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os W a v es of P si b ili ti e s FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Welcome to the 2011 Annual Convention On behalf of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association, we would like to invite you to attend our 2011 Annual Convention at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. This year, our theme is “Waves of Possibilities.” We are pleased to offer a variety of classes from which you can choose to receive up to 20 hours of LIVE classroom CE credit. There will be many opportunities to network with other therapists and shop in our topranked tradeshow which is attended by some of the best-known massage-related companies. Plus, you have the chance to enjoy a 4-star luxury hotel at drastically reduced rates. You just can’t afford to miss this year’s convention! As in previous years, only full convention pre-registrations will include the Saturday Banquet. All student attendees and all on-site registrations may purchase tickets to the banquet, if they are available. After the banquet, the dance will be open to all; semi-formal attire is requested. In addition to the great classes being offered, the Successful Start Program is being held on Wednesday, June 22, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This is a free program available only to massage therapy students and newlylicensed therapists (licensed within the past two years). This program features speakers who are well-known in the industry and you will take away great tips to help you with your practice. This program is limited to the first 300 who sign up and RSVP is required, so don’t wait to get in on this exciting event. Currently, the following companies are supporting and sponsoring the FSMTA and the 2011 Convention and Successful Start Program: ACE Massage Cupping, American Massage Council, Barral Institute/Upledger Institute, FSMTA’s 19 Chapters, Massage Envy, Massage Warehouse, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and Performance Health, Inc. Please stop by their booths in the exhibit hall and express your thanks for their help in promoting and supporting your Association and the entire massage profession. The exhibit hall will be open Thursday evening for a welcome party and then all day Friday and Saturday, for you to take advantage of the wonderful products and services offered by our vendors. The companies continue to support us with their presence, and we know you will find something you can use to enhance your practice. For every $10 you spend in the exhibit hall, you will get a prize drawing ticket from the FSMTA Hospitality Desk. Our vendors have donated many wonderful items which will be raffled off during the tradeshow, and you do not want to miss out on a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes! Cash drawings will also be held in the exhibit hall. This is the premier massage therapy convention and tradeshow in the country…and one not to be missed! Get your registration form in early…classes fill up quickly and you don’t want to be left out! We look forward to seeing you at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld! Ralph V. Russ FSMTA Executive State President Lynn Hupp FSMTA Executive Director www.fsmta.org • page 3 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Program at-a-Glance Wednesday, June 22 4 pm - 5 pm - 5 pm 9 pm Friday, June 24 (CONT.) Successful Start Program Check-In Successful Start Program – open ONLY to students/instructors and LMTS who have been licensed two years or less (limited to the first 300 RSVP’d attendees) Sponsored by Massage Warehouse and Performance Health, Inc. Thursday, June 23 8 am - 11:30 am FSMTA Board Meeting 8 am - 5 pm Exhibitor Setup 10 am - 8 pm Registration Desk Open 10 am - 5 pm Hospitality Desk Open 1 pm - 4 pm Concurrent classes Advances in Soft Tissue Therapy: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Soft Tissue Release of the Cranial 4 pm - 5 pm Successful Start Program Registration Base – Randall Clark – class 5 pm - 9 pm Successful Start Program – open ONLY sponsored by FSMTA Sarasota/ to students/instructors and LMTS who Manatee Chapter been licensed two years or– less haveBINDEGEWEBSMASSAGE Basic (limited to the–first 300 Donohue attendees) Session Patricia – class Sponsored by Massage and sponsored by FSMTAWarehouse Brevard Chapter Health, Inc. Foundations Performance Intro to CranioSomatic – Florence Barber – class sponsored Thursday, July 8, 2010 by FSMTA Suwannee Valley Chapter 8 am -11:30 a m FSMTA Board Meeting & Lunch Intro to Muscle Energy Techniques Lunch sponsored by NSR, Inc sponsored – Kerry D’Ambrogio – class 8 am - 5 pm Exhibitor Setup by International Alliance of Healthcare 10 am - 9 pm Registration Desk Open Educators 10 am - 5 pm Hospitality Desk Open Low Back Pain Relief – 1 pm - 4 pm 6 concurrent Michael Garciaclasses – class sponsored by Bamboo-Fusion (on the table) – FSMTA First Coast Chapter Nathalie Presentation Nurturingby the Cecilia – Intro classtosponsored Mother Fertility Massage – Claire FSMTA Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Marie Miller – class sponsored CORE Myofascial Therapy for by FSMTAHead Gulf Coast Chapter the Neck, & Face – George 5 pm - 7 pmKousaleos– Openingclass Ceremony/Membership sponsored by FSMTA Meeting/Orientation/Cash Prize Big Bend Chapter Drawings Functional Approach to Stretching & ROM Tibetan BowlGonzalez– Meditation –class Leiah Carr – David sponsored Keynote bySpeaker FSMTA –Dade Chapter Introduction Marilyn Allen/CAM to Ayurveda & Aromatic Botanical Humanitarian Award Presentation Medicine – Katie Haley– – byby Performance Health, Inc. classsponsored sponsored FSMTA North 7 pm - 9:30 pmCentral Welcome Party with Exhibitors Florida Chapter Introduction to Kinesio Taping – Michael McGillicuddy– class sponsored Friday, June 24 by FSMTA Central Florida Chapter Tui-Na – Chinese Medical Massage – 7 am - 8 am Good Morning Stretch – Wolfgang Luckmann– class sponsored Teresa Matthews by FSMTA First Coast Chapter 8 am - 5:30 pm Registration and Hospitality Desks Open Part 1 of “The Big 4” Prevention of Medical Errors, Ethics, Law Review and HIV/Aids Education – Pete Whitridge (Must take Parts 1 and 2) – class sponsored by FSMTA Treasure Coast Chapter 9 am - 12 pm Concurrent classes Intro to CranioStructural Integration – Dallas Hancock– class sponsored by FSMTA Brevard Chapter Intro to Kinesio Taping – Michael McGillicuddy– class sponsored by FSMTA Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Russian Sports Massage – Oleg Bouimer– class sponsored by FSMTA Keys Chapter Shiatsu – Bruce Ham– class Thursday, July 8, 2010 Qi (Continued) sponsored by FSMTA SouthwestMeeting/ 5 pm - 7 pm Opening Ceremony/Membership Florida ChapterPrize Drawings/Dean & Orientation/Cash Dudley Visceral Manipulation Applications Evenson meditation for Sciatica and Low Back Keynote Speaker – David KentPain - A New Viewpoint Dee Ahern– class Humanitarian Award–Presentation – sponsored by The BarralHealth, InstituteInc sponsored by Performance am --10 pm 4 pmWelcome Chair Party Massage Brevard Chapter 10 7 pm with–Exhibitors 10 am - 7 pmSponsored Exhibit by HallFSMTA Open 12 pm - 2 pm Lunch Break in Exhibit Hall (cash basis) 12 pm July - 9,22010 pm Sports Team Luncheon – Invitation Friday, 7 am - 8 am GoodOnly Morning Stretch 1:30 pm - 5 pmSponsored Part 2 of Big 4” Prevention of by“The Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Errors, Ethics, Law Review 7 am - 5 pm QuietMedical Room Open and HIV/Aids Education – Pete Sponsored by Sarasota/Manatee Chapter Time TBA ChairWhitridge Massage(Must take Parts 1 and 2) – class sponsored FSMTA Treasure Sponsored by TampabyBay Chapter Coast Chapter 8 am - 5 pm Registration and Hospitality Desks Open 2am pm - -12 pm 5 pmFSMTA Concurrent classes 8 Basic Sports Massage Team Healing With E-Stim in Massage: The Training – Lee Thompson– class sponsored Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture by FSMTA Gulf Coast Chapter Protocols & Massage for Improving 9 am - 12 pm 6 concurrent classes Patient Outcomes & Managing CORE Myofascial Therapy for the Pain Neck, Joe Durant– class sponsored byclass Head– & Face – George Kousaleos– FSMTAby Dade Chapter sponsored FSMTA Big Bend Chapter CranioSacral Medical Massage forThe the Role Shoulder Therapy: in – Michael class sponsored by Treating Low Garcia– Back Dysfunctions – Carrie FSMTA First Coast Chapter Fisher– class sponsored by Upledger Institute Presentation Intro to Nurturing the Mother Approach Fertility Massage – Functional to Stretching & ROMClaire Marie Miller– class sponsored by – David Gonzalez– class sponsored FSMTADade Gulf Coast Chapter by FSMTA Chapter Introduction The Power Touch and Alzheimer’s to of Ayurveda & Aromatic Disease – Ann Catlin – class Botanical Medicine – Katie Haley - class sponsored by FSMTA Tampa BayFlorida sponsored by FSMTA North Central Chapter Chapter 8:30 am - 12 pm page 4 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Program at-a-Glance Friday, June 24 (CONT.) 5:30 pm SATURday, June 25 (CONT.) Visceral Manipulation Applications for Sciatica and Low Back Pain-A New Viewpoint – Dee Ahern – class sponsored by The Barral Institute Prize Drawings in the Exhibit Hall Open evening for all attendees saturday, June 25 7 am - 8 am 8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 