World Massage Festival


Read our Philosophy - The Bridge Builder


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.








Karen Kowal


Mother Earth Designs, Inc began in 1995 in Arnold, MO by Karen Kowal, a Registered Nurse and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Karen was actively involved for 30 years in the field of nursing, then became a Massage Therapist in 1994. She had searched for natural products for her own use after dealing with personal chronic pain. As her practice grew after 1994, she began creating and developing more product designs for her clients, family and friends.

Using an old Singer Sewing machine in the basement, drying herbs from her own garden, the early years were spent creating consistent designs, finding quality raw materials and fabric that met the quality level she desired. As word spread, more folks came to ask for the 'Pillow-Lady' for products for not only pain but also for comfort and to reduce stress of everyday. Karen and her daughter Nicole worked for two years from her home. But eventually, the business grew and it was time to move to a commercial location. This location lasted for 9 years.

In 2007, a new location was found for production and office space... and a separate Retail and Massage location was opened. Mother Earth Natural Solutions is located in Arnold, MO and offers a wide array of Mother Earth Pillows®, natural Self-Care products and therapeutic massage by MO Licensed Massage Therapists, all Nationally Certified. We would love to have you stop by!

Website: Mother Earth Pillows



An Introduction to Pillossage™
8 CE Credit Hours

Thermal Connective Tissue Release
Treating the Posterior Upper Torso and Cervical Region


75% will be 'hands-on'
What to bring: Massage Table; Please wear loose clothing (slacks that stretch, T-Shirt, no zippers, metal buttons, snaps); Face Cradle Cover; Table Bolster. (NO sheets or cream/oil will be needed)

  • Introduction to the science of Thermal Therapy and Body work Science behind the effects of deep heat on soft tissue during massage
  • Contraindications
  • Safety and application of Thermal Therapy during massage
  • Heating safety for hot packs in the therapeutic setting
  • Body Mechanics used to reduce strain on therapist
  • Working 'through' heat as a new modality and understanding Pillossage™ as a technique
  • Techniques for treatment of Upper Posterior Torso with heated Flax Pillows
  • Techniques for the shoulders to hips
  • Focusing on developing this new slower, deeper and effective work
  • Treating the hips, glutes, IT Band and hamstrings
  • Trochanter work
  • Sample of Self-Care for therapists to use and to teach their clients
  • Neck and Shoulder Therapy that will bring back your clients over and over again!
  • Treating the cervical spine
  • Review sequence together for session work
  • Marketing this new technique and creating therapeutic revenue by teaching Self-Care
  • Wrap-up




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