2020 AMTA-Nevada Chapter Annual Convention

April 20, 2020 by webmaster

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED – PENDING RESCHEDULE DATE: Monday, September 28, 2020

The AMTA-NV Chapter’s Annual Convention hosts its

Annual Member Meeting, featuring:

a State of the Chapter address,
Keynote and special guest speakers,
Government Relations updates, and
Food & giveaways!

Massage Therapists may also earn Continuing Education credits by attending an 8-hour, live course in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy and the Golf Swing (Nelson).

Breakfast & Lunch, and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (Dinner) will be served during the day, so you can network with your peers & talk about what you’re learning in the Meeting and seminar – so Come Hungry!

We look forward to seeing you at the State Convention – invite your colleagues, and we’ll see you soon!

Tagged With: american, amta, association, ceh, ceu, class, continuing, course, credit, education, golf, government, live, massage, meeting, member, ncbtmb, nelson, neuromuscular, nevada, NSBMT, nv, pnmt, relations, technique, therapy, vegas

2020 AMTA-Nevada Education Event – Reno

March 4, 2020 by webmaster

Your Invitation

The AMTA-NV Chapter invites all currently-licensed Massage Therapists to earn NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education Credits during its Seminar & Luncheon/Education Event presentation in Reno, Nevada, on March 4, 2020.

Learn techniques that will empower you to work effectively with orthopedic patients and their doctors & physical therapists and communicate more-therapeutically with your clients/patients. Matthew Gavzy (NCBTMB AP#1726) will bring out the arthrokinematic review and critical thinking tools to apply use of Goniometry, Manual Muscle Testing, and End Feels (3 CEHs) and the right reporting and conversations to have with your clients/patients and their doctors & physical therapists for optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Lunch will be served, so you can network with your peers & talk about what you’re learning in the seminar – so Come Hungry!

REGISTER Now

Event & Course Description

Join Matthew Gavzy in adding techniques to your massage therapy practice’s toolbox: Goniometry, Manual Muscle Testing, and End Feels (3 CEHs) – Massage Therapist-participants will:

learn orthopedic pathologies, associated surgical procedures & post-surgical precautions to be better able to treat their clients/patients;
get a refresher in anatomy and arthrokinematics;
learn about goniometry, how to use a goniometer & landmark properly, and review joint ROM measurements;
take demonstrations and practical application of normal & abnormal end feels when assessing ROM and what that means in terms of possible tissue damage when returning to their practices;
learn about & perform manual muscle testing, and apply grading scales & what that means for possible pathologies;
understand how to communicate with doctors & physical therapists in “their own language”.

What To Bring: massage table.

What to Wear: comfortable clothing to access anatomical landmarks.

NOTE: For the Lunch-hour – from 12p-1p – Qdoba will be catering a DIY Burrito buffet.

REGISTER Now

Fees

Goniometry, Manual Muscle Testing, and End Feels & Luncheon (NCBTMB-Approved Provider #1726, for 3 CEHs)

GENERAL – Gavzy (3 CEHs) & Lunch

$60.00

Refund policy

AMTA Members receive 20% off the General Registration Fee.

Nevada Chapter Members: check your AMTA-email address’s Inbox for your engraved Invitation

All AMTA Members: Contact us for verification of your membership and a personally-engraved Invitation from the Nevada Chapter!

REGISTER Now

Meet The Instructor

Matthew Gavzy, LMBT, has been a massage therapist since 1994 and is a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and an active member of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) since 1995 and achieved Board Certification in 1995. He became a NJ Licensed Massage Therapist in 2014.

Matthew was a member of the AMTA National Event Sports Massage Team and is a Clinical Rehabilitative Massage Specialist and AMTA Clinical Sports Massage Specialist. As the NJ AMTA Massage Emergency Response Team Coordinator, he worked at The Pentagon and Ground Zero sites providing massages to the rescue workers. He has worked many national and international sporting events including the 1996 Atlanta Olympic and Paralympic Games, ATP and WTA Tennis Events, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, and NY, Boston and Baltimore Marathons. He is currently on the NCBTMB Specialty Certificate committee.