12 pm Good Morning Stretch – Teresa Matthews Registration and Hospitality Desk Open FSMTA Basic Sports Massage Team Training – William Muhlstadt– class sponsored by FSMTA Suwannee Valley Chapter 8 am - 12 pm Educator Summit – Lorena Haynes ADA Compliance for Massage Therapy Instructors/Introduction to Distance Education for Massage Therapy Instructors 9 am - 12 pm Concurrent classes CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash & Cervical Pain – Mya Breman– class sponsored by The Upledger Institute How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit Children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen – class sponsored by FSMTA Heart of Florida Chapter How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe – class sponsored by FSMTA Central Florida Chapter Orthopedic Massage for Forearm, Wrist & Hand – James Waslaski – class sponsored by FSMTA North Central Florida Chapter Qi Shiatsu – Bruce Ham – class sponsored by FSMTA Southwest Florida Chapter 10 am - 4 pm Chair Massage – Brevard Chapter 10 am - 6 pm Exhibit Hall Open 12 pm - 2 pm Lunch Break in Exhibit Hall (cash basis) 12 pm - 2 pm Gavel Club Luncheon – Invitation Only 2 pm - 5 pm Educator Summit – Roundtable Discussion facilitated by Pete Whitridge – Open to all educators and other interested parties 2 pm - 5 pm Concurrent classes CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash & Cervical Pain – Mya Breman– class sponsored by The Upledger Institute Intro to Structural Relief Therapy – Taya Countryman– class sponsored by Massage Insurance Billing Massage and Hospice: What is our Role? – Ann Catlin – class sponsored by FSMTA Tampa Bay Chapter Orthopedic Massage for Pelvic Stabilization – James Waslaski – class sponsored by FSMTA North Central Florida Chapter Reflexology Fundamentals – Scott Kingsbury– class sponsored by FSMTA Palm Beach Chapter 5:30 pm Prize Drawings in the Exhibit Hall 6 pm Exhibit Hall Closes 7 pm Cash Bar Opens 7:30 pm - 9 pm Dinner w/awards/prize drawing 9 pm - 1 am Dance sunday, June 26 • no tradeshow sunday :30 am - 9:30 am 8 9 am - 12 pm 11:30 a m - 12:15 pm www.fsmta.org • page 5 Registration Desk Open Concurrent classes Healing With E-Stim in Massage: The Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture Protocols & Massage for Improving Patient Outcomes & Managing Pain – Joe Durant– class sponsored by FSMTA Dade Chapter How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit Children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen– class sponsored by FSMTA Heart of Florida Chapter How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe – class sponsored by FSMTA Central Florida Chapter Intro to Structural Relief Therapy – Taya Countryman – class sponsored by Massage Insurance Billing Orthoflexology Upper Trunk & Extremities – Scott Kingsbury – class sponsored by FSMTA Palm Beach Chapter Russian Sports Massage – Oleg Bouimer – class sponsored by FSMTA Keys Chapter Registration Desk Open FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Listing of Concurrent Classes Thursday, june 23 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3 CE credits EACH Advances in Soft Tissue Therapy: Soft Tissue Release of the Cranial Base – Randall Clark FL Provider #50-5604 NCBTMB Provider #450092-06, FL Course #20-215369 The techniques taught in this course are designed to decompress the intervertebral cervical joints with special emphasis on the atlantooccipital and atlanto-axial joints. These techniques will also mobilize the soft tissues that attach to the occipital ridge including the attachments on the temporal bone and occiput The participant will learn certain neurological laws that explain the rapid mobilization that is usually seen by administering these techniques. Systemic changes throughout the whole musculo-skeletal system are also frequently observed and this result will be explained by understanding the many control centers that exist in the brain stem. Lecture – 35%, Hands-On – 65% BINDEGEWEBSMASSAGE – Basic Session – Patricia M. Donohue FL Provider #50-8734, NCBTMB Provider #450218-06, FL Course #20-217227 This workshop presents a brief overview of the history of Bindegewebsmassage-*CTM (connective tissue massage), its fundamental principles and physiological effects. The proper strokes, balancing techniques and draping. At the completion of the course, the attendee will have an introduction to the skills needed in Bindegewebsmassage-CTM. Lecture 30% Hands-on 70% (please bring table, sheet, towel, robe which opens in back & bolster) Introduction to CranioSomatic Foundations – Florence ‘Flo’ Barber, LMT, PhD(c) FL Provider #50-1413 NCBTMB Provider #450575-07, FL Course #20-150-706 This 3-hour course introduces CranioSomatic concepts, demonstrating how restricted cranial sutures relate to specific somatic dysfunctions and compensatory patterns throughout the body. The hands-on time teaches simple sutural releases for the face and vault that can be used during any bodywork session to enhance relaxation and improve neuromuscular out comes. Several Applied Kinesiology techniques for evaluating muscle function are also demonstrated. Presentation concludes with ways to incorporate these cranial releases and CranioSomatic concepts into clinical practice. Lecture & Demonstration – 60%, Hands-On – 40% (Please bring table, therapy is on the head, fully dressed; no oils or linens needed) Introduction to Muscle Energy Techniques – Kerry D’Ambrogio, PT DOM FL Provider #50-9376 NCBTMB Provider #025785-00, FL Course # 20-264282 This module introduce you to the osteopathic concept of Muscle Energy Technique (MET), developed by Dr. Fred Mitchell, Sr. D.O. MET is a direct technique in which the therapist utilizes the muscle barrier concept to position the patient’s body at their restrictive barriers. A gentle isometric contraction is used by the patient to normalize the joint dysfunction. This course will teach you how to evaluate the Lumbar spine, pelvis, hips, lumbo-sacral and sacro-illiac joints for somatic dysfunctions. MET will help reduce protective muscle spasm, fascial tension, pain, increase joint mobility, restore proper joint biomechanics and postural alignment. Lecture 75% Hands-on 25% Low Back Pain Relief – Michael L. Garcia FL Provider #50-1357, NCBTMB Provider #450882-08, FL Course #20-234329 This class can be from 3 hours to 6 hours (in separate classes). Participants will be able to demonstrate appropriate manipulations and techniques for treating low back pain, including trigger point therapy, myofascial release (pin and stretch) and muscle energy techniques. Participants will be able to identify, locate and treat the trigger points commonly involved in low back pain. Lecture 10% Hands-on 90% (please bring table & lubricant) Presentation Intro to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage – Claire Marie Miller FL Provider #50-11929 NCBTMB Provider #049535-00, FL Course #20-279757 The student will be introduced to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage; the students will be introduced to therapeutic massage protocol to support the potential of their clients conceiving. Students will have a brief overview of the anatomy of both male and female reproductive systems and will be introduced to the potential of supporting a couple using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Lecture 40% Hands-on 60% (please bring massage table, linen and a pillow) page 6 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Listing of Concurrent Classes friday, june 24 • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm note early start time NOTE: All required classes for renewal in August 2011 will be offered at this ALL DAY SEMINAR. You will receive 6 CEs plus the approved HIV/AIDS class. The sessions will run from 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm. You MUST attend both sessions and be on time to receive ANY of the CE credits. “The Big 4” – Prevention of Medical Errors, Ethics, Law Review and HIV/Aids Education – Part 1 Pete Whitridge, BA, LMT **MUST TAKE PART 1 AND PART 2** FL Provider #50-1587 NCBTMB Provider #149453-00, FL Course #20-287(ME), 20-286 (Ethics), 20-285 (Laws) Complete all of your mandatory classes in one day while having fun and networking with your colleagues. Get peer feedback, and enjoy a round table discussion focused on the legal and ethical considerations of practicing massage therapy, the current issues in infectious diseases, and preventing practice errors. This day long class will cover a wide range of issues including: client/therapist relationships, roles and boundaries, appropriate touch and draping issues, how to file a complaint against an unethical or dangerous practitioner, and current developments in the profession. