Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738

Destination trip is November 1-9, 2026 – Class will be held November 3-6, 2026

**PLEASE NOTE THESE TIMES — THEY ARE THE ACTUAL CLASS TIMES**
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (90 minute lunch)

24 CEs – $750 – Tuition with early registration discount is $650 – if you are staying at the Hilton Waikoloa, your tuition is added into your package fee – if you live on the island or are staying elsewhere, you will receive the $100 early registration discount through October 1, 2026 (choose class only option).

Instructor: Dawn Lewis

Head and Neck class will help you to work with all structures in the neck and head. You will learn to successfully work with:

-Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
-Forward Head Syndrome
-Sub-Occipital Neuralgia
-Headaches, including Occipital, Migraine, Temporal, and Frontal headaches
-TMJ Disorders
-Structures in the anterior Neck
-Whiplash

Arm & Hand class will help you to work with all structures in the arm, forearm, and hand. You will learn to successfully work with:

-Lateral Epicondylitis
-Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
-Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
-Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
-Pronator Teres Syndrome
-Stiffness and/or arthritis of the thumb

SMRT is a positional release modality. The principles of SMRT are similar to Strain Counterstrain and PRT. When we use SMRT, we move the tissue or body part into a position of ease or comfort. In other words, if tissue is shortened, we shorten it further.  What we believe is happening when we do passively move tissue into its existing pattern is described in a theory called Proprioceptive Theory.

Proprioceptive Theory states, in simple terms, that when tissue is in a dysfunctional pattern there is an imbalance in activity between the golgi tendon organs and the muscle spindle cells that leaves the muscle spindle cells more sensitive.  This sensitivity leads to increased restriction and sustained contraction.  SMRT positions decrease muscle spindle cell activity and restore length to shortened tissues.

What is the benefit of SMRT for practitioners?

• faster results, we hold SMRT positions for 20 to 45 seconds
• easy on the therapist, positions should be done in a small, slow, controlled fashion.
• little to no pain for the client
• effective, lasting treatments

Clients receiving SMRT treatments have reported the following:

• that SMRT positions are incredibly relaxing giving them a feeling of euphoria
• that they feel like the smallest movements are working deep within their body
• reduction in pain while the position is being held
• decreased inflammation, typically after one or two positions
• increased movement when the session is over
• results that last longer then other therapies they have experienced

Where should you begin your SMRT courses?

There are 5 courses in our basic series. They are SMRT: Head & Neck (with or without Cranial Sacral Therapy); SMRT: Arm & Hand; SMRT: Shoulder, Axilla, Ribcage, & Upper Back; SMRT: Hips, Lower Back, & Abdomen; and SMRT: Lower Extremities. You may begin your SMRT training with any of these classes.

More Benefits of Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique:

• Gets you into deep tissues, quickly and painlessly, without “digging deep.”
• Is extremely specific, giving you the ability to target even individual fibers within a muscle.
• Addresses structures beyond muscles; including, ligaments, tendons, and fascia.
• Is easy on your body.
• Is safe and effective for many otherwise contraindicated clients and conditions.
• Keeps your knowledge of anatomy fresh and working for you.
• Allows you to work in areas inaccessible to palpation (pelvic floor, inter-cranial tissues, joint interiors).
• Resets the neutral point between muscle spindle cells and golgi tendon organs.
• Resolves trigger points painlessly.
• Takes you to a new therapeutic level.
• Enhances all other modalities.

A few policies to take note of before you register:

1. This class is NCBTMB approved. You will get CE credit for participation. Participation includes working on the part of the body we are learning in the class you are attending; doing the work shown on a partner; and receiving the work shown from a partner. We understand some people are touch averse. In our classes you will have to participate in massage trades. Registration in this class implies that you understand that CE credit will only be given for participation in the trades.
2. In class, the instructor or teaching assistant may touch you. This is done to help your partner understand what is being taught. We understand that obtaining permission to touch is important. Registration for this class implies that you understand instructors will periodically touch you to assist in the learning process.
3. You must be an LMT, PT, OT, Osteopath, Chiropractor, or other licensed healthcare practitioner to attend. You can attend if you are in school to become a licensed healthcare practitioner and have completed at least half of your hours. Please do not register if you are not a licensed healthcare practitioner.
4. If you show up to a class and are unable to participate in the trades, either because you cannot be touched or because you are unable to work on a partner, you will be asked to leave class and no refund will be given. If you show up to a class and are not a licensed healthcare practitioner or in school to become a licensed healthcare practitioner, you will be asked to leave class and no refund will be given.
5. Before registration, please hit this link, https://efullcircle.com/policies/, and read Full Circle’s policies in their entirety. Registration for this class implies you have consented to Full Circle’s policies.

Class textbook: We will be sending you a digital copy of the textbook for this class. You may use the book digitally or print the book and bring it to class with you. The instructor will have 5 textbooks for sale at the class for $30 each. Since we will be sending you a digital book, if you withdraw from class after confirming by text, $30 will be taken from your payment for the book. Once the book is paid for, regular refund policies apply.

