Transform Your Practice. Transform Your Business
Shape the body. Shape your practice. Shape your future.
A 10-session protocol for experienced bodyworkers ready to go deeper —
in their treatments, their business, and their impact.:
✅ Deliver deeper, more intuitive treatments
✅ Build a structured offer clients say yes to
✅ Create lasting results — for the body and the business
The ShapeMassage Method
The ShapeMassage FLOW Shift:
From Force to Fluency
The ShapeMassage FLOW framework redefines balanced bodywork, offering advanced insights to practitioners in the United States. By focusing on how the body communicates through tissue, breath, and responsiveness, this method transforms traditional practices into powerful tools for client transformation. Shapemassage equips therapists with the skills to revolutionize their approach for profound results.
The Breakthrough Discovery:
After 25 years of elite-level bodywork, Thor Danbolt discovered that the most profound change happens not through more pressure — but through precise presence.
When we learn to read the tissue, listen deeply, and respond to what’s truly there, healing accelerates.
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ShapeMassage FLOW isn’t a technique.
It’s a new way of seeing.
This is what led to the 4-part FLOW framework — the foundation of the Shapemassage Method.
Foundation of the ShapeMassage Method
The 4 Elements of the Shapemassage FLOW Framework
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Not another technique — a new way to access the full potential of everything you already know.
F - FEEL
(Tissue Dialogue)
Train your hands to listen.
Learn to detect shifts in temperature, tone, responsiveness — and let tissue tell you what’s needed, instead of guessing.
L - LISTEN
(Therapeutic Presence)
Be fully with this body, in this moment.
Let go of preconceptions, and receive what the tissue is truly communicating today.
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O - OBSERVE
(Breath Intelligence)
The breath becomes your guide.
Use it to time, regulate, and amplify your work — while tuning into the nervous system’s real-time feedback.
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W - WORK
(Responsive Flow)
Stop pushing.
Start inviting.
Follow fascial and circulatory intelligence, and let the body lead. Transformation happens when you stop forcing it.
The FLOW Result:
Therapists report breakthrough results in long-stuck clients — and feel more energized after sessions.
Because now, you’re working with the body — not against it.
A Simple, Repeatable System for Client Transformation
Your not just offering treatments - your offering a complete experience your clients can commit to and your business can rely on.
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3 Core Benefits:
✅ Easy to Explain: Clients love clarity. You’ll guide them through 10 sessions — each with a purpose, flow, and expected outcome.
✅ Easy to Sell: You’re no longer selling “a massage.” You’re offering a transformation. The protocol makes it simple to say yes.
✅ Easy to Deliver You already have the hands. The protocol gives you the map.
✅ Complete Business System: Client consultation, progress tracking, and outcome
Two Transformations in One Method
Business Transformation
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Attract long-term clients with a proven 10-session transformation journey
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Stand out as the go-to bodyworker for visible, measurable results
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Build predictable income through structured, premium client programs
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Create a waitlist of clients drawn to your signature FLOW method
Professional Mastery
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Treat with precision — not pressure — and protect your body long-term
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Train your hands to read tissue with clarity and confidence
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Integrate 25 dynamic techniques that adapt to any condition
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Shift from following protocols to leading transformations
The ShapeMassage Advantage:
While other practitioners compete on price and availability, you compete on results and transformation. Clients don't just book sessions—they invest in life-changing 10-week journeys they can't get anywhere else.
THE SHAPEMASSAGE 10-WEEK PROTOCOL
Your New Signature Service That Guarantees Results
What Makes This Different:
✅ Guaranteed Results: 5-8cm circumference reduction documented through precise measurement
✅ Tissue-Led Treatment: Each session guided by what tissue reveals through FLOW assessment
✅ Progressive Integration: FLOW principles deepen throughout the 10-week journey
✅ Complete Business System: Client consultation, progress tracking, and outcome documentation included
The Journey Structure:
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Weeks 1-3: Foundation & FLOW Assessment - establish tissue dialogue and baseline measurements
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Weeks 4-6: Deep Release & Activation - advanced DTR techniques guided by tissue responsiveness
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Weeks 7-10: Integration & Results - consolidation work with final measurements and photos
Why 10 Weeks?
This timeline allows for complete tissue remodeling cycles while building the trust and rapport necessary for profound transformation. Clients invest in results, not just sessions.
The Professional Bodywork Trap That's Stealing Your Potential
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The Protocol Prison
You’ve been trained to follow pre-written sequences. But real bodies don’t follow scripts.
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The Physical Price
You’re using too much effort.
And your body is paying for it.
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The Income Ceiling
Single-session pricing that caps your earning potential regardless of skill
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The Plateau Problem
Progress stalls around session 3 or 4
— and you feel stuck, out of ideas.
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The Technique Treadmill
More certifications, more tools, but the same limiting results
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The Energy Drain
Working harder, not smarter - leaving you exhausted after every session
You became a bodywork professional to facilitate real, lasting transformation.
But now, you're stuck in routines that tap into only 30% of your potential.
What if the answer isn’t learning more techniques — but transforming how you engage with tissue?
The ShapeMassage Method:
One Method. Multiple Breakthroughs
Sustainable Technique
Work with precision,
not force.
