scotia Bank
** All this information is subject to change at any time. Do not rely 100% on this info but use it as a guide and ask questions. People in the airport usually speak english
Today is yours to settle in, breathe, and let the Caribbean recalibrate your nervous system before we start climbing on ropes and bodies tomorrow.
Options for the day include:
• Beach Day at Casa Bienestar – Stay local, swim, nap in hammocks, and let your fascia melt into vacation mode.
• Playa Bonita – A stunning stretch of sand with turquoise water, great food, and proper “yes, I traveled internationally” vibes.
• Santo Domingo City Adventure –On Your Own- Explore the oldest European city in the Americas, wander the Zona Colonial, cafés, culture, history, and people-watching on expert level.
Evening is for regrouping, dinner, hydration, and an early night so everyone is grounded, rested, and ready to fly (literally and figuratively) for Sarga 101 the next morning.
Class starts tomorrow. Today is about arriving in your body, not your inbox.
Class Day 1: Welcome/Introductions/ What is Sarga/Posterior leg
Morning: Introductions, Lomi Ball Foot Rolls, Table set-up, Silk fittings.
Lunch Break: One hour
Afternoon: Demonstration and practice of posterior leg.
Class Day 2: Posterior upper body/Anterior Body Circuit
Morning: Posterior Upper Body: Harness & Chevron
Lunch Break: One hour
Afternoon: Anterior Body Demo and trade
Waterfall Adventure in Samaná
Today we trade silks for sneakers and head into the lush green heart of the Samaná region for a waterfall hike. Expect tropical jungle, birds that sound fake, air so humid your fascia will soften on contact, and a trail that leads to a cold, clear cascade pouring straight out of the mountains.
We’ll hike, climb, laugh, sweat, and then cool off in fresh spring water that resets your nervous system better than any ice bath ever could. This is the Dominican Republic in its wild, unfiltered form—ferns, stone, rushing water, and that deep “I am very alive” feeling.
Bring good shoes, a swimsuit, water, and your sense of adventure. The reward is a swim beneath a waterfall in one of the most beautiful regions in the Caribbean. Jungle therapy, DR style.
CLASS Day 3: REVIEW: Posterior Body, Anterior Body!
Students deepen the full-body rhythm today while integrating balance, body mechanics, transitions, and communication.
Morning: Run Through: Posterior Body Circuit.
Lunch Break: One hour
Afternoon: Run Through: Anterior Body Circuit.
Product order forms must be submitted to China by the end of the day.
CLASS Day 4: Camera-Ready then back to the Silks for Seated Anterior & Posterior!
Morning: Rise, hydrate, and put on your “I’m a professional who also lives in the jungle now” face, we’ve got our group photo shoot this morning.
Hair optional, confidence mandatory.
After photos, it’s back into training with a focus on seated anterior and posterior.
Lunch Break: One hour
Afternoon: Put it all together: a whole 90-minute run through!
Feedback forms should be submitted to China, Collect CE Certificates.
It's recommended to book your flight from SDQ (Santo Domingo) with a Departure time between 10AM-3PM, Saturday November 21st 2026
Las Terrenas is located 2 hours from the airport.
Transport to/from the airport in a shared van is included in the trip price.
BEST departure time, Saturday November 21st 10 am-3 pm
If you plan to arrive/depart OUTSIDE the best times, you might have to take the bus or hire a private taxi which is not included. Please let us know. We can recommend transport.
