AMTA 2008 National
Convention Education Session and Speaker
Information
Education Sessions
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Got Back? NMT Essentials for the Back (Continued
from Friday)
This course will cover the essentials that practitioners should consider when addressing back
pain. Included will be foundational principles of neuromuscular therapy, trigger point formation theories
and treatment, the anatomy of the region, treatment techniques, and conditions that warrant caution. This
course is a must for any serious practitioner!
16 CE Hours.
Speaker: Judith DeLany
Judith DeLany, LMT, a leading pioneer in the field of NMT and a visionary for its future, has
refined and developed methods of teaching NMT American version™ in both continuing education and
school curriculum.
Creating Relationships that Work: Ethics and
Communication in Private Practice
This session focuses on one of the most important factors in building strong
relationships: communication skills. It introduces the fundamentals of SAVI®, a powerful
and comprehensive system for understanding and improving communication. Here, participants will
learn how to apply SAVI® principles to their own professional communication challenges, with a
focus on the ethical issues involved in setting policies and maintaining boundaries. You will
practice a variety of helpful strategies for intervening in unproductive discussions and
fostering positive, satisfying interactions. 8 CE Hours.
Speaker: Ben Benjamin
Ben Benjamin,
Ph.D., founder of the Muscular Therapy Institute and author of four books and
many articles on orthopedic massage and communication, has been practicing for
over 40 years.
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chi Nei Tsang 101: Taoist Abdominal Massage
Chi Nei Tsang, Taoist Abdominal Massage, addresses the health of the internal organs. This
4 hour introductory class offers an overview of CNT and how the internal organs are viewed from a
CNT approach. Therapists will learn and practice massage techniques to open the breath and clear
the large intestine. 4 CE Hours.
Speaker: Caryn Diel
Caryn Diel, founder of White Cloud Institute in Santa Fe, NM, teaches Chi Nei Tsang,
Energy Medicine, and Qigong classes internationally, and sees clients worldwide.
Managing “Adult” Student Behavior and Matching
Your Teaching to their Learning Styles
Analyze current behaviors confronted in and out of the classroom and learn new strategies
to manage unprofessional behavior. Standard professional conduct is not immediately grasped by
college students, and the end result of this session is a list of definable behaviors and why they
are expected in the professional environment. In addition, participants will identify learning
modalities and take part in collaborative learning techniques that will increase the positive energy
in the classroom. 4 CE Hours. Teachers Track.
Speaker: Sean Glassberg
Established in 2003, Educator Training & Consulting was created to improve post-secondary
teaching after lead consultant Sean J. Glassberg saw the need to support instructors who have had
no formal introduction to or training in the Methods of Teaching. He has over fifteen years of
academic and professional experience.
Integral Anatomy: Layers, Relationships and
Continuity (Repeat)
This course consists of a lecture and slideshow presentation documenting original
laboratory research of a novel approach to human anatomy which is consistent
with the holistic body philosophy of the massage field, based on an emphasis on
the layers, relationships and continuities of human form over conventional regional approaches.
4 CE Hours.
Speaker: Gil Hedley
Gil Hedley, Ph. D., producer of The Integral Anatomy Series
on DVD and founder of Somanautics Workshops, Inc., teaches his 6-Day
Intensive Dissection Workshops internationally.
Anatomy of a Case Report
This class will actively “dissect” a sample case report to examine how this format is
constructed. Sample posters from the poster session will also be examined to identify key features
and strategies for sharing information. Participants will leave with enhanced skills to participate
in the Student or Practitioner Case Report Contest and/or to submit posters for subsequent
Poster Sessions. 4 CE Hours. Research Track
Speaker: Dylan Lott
Dylan Lott, BA, LMT, NCTMB, is a therapist in private practice, and has written and published
on issues related to language, psychoanalysis and the philosophy of science.
Neurostructural Integration Technique
Hamstrings tensional forces have a profound effect on the balance and stability of the
pelvis, reflecting distally to the cranium. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder also mimics
symptoms such as neck and back pain. The NST workshop covers concepts, practical and
effective applications that quickly re-balance these and association structures. 4 CE Hours.
Speaker: Ron Phelan
Blending 15 years of clinical experience, Ron Phelan, an RMT/Bowen (NST) practitioner has
taught massage in Australian colleges and NST across Australasia and North America.
