Regional Education Opportunities

Let’s gather for summer get-together!

We invite you to join the Heart of Texas region of the Texas chapter of AMTA for our  free monthly community building meeting as we get to know each and have a family fun day. Outdoor play area available for the kiddos.

Date and time:  Sunday, Jul 28from 1:30-3:30
Location:  Bold Republic  Brewing Company   7070 Stonehollow  Temple, TX

We look forward to connecting with familiar and new faces. Feel free to invite other therapists and/or share this email.  You don’t have to be an AMTA member to attend. Students are always welcome.

This event is free to attend and food and non-alcolic drinks provided. 

We look forward to connecting with familiar and new faces. Feel free to invite other therapists and/or share this email.  You don’t have to be an AMTA member to attend. Students are always welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at heartoftexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com or the Education chair at education chair.amtatexas@gmail.com

Information can also be found on the calendar on the Texas AMTA website and on our Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2955962764709238. If you haven’t joined our Facebook group, come on over and see what’s happening in our region.

Building Community Through Conversation: An Interactive Q&A Panel for Licensed Massage Therapists and Students

Join the Dallas AMTA region and fellow therapists for an engaging and interactive Question and Answer Panel Gathering, tailored for licensed massage therapists and massage students alike! This is an excellent opportunity to bring your questions, thoughts, and ideas to the table, fostering a rich and healthy conversation about the field we are all passionate about.

Panel Presenters:

• Sports (Trauma Informed) Massage – Maggy Troup
• Energy Work – Mara Pitcher
• Medical Massage – Tricia Gilbert
• Oncology/Hospice/ End of Life – Lyn Teel
• Myoskeletal Alignment – Kathleen Benanti
• Massage Educator – Amy Miller
• Lymphatics – Heather Evans

Our goal is to create a supportive and collaborative environment where we can come together to share insights, experiences, and knowledge. Whether you are a seasoned therapist or a student just starting out, your perspective is valuable and we encourage you to participate actively.

This gathering is not just about exchanging information; it’s about building a stronger, more connected massage community. Let’s take this chance to support one another, address common challenges, and explore new ideas that can help us all grow professionally and personally.

Location: Ke Kino Massage Academy and Clinic, 1620 Custer Rd #1, Plano, TX 75075
Date & Time:  Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 9-11 am

Come prepared for an inspiring and enlightening discussion that aims to uplift and benefit everyone involved. We look forward to seeing you there and making meaningful connections!

Watch for the following upcoming events:
September M&G  “Massage themed Trivia”
September 5, 2024 from 9-11

This event is free and food is provided. Feel free to invite other therapists and/or to forward this email. You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are always welcome.

You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are always welcome. You can RSVP on the Facebook group but don’t let it stop you from coming if you don’t RSVP.  For more information, join our Facebook group.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy, Christina, Julie, or Hiliary at: amtadallastexas@gmail.com   or the education chair at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

Let’s explore self-help techniques between scheduled sessions

Join AMTA for a Free Meet and Greet in the Northeast Texas region!

We invite you to join us for the second meeting in the Northeast Texas region, this time in North Texas,  to meet your peers,  create community, and to give input into what AMTA and the regional coordinators can do to support you in your practice and business.

Focus of the meeting is Self-help techniques for ourselves and for clients between scheduled sessions.

The meeting will be held on Saturday August 10,  2024  from 2:00-4:00 pm

Location:  Your Muscle Connection   3737 Lamar Ave  Ste 200  Paris, TX  75460

Food will be provided

Bring your ideas, questions and suggestions to help build your professional community. Let’s explore ways we can help ourselves and our clients.

Feel free to invite other therapists and/or to forward this email. You do not have to be a member of AMTA to attend. Students are always welcome. We look forward to seeing many therapists and seeing what needs the community has. Please RSVP by email or Facebook but don’t let it stop you from coming if you can’t RSVP

You can also head over to our Facebook group page and connect with us.

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinators at netexasregion.amtatx@gmail.com

or the Education Chair (Michelle) at:  educationchair.amtatexas@gmail.com

A WEEKEND WITH JAMES WASLASKI

The Heart of Texas and Austin regions of the Texas Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association have joined together to invite you to register for a three-day 24 hour CE weekend with James Waslaski August 16-18, 2024, and explore various Myofascial techniques to relieve nerve compressions and muscle imbalances

We invite veteran massage therapists to work with world renowned James Waslaski to learn powerful techniques to successfully relieve clients pain and movement restriction.

James will be offering the following topics over the 3 days:

• Manual Therapy to Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compressions of the Upper  Body
• Manual Therapy to Eliminate Multiple Nerve Compressions of the Lower Body
• Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic massage for shoulder, low back, hip, and sciatica conditions

Come join James in this incredible hands-on weekend and become skilled and comfortable with these powerful tools.