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Lecture – 100% friday, june 24 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Introduction to CranioStructural Integration – George ‘Dallas’ Hancock, PhD(c), DC, LMT FL Provider #50-1413 NCBTMB Provider #450575-07, FL Course #20-80792 This 3-hour course introduces a fresh perspective on compensatory patterns and cranial therapy. The effects of sutural restrictions and sphenobasilar strain patterns of the cranium on somatic posture and neuromuscular function are described. This establishes a framework for analyzing both the cranial and somatic components of Primary Cranial Patterns. The cranial techniques that can release these chronic patterns are then demonstrated on a live model, with pre- and post-treatment evaluations demonstrated using Applied Kinesiology techniques. Lecture & Demonstration – 80%, Hands-On – 20% (Please bring table, no special clothing needed) Introduction to Kinesio Taping – Michael McGillicuddy FL Provider #50-8500 NCBTMB Provider #284869, FL Course #20-143695 Kinesio taping is a technique that can be incorporated into your massage treatment protocols to enhance and prolong the effectiveness of the treatment. If you are treating clients with pain, lymphatic problems, sports injuries, poor posture or muscle imbalances you might want to consider adding Kineiso Tex Taping Method to your practice. In this presentation you will learn the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method, discover the unique functional qualities of Kinesio Tape, comprehend the various cutting techniques and their clinical application and comprehend the functional difference between Kinesio taping and other methods. Come learn a few of the common applications of Kinesio Taping that can help your client’s days after your massage therapy treatment!!!!! Lecture – 50%, Hands-On – 50% Russian Sports Massage – Oleg Bouimer FL Provider #50-8892, NCBTMB Provider #450393-07, FL Course #20-150433 This intensive course offers a blend of scientifically developed and easy-to-follow protocols of massage. The wide range of kneading techniques is explored while the biomechanics of the therapist are addressed. This is an invigorating hands-on course with emphasis on working deeper with less efforts. It gives the edge in working with professional athletes as well as fitness enthusiasts. This course is about having fun while learning to boost your existing practice NOW! Lecture – 25%, Hands-On – 75% Qi Shiatsu – Bruce Chongman Ham FL Provider #50-5465, NCBTMB Provider #450192-06, FL Course #20-74589 Qi Shiatsu is a unique combination of traditional Shiatsu and Qi Gong techniques. During the Qi Shiatsu course participants will learn how to feel Qi (energy) and how to apply it, as well as Qi Gong exercises and healing to increase and protect the own Qi and maintain good working posture. Further Shiatsu techniques in the sitting and prone position will be taught. This class is for beginners as well as experienced therapists. Lecture 20% Hands-on 80% (Please bring table or mat to session) www.fsmta.org • page 7 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Listing of Concurrent Classes friday, june 24 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Visceral Manipulation Applications for Sciatica and Low Back Pain – A New Viewpoint – Dee Dettmann Ahern FL Provider #50-9376 NCBTMB Provider #025785-00, FL Course # 20-171216 This is a specialized course focusing on evaluating and treating the essential visceral components to Sciatica and low back pain. Course outline and objectives: Understand how 90% of all musculoskeletal disorders can have a visceral component. Assess the quality of functional activity and somatic structures as they relate to patterns of dysfunction and movement within the visceral system. Learn how the attachments of the sigmoid colon and the cecum on the anterior sacroiliac joint could be the cause of sacroiliac dysfunction. Understand how abdominal injuries (car accidents, sports injury) create restriction patterns in the viscera that can lead to low back pain. Discover new applications of visceral manipulation principles and techniques as they can be utilized for patients presenting with sciatica and low back pain. Explore practical integration into treatment sessions. Lecture 75% Hands-on 25% friday, june 24 • 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm note early start time NOTE: All required classes for renewal in August 2011 will be offered at this ALL DAY SEMINAR. You will receive 6 CEs plus the approved HIV/AIDS class. The sessions will run from 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm. You MUST attend both sessions and be on time to receive ANY of the CE credits. “The Big 4” – Prevention of Medical Errors, Ethics, Law Review and HIV/Aids Education – Part 1 Pete Whitridge, BA, LMT **MUST TAKE PART 1 AND PART 2** FL Provider #50-1587 NCBTMB Provider #149453-00, FL Course #20-287(ME), 20-286 (Ethics), 20-285 (Laws) Complete all of your mandatory classes in one day while having fun and networking with your colleagues. Get peer feedback, and enjoy a round table discussion focused on the legal and ethical considerations of practicing massage therapy, the current issues in infectious diseases, and preventing practice errors. This day long class will cover a wide range of issues including: client/therapist relationships, roles and boundaries, appropriate touch and draping issues, how to file a complaint against an unethical or dangerous practitioner, and current developments in the profession. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Lecture – 100% friday, june 24 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Healing with E-Stim in Massage: The Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture Protocols and Massage for Improving Patient Outcomes and Managing Pain – Joe Durant FL Provider #MCE 225-05 NCBTMB Provider #50-615, FL Course #20-59630 This course will explore the relationship between E-Stim (applied non-invasively), Acupressure points and Massage Therapy. The dimensions of Acupuncture Meridian Energetic Flows, Myofascial Release using Acupuncture points, Acupuncture Point tissue influences, and integration of these concepts into massage therapy will examine and applied to the practice of massage. Acupuncture influential points, distal points, parasympathietic points, Jing Well points and “Back Shu” points will be located, palpated and examined for their role in massage Therapy. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and observe case scenarios and witness the efficacy through hands-on class demonstrations. Lecture – 50% Hands-on 50% page 8 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Listing of Concurrent Classes friday, june 24 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Medical Massage for the Shoulder – Michael L. Garcia FL Provider #50-1357, NCBTMB Provider #450882-08, FL Course #20-14890 This class can be from 3 hours to 6 hours (in separate classes). Participants will be able to demonstrate appropriate orthopedic test for common shoulder problems. Participants will be able to demonstrate appropriate manipulations and techniques for shoulder injuries, pains and dysfunctions, including muscle energy techniques, cross fiber friction and tendons most commonly involved in shoulder dysfunctions. Lecture 10% Hands-on 90% (Please bring table and lubricant) Presentation Intro to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage – Claire Marie Miller FL Provider #50-11929 NCBTMB Provider #049535-00, FL Course #20-279757 The student will be introduced to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage; the students will be introduced to therapeutic massage protocol to support the potential of their clients conceiving. Students will have a brief overview of the anatomy of both male and female reproductive systems and will be introduced to the potential of supporting a couple using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Lecture 40% Hands-on 60% (please bring massage table, linen and a pillow) The Power of Touch and Alzheimer’s Disease – Ann Catlin, LMT, OTR FL Provider #50-85-1165242 NCBTMB Provider #324616-00, FL Course #20-284737 We all know someone whose life has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Massage can be an effective tool in care of people with A.D. A growing body of evidence suggests that massage addresses psychosocial and sensory needs and is a non-pharmacological approach to manage challenging behavior and reduce pain. In this session you will gain an understanding of A.D. and how your touch has the power to improve quality of life for people living with this disease. Lecture – 70%, Hands-On /Experiential – 30% Visceral Manipulation Applications for Sciatica and Low Back Pain – A New Viewpoint – Dee Dettmann Ahern FL Provider #50-9376 NCBTMB Provider #025785-00, FL Course #20-171216 This is a specialized course focusing on evaluating and treating the essential visceral components to Sciatica and low back pain. Course outline and objectives: Understand how 90% of all musculoskeletal disorders can have a visceral component. Assess the quality of functional activity and somatic structures as they relate to patterns of dysfunction and movement within the visceral system. Learn how the attachments of the sigmoid colon and the cecum on the anterior sacroiliac joint could be the cause of sacroiliac dysfunction. Understand how abdominal injuries (car accidents, sports injury) create restriction patterns in the viscera that can lead to low back pain. Discover new applications of visceral manipulation principles and techniques as they can be utilized for patients presenting with sciatica and low back pain. Explore practical integration into treatment sessions. Lecture 75% Hands-on 25% www.fsmta.org • page 9 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Listing of Concurrent Classes saturday, june 25 