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Upcoming broadcasts...
World Massage Festival and Massage Therapy Hall of Fame with Mike Hinkle
The World Massage Festival began in 2006 as a venue to honor, for the first time, the leaders of the massage industry by forming a Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. In 2007 they began offering quality continuing education for all massage therapists at the same price. Their goal is to provide the education opportunities at a price that all therapists can afford. Each Festival offers a wide variety of workshops to choose from and includes the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame ceremonies each year, along with vendors and exhibitors and social/networking activities. There are no membership requirements for attending the Festival and gaining the required education while having fun. This years Festval takes place June 17 to 21 in Berea, Kentucky.
Click Here To Listen Live! Join Mike and some special guests Wednesday February 10th at 8pm EST (New York time)
The Magic Touch: How to Make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist
The first seven years of Meagan's Massage Therapy career left her "broke and burned out". The Magic Touch: How to Make $100,000 per year as a Massage Therapist is, in part, a 'rubs to riches' story of how she turned her career around and became a successful business owner and favorite Massage Therapist to some of the most discriminating clients in the world: A-list celebrities, politicians, professional athletes, and world famous companies who uphold the highest standards.
After sharing industry secrets and offering advice to more than 100 Massage Therapists, she finally decided it was time to give back to the profession on a larger scale. She sat down and wrote the first chapter of "The Magic Touch" and the rest is history.
Join us Thursday, February 11th at 9 pm EST http://attendthisevent.com/?eventID=10954029
Even Better Business Agreements for Massage Practitioners
The employment landscape for massage practitioners is changing. Massage franchises and large spas are employing thousands of practitioners, offering promotion and administration support, benefits and opportunity for advancement. Clinic owners, plagued with problems associated with the loosely-committed contractor/client relationship would do well to observe this trend of massage practitioner as employee.
Join Don Dillon, RMT as we discuss problems with the contractor/client model, and why the employer/employee model may be just what the therapist ordered.
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Don Dillon, RMT is the author of Better Business Agreements: A Guide for Massage Therapists and the self-study workbook Charting Skills for Massage Therapists.
Over 60 of his articles have appeared in industry publications including Massage Therapy Canada, Massage Therapy Today, AMTA Journal, Massage Magazine (on-line), AMTWP Connections, Massage Therapist (Australia) and various massage school and professional association newsletters. His website, www.MTCoach.com, provides a variety of resources for massage therapists.
Join us for a special series of broadcasts featuring top speakers from the AMTA's upcoming Convention being held in Orlando, Florida from September 23-26, 2009. For more information on the convention click here.
Just Say NO! To the Thumb & Awkward Postures with Barbara Frye
Replay available
Designed to assist practitioners in preventing occupational injuries, in this interview Barb will emphasizes two essential rules of safe body mechanics: Say NO to the thumb and avoid awkward postures. Barb will discuss the “no thumb” approach to deep work and will also let us in on how awkward postures can be replaced with ergonomically sound alternatives.
Barbara Frye has been a massage educator and therapist in private practices since 1990, coordinated IBM’s body mechanics program, and authored Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists: A Functional Approach to Self-Care, 3rd Edition. She has a massage and Feldenkrais practice at the Pluspunkt Center for Therapy and Advanced Studies near Zurich, Switzerland.
Soft-Tissue Techniques for Piriformis Syndrome with Robert McAtee
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Piriformis syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints presented by clients. In this interview Robert we will discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis syndrome, review the relevant anatomy, talk about some basic assessment tests and the techniques associated with treatment.
Robert E. McAtee, NCTMB, is a 21-year member of AMTA and the co-author of “Facilitated Stretching”. He regularly presents workshops on facilitated stretching, massage, and soft-tissue injury care throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Career Opportunities in the Spa Industry with Jaime Huffman
Replay available
Have you considered a career in the successful SPA industry? In this interview you will have an opportunity to re-examine your professional role in light of the expanding spa industry from a leading expert and International SPA Association (ISPA) board member. Jamie will touch on topics such as : spa requirements, expectations, and career paths for massage therapists in a spa setting including education on the ISPA Spa Professional Career Guide and more….
With over 18 years of leadership experience in hospitality, education, and health care, Jaime Huffman is the Executive Spa Director and member of the Senior Operations Team at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, NC.
Recent broadcasts...
The Rossiter System of Powerful Stretching Techniques with Richard Rossiter
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This is the forth of four broadcasts featuring speakers from the Florida State Massage Therapy Association Convention.