Matthew is also a NJ Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 2004 working in outpatient orthopedic settings and currently in a sub-acute, long term care setting working all types of orthopedic and neurological conditions. He is currently studying pain from a biopsychosocial model and concussion management.

Matthew earned a BS in Economics from the University of Delaware and is the owner of Body Workings Massage Therapy, specializing in Orthopedic and Sports Massage and Chronic Pain Management.

a video-introduction: https://youtu.be/ZPAeMa0iF8A

REGISTER Now

Tagged With: american, amta, association, chapter, class, colleague, continuing, course, education, event, gavzy, goniometer, goniometry, massage, member, muscle, ncbtmb, nevada, practice, practitioner, professional, program, reno, testing, therapist, therapy

2019 AMTA-Nevada State Convention

May 8, 2019 by webmaster Leave a Comment

The AMTA-NV Chapter’s annual Convention hosts its Annual Member Meeting at Palace Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for massage therapy students and professionals – with special guest speakers, massage therapy government relations updates, good food, and giveaways. Licensed Massage Therapists earn Continuing Education credits by attending courses for improving your practice, including presenters Heath & Nicole Reed (Self-Care & Table Thai), Ruth Werner (Pathology), & Nicola McGill (Manual Lymphatic Drainage). Keep Reading for how you can be a part of this unique event in Las Vegas, Nevada this Spring!

get The Basics, and then Go Register

Tagged With: american, amta, anderson, association, ceh, ceu, class, continuing, course, credit, drainage, education, government, live, lymphatic, manual, massage, mcgill, meeting, member, mld, modality, ncbtmb, nevada, NSBMT, nv, pathology, reed, relations, smith, technique, thai, therapy, vegas, werner

2018 AMTA Nevada Annual Convention

May 8, 2018 by webmaster

AMTA-Nevada Chapter’s 2018 State Convention

The AMTA-NV Chapter’s annual Convention hosts its Annual Member Meeting with special guest speakers, massage therapy government relations updates, and giveaways. Take a Sunrise Yoga class and Earn Continuing Education credits by attending courses for improving your practice, including presenters James Waslaski (massage techniques) & Felicia Brown (business techniques). Keep Reading for how you can be a part of this unique event in Las Vegas, Nevada this Spring!

Step 1: Book Your Room

Start off by reserving your Suite at Alexis Park All-Suites Resort – you won’t want to miss a minute of the excellent presentations by the Nevada Chapter, its guest speakers from around the State(s), and the Continuing Education Providers ready to serve your professional needs. Book your rooms now with exceptional Rates starting as low as $42/night … even after the Convention, through the weekend! Two ways to guarantee your zen-space, between events:

Click: reserve your room online <– this link will pre-fill the hotel (Alexis Park Resort) and our Group Code.
Call: (800) 582-2228 or (702) 796-3322 and book your room, identifying your group affiliation with “American Massage Therapy Assn” to get the same, specially-arranged Suite Rates as the online method.

Step 2: Register for the Convention

Read the Convention Event Schedule (below) for details on each Event in this chart – a specific list of Events and locations where each is happening will be sent to you upon Registration and before Days 1 & 2 – all Events will happen in the Apollo Business Center of Alexis Park Resort.

You have several Options (#1 – #9) as to how to combine the Events over May 8th & 9th to your liking – Options are described below, so you can best choose your Single Registration Option on the Registration Form:

Step 3: Come to the Convention!

— Convention Event Schedule —

DAY 1 (Tuesday, May 8, 2018)

8a – 9a

Continental Breakfast – a welcoming sight to early-risers: a warm reception in the Apollo Conference Center: hot coffees & teas, juices, assorted pastries & fruit – all to fuel your morning!

9a – 12p

Annual Meeting – meet us in Apollo 3 for the chapter’s annual report of activities, past and future, elections and volunteer opportunities – your Vote (as a Member in Good Standing) COUNTS – and guest speakers AMTA National President-Elect Christopher Deery & Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy’s Southern Nevada Operations Manager, Maggie Adams: empower your practice with the information presented! Vendor & Sponsor participation include swag bags for each attendee.