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm note early start time • 4 CE Credits each FSMTA Basic Sports Massage Team Training – William Muhlstadt FL Provider #50-9001, FL Course #20-154370 This course will cover the basics and purpose for membership of the FSMTA Sports Massage Team. Included will be information about setting up an event, policies, time frames for massage, and recognition of thermal and traumatic injuries associated with a Sporting Event. The official Sports Manual will be provided. Hands-on practice will be demonstrated and practiced by those in attendance. Dress comfortably and be prepared to work. Lecture 50%, Hands-on 50% (Please bring tables to session) FSMTA EducaTOR Summit – Lorena Haynes (See information on page 18) saturday, june 25 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash and Cervical Pain - Mya Breman, LCSW, LMT, CST-D FL Provider # 50-2030 NCBTMB Provider #025785-00 FL Course #20-2929 This is a specialized course focusing on evaluating and treating the essential cranial components to Whiplash and Cervical pain. Build the foundation to understand the craniosacral system and study techniques to effect change. Develop and refine your light-touch palpation skills to acess subtle restrictions in the body by focusing on cranium, sacrum, craniosacral rhythm and related soft tissue including tranverse diaphragms. Explore practical integration into treatment sessions. Lecture – 75% Hands-on 25% How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit Children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen FL Provider #50-11685 NCBTMB Provider #450613-08, FL Course #20-295332 The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders is growing at a rapid rate. Many healthcare professionals and caregivers are seeking various therapies to introduce appropriate stimulation for these children. Research indicates that massage may provide relaxation, stress reduction and calm muscle spasms. Research has also demonstrated that this type of intervention may promote more on-task and social relatedness behavior during play, children with ASD show less erratic behavior, and more attentive after receiving massage therapy. Lecture & Group Discussion – 60%, Hands-On – 30% Videos & DVDs – 10% (Please bring table, linens and unscented oils) How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe FL Provider #MCE477-05 NCBTMB Provider #031932-00, FL Course #20-293587 On the average, it costs six times the money and takes three times the effort getting a new client as retaining one. Luckily, you can easily master the art of retaining valued clients with a minimal investment of time and effort. This workshop will elevate you to the next level in running a successful, client-centered practice: learn how to calculate the lifetime value of your clients; discover specific, practical, time-tested strategies to improve client retention. Lecture – 100% Orthopedic Massage for Forearm, Wrist and Hand – James Waslaski FL Provider #50-1075 NCBTMB Provider #049978-00, FL Course #20-144207 Based on myofascial pain studies presented at Harvard Medical School and tendonitis vs. tendinosis research dating back to 1946, participants will learn new techniques that will forever change the way they approach myofascial pain, trigger point pain, nerve compression pain, and tendon pain. These innovative structural-oriented routines offer pain-free multi-modality methods for achieving immediate and permanent results for Medial and Lateral Elbow Pain, Muscle-Tendon Strains, Nerve Entrapments, Pronator Teres Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Progressive Joint Arthritis, and Trigger Finger. You will also take a detailed look at “Double (or triple) Crush Phenomenon” The role cervical, thoracic, and elbow conditions play on numbness, weakness and tingling in the arms and hands. James will incorporate dazzling 3-D functional anatomy and human dissection models to support his multi-disciplinary approach for assessment, treatment and self care of each condition. This dynamic multi media presentation entails theory, real case studies and consists of 70% hands-on training and 30% lecture. page 10 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Listing of Concurrent Classes saturday, june 25 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Qi Shiatsu – Bruce Chongman Ham FL Provider #50-5465, NCBTMB Provider #450192-06, FL Course #20-74589 Qi Shiatsu is a unique combination of traditional Shiatsu and Qi Gong techniques. During the Qi Shiatsu course participants will learn how to feel Qi (energy) and how to apply it, as well as Qi Gong exercises and healing to increase and protect the own Qi and maintain good working posture. Further Shiatsu techniques in the sitting and prone position will be taught. This class is for beginners as well as experienced therapists. Lecture 20% Hands-on 80% (Please bring table or mat to session) FSMTA Educator Summit Roundtable – Pete Whitridge (See Information on Page 18) saturday, june 25 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 CE Credits each CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash and Cervical Pain - Mya Breman, LCSW, LMT, CST-D FL Provider # 0014761 NCBTMB Provider #025785-00 FL Course #20-2929 This is a specialized course focusing on evaluating and treating the essential cranial components to Whiplash and Cervical pain. Build the foundation to understand the craniosacral system and study techniques to effect change. Develop and refine your light-touch palpation skills to acess subtle restrictions in the body by focusing on cranium, sacrum, craniosacral rhythm and related soft tissue including tranverse diaphragms. Explore practical integration into treatment sessions. Lecture – 20% Hands-on 80% Introduction to Structural Relief Therapy - Taya Countryman FL Provider #50-11200 NCBTMB Provider #450706-08, FL Course #20-296836 SRT is based on Osteopathic principles in an easy-to-use protocol which stops involuntary muscle contraction, increases ROM, and decreases pain in the first treatment. In this hands-on class, experience relief from SRT which is easy on your hands and uses no oil. Learn to palpate involuntary muscle contraction, locate and treat SRT Tender Points. Taya makes class fun with detailed handouts reinforcing the addition and immediate use of this gentle, effective tool in your practice. Lecture – 20% Hands-on 80% (Please bring table, bottom sheet, tank top or sleeveless shirt) Massage and Hospice: What is our Role? – Ann Catlin, LMT, OTR FL Provider #50-85-1165242 NCBTMB Provider #324616-00, FL Course #20-284738 Massage is finding an accepted place in hospice care. What is our role in serving those who have entered the final stages of life? In this session gain an understanding of hospice and the role of massage therapy in end-of-life care. Discover the personal awareness necessary to work with this special population and experience hands-on techniques to support the person in hospice care. You will explore case examples of hospice massage programs. Lecture – 70%, Hands-On/Experiential – 30% Orthopedic Massage for Pelvic Stabilization – James Waslaski FL Provider #50-1075 NCBTMB Provider #049978-00, FL Course #20-144207 This unique presentation will address the clinical approach to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the spine and pelvis. Specific conditions addressed will be low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, and lumbar compression and disc pathologies of the lower back. In addition, we will address hip pain, hip capsule problems and sciatica. Primary modalities utilized will be functional assessment, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, posturology, multidirectional fractioning, eccentric scar tissue alignment, P.N.F. stretching and patient home care protocols. This unique multidisciplinary approach to deep tissue release for structural alignment will be completely pain free and will allow for immediate and permanent results; even in the most complicated pain conditions. James will incorporate dazzling 3-D functional anatomy and human dissection models to support his multi-disciplinary approach for assessment, treatment and self care of each condition. Lecture – 30%, Hands-On – 70% www.fsmta.org • page 11 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Listing of Concurrent Classes saturday, june 25 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Reflexology Fundamentals - Scott Kingsbury FL Provider #50-1268 NCBTMB Provider #394005-00, FL Course #20-36501 This amazing course which offers 80% hands-on training and includes the most cutting-edge techniques in the world today as well as specialized techniques that are exclusive to this course only. If you are looking for a result oriented training this course is for you. We will cover theory, anatomy, case studies and all associated aspects of this amazing science. Hands-on 80% Lecture 20% (please bring tables, sheets and bolsters) sunday, june 26 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Healing with E-Stim in Massage: The Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture Protocols and Massage for Improving Patient Outcomes and Managing Pain – Joe Durant FL Provider #50-615 NCBTMB Provider # pending FL Course #20-59630 This course will explore the relationship between E-Stim (applied non-invasively), Acupressure points and Massage Therapy. The dimensions of Acupuncture Meridian Energetic Flows, Myofascial Release using Acupuncture points, Acupuncture Point tissue influences, and integration of these concepts into massage therapy will examine and applied to the practice of massage. Acupuncture influential points, distal points, parasympathetic points, Jing Well points and “Back Shu” points will be located, palpated and examined for their role in massage Therapy. