AMTA-SC Spring Mini Convention

March 25-27, 2010

James Waslaski, Robert Wootten, Colorful Teachings (Ann Blair Kennedy and Gay Barefield) and Steve Blair

Please select the education package or courses you would like to take via the Education Menu button.

And the Business Meeting

Marriott Spartanburg at Renaissance Park

800-228-9290

864-596-1211

299 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29306

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/spamc-spartanburg-marriott-at-renaissance-park/

AMTA room rates good until March 3, 2010

Call: 1-800-228-9290 or 864-596-1211  reference # 1-WO1V83

$89 Single or Double Occupancy

Please call the hotel for room details and reservations.

299 Sports Bar and Dupre’s are located onsite.

Several restaurants are nearby, please visit the hotel website for details.

Friday Night Social

7:00-8:00.

It’s free for workshop attendees, please join us!

LOTS of Door Prizes! LOTS of Fun!!

Business Meeting

Saturday 3:30-5:30

Non-members are welcome!

Registration for all classes will begin 30 minutes prior to class start

Some of the gifts are:

James Waslaski, LMT

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions Scars

Pelvic Stabilization “The Key to Structural Integration”

& (Bonus) Complicated Knee Conditions

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Elbow, Wrist and Hand Conditions

Class Information

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions, 8 CE hours, Thursday, 9:00 - 6:00

$135 Members, $160 Non-Members

Pelvic Stabilization & (Bonus) Complicated Knee Conditions, 8 CE hours, Friday, 8:00 - 5:00

$135 Members, $160 Non-Members

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Elbow, Wrist and Hand Conditions, 6 CE hours, Saturday, 8:00 - 3:00

$100 Members, $125 Non-Members

22 CE Hours

Classes can be taken separately or all three at a discounted rate of

$365 for Members, $440 for Non-Members

Course Descriptions

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions

This powerful presentation is requested throughout the world. Based on structural integrations and our revolutionary joint capsule work, you will combine multiple disciplines and learn a systematic approach to getting immediate results in patients with severe thoracic outlet and frozen shoulder problems. We will also address rotator cuff injuries, bicipital tendonitis, and shoulder impingements problems. We will focus on modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization techniques, P.N.F. stretching, strengthening and unique patient home care protocols. The unique joint capsule work has helped release thousands of frozen shoulder conditions and will revolutionize your results with complicated shoulder conditions.

Pelvic Stabilization & (Bonus) Complicated Knee Conditions

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, 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.

Bonus!!!

New Course!  Be the first to take this class!!!

(This will be included and offered free with the Pelvic Stabilization Class)

Pelvic Stabilization & Complicated Knee Conditions

This dynamic, multimedia presentation will review a structural and multidisciplinary approach for treating low back pain, sciatica, bulging discs, SI joint dysfunction, and complicated knee conditions. We will be sharing cutting edge research on myofascial pain, scar tissue mobilization, trigger points, and joint pain. Modalities used will be functional assessment, myofascial release, NMT, joint capsule work, myoskeletal alignment, active isolated stretching, and strengthening protocols, specific to each clinical condition. Following our pelvic stabilization, you will also learn techniques that will eliminate conditions such as patellar tendinosis, IT band friction syndrome, chondromalacia, ligament sprains, hamstring strains, medial and lateral meniscus injuries, and posterior knee pain. The key to this seminar is that all muscle groups that affect the hip and knee will be brought into balance prior to treating the clinical symptoms, and the client will be given custom designed self care for each specific condition, to eliminate pain forever.  70% Hands on training- Mats or tables required.

Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Elbow, Wrist and Hand Conditions

This seminar will teach you to eliminate conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, nerve entrapments and progressive joint arthritis in as little as one session. Utilizing modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization, myoskeletal alignment, P.N.F. stretching and strengthening in a precise order you will eliminate even the most complicated pain conditions immediately and permanently. You will empower the client to control underlying factors such as repetitive motions and poor postures and teach the client precise home care protocols for life long, pain free living. Our revolutionary approach for pain free scar tissue mobilization and tendon pain release will bring your work to a level you have never imagined. Through the use of human dissections, computerized pathologies, and animated structural movements, you will match the exact modality to the underlying condition, restoring structural balance and maximizing performance potential in all clients.

Robert Wootten, LMT

Thai Massage, Level 1

(Nuat Boran / Thai bodywork)

Class Information:

21 CE Hours

Thursday 8:30 - 6:00

Friday 8:30 - 4:30

Saturday 8:30 - 3:00

$355.00 Members, $420.00 Non-Members

Course Description

Level 1 presents the Thai attitude and approach to bodywork, including the cultural and spiritual foundations which are essential to understanding this modality. Participants learn the techniques for stretching, range of motion, cross-fiber, and meridian work and a basic sequence for treating the whole person in supine, side-lying, prone, and sitting positions. In addition, meditations and breathing techniques are shown that can enhance any bodywork. The style taught is similar to that practiced in Chiang Mai (“Northern style”) enhanced with elements from other styles and Robert's 20 years of experience. The workshop is very experiential with lots of guided practice and help with body mechanics, first on the floor and then on the table. An instructional booklet prepared by Robert with pictures of all the moves is included.

Ann Blair Kennedy and Gay Barefield

Professional Ethics-Dual Relationships and Boundaries & The Gray Areas

Dual Relationships and Boundaries

Class Information

3 CE hours

Friday 9:00 – 12:00

$50 Members, $55 Non-Members

Course Description

This class helps the therapists deal with the inevitable dual relationships within their practices and how they need to work on their boundaries in these areas. We will define ethics and boundaries, discuss treatment of our peers, and will address the dilemma of dual relationships. This class meets the required NCBTMB Standard V in ethics.

The Gray Areas

Class Information

3 CE hours

Friday 1:30 – 4:30

$50 Members, $55 Non-Members

Course Description

Ethics are part of the foundation of the massage practice. This class helps therapists deal with the "gray areas" of ethics, instead of the obvious issues. We will define ethics and standards of practice, we will discuss ethical danger areas and defining sacred space.

Participants should be prepared for group discussion, sharing of experiences, laughter, bonding, and unique ethical dilemmas.

Steve Blair

Health and Fitness for Massage Therapists,

Physical Therapists, and the Public

Class Information

2 CE hours

Friday 5:00 - 7:00

This class will be offered free to all participants attending another class during this conference.

Non participants cost will be $20 Members, $40 Non-Members

Course Description

This class will focus on the associations between lifestyle and health with a specific emphasis on exercise, physical fitness, body composition and chronic disease.

Dr. Blair has published over 425 papers and chapters in the scientific literature and was the senior scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General report on physical activity and health. He is the Professor in the Departments of Exercise Science and Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina. Dr. Blair has received awards from many professional associations, including a MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health, ACSM Honor Award, Robert Levy Lecture and Population Science Research Awards from the American Heart Association, and is one of the few individuals outside the U.S. Public Health Service to be awarded the Surgeon General's Medallion. He has delivered lectures to medical, scientific, and lay groups in 48 states and 30 countries.

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