12p – 1p

Networking Luncheon – join your fellow attendees in the Apollo Reception area – meet a ‘new’ colleague, share stories – and enjoy a buffet-style luncheon where lasting relationships are built and long-lost connections are re-established.

1p – 5p

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions & Multiple Crush Phenomenon – Waslaski (Class #1A: 4 CEHs) – Attendees will learn functional assessment and special tests, myofascial and neuromuscular techniques, myoskeletal alignment techniques, scar tissue mobilization protocols, and specific stretches and therapeutic exercises to eliminate both the underlying cause and clinical symptoms of cervical pain and associated upper-extremity numbness. Supplies: massage table, table linens & towels; wear loose & comfortable clothing

Free and Easy Ways to Promote Your Massage, Spa, and Wellness Business – Brown (Class #2A: 4 CEHs) – This course is jam-packed full of practical, profitable promotions, actual case studies and other creative ideas to fill your appointment book and bank account. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a simple marketing plan for their business or practice as well as outlines for one or more easy promotions to use after class. Supplies: pen, paper, your business cards, your business/practice goals

5p – bedtime

Playtime – relax in your Suite after a dinner from one of the surrounding restaurants, and/or go out to play, close by, on The Strip in Vegas Style – the Fremont Street Experience is something to see and a short Shared Ride or busline away. Return to the comfort of your room & get a good night’s sleep!

DAY 2 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)

6a – 7a

Sunrise Yoga on the Terrace – Rise and Shine to this invigorating, 45-minute basic yoga class – sweat with your fellow attendees, enjoy the view of the Las Vegas Strip from the roof-top Terrace, and grab a protein drink, fruit, and/or water to go, so you can prepare for the day’s events. taught by Certified Yoga Teacher, Gayla Coughlin…who is also a licensed massage therapist.

7a – 8a

Breakfast Buffet – enjoy a leisurely Alexis Park Breakfast Buffet in the Apollo Reception area with your fellow professionals, full of all your favorite morning food choices: juices, fruits, pastries, eggs, french toast, pancakes, bacon & sausage… a mighty meal for the day’s bodywork activities.

8a – 12p

Déjà Vu Ethics Review and Dealing With Inappropriate Clients and Sexual Situations – Brown (Class #2B & #2C: 4 CEHs, total) – In these two ethics courses for massage therapists, Felicia suggests that even the most-seasoned massage professionals can benefit from a review of professional boundaries and guidelines for working with clients. The first class/review will provide an honest look at some of the challenges massage therapists face and provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss their own ethical challenges and dilemmas in a safe, supportive space. In dealing with inappropriate clients, Felicia will discuss with attendees the common red flags massage therapists see and ways to diffuse potentially inappropriate client situations. Supplies: pen, paper, your ethical challenges & concerns

Pelvic Stabilization “The Key to Structural Integration” – Waslaski (Class #1B: 4 CEHs) – James’ takes the clinical approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation fo the lumbar spine, hip, and pelvis in this course. Specific conditions he’ll address include low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, sacral torsions, lumbar compression, spinal stenosis, bulging disc pain, and ruptured discs. In addition, hip pain, hip capsule problems, hip replacements, sciatica, and compensatory knee pain will be addressed. Supplies: massage table, table linens & towels; wear loose & comfortable clothing

12p – 1p

Lunch Box – in the Apollo Reception area, pick up your Lunch Box (chosen during Registration or this morning) and grab a seat with your class partner and others and re-fuel for the day.

1p – 5p

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Lower Extremity Conditions – Waslaski (Class #1C: 4 CEHs) – Participants in this course will use modalities such as functional assessment, posturology, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization, myoskeletal alignment, and corrective stretching and strengthening protocols in a very precise order. James’ unique, multidisciplinary approach may eliminate even the most complicated pain conditions in the lower extremity immediately and permanently. Attendees will discover cutting edge approaches to immediate relief from muscle strains, sprains, and myofascial pain. Supplies: massage table, table linens & towels; wear loose & comfortable clothing

Fond Farewell – we give a wave good-bye and send our heartfelt well-wishes to our Convention guests.

2018 Sponsors & Vendors

Our Sponsors provide new professional products and information – and sometimes meals – during 2018’s State Convention. Please give them a shout out by clicking through to any of their websites for more information about their products & services.