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and observe case scenarios and witness the efficacy through hands-on class demonstrations. Lecture – 50% Hands-on 50% How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit Children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen FL Provider #50-11685 NCBTMB Provider #450613-08, FL Course #20-295332 The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders is growing at a rapid rate. Many healthcare professionals and caregivers are seeking various therapies to introduce appropriate stimulation for these children. Research indicates that massage may provide relaxation, stress reduction and calm muscle spasms. Research has also demonstrated that this type of intervention may promote more on-task and social relatedness behavior during play, children with ASD show less erratic behavior, and more attentive after receiving massage therapy. Lecture & Group Discussion – 60%, Hands-On – 30% Videos & DVDs – 10% (Please bring table, linens and unscented oils) How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe FL Provider #MCE477-05 NCBTMB Provider #031932-00, FL Course #20-293587 On the average, it costs six times the money and takes three times the effort getting a new client as retaining one. Luckily, you can easily master the art of retaining valued clients with a minimal investment of time and effort. This workshop will elevate you to the next level in running a successful, client-centered practice: learn how to calculate the lifetime value of your clients; discover specific, practical, time-tested strategies to improve client retention. Lecture – 100% Introduction to Structural Relief Therapy - Taya Countryman FL Provider #50-11200 NCBTMB Provider #450706-08, FL Course # pending SRT is based on Osteopathic principles in an easy-to-use protocol which stops involuntary muscle contraction, increases ROM, and decreases pain in the first treatment. In this hands-on class, experience relief from SRT which is easy on your hands and uses no oil. Learn to palpate involuntary muscle contraction, locate, and treat SRT Tender Points. Taya makes class fun with detailed handouts reinforcing the addition and immediate use of this gentle, effective tool in your practice Lecture 20% Hands-on 80% (Please bring table, bottom sheet, tank top or sleeveless shirt) page 12 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Listing of Concurrent Classes sunday, june 26 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3 CE Credits each Orthoflexology Upper Trunk and Extremities – Scott Kingsbury FL Provider #50-1268 NCBTMB Provider #394005-00, FL Course #20-200280 Orthoflexology uses the principles of manual medicine to provide a fascinating and diverse treatment. An orthoflexologist will assess anatomical (Bony) landmarks, range of motion, acupuncture alarm points, tender or trigger points, and reflex tenderness. An orthoflexologist uses a wide variety of techniques to bring the body back into a state of “neutral” or balance, some of the techniques include: M.E.T, meridian/zone manipulation, clasp knife reflex release, and reflex stimulation to the feet. Hands-on 80% Lecture 20% (please bring tables, sheets and bolsters) Russian Sports Massage – Oleg Bouimer FL Provider #50-8892, NCBTMB Provider #450393-07, FL Course #20-150433 This intensive course offers a blend of scientifically developed and easy-to-follow protocols of massage. The wide range of kneading techniques is explored while the biomechanics of the therapist are addressed. This is an invigorating hands-on course with emphasis on working deeper with less effort. It gives the edge in working with professional athletes as well as fitness enthusiasts. This course is about having fun while learning to boost your existing practice NOW! Lecture – 25%, Hands-On – 75% 2011 Annual Convention Keynote Speaker Marilyn Allen is a Practice Management consultant for the acupuncture profession. Her expertise spans practice building, office management, marketing and professional ethics and jurisprudence. Marilyn is a co-author of Points for Profit, a book for the acupuncture profession in the area of business and practice management, marketing and public relations. With a M.S. in Management and Administration from Pepperdine University, she has honed her skills in several large complementary medicine clinics. Marilyn serves as the Public Relations and Marketing Director for the American Massage Council. She has been appointed to the Acupuncture Advisory Committee for the Little Hoover Commission in the State of California. She has recently represented the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Meeting of the World Health Organization for the standardization of patterns and syndromes. Marilyn has been a contributor to three different Alternative Medicine journals and in 1999 was named as the Editor of Acupuncture Today. Marilyn loves to work in her garden and grows various kinds of fruit and numerous flowers. www.fsmta.org • page 13 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Meet the Presenters Dee Dettmann Ahern, R.P.T.: Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology/Biology, University of Iowa. Certificate in Physical Therapy University of Iowa. Over twenty years in private practice and over 10 years as a Visceral Manipulation Instructor at Upledger Institute, Palm Beach, Florida. Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT: With over a decade of service to children and families, Tina Allen, founder of leading children’s health and nurturing touch organization Liddle Kidz Foundation, has become an internationally respected educator, author and expert in the field of infant and pediatric massage therapy. She managed the nation’s first comprehensive pediatric massage program at Children’s Hospital at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Florence ‘Flo’ Barber, PhD. (c), M.S., LMT: Specializes in pain relief, joint mobilization, and pediatric problems. Over the last nine years, she has developed a new and unique cranial therapy – Facilitated Pathways Intervention (FPI). It is the focus of her clinical practice and the topic of her PhD dissertation. Flo has been an LMT in solo practice since 1997, and has taught her FPI therapy and other cranial techniques in several states and foreign countries over the last 12 years. Oleg Bouimer: He was born in Ukraine and has been a rehabilitation specialist, researcher and educator for over two decades. Oleg graduated with honors from The State Institute of Physical Education, Ukraine. Oleg is the owner of OWellness, Inc. and Executive Director of the Global Wellness Institute, a not-for-profit organization, with focus on massage research. Mya Breman, LCSW, LMT, CST-D: Gayle ‘Mya’ Breman’s career underwent a drastic shift when she left TV and radio to join The Upledger Institute as marketing director in 1989. Impressed by the results she saw clients attain here, she returned to school to study manual therapy. Ms. Breman has since earned her state and national massage therapy licenses, as well as a master’s degree in clinical social work from Barry University. She is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been extremely fortunate to be mentored by Dr. Upledger in CranioSacral Therapy and Dr. Bruno Chikly in Lymphatic Drainage Therapy throughout her 22 years at UI. She is known as a Body Psychologist because of her extensive experience and ability to combine structural and emotional healing with her client’s. In addition to seeing private clients at UI HealthPlex Clinic, Ms. Breman is active in the clinic’s intensive programs. She also enjoys working through pregnancies and than with the mother and newborn in the birthing suite with great success. She has coached many therapists in the blending of dialoguing and non-invasive therapies. Her work as a social worker and body worker with Hospice has given her a fearless and compassionate ability to go anywhere with the client with confidence. Mya is passionate about her work and continues to feel honored by her clients trust. She is excited and appreciative that there are ‘no two people alike in the world’, so each session is completely different and full of learning, changes and productivity. Ann Catlin, LMT, OTR: She has 30 years experience with eldercare as an occupational and massage therapist. She directs the Center for Compassionate Touch LLC, providing Compassionate Touch® training across the nation. She is published in massage journals and created an instructional DVD. Her vision is a world where healing presence in the form of touch is commonplace for every elder, ill and dying person. Ann has a massage practice serving elders in facility care and hospice. For more information, visit Ann’s website: www.compassionate-touch.org. Randall W. Clark: He has lectured internationally on his work in the emerging field of Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy, including the World Congress on Posturology in Bucharest, Romania, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founder of the St. John-Clark Pain Treatment Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, Mr. Clark became the president of Neurosomatic Educators in 2005, where he continues to work alongside Paul St. John, to develop and teach seminars nationwide in the system they believe will change the way the world addresses chronic pain. page 14 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Meet the Presenters Taya Countryman LMT: Practicing since 1977, specializing in complex and chronic medical conditions, Taya listens to the body and thinks “outside the box” for solutions to symptoms. 