the American Massage Therapy Association, Nevada Chapter

James Waslaski is an Author and International Lecturer who has pioneered deep pain-free orthopedic and medical massage techniques for the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries.  With over 20 years experience in the medical profession and extensive work with professional and Olympic athletes, he now teaches approximately 40 seminars per year throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, London, Greece, Australia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

James has produced a series of six videotapes on sports injuries and complicated orthopedic conditions.  He has presented at State, National, and International conventions, including a keynote speech in Sydney, Australia, the Olympic Training Center in Australia, the College of Sports Medicine, and at Chiropractic conventions in Florida and South Carolina.  His numerous articles have been published in magazines worldwide.  James has received the 1999 International Achievement Award for educating medical practitioners throughout the world towards integrated pain-free healing.  James was inducted in the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in August, 2008.

You may also learn more about James and his work at Orthomassage.net

AMTA-NV Presenter:  “Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Conditions” – June 7th, 2010; “Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions” – June 8th, 2010

Peter Shankland, LMT

Peter Shankland, LMT, is a Massage Therapy Instructor in Everest College ’s (Henderson, NV Campus) Massage Therapy program and a certified Yoga Guide.

Since 2002, Peter has been sharing his knowledge, skills, and complementary therapy experiences with clients in Five-Star hotels & spas, physical therapy clinics, as well as maintaining his own private practice: Myme Therapies.

CE Massage Las Vegas workshops are part of Myme Therapies’ massage, yoga & meditation treatments and services.

Peter attended Nature Care College (Sydney, Australia), receiving his certificates in Remedial Therapies, Remedial Massage, and Reflexology.  In 2004, he earned the title of Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor from the BodyMind Unlimited organization in Australia.  Additionally, Peter practices Jammu Balinese massage, Shiatsu, Polarity Therapy, and pregnancy massage.  Peter also earned his Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Buffalo in 1986 and his Master of Arts in Speech Communication in 1988.

AMTA-NV Presenter: “Table Thai Massage for Spa” – November 9th, 2009

The Nevada Chapter is proud to host “Table Thai Massage for the Spa” in Reno on November 9, 2009.  Peter Shankland, NCBTMB and NSBMT-approved Provider will be instructing.

Register today for substantial savings, whether you are an AMTA member or not.  After October 9th, the rates go up slightly.

Learn more and Register HERE

Carrie Fisher, BS LMT

Carrie Fisher, BS, LMT is an educator and intuitive practitioner specializing in CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release. She has been a licensed massage therapist for over 21 years, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Alternative Medicine from Everglades University, and has recently been invited to be on their Program’s Advisory Committee. Carrie is affiliated with The Upledger Institute as a certified continuing education presenter for healthcare professionals at local and national venues. Her extensive studies and certifications include Lymphatic Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Prenatal and Perinatal Massage and infant care, traditional Chinese medicine, Bach flower remedies, rebirthing, and psychology. She is currently pursuing her Doula Certification to become a labor coach.
After practicing other various massage modalities Carrie’s career path changed when she received her own life-altering CranioSacral Therapy (CST) session. She naturally pursued more extensive training in CST with industry pioneer and osteopathic physician John Upledger at the internationally-renowned Upledger Institute. She immersed herself in study, began assisting at seminars, and became a Certified Teaching Assistant. In 1995 Carrie was invited by Dr. Upledger to be a Visiting Therapist for the Upledger Clinic, and shortly thereafter became a Certified Instructor of ‘Introduction and Overview of CranioSacral Therapy’ educational workshops.
Throughout the last eighteen years Carrie has provided CST in medical, resort, fitness, and private settings. She has, and continues to provide treatment to a wide range of clientele including conjoined twins, premature babies, pre- and post-natal mothers, pre- and post-op surgery patients, collegiate athletes, others with acute and chronic physical or emotional conditions, as well as those simply seeking higher levels of health and wellbeing. Carrie finds the CranioSacral treatment approach to be continually engaging and empowering, and is delighted to have the opportunity to share her passion, knowledge, and healing touch with the community and the rest of the world.

AMTA-NV Presenter: “Introduction to CranioSacral Therapy” – June 1 & 2, 2009