2018 Continuing Education – Instructors & Courses

James Waslaski, CPT

Course Offerings at the 2018 AMTA Nevada Chapter State Convention:

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder Conditions & Multiple Crush Phenomenon – (4 CEHs) – Attendees will learn functional assessment and special tests, myofascial and neuromuscular techniques, myoskeletal alignment techniques, scar tissue mobilization protocols, and specific stretches and therapeutic exercises to eliminate both the underlying cause and clinical symptoms of cervical pain and associated upper-extremity numbness.

Pelvic Stabilization “The Key to Structural Integration” – (4 CEHs) – James’ takes the clinical approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation fo the lumbar spine, hip, and pelvis in this course. Specific conditions he’ll address include low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, sacral torsions, lumbar compression, spinal stenosis, bulging disc pain, and ruptured discs. In addition, hip pain, hip capsule problems, hip replacements, sciatica, and compensatory knee pain will be addressed.

Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Lower Extremity Conditions – (4 CEHs) – Participants in this course will use modalities such as functional assessment, posturology, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue mobilization, myoskeletal alignment, and corrective stretching and strengthening protocols in a very precise order. James’ unique, multidisciplinary approach may eliminate even the most complicated pain conditions in the lower extremity immediately and permanently. Attendees will discover cutting edge approaches to immediate relief from muscle strains, sprains, and myofascial pain.

Supplies for each class: massage table, table linens & towels; wear loose & comfortable clothing

To take all 3 of James’ courses, be sure to choose OPTION 1 when you Register

Felicia Brown, LMBT

Course Offerings at the 2018 AMTA Nevada Chapter State Convention:

Free and Easy Ways to Promote Your Massage, Spa, and Wellness Business – (4 CEHs) – This course is jam-packed full of practical, profitable promotions, actual case studies and other creative ideas to fill your appointment book and bank account. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a simple marketing plan for their business or practice as well as outlines for one or more easy promotions to use after class. Supplies: pen, paper, your business cards, your business/practice goals

Déjà Vu Ethics Review and Dealing With Inappropriate Clients and Sexual Situations – (two courses: 4 CEHs, total) – In these two ethics courses for massage therapists, Felicia suggests that even the most-seasoned massage professionals can benefit from a review of professional boundaries and guidelines for working with clients. The first 2-hour course/review will provide an honest look at some of the challenges massage therapists face and provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss their own ethical challenges and dilemmas in a safe, supportive space. During the second, two-hour course, Felicia will discuss with attendees the common red flags in dealing with inappropriate clients that massage therapists see and ways to diffuse potentially inappropriate client situations. Supplies: pen, paper, your ethical challenges & concerns

To take both of Felicia’s courses, be sure to choose OPTION 2 when you Register

2018 AMTA-NV Chapter Annual Business Meeting – Guest Speakers

Christopher Deery | President-Elect, American Massage Therapy Association

Maggie Adams | Southern Nevada Operations Manager, Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy

has been a massage therapist since 1991 and has been the Treatment and Therapist Manager for Atrio Spa, Las Alcobas, Napa CA. Maggie has created signature services for 5-Star spas, day spas and companies including MOROCCANOIL and LALICIOUS. Her protocols are featured in over 250 spas worldwide. Maggie opened the Spa at Aria in the heart of City Center on the Las Vegas Strip where she designed all massage protocols and training procedures. She was an instructor for one of the premier massage schools in the country, the Director of Education for another, and an educational consultant for several others. As an author and presenter, Maggie has published articles and lectured on the subject of massage therapy for Massage Magazine, Santa Clara University, the National Arthritis Foundation, and the Chronic Fatigue Consultation Clinic.

Tagged With: american, amta, association, chapter, class, colleague, continuing, course, education, event, government, massage, meeting, member, national, nevada, NSBMT, practice, practitioner, profession, professional, state, student, therapist, therapy, vegas, volunteer

2017 AMTA-NV Annual Convention & Member Meeting

June 4, 2017 by webmaster

Join us for Networking, Learning, and Education!

You’re Invited!