After registration, we will be sending you an email confirmation. You should receive this email within a week of registering. If you do not receive this email confirmation, please check your spam, then email us at fullcirclesmrtclasses@gmail.com. You will receive a text confirmation 7 to 14 days before the start date of class. When you have confirmed your attendance through text, we will be emailing you a digital copy of the textbook.

In addition to the textbook, bring a set of sheets, whatever oil/lotion/cream you work with, and any anatomy book you have (if you do not have one, that is fine). You are welcome to bring, but do not have to bring, a blanket, a pillow, a rolling chair, a bolster, or anything else that will make you comfortable. We will need massage tables. One to two weeks before class, we will send you a text confirmation asking if you can bring a table. If you live within driving distance, please bring a table because people who are flying in for the class may have to pay $200 each direction for an oversized bag. When we have the amount of tables we need +2, we will let you know by text that we do not need you to bring a table. We are incredibly appreciative of those who bring their tables to class. You will be able to leave your table in the conference room for the full class.

For class, please do not wear essential oils, heavily scented deodorants, perfume, or cologne, or heavily scented lotions. We have students who have allergies. We do not allow animals into classes. We have students who have allergies. You have registered for a group learning experience, an SMRT class. If you require individual attention, you will need to set up an individual class in which the instructor can pay attention to only you for the duration of class. Three days of individual instruction will cost approximately 5 times the cost of the group class you are registering for.

After class, we will be emailing your certificates and itemized receipts for the class. You should receive the email with your certificate(s) and receipt within a week of class ending. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam, then email us at fullcirclesmrtclasses@gmail.com

Destination Information

Single occupancy – resort view: $4050 (choose if you want to stay alone or you are bringing a partner/spouse/child/parent/friend)

Single occupancy – ocean view: $4410 (choose if you want to stay alone or you are bringing a partner/spouse/child/parent/friend)

Double occupancy – resort view: $2410 (choose if you are coming alone and wish to be paired with another single)

Double occupancy – ocean view: $2530 (choose if you are coming alone and wish to be paired with another single)

One person’s class tuition of $650 (tuition with $100 early registration discount) is included in price. You may register with full tuition or a deposit. If you register with a deposit, half of remaining balance will be due May 31, 2026, and remaining tuition balance will be due September 15, 2026.

If you choose double occupancy, Dawn will pair you with another student.

You may bring a partner/spouse/friend/parent/child. Please choose single occupancy as you and your partner/spouse/friend/parent/child will be staying in the same room.

If you would like to bring a partner/spouse and a child under 16 who will stay in the same room with you and your partner/spouse, there will be an extra charge of $125 for the child. Two children maximum may stay in room with two adults. Children 16 and older will be considered an additional guest in a room with single occupancy.

What is included:

24 CE SMRT class – class will be SMRT Head & Neck and Arm & Hand

8 nights of accommodations – single or double occupancy available

Luggage gratuity for arrival and departure

Hilton Waikoloa Village is kid friendly

Two pools – Kona pool: open from 8 am to 10 pm, water slide, hot tubs, rope bridge – Kohala pool: open 8 am to 10 pm, several small pools connected by junior slides and a river canal.

Lagoon Beach – open 8 am to 10 pm – lagoon has tropical fish, sea turtles, four acres of calm water – you may rent paddle boards, water trikes, pedal boats, and kayaks

Fitness center – 24 hour access with room key

Fitness classes – these are first come, first served – examples of classes: resort wellness walk, spin class, paddle board yoga, restorative yoga, tai chi, sound therapy, cycle & core, flow yoga – arrive early!

Cultural classes – these are first come, first served – examples of classes: Hawaiian petroglyphs, kukui nut bracelet making, water color art class, ukulele jam session – arrive early!

Dolphin Sunrise Splash – Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 am for 10 minutes – at Saltwater Lagoon

What is NOT included:

Airfare – Kona International Airport (KOA) is the closest airport – direct flights into Kona are available through United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska, and Hawaiian airlines – direct flights can come from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Oakland, and Sacramento, CA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Anchorage, AK; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV

Transport from the airport to the hotel – the Hilton Waikoloa Village does not have an airport shuttle – you may rent a car, take SpeediShuttle, Uber, Lyft, or Hele-On Bus to the hotel

Parking at the hotel – overnight parking will be $30 per night for our group (normal rate is $48 per night) – day parking will be $20 per day for our group (normal rate is $48 per day)

Food and Beverage – the Hilton Waikoloa has 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars – rooms have a mini fridge – microwaves are available in common areas of each tower

Your activities – activities on site or close by include golf, swim with dolphins, island tours, Kohala spa, and shopping

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING: Full Circle’s event plugin has a glitch. After you register, you should receive an email saying you have registered. You may then receive a second email telling you either that you have been waitlisted or your registration was cancelled. This is the glitch. If a class has a waitlist, it will be listed as a ticket, you will not be automatically waitlisted. So, you have not been waitlisted nor has your registration been canceled. We apologize for any confusion this may cause and are actively working to fix the issue.