In this interview Richard will explain The Rossiter System and his upcoming workshop at the upcoming FSMTA Convention. The Rossiter System Workshop provides instruction, demonstration and active learning of 35-40 specific two-person stretching techniques that help relieve and prevent structural pain in the upper and lower body. The focus is on lengthening and elongating connective tissue from head to toe (client) through two-person stretching, active movement by the client during each technique and the use of weight/warmth from the therapists/provider's foot rather than the more-vulnerable hands/arms to achieve the greatest amount of tissue movement in the shortest time.
Richard Rossiter is a former chronic pain sufferer and helicopter pilot who used his knowledge as a Certified Advanced Rolfer and his work with a neurosurgeon to create powerful two-person stretches that prevent and relieve chronic, structural pain. For nearly 15 years, he taught Rossiter System stretching techniques to thousands of factory workers throughout the U.S. to relieve on-the-job pain and reduce medical costs/workers' compensation claims arising from repetitive strain and overuse injuries. Today, Rossiter is President/CEO of Rossiter & Associates, which offers workshops nationwide on how to use Rossiter System techniques to prevent and relieve pain. For more information please visit www.rossiter.com.
Myofascial Therapy and the Application to the Low Back with George Kousaleous
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This is the third of four broadcasts featuring speakers from the Florida State Massage Therapy Association Convention.
In this interview George will we discussing Myofascial therapy and the application to the low back. He will talk about how his Olympic experiences have influenced his work. We will learn some of the most common lower back injuries and syndromes that massage therapists are likely to treat. And George will share some new information that he learned from at the 2007 International Fascia Research Congress and talk about the application of this new information on clinical strategies and treatment protocols.
George Kousaleous is a licensed massage therapist and has practiced and taught Structural Integration and Myofascial Therapy for 30 years. He has served as a member and Vice-Chair of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and was the Chair of the National Certification Board during its developmental years. George has directed international sports massage teams for the 1996 British Olympic Association and for the 2004 Athens Olympics. He was inducted into the Massage Hall of Fame as a charter member in 2006.
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Shouldering the Pain: Tips and Techniques with David Kent
Thursday, April 23rd at 9PM EST
In the first of four broadcasts featuring speakers from the Florida State Massage Therapy Association Convention, join David Kent for this entertaining interview where he will discuss tips and techniques for working with clients who suffer from shoulder pain. Debilitating pain and limited range-of-movement of the shoulder are often connected with neck pain, headaches and conditions like rotator cuff injures, thoracic outlet syndrome, tennis or golfers elbow and carpel tunnel syndrome. Knowing how to assess and develop an effective treatment plan is key. The shoulder plays a major roll during most activities so understanding the form and function of the shoulder is critical to providing quality treatment.
David Kent is a Florida Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). He is an international presenter, product innovator and writer. David is the president and founder of Kent Health Systems that teaches Full Body Dissection seminars to Massage Therapists and Acupuncture Physicians at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He also teaches Deep Tissue Medical Massage and Practice Building seminars, and has developed a line of products, including the Postural Analysis Grid Chart™, Trigger Point Charts, Personalized Essential Office Forms™, Muscle Movement Chart™, and a series DVD programs.
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Tenderly Touching the TM Joint with Judith DeLany
Thursday, April 30th, 9PM EST
This is the second of four broadcasts featuring speakers from the Florida State Massage Therapy Association Convention. In this presentation Judith will discuss the factors that create or intensify tempromandibular joint dysfunction. She will discuss common dental conditions that affect the musculature and the function of the temporomandibular joint, teeth and jaw. The degenerative processes associated with TM joint disease will be explored and will touch on the function and dysfunctions of the temporomandibular joint, as well as common pain syndromes and treatment approaches.
Developer of NMT American version, Judith DeLany has over two decades of experience an educator in an international, multidisciplinary environment. Her collaborative writing efforts with Dr. Leon Chaitow have resulted in three significant Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) textbooks. She also serves as an advisory board member for Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. As a visionary, Judith’s ongoing efforts in the massage field have helped to form bridges between conventional and complementary medicines, providing an atmosphere where massage can be integrated into any medical setting.
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Massage and Alzheimers
There are bridges of compassion waiting to be realized among us and loving human touch is a medium through which to bring it forth. Those who touch in selfless ways offer healing at the deepest of all spiritual levels; they are healing us by bridging us to a bodily memory of who we are. Join Michael as he brings these ideas to life through unforgettable stories and gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual nature of caregiving.
Founder and President of Memory Bridge: The Foundation for Alzheimer’s and Cultural Memory. Director of Global Opportunity Leadership Institute, a summer program designed to develop the leadership skills of exceptionally capable young people who happen to be economically disadvantaged. Michael is a featured speaker at Hand In Hand 2009 a symposium celebrating massage therapy in eldercare and hospice.
