2024 Texas Convention

Texas for the 2024 Convention

Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051

April 19 – 21, 2024

Grapevine Convention Center

1209 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Three days of education, networking, community and fun!

Join us in Grapevine for classes that will advance your skills and enhance your practice. Receive high quality education from nationally known, expert instructors at an incredibly low cost.

Convention is wonderful for everyone!

Earn up to 21 NCBTMB & Texas CE’s

  • PreConvention Thursday night Meet and Greet – Heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft beverages provided. Cash bar available for those who wish. Have a blast meeting massage therapists from all over Texas and surrounding states who understand what you do.
  • Friday morning registration starts and our Soar 2 Success Student Summit for students or brand new therapists is presented. Attend amazing classes and check out vendors during your breaks. Delicious lunch provided.
  • Friday evening is our Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner. Texas Chapter members be sure to register. There is no additional cost. Please plan to attend if you are a Texas Chapter member. President Brenda Padilla will give the state of the chapter report .
  • Saturday will be more fabulous classes and opportunities to check out the vendors. Delectable lunch provided.
  • Saturday evening will be a totally fun event. Our Hands on Texas Honky Tonk. Bring your boots and Western wear. Yummy food, Boot Scootin’, lively entertainment and competition. Win bragging’ rights!! Your Texas Chapter Board is already at work creating an enjoyable evening with a unique massage twist.
  • Sunday morning starts bright and early since many will be catching flights later in the day. Incredible classes you’ll love. Another enjoyable lunch and the last chance to visit vendors who will pack up after lunch and head out.

Whether you are a student or an experienced therapist
we have classes and tracks designed just for you.

Licensed Therapist Track

This track includes everything in the student track plus these classes:

  • Clinical Skills for End-of-Life Massage (3 days)
  • Introduction to Integrative Lymphatic Drainage (3 days)
  • Sports Massage – Pre & Post Event Massage: Advanced (3 days)

Massage Student Track

  • Using Research to Market your Massage Therapy Practice
  • Intake Protocols & SOAP Charting for Medical Massage
  • Student to Professional Summit: Soar to Success
  • Thai Herbal Ball Face Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Craniosacral Therapy (2 days)
  • One Year to a Successful Massage Therapy Practice (all day Saturday)
  • Face Massage (all day Saturday)
  • Roles and Boundaries: Ethical Dilemmas in Bodywork (all day Sunday)
  • Advanced Anatomy: Myofascial Meridians (all day Sunday)
  • Massage Amplified – Polarity Therapy a Conscious Touch (all day Sunday)

INSTRUCTORS

We are excited to have these nationally known instructors share their knowledge and expertise with you. Visit the Instructors page linked from main menu at top of page for instructor profiles.


OPTIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Pre-Convention Meet & Greet

Join the Board Thursday evening for a Meet and Greet. Like your regional meetings on a grander scale. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft beverages provided. Cash bar available for those who wish. Have a blast meeting massage therapists from all over Texas and surrounding states who understand what you do. Share stories from your experiences, suggest ideas that upgraded your practice, and learn some that might help build your business.

Location and Time
Details Coming Soon

STUDENT TO PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT

Gather insight into  your massage career with our 2nd AMTA Student Summit. Carolyn Miller  will guide you with her experience in AMTA and the massage profession.

Learn from professional experience. 

  • Finding your favorite continuing education classes & certifications. 
  • Why is coming to the convention important?  
  • Staying involved in regional or state level.
  • Bring your questions!

Hands On Texas Honky Tonk

Saturday, 9/20, 6pm – 9pm

  • $30 members & students
  • $40 for 1 guest 
  • $40 non-member
  • $40 for 1 guest

Hands on Texas Honky Tonk

Bring your boots and Western wear. Yummy food, Boot Scootin’, lively entertainment and competition. Win bragging’  rights!! Your Texas Chapter Board is already at work creating an  enjoyable evening with a unique massage twist.

Buy your tickets during registration.

Hotel & Transportation

Host Hotel

Comfort Inn
301 Capitol St, Grapevine, TX
(one block form convention center)