What this class will include: 

• Positional Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, and soft tissue balancing protocols
• State of the art graphics allows a great look inside the body
• Home care techniques for nerve glides, nerve tensioning, and spinal decompression
• Specific tests to determine the most effective techniques and areas of the body to address
• Focus on neck, torso, low back, hips, and shoulders

This class will be held at:
Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
1101 Woodlawn Avenue
Georgetown, Texas

Friday-Sunday August 16-18, 2024  from 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Tuition is $140 AMTA members, $185 for non-members. Tuition is non-refundable if you cancel.

Class size is limited, so register early to guarantee your spot. Use the registration link below to take advantage of this incredible learning opportunity.

REGISTRATION LINK:  https://cvent.me/KY0lZB

Acupressure I – with Terry Norman

12 CE Hours

Dates: 7-8 Sept 2024
Times: 9:30 am-4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Location: Coastal Bend YMCA Community Room 417 W. Upper Broadway Corpus Christi, TX

Instructor: Terry Norman

Cost: $80 members, $120 nonmembers

Registration opens: 15 Jul 9 AM
Registration closes: 30 Aug 9 pm

Class Description: Discover a simple, non-invasive, and exciting way to reduce minor pains and many chronic illnesses. Students learn Chinese medical procedures dating back 3,000 years, and are still practiced today. This class addresses how to increase healing within the body through acupressure, and a Chinese massage procedure (Tuina). Sinusitis, nausea, headaches, neck pain, and depression are only a few conditions that can be helped through the use of Acupressure. Join us in learning a fun and exciting way to reduce pain and become healthier.

About the instructor: I completed my bachelor’s degree in Music education but since then I have switched my studies to Traditional Chinese Medicine in the area of Physical & Manual Medicine. I’ve studied at the Univ. of Trad. Chinese Med. in Shanghai, China, the Nat. Olympic Training Center in Beijing, China, while working in hospitals and clinics in both Shanghai & Beijing. I have been in private practice since 1973 and have worked in hospitals and clinics in the US. I have been a contributing author in a book on Shiatsu, and a book entitled: Modalities for Massage and Bodywork. I am currently on several State, local, and National Boards and committees in the area of massage therapy and Asian Bodywork, while teaching classes in Tuina in the US & Canada.

Learn more and register:

A Cancer’s Journey: Fundamental Oncology Massage Class

24 CE Hours

Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Times: 8:30-5:30
Location: Phoenix School of Massage 6600 Harwin Dr. #101 Houston, TX 77036

Cost: $140 members, $185 nonmembers

Registration opens 7/29

Instructor: Amy Scottino/Christina Hughes

Class Description: A Disease Overview of Cancer One main question will be, “What are some of the causes of Cancer in America” (possible answers could be, genetic mutations, environmental and lifestyle). The second way to display a deeper understanding of this topic would be the staging of cancer per the oncologist. Introduction to Principal Cancer Treatments will be followed by Clinical Considerations: Massage Therapy Adjustments to Disease and Treatment side effects. General Massage Therapy Adjustments will be discussed. Our Last day of class, when it is the time for hands on. The students will be paired with a client of the instructions that is living with cancer. Then the student will have to demonstrate the ability to have an interview, setting a safe plan for the session, understanding any side effects from treatment and possible positional adjustments.If it is unsafe for clients living with cancer to attend, the hands-on portion will be a peer to peer setting with “case study” role playing for each session to display interview, setting a plan for the session and possible positional adjustments needed. Administrative Considerations The students will learn about better and more effective intake and interview approaches. On our last day each student will make their own intake form for this special population.

About the Instructor:

Amy graduated from Sterling Health Center in 2001 and has been practicing massage in many different capacities ever since. Since starting her own practice in 2016, this is where she has been able to fully express her passion for Manual Lymphatic Drainage/ Oncology Massage, caring for women’s health, and pass her education on to help the health of the clients.

Over the years, Amy has been trained in Prenatal/Postpartum/Labor Preparation Massage,  Postpartum pelvic health, Infant/Toddler/ Adolescent Massage, Myofascial Release, Geriatric Massage, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Oncology Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Final Touch Massage (Hospice ) , and received her Massage Therapy Instructor License and Continuing Education Provider License.  And most recently starting the journey of becoming certified in Zero Balancing.  Out of everything she does, her true joy is helping others with all the knowledge she has obtained.

Amy Scottino is a member of the Society for Oncology Massage, Oncology Massage Alliance, A Recognized American Pregnancy Association Massage Therapist,  American Massage Therapy Association.  Amy also holds a license for Massage Therapy Instructor, Continuing Education Provider, and is a recognized education provider of NCBTMB.  Her co-owned education company is Emerald Bodywork Education.