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Research Review: Massage in Eldercare and Hospice
The population is more informed and medically savvy than ever before. They are not afraid to challenge healthcare providers and demand evidence. Practitioners must also understand that what we learned 5 years ago may no longer be the best treatment choice. Being able to locate current research, understand its implications on clinical decision-making is the way to stay current and excel in this advancing field of healthcare.
Diana Thompson is a licensed massage therapist and has a private practice in Seattle, WA. She authored "Hands Heal: Communication, Documentation and Insurance Billing for Manual Therapists, 3rd edition”. She is the President of the Massage Therapy Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service. Diana is a featured speaker at Hand In Hand 2009 a symposium celebrating massage therapy in eldercare and hospice.
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World Massage Festival
The World Massage Festival began in 2006 as a venue to honor, for the first time, the leaders of the massage industry by forming a Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. In 2007 we began offering quality continuing education for all massage therapists at the same price. Our goal is to provide the education opportunities at a price that all therapists can afford. Each Festival offers a wide variety of workshops to choose from and includes the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame ceremonies each year, along with vendors and exhibitors and social/networking activities. There are no membership requirements for attending the Festival and gaining the required education while having fun!
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Spa Education Expo 2009
First ever Spa Education Expo that showcases the benefits of massage therapy and complementary healthcare services and products. This must attend event includes education workshops, trend setting modalities and techniques, professional development seminars, vendor exhibits and Dr. Art Hister (Global TV) as keynote speaker. For the good of your health, for the good of our communities, mark your calendars for April 17 & 18, 2009 in New Westminster, British Columbia and join us for this ground breaking event.
Cidalia Paiva, Ph.D is the Executive Director of the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, North America’s premier college of Registered Massage Therapy education and training. Dr. Paiva is also the founder of the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Western Canada's first accredited college of Naturopathic Medicine. For over 20 years she has been a tireless pioneer and leader in developing the fields of Registered Massage Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine and Holistic practice across Canada. She is also the author of four books and over 60 articles in complementary and alternative healthcare trade journals and a feature writer for Massage Therapy Canada Magazine.
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Making Professional Choices While Pinching Pennies
This insightful presentation will give you a head start in making some money saving decisions that still enable you to provide quality care for your clients, without resorting to substandard equipment and supplies. You can make some simple changes in your business that can save money and put more black ink into your checkbook. Are you buying wisely? Do you pay for your products in a way that will save you money and gain you perks? If not, listen in and see how making a few changes in your routine can net you some big financial results.
Angie Patrick is a Reiki Practitioner and Certified Reflexologist who has been with Massage Warehouse since 2001 involved in product development, management and sales. She is Director of Business Development for Scrip Companies and Massage Warehouse, and is a columnist for Massage Today. Ms. Patrick is also the facilitator of the philanthropic project SANCTUARY, benefitting Massage Therapy Research.
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Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools (CCMTS)
In this interview we will learn about the Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools and how they are helping to shape the future of the profession in Canada. We will also and get an update on the Agreement on Internal Trade to learn about the potential impact new changes may have on massage therapy education and massage therapists currently in practice.
The Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools was first established in 1998. The CCMTS is a non-profit organization of Massage Therapy educators who have placed accountability and quality as the cornerstones of their member training programs. As a national organization representing both public and private member programs, the Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools has a unique perspective and influence on the educational landscape that exists across Canada.
Garth Bedome is the President of the CCMTS along with balancing his responsibilities as a practitioner, instructor and Director of the Massage Therapy College of Manitoba. He also teaches Massage Techniques in sport at the University of Winnipeg in the Athletic Therapy department. Garth has Performed on Broadway, worked with The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was one of four Canadians selected to the International Sports Massage Team for the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Talking Body, Listening Hands
- Are you frustrated or challenged by puzzling client behavior?
- Want to know more about how to communicate successfully?
- Feeling triggered by clients?
- Interested in the Massage Therapeutic Relationship?
- Confused by what you observe in the treatment room?
How we communicate with our clients is just as important as any neuromuscular technique. When we forget to clarify our actions or assume that clients understand our intent, we can set ourselves up for real misunderstanding, grief and awkwardness.
In the broadcast, Talking Body Listening Hands, Pam Fitch teaches essential communication and listening skills and assists therapists in gently establishing healthy clinical boundaries.
Pam Fitch, RMT, is a professor in massage therapy at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Over the past twenty years, she has contributed to the profession as a writer, facilitator, educator and clinician, particularly in the areas of trauma, attachment and therapeutic communication.
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