The Power of Music: Healing Body, Mind and
Spirit
Music, the universal language, can comfort, soothe, energize. But not all music is
healing! Explore music’s healing powers, sound, vibrations, energy, recent clinical research,
discoveries. Learn how to use music more effectively for creativity, spiritual awareness, chakra
balancing, enhancing the quality of life, more! Experience live harp music, have fun! PLEASE NOTE:
This course will not be available for CE credit.
Speaker: Sammie Thompson
Sammie Thompson, Certified Music Practitioner, is a pioneer, researcher and educator of
healing music. Her soothing Musical Massage harp compositions have comforted thousands of patients.
Saturday, September 20, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Deep Tissue Massage with Meridian Awareness
Expand your anatomical and energetic knowledge of the body. This form of massage incorporates
the skillful manipulation and palpation of myofascial tissue, muscles and Meridian channels. In
this course, we will utilize body landmarks and muscular references as our guide in moving the
body toward physical and energetic balance.
4 CE hours.
Speaker: Randall, A. Cummins
In his 23-year career, Randy has been on the teaching faculty of the Chicago School of Massage
Therapy, the Lauterstein-Conway School, provided trainings throughout the United States and the
Caribbean, as well as maintaining private practices in Chicago and Austin, TX. His expertise, humor
and wisdom will help you open to the possibilities of self and client.
Craniosacral Overview
The craniosacral system is in a central position to affect health and disease, and as
healthcare practitioners trained to use compassionate touch to boost well being, massage therapists
are in an ideal position to integrate CranioSacral Therapy into their practices. This session
will present the history, concepts and theory behind this approach. You’ll learn how to develop
the light-touch palpation skills that bring about profound results and practice performing whole-body
evaluations using the craniosacral rhythm as a guide.
4 CE Hours.
Speaker: Roy Desjarlais
Roy Desjarlais is Vice President of Clinical Services and International Affiliates for The
Upledger Institute. As a certified instructor, he has taught more than 100 continuing education
workshops worldwide. He continues to work directly with clinical clients, including children with
serious medical conditions.
Self-Treatment for Carpal Tunnel & Other Nerve
Entrapments of the Shoulder, Elbow & Hand
Massage Therapists, protect your most valuable asset, your arms and hands! This workshop
addresses shoulder, arm, elbow and hand nerve entrapment syndromes including Carpal Tunnel specific
to massage therapists. You will learn how to recognize the symptoms of developing problems and treat
your own arms and hands using effective massage techniques in proper sequence and depth. You will
also learn how to prevent problems from developing with an innovative indirect/direct stretching
technique that will increase mobility and flexibility for yourself and can be taught to your clients.
Speaker: Don McCann
Don McCann, MA, LMHC, LMT, developed Structural Energetic Therapy®, SET Therapist 30+ years,
Masters – Counseling Education, Certified Postural Integrator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed
Mental Health Counselor, Cranial/Structural Therapy, author, lecturer, and teacher.
Balancing the Art and Science in Massage Therapy
Education
Explore how to present the facts using art and intuition. Learn to engage both sides of your
students’ brains for deeper learning and more fun. Devise creative strategies to spice up and ground
all areas of your classes and your school’s curriculum.
4 CE Hours. Teachers Track.
Speaker: Carole Osborne-Sheets
Carole Osborne-Sheets’ 34-year bodywork and teaching career has focused on maternity and
somato-emotional applications; author of Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Sculpting,
and Teaching Massage contributor.
Neurostructural Integration Technique (Repeat)
Hamstrings tensional forces have a profound effect on the balance and stability of the
pelvis, reflecting distally to the cranium. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder also mimics
symptoms such as neck and back pain. The NST workshop covers concepts, practical and
effective applications that quickly re-balance these and association structures. 4 CE Hours.
Speaker: Ron Phelan
Blending 15 years of clinical experience, Ron Phelan, an RMT/Bowen (NST) practitioner has
taught massage in Australian colleges and NST across Australasia and North America.
Research and the Profession
This session will be moderated by Massage Therapy Foundation President Diana L. Thompson, LMP.
It will address the current state of massage therapy research. Check back soon for an announcement of
the featured presenters!
4 CE Hours. Research Track
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