7 years at Everett Providence Hospital’s Pain Control Center. Co-author/lobbyist for the 1987 Washington State Massage Law Revision, making massage part of the health care field. Past Washington State Massage Board Member. Advanced Instructor since 1992. AMTA awards: Service to the Profession 2003, Service to the Chapter 2006, Chapter Meritorious 2010. Kerry D’Ambrogio, PT, DOM: Honors Bachelor of Arts (Physical Education), concentration in athletic injuries, fitness appraisal and sciences, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Over 20 years of private practice experience and ten years experience as an Instructor at Upledger Institute, Palm Beach, Florida Patricia M. Donohue, LMT: graduated the Swedish Institute in 1966 and received her AOS Degree in Massage Therapy from New York College in 1998. Nationally certified 1993-2009 as well as licensed in Florida and New York. Pat is a provider for NCBTMB and CE Broker for Florida with a wide variety of applied techniques for pathological conditions along with her specialty in, Bindegewebsmassage (Connective Tissue Massage). Pat is well respected as a consultant and mentor for the massage profession that expands for over 45 years. Joe Durant: Joe has been a massage therapist since 1996, integrating neuromuscular therapy and ETPS microcurrent therapy in medical/pain management settings. He has been a contract provider for several neurology/ neurosurgery practices. For the last five years he has been partner in a multi-disciplinary pain management practice with a neurologist. His speaking experience includes speaking at the 2005 American Academy of Pain Management Conference and up to twenty ETPS two day course for the past six years. Michael L. Garcia: He has been a Registered Nurse since 1976 and has taught massage and anatomy, physiology and pathology at Alpha School of Massage since 1995. His training includes NMT by Judith Walker Delaney and Paul St John, barefoot massage (Ashiatsu) with Ruthie Hardee and Richard Rossiter, Pain Relief with Dr. Bruce Hocking, Russian Medical Massage with Zhenya Kurashova Wine, and many others. FSMTA members in Daytona, Gainesville, Jacksonville and Broward have experienced some of his courses at their chapter meetings. For several years he wrote the Board Reports for both the FSMTA and AMTA. Bruce Ham: He was born in Korea and has studied traditional Shiatsu in Korea and the U.S. for over 20 years. He is a master of Qi Gong and several Martial Arts. In 2008 he moved to Austria to work at the Lanser Hof, a renowned Medical Spa. His special fields are holistic health, energy medicine and Qi Shiatsu. Currently he has his private practice in Munich, Germany. For the past nine years he conducted seminars on holistic health and massage therapy in the U.S. and Europe. George Dallas Hancock, PhD (c), DC, KMT: Dr. Hancock is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in cranial techniques. Since 1974 he has attended cranial workshops presented by Drs. Boyd, DeCamp, DeJarnette, Gehin, Goodheart, Jecmen, Korneisel, Royster, Shea, Stober, Upledger, and Walker. He has identified many frequentlyoccurring neuromuscular and postural patterns that are present in the majority of patients, and has developed effective, long-lasting cranial treatment procedures. He currently teaches CranioSomatic workshops in the United State, Canada, Europe, and Asia through Hancock CranioSomatic Institute. Lorena Haynes BS, LMT: became a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist in 1992 and has been teaching massage therapy for Orange County Public School system since 2002. Earning her Bachelor of Science degree in education, specializing in vocational and industrial training, is currently seeking a Masters degree in curriculum development and distance education from University of Central Florida. She holds an Advanced Teaching Certificate and has a Certification as an Online Instructor. Lorena recently served on the Florida Board of Massage as Vice Chair where she was a member of the Probable Cause Panel, Laws and Rules, Continuing Education and Distance Education committees. She regularly conducts in-service training at her school for other instructors and is a mentor to new teachers. www.fsmta.org • page 15 FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Meet the Presenters Scott Kingsbury: He has been a self employed therapist for 11 years and a continuing education provider since 2004. He has worked with well over 10,500 pair of feet. An educator for HealthFirst Nurses, Space Coast Health Institute, Resort Spa’s including: Amelia Island Plantation Spa, FSMTA Local Chapters as well as a teaching assistant for James Waslaski the past several years. His trainings include, bodytalk, reflexology, orthopedic therapy, osteopathy, PNT, myoskelatel alignment, touch for health. www.orthoflexology.com. Michael McGillicuddy LMT, NCBTMB, CKTP: is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is the President of USA Pro-Sports, a continuing education company, which conducts workshops throughout the world. Michael is also an internationally recognized speaker and has spoken in the USA, Europe and Australia. He graduated from the Florida School of Massage Therapy in Gainesville, Florida, in 1984 and is the owner and administrator of the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Winter Park, Florida, where he teaches and practices massage therapy. Michael designed and conducts a sports internship program at the University of Central Florida for graduate students of massage therapy. In 1996 Michael was selected as an Athlete’s Medical Service Volunteer working in the Atlanta Olympic Village Athletic Training Room. He is the past State President of the Florida State Massage Association. Michael is an International educator and has conducted Sports Massage and pain management massage training’s throughout the Untied States. Claire Marie Miller: Her teaching method is both warm and frank which has created lifelong followers of her courses and continued education. Claire Marie Miller planned for and experienced a conscious conception with her daughter, Jessica, in 1984. Shortly thereafter, Claire went on to study over the next two decades with world-renown author, Jeannine Parvati Baker, writer of Conscious Conception. To this day, Claire brings her personal story and interconnected philosophy to all of her courses. Claire has been in healthcare since 1972, massage therapy since 1979, and is one of the original NCTMB providers. William Muhlstadt: He has been a member of FSMTA since 2003. He joined the sports team as a student to pursue his passion for sports massage. In the following years William was named the 2007 Sports Team Member of the Year and in 2010 he was named the FSMT State Sports Team Director. Through being apart of the sports team he has been able to develop his leadership skill and along the way the events which William has worked gave him the platform to develop this APSM class. Cherie Sohnen-Moe: Cherie is an author, business coach and international workshop leader. She has been a successful business owner since 1978. Before shifting her focus to education and coaching, she was a massage practitioner for many years. She served as a faculty member at the Desert Institute of Healing Arts and the Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Cherie has written hundreds of articles, authored the book, Business Mastery, and co-authored The Ethics of Touch. James Waslaski: He is an author and international lecturer teaching approximately 40 seminars per year around the globe. He’s developed orthopedic massage and sports injury DVDs and authored manuals on Advanced Orthopedic Massage and Client Self Care. James presents at state, national, and international massage, chiropractic, and osteopathic conventions including keynote addresses at the FSMTA, World of Wellness, and Australian National Massage Conventions. As an industry pioneer, James was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2008. (www.orthomassage.net) Pete Whitridge: He has been a licensed massage therapist for 18 years. He teaches “Myofascial Components of Pain” workshops throughout the Southeast, as well as Florida Law, Ethics, and Business Building classes. Pete completed a four-year term on the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, serving two years as Chairman. Pete is a faculty member several massage schools and is a frequent speaker for FSMTA chapter meetings, as well as AMTA, FSMTA, and FCA conventions. Pete received the Charles Canfield Award from the FSMTA in 2004 for service and dedication to