2023 Texas Convention
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Join AMTA – Texas for the 2023 Convention in El Paso
April 27 – 29, 2023
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DAY 1
7am – 1130am & 1230pm – 5pm
Check-In
8:30am – 4:30pm
Introduction to the Biological Model of Trauma with Christina Montes de Oca
9am – 4pm
Intro to Zero Balancing with Shelia Palmer
9:30am – 11:30am
The First Five Days: Creating a Culture of Academic Success (Teacher In-service) with Dr. Susan Salvo
10am-11am
Student Summit: Soar 2 Success
Lunch – 1130am-1230pm
1pm – 4pm
Assessment & Documentation: What you Need to Know to Keep your Clients Safe & you Protected with Dr. Susan Salvo
1pm – 4pm
Self Care for Massage Therapists with Robert Gardner
1pm – 5pm
Sacred Stone Massage Day 1 with Kelli Lene
6pm – Texas Chapter Annual Meeting & Dinner – for members only
DAY 2
7am – 10am
Check-In
9am – 4pm
Special Populations: Pregnancy, Geriatrics, and Disabilities with Dr. Susan Salvo
9am – 5pm
Senior Spa Day 1 with Shelia Alexander
9am – 4pm
Therapeutic Stretching with Christina Hughes
9am – 4pm
Carpal Tunnel Relief with Robert Gardener
9am – 4pm
Sacred Stone Massage Day 2 with Kelli Lene
12pm – 1pm Lunch
OPTIONAL EVENT: El Paso Chihuahuas Minor League Baseball Game (purchase ticket(s) during check in.
DAY 3
7am – 10am
Check-In
9am – 4pm
Special Populations: Oncology, Medically Fragile, and Hospice Care with Dr. Susan Salvo
9am – 5pm
Senior Spa Day 2 with Shelia Alexander
9am – 4pm
Gua Sha for Scar Tissue with Amy Scottino
9am – 4pm
Thai Foot Massage with Robert Gardner
9am – 4pm
Sacred Stone Massage Day 3 with Kelli Lene
12pm – 1pm Lunch