It’s that time of year again – CONVENTION SEASON! AMTA-NV Chapter Convention Season, that is…

We always look forward to meeting up with colleagues, hearing about what’s going on in Nevada and what new programs and benefits AMTA is offering, and getting in some quality, NCBTMB-/NSBMT-approved Continuing Education to bolster our practices.

Join us for the 2017 AMTA-Nevada Annual Convention & Member Meeting! You’re in for two days of fun, food & education in a comprehensive presentation of massage therapy information for Nevada massage therapists and networking opportunities!

meet and elect your new Board members;
hear how AMTA is bolstering your practice with new opportunities and programs;
take up to 28-hours-worth of live, NCBTMB-approved courses for Continuing Education credit;
express your opinions and willingness to help empower Nevada massage therapists by being part of the chapter over the next year;
have some breakfast & meet a new or old colleague;
and more!

Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors!

All Massage Therapists are welcome to attend!

AMTA Members benefit – 20% OFF your Registration Fees: check your member emails for Your Discount Code!

Sleeping Rooms: Call Room Reservations at 1-877-887-2261 and ask for group code 12K8QH or AMTA-Nevada for special room rates.

Nevada Members will receive a Proposed 2018/2019 Chapter Budget for review, to be voted on during the Annual Meeting.

Members are encouraged to apply for all volunteer positions through the website – and if you have questions or want to find out more, contact any one of the chapter Board of Directors.

Call for Volunteers:

Board Members: Board Member, Financial Administrator – see all Position Descriptions and Apply

Committees: Member, Communications (Newsletter Editor, Webmaster), Standing Rules, Education (help plan next year’s state Convention!) – see with whom you’ll be working

2-Day Schedule:

June 4th

7:00am-8:00am chapter set-up

8:00am-9:00am attendee arrival, Breakfast (Registration)

9:00am-12:00pm Annual Meeting (Agenda & proposed 2018/2019 Budget distributed prior)

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-5:00pm Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics: Functional Baselines (Lomeli & Wright) OR Hospital-Based Core Skills for Providing Massage to Inpatients (Hendrickson)

June 5th

7:00am-7:30am chapter set-up

7:30am-8:30am attendee arrival, Breakfast (Registration)

8:00am-12:00pm Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics: Functional Baselines (cont.) (Wright) OR American Soft Tissue Corrective Therapy: Level II – Lower Extremities (Lomeli) OR

8:30am-12:30pm Body Dynamics in 3D: An Interactive Hands-On Trade for Assessing Body Mechanics While Performing Massage (Hendrickson)

12:00p-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-5:00pm Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics: Functional Baselines (cont.) (Lomeli)

Please: Register Now – don’t miss this opportunity for education and being a part of your profession in Nevada!

Bring a Friend!

Classes:

Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics: Functional Baselines (Lomeli & Wright)

Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics provides advanced training in soft tissue corrective therapy. Students will learn functional baselines of each covered area of the body: Pelvis, Cervical, Rotator and Hip. Students will also learn an advanced neuromuscular approach to soft tissue conditions that cause pain and performance-inhibiting dysfunctional movements.

Students will learn which therapeutic tools are being used in the highest-level, professional sport training rooms today and how to apply them – Fascia Cupping, Scraping, and Pressure Bars assist in increasing functional movement and performance and in accelerating recovery from injury. Curriculum includes an in-depth look into anatomy, kinesiology and pathologies. Professional athletes that have received this advanced therapeutic approach range from the NFL, MLB, NHL, PGA, MotoGP, World Superbike, Professional Triathlon, MLS and Premier League.

Dates/Times: Sunday, June 4th, 2017 | 1:00p – 5:00p

Monday, June 5th, 2017 | 8:00a – 12:00p, 1:00p – 5:00p

Continuing Education Hours Earned: 12

Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino, Convention Center

Materials: Students will need a table (linens not required). The receiver is clothed – Dress for ease of movement. Pen/Pencil & Notepad are optional.