the massage profession. page 16 • www.fsmta.org Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Boasting a prime location across from SeaWorld Orlando and adjacent to Discovery Cove and Aquatica, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld (www. renaissanceseaworldorlando.com) expertly combines the enchantment of Orlando with its own imaginative style. This beautiful SeaWorld Orlando Hotel with a Resort feel and amenities, provides a winning combination of location, near major Orlando attractions, shopping, golf, dining and more. Newly renovated oversized guest rooms offer contemporary retreats that blend seamlessly with modern conveniences. Indulge in delectable dining at the hotel’s fabulous new on-site restaurants or enjoy an invigorating Starbucks coffee. The lavish nèu lotus spa offers a luxurious, tranquil venue for complete relaxation. Other amenities include: Olympic-sized heated pool, two whirlpools, 24hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, game room, children’s play area, complimentary shuttles to SeaWorld and Universal parks. ROOM RATES: Rooms are $139 single/double and $189 executive king per night plus tax. There is no resort fee. Room amenities include: 32” flat panel TV, safe, in-room refrigerator and coffee maker, iron/ironing board and luxurious Revive© bedding. To make reservations, please visit the FSMTA exclusive booking website at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FSMTA2011 and follow the prompts. You may call in your reservations at 1-800-266-9432 or 1-506-474-2009, make sure you mention that you are attending the FSMTA convention. Cut-off date for the FSMTA room block is Monday, May 30, 2011, by 5:00 pm (EST). Check-in begins at 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am. The FSMTA group rate will be offered three days prior and three days after the meeting dates subject to availability of the rooms. …the Original Source for Bamboo Massage! Bring your family and have a memorable vacation as you enjoy all the resort has to offer. HOTEL ADDRESS AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The hotel address is 6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32821. Directions from the Orlando International Airport: Take the Beeline Expressway West (528) – approximately 10 miles; exit on International Drive/ SeaWorld Exit (Exit # 1); turn left on International Drive; turn right on Sea Harbor Drive (2nd Light). Resort is on the right side (across from SeaWorld parking lot). Directions from the North/East: Take I-4 West, Exit 72 – Beeline Expressway East (528); take the first exit – International Drive and follow directions above. Directions from the South/West: Take I-4 East , Exit 71 – SeaWorld; turn left on Sea Harbor Drive (2nd stoplight). Resort is on the left side (across from Learn to give luxurious deep tissue massage using SeaWorld parking lot) warmed bamboo – Easy on hands and wrists! PARKING: Self-Parking is discounted to $6.00 per day. Valet parking is available for $18.00 overnight. Offering CE Classes and Bamboo sets/DVD’s FL 50-8549 NCBTMB 450427-07 www.Bamboo-Fusion.com www.fsmta.org • page 17 (941) 544-6676 Full-Day Massage Therapy Educator Summit Saturday, June 25, 2011 Class Sessions - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 8:00 am - 10:00 am - ADA Compliance Strategies for Massage Therapy Instructors - Students will become familiar with legal foundations for services to students with disabilities. They will recognize the rights and obligations regarding academic adjustments for students with disabilities. Students will be able to assess the difference between learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities, and will distinguish between those characteristics that determine appropriate academic adjustments for students being served under the ADA. They will acquire a working knowledge of common accommodations for classroom use that are practical and suitable for students with disabilities. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Introduction to Distance Education for Massage Therapy Instructors - Students will be introduced to various categories of Distance Education, the development of distance learning its impact on traditional education and implications for the future. This presentation includes demonstration of a Learning Management System, and introduction of on-line delivery methods. These class sessions are approved for a total of 4 CEs by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education. 12:00pm - Lunch Break - Sponsored by American Massage Council, lunch is open to representatives from FSMTA member schools. Non-FSMTA member school representatives may attend on a space-available basis. RSVP is required to attend this lunch! 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Immediately following lunch - Open Forum for massage educators & school owners – Facilitated by Pete Whitridge, this session is where all of your questions can be answered about the licensure process, national certification, the national examination, now to help your students succeed, plus any other topic you’d like to discuss. There will be representatives from the Florida Board of Massage Therapy, the Florida State Massage Therapy Association, the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards and the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. The discussion panel is approved for 3 CEs in Laws and Rules by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education. REGISTRATION FORM – To pre-register, return this form by May 27, 2011. All others will be processed on-site. Morning Class Sessions: r FREE for FSMTA Associate School Members r Lunch Breaks: r FREE for FSMTA Associate School Members r Non-members, space available basis Afternoon Discussion Panel: r $50 for non-members FREE for ALL educators and school owners Free Trade Show: r Yes! I’d like to receive special offers/information by email from the 2011 FSMTA Exhibitors! Non-member schools...join FSMTA and attend the entire day FREE! Annual dues are $125. 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Date:_________________________________ 3- or 4-digit Security Code:_ ________________________________ Billing Zip Code: _________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Waves of Possibilities • FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention Successful Start Program Tips to kick start a Successful massage practice WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2011 • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Renaissance orlando at seaworld • orlando, fl CHECK IN 4:00 - 5:00 pm • Program will begin promptly at 5:00 pm Join us to hear tips and advice from some of the foremost leaders in the massage industry. Massage Students, Instructors and Massage Therapists Who Have Been Licensed Two Years or Less Are Invited to Attend This Unique Program At No Charge! Sponsored by: Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Performance Health Products, and Massage Warehouse MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Bob Poirier — Vice President of Operations Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation RALPH RUSS, LMT, FSMTA State President Association Involvement Maximum Attendees: 300 – Must RSVP to guarantee a seat and a goodie bag. Lynda Solien-Wolfe, SSP Committee Chair Retailing and Massage Therapy Lynn Hupp - FSMTA Executive Director Association Benefits HEATHER ZDAN, VIce President of Marketing - Scrip Companies Marketing Tips for Massage Therapists Maureen Gilbert, LMT, Outcalls & Safety karen ford, MS, LMT, Florida Board of Massage Therapy Good Therapists Can Get in Trouble Paul Watson Lambert, FSMTA General Counsel Association Legal Issues DAVID KENT, LMT Tips on Setting Up Your Office JAY EDINGER, CPA Taxes and the Massage Therapist Michael McGillicuddy, LMT Self Care & Wellness for the Massage Therapist JOANNA GODWIN, LMT Grow Your Practice with Community Outreach Angie Patrick - Massage Warehouse Director of Business Development Massage Therapy Research- A Story of Love Prizes from FSMTA, Performance Health Products, Massage Warehouse SSP Committee: Lynda Solien-Wolfe-Chair, Mike McGillicuddy and Marion Padgett Please RSVP to FSMTA at 877-376-8248 or email [email protected] (include Successful Start in your email subject line) Everyone Must RSVP individually to receive their entry ticket for this program. FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention • Waves of Possibilities Thank You to Our Sponsors! As of January 3, 2011, our Convention sponsors are: ACE MASSAGE CUPPING MASSAGE INSURANCE BILLING Big Bend CHAPTER Brevard CHAPTER Broward CHAPTER Central Florida CHAPTER Dade CHAPTER Emerald Coast CHAPTER First Coast CHAPTER Flagler/Volusia CHAPTER Gulf Coast CHAPTER Heart of Florida CHAPTER Keys CHAPTER North Central Florida CHAPTER Palm Beach CHAPTER Sarasota/Manatee CHAPTER Southwest florida CHAPTER Sugar Dunes CHAPTER Suwannee Valley CHAPTER Tampa Bay CHAPTER Treasure Coast CHAPTER page 20 • www.fsmta.org W av os es of P FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention & Trade Show Registration Form - Part I si Full Convention Pre-registration includes all educational sessions, Thursday Welcome Reception/Buffet Dinner with Exhibitors, and Saturday Dinner and Dance. Payment MUST accompany registration form. To enable you to receive more one-on-one attention, many classes are small. Registration for educational classes is on a first registered, first in basis. All registrations received by May 27th will have the Saturday Banquet included. The Saturday Dance will be open to all attendees. After May 27th Banquet tickets may be purchased on a space-available basis only. b ili ti e s THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: By mail: FSMTA, 1870 Aloma Avenue, Ste. 260, Winter Park, FL 32789; By fax (credit card payments only): 407-628-2042; Online: www.fsmta.org. 