Protect your body for decades of practice
Advanced Skills
Work with precision, not force.
Develop lasting tissue sensitivity with 25 core DTR techniques.
Master the FLOW principles and become indispensable
Four Solution Pillars
Business Protocol
Structured 10-week client journey.
Guaranteed measurable outcomes
Unlimited Applications
From scar tissue to fertility support.
Master the gateway to complex conditions.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Post-Surgical Recovery
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Scar tissue release
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Mobility restoration
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Pain reduction
Women's Wellness
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Fertility support protocols
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Pelvic circulation enhancement
Metabolic & Digestive Support
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Core circulation improvement
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Fascial release for organ function
Performance Enhancement
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Athletes and performers
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Vocal resonance (opera singers example)
Meet Your Mentor: Thor Danbolt
From Burned-Out Therapist to Method Creator
The Crisis That Changed Everything
After years of elite-level bodywork—treating Olympic athletes and top-division football players—I was burning out. My hands hurt constantly. My techniques, while effective, felt mechanical. I was achieving good results, but I knew there was something missing.
The Kitchen Table Breakthrough
One exhausted evening, sitting at my wooden kitchen table, I began experimenting with how my fingers could work WITH texture and grain instead of against it. That quiet moment of discovery became the foundation of everything you'll learn in FLOW.
25+ Years of Refinement What started as personal survival evolved into a complete method:→ Sports masseur for Oslo's elite football teams and Norwegian Olympic athletes→ Audio engineering background that sharpened sensitivity to rhythm and structure→ Thousands of hours developing DTR techniques that honor tissue intelligence→ Training practitioners worldwide who report career-saving transformations
My Mission: Help you discover the profound satisfaction of working WITH the body's intelligence instead of imposing your will upon it. When you master FLOW, bodywork becomes a conversation, not a monologue.
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“I created Shapemassage not just to heal others — but to help professionals like you reclaim joy, precision, and purpose in your work again.” - Thor Danbolt
Training Programs
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LEVEL 1
Foundation (FREE)
FLOW Introduction Guide
Basic hand sensitivity exercises
Business Implementation Essentials (pricing strategies and setup)
Priority list membership →
Perfect for:
Testing the approach
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LEVEL 2
ShapeMassage Method
Planned Content:
6-module video series with Thor
10-week protocol training
25 DTR techniques →
Perfect for:
Full transformation
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LEVEL 3
Personal Mentorship
4 personal sessions with Thor
Technique feedback
Advanced case studies
Oslo Master Course Priority (advanced training consideration) →
Perfect for:
Mastery and refinement
Become a Master Practitioner:
The Oslo Master Course
For dedicated professionals who wish to reach the highest level of practice, we offer an exclusive in-person Master Course. After you have completed the online protocol and documented at least 20 full 10-week client protocols, you can apply for this intensive training held personally by Thor Danbolt in Oslo, Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Important Information & Client Guidelines
For Professional Use Only
​The ShapeMassage Method and the DTR techniques are advanced manual therapies. They are designed exclusively for use by experienced and licensed bodywork professionals, including Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, and Physical Therapists. Proper application requires a foundational knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and manual treatment protocols.
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A Partnership for Results: Client Commitments
The 10-week ShapeMassage Method is a powerful protocol that works as a partnership between the therapist and the client. Client results are individual and will vary based on factors such as age, activity level, dietary habits, and starting physiology. To achieve the best possible outcome, clients must commit to supporting the manual therapy with a healthy lifestyle. This includes:
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Physical Activity: Engaging in physical activity that induces a sweat, 2-3 times per week. This is essential for stimulating circulation and helping the body process and clear accumulated metabolic waste that is released during the treatments.
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Healthy Nutrition: Maintaining a normal, balanced, and healthy diet throughout the 10-week period. The therapy is a powerful complement to holistic health strategies.
An Important Note on Diet Products
Based on over two decades of clinical experience, we strongly advise that clients avoid all "diet," "zero-calorie," or artificially sweetened products during the 10-week protocol. In my experience, the chemical additives in these products can interfere with the fascial release process, seemingly inhibiting the body's ability to effectively clear stored waste products from the connective tissue. A whole-food approach is recommended for optimal results.
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Client Suitability Notice
The Shapemassage Method is designed for clients within a healthy weight range.
It is not recommended for use on individuals classified as overweight or obese.
These clients require a different, preparatory approach that addresses underlying tissue tone, lymphatic flow, and metabolic responsiveness before beginning a body-shaping protocol.
The ShapeMassage Method Training Launches August 2025
Your transformation starts the moment you join.
Every day you practice traditional bodywork is another day of limited potential. The practitioners joining this priority list aren't just learning new techniques— they're positioning themselves at the forefront of bodywork's evolution. Will you be among the pioneers, or will you watch from the sidelines as FLOW practitioners transform their careers and their clients' lives?
Join the FLOW Revolution.
Start transforming your treatments — and your business — today.
Every day you repeat routine techniques is another day of untapped potential.
Shapemassage practitioners aren’t just learning new methods — they’re stepping into premium roles clients actively seek out. ShapeMassage FLOW isn’t just a framework. It’s a career upgrade.
The only question is: will you lead this movement — or watch it from the sidelines?