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EARLY BIRD DUE BY 4/22/11 Includes 1 Saturday Banquet Ticket • Please Choose: r beef r chicken r vegetarian r FSMTA Member $299 r Non-member $449 PREREGISTRATION BETWEEN 4/22/11 AND 5/27/11 Includes 1 Saturday Banquet Ticket • Please Choose: r beef r chicken r vegetarian r FSMTA Member $399 r Non-member $524 ON-SITE (AFTER 5/27/11) Does not include Saturday Banquet Ticket r FSMTA Member $399 r Non-member $524 STUDENT (no credits awarded) Does not include Saturday Banquet Ticket r FSMTA Member $99 r Non-member $149 1 DAY CLASS REGISTRATION Does not include any food/social functions Please choose day(s) attending: r Thursday r Friday r Saturday r Sunday EARLY BIRD DUE BY 4/22/11 r FSMTA Member $149 r Non-member $199 ON-SITE or AFTER 4/22/11 r FSMTA Member $199 r Non-member $249 STUDENT (no credits awarded)r $49 3 Send BOTH SIDES OF this form with payment to FSMTA, 1870 Aloma Avenue, Ste. 260, Winter Park, FL 32789; fax: 407-628-2042 (credit card payments only). You can also register at www.fsmta.org. SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS Saturday Night Banquet DUE BY 5/27/11 $60 x # tickets _____ = $ _____ • Please Choose: r beef r chicken r vegetarian r Free Successful Start Program (students/newly licensed therapists only), must RSVP - limited first 300 people r Check this box if you’d like to receive special offers via email from the 2011 FSMTA Exhibitors! (Service available to individuals attending only the free trade show as well as paid registrants.) PAYMENT INFORMATION Registration forms must be received by May 27, 2011. After that date, registrations will only be processed onsite. r Check r MasterCard r VISA r AmEx r Discover r Cash Amount to charge:_____________________________________________________________________________ Account #:___________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date:_____________ 3- or 4-digit Security Code:__________ Billing Zip Code:_ ________________________ Signature:_ __________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy: If cancellations are received in writing before 4:30 pm on Friday, April 22, 2011, we will be happy to refund your registration fee, less a $50 processing fee. If cancellations are received in writing between 4:30 pm on Friday, April 22, 2011 and 4:30pm on Friday, May 27, 2011, we will be happy to refund your registration fee, less a $100 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after 4:30 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011, or for no-shows. Everyone asks to be the exception; thank you for not doing that. 4 preference 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 and part 2 must be taken). ALL OTHER CLASSES ARE 3 CE CREDITS EACH. Send BOTH SIDES OF this form with payment to FSMTA, 1870 Aloma Avenue, Ste. 260, Winter Park, FL 32789; fax: 407-628-2042 (credit card payments only). You can also register at www.fsmta.org. ti e s 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 preference FSMTA Basic Sports Massage Team Training – William Muhlstadt SATURday, june 25, 2011 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 3 preference 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 preference Healing With E-Stim in Massage: The Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture Protocols & Massage for Improving Patient Outcomes & Managing Pain – Joe Durant Medical Massage for the Shoulder – Michael Garcia Presentation Intro to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage – Claire Marie Miller The Power of Touch and Alzheimer’s Disease – Ann Catlin Visceral Manipulation Applications for Sciatica & Low Back Pain – Dee Ahern SATURday, june 25, 2011 • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • NOTE EARLY START TIME preference 1 Intro to CranioStructural Integration – Dallas Hancock Intro to Kinesio Taping – Michael McGillicuddy Russian Sports Massage - Oleg Bouimer Qi Shiatsu – Bruce Ham Visceral Manipulation Applications for Sciatica & Low Back Pain – Dee Ahern FRIday, June 24, 2011 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm “The Big 4” Prevention of Medical Errors, Law Review and HIV/AIDS Education – Pete Whitridge FRIday, June 24, 2011 • 9:00 Am - 12:00 pm preference 3 3 3 3 Advances in Soft Tissue Therapy: Soft Tissue Release of the Cranial Base – Randall Clark Bindegewebsmassage – Basic Session – Patricia Donohue Intro to CranioSomatic Foundations – Florence Barber Intro to Muscle Energy Techniques – Kerry D’Ambrogio Low Back Pain Relief – Michael Garcia Presentation Intro to Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage – Claire Marie Miller FRIday, June 24, 2011 • 8:30 Am - 12:00 pm & 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM • NOTE EARLY START TIME 2 3 preference (both part 1 b ili Thursday, June 23, 2011 • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm preference THE BIG 4 IS WORTH 7 CE CREDITS si SESSION INFORMATION: Seating at educational sessions is limited. Sessions are assigned by registration received date. You MUST complete this section and circle your preferences (1, 2, and 3) you wish to take for each time block. Failure to do so may mean that you do not get registered for the classes you want. **Note to Attendees: Bring notepaper, pen and light jacket to all classes. Please refer to class description to see if other items are needed such as massage table, linens, oils or lotions, towel, and other items requested. FSMTA cannot provide storage for therapists’ personal items such as tables, chairs, etc. FSMTA BASIC SPORTS MASSAGE TEAM TRAINING IS WORTH 4 CE CREDITS. os es of P Registration Form - Part I W av FSMTA 2011 Annual Convention & Trade Show CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash & Cervical Pain – Mya Breman How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe Orthopedic Massage for Forearm, Wrist & Hand – James Waslaski Qi Shiatsu – Bruce Ham SATURday, june 25, 2011 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 CranioSacral Therapy Applications for Whiplash & Cervical Pain – Mya Breman Intro to Structural Relief Therapy – Taya Countryman Massage and Hospice: What is our Role? – Ann Catlin Orthopedic Massage for Pelvic Stabilization – James Waslaski Reflexology Fundamentals – Scott Kingsbury Sunday, june 26, 2011 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Healing With E-Stim in Massage: The Integration of E-Stim, Acupuncture Protocols & Massage for Improving Patient Outcomes & Managing Pain – Joe Durant How Does Pediatric Massage Therapy Benefit children with Autism (ASD)? – Tina Allen How to Build Lasting Client Relationships: The Cornerstone of a Successful Practice – Cherie Sohnen-Moe Intro to Structural Relief Therapy – Taya Countryman Orthoflexology Upper Trunk & Extremities – Scott Kingsbury Russian Sports Massage – Oleg Bouimer PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 375 South Florida, FL 1870 Aloma Avenue, Ste. 260 Winter Park, FL 32789 PRESENTS SANCTUARY ORLANDO, FLORiDA June 22 - 25, 2011 An oasis of calm awaits you in Booth 632 at the exciting and fun filled FSMTA Convention in Orlando, Florida. Here, attendees and exhibitors alike find an unparalleled opportunity to unwind while being treated to fabulous 10 minute treatments for the face or feet. For each 10 minute treatment, a donation of $10 will be collected and presented to the Touch Research Institute. Participants can indulge in as many treatments as they like for a donation of $10 for each treatment received. 10 minute treatment offerings include basic reflexology, stone massage, exfoliation, hot/cold contrast protocols, herbal ball treatment and facial rejuvenating techniques in a format anyone can add to the end of a regular massage. Our goal is to provide education regarding easy-to-perform techniques any therapist can incorporate into their client offerings. Our support of the Touch Research Institute is one we are extremely proud of, and our mission is to raise a significant amount of money to help facilitate more research in the field of Massage Therapy. After your pampering, be sure to visit and shop at Massage Warehouse in Booth 524, directly across from our Sanctuary! JOIN US... in our fund raising event for the TOUCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, In support of the research of Tiffany Field in the field of Premature Children and the Benefits of Massage. We are grateful to our event partners for helping to make this event a huge success. Please join us in thanking our sponsors for their participation and philanthropy for this worthy cause. HELP US THANK... • Bon Vital’ • Darien Lourde • Sa-Wan • Performance Health • Massage Magazine • Massage Today • Soothing Touch • TH Stone • George Skaroulis 877-404-0447 www.MassageWarehouse.com