American Soft Tissue Corrective Therapy: Level II – Lower Extremities (Lomeli)

Will expand from Functional Baselines to a direct focus of myofascial pain and dysfunctional movement of the lower extremities. We will discuss faulty motor patterns that inhibit functional performance, and go through an active and passive multiplane movement assessment. You will learn to develop and implement an effective corrective therapeutic treatment utilizing advanced soft tissue manual therapy techniques. Treatment will also include the use of fascial scraping and cupping toincrease joint mobility and accelerate recovery. Common soft tissue pathologies and injuries will be discussed.

Dates/Times: Monday, June 5th, 2017 | 8:00a – 12:00p, 1:00p – 5:00p

Continuing Education Hours Earned: 8

Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino, Convention Center

Materials: Students will need a table (linens not required). The receiver is clothed – Dress for ease of movement. Pen/Pencil & Notepad are optional.

Richard Lomeli, CMT graduated from massage therapy school in Los Angeles, CA, in 2010, and is CAMTC-Certified. He promptly built upon his training in advanced soft tissue corrective modalities with an emphasis in Neuromuscular Therapy. He created his private practice, Hyperformance, in 2011, working with elite athletes, ranging from CIF State Football Champions to Super Bowl Champions. This lead to his work with professional tri-athletes, hailing from the United States, Quebec, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.

In 2013, Richard became the first American to collaborate with then join the Italy-based medical staff responsible for the pilots and support crew of the MotoGP and World Superbike Championships. In the summer of 2014, Richard accepted the position of Soft Tissue Therapist for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club for the 2014/15 season.

Justin Wright CMT graduated from massage therapy school in 2014 began his private practice focusing on the active community. That same year, Justin attended a class presented by Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics, lectured by Richard Lomeli, co-designer of the curriculum. Justin’s practice transformed immediately and secured a contract with a training facility, while also providing his services as a massage therapy consultant.

Justin has since worked hard to advance the industry in sharing the benefits of American Soft Tissue Corrective Therapy, developed by Function Forward Advanced Therapeutics, as one of the first instructors approved to teach the ASTCT Level 1: Functional Baselines curriculum.

Hospital-Based Core Skills for Providing Massage to Inpatients (Hendrickson)

Hospital-Based Basics involves hands-on practice giving patients neck, shoulder and back massages in a hospital setting applied to all hospital departments and diagnoses with the simulated supervision and permission of nursing staff.

Date/Time: Sunday, June 5th, 2016 | 1:00p – 5:00p

Continuing Education Hours Earned: 4

Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino, Convention Center

Materials: wear loose, comfortable clothing

Body Dynamics in 3D: An Interactive Hands-On Trade for Assessing Body Mechanics While Performing Massage (Hendrickson)

Assessing Body Mechanics: getting and giving feedback on our bodies as we work using “three-dimensional rotations” in the roles of client, therapist and observer. Introduction includes practice in “best practices” of Tai Chi-based movement with take-home checklists used for individual feedback.

Date/Time: Monday, June 5th, 2016 | 8:30a – 12:30p

Continuing Education Hours Earned: 4

Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino, Convention Center

Materials: bring massage table, linens, pillow, and wear loose, comfortable clothing

Mary Ellen Hendrickson, CMT LMT graduated from Big Sky Somatic Institute, Helena, Montana, in 1997, at which time she had begun to integrate her massage therapy practice into her special education classroom. She was a Resource Teacher in the public school system for 20 years.

Around that time, a client invited her to his hospital room, igniting the spark that spurred her to implement the in-hospital patient massage program over the past decade. Mary Ellen’s private practice includes home health visits, and her office techniques include Ashiatsu and Thai.

Mary Ellen currently works in Great Falls, Montana, based in Benefis Med Spa, working as the hospital-wide massage therapist for Benefis Health System.

Registration for classes no later than 3 days prior is required for:

admittance and participation
receiving a completed Certificate of Completion on-site

The amta nevada chapter will provide breakfast and refreshments throughout the days.

Other things you can do at this event:

Network over breakfast on both days
Invite a friend to introduce them to the amta nevada chapter: the Board & its Members

This is an Event that all amta nevada chapter members will receive a personalized invitation to attend. If you receive an invitation via email and want to bring a colleague (amta member or future-amta member) or you haven’t received your member invitation yet, please email us and we’ll get you & them an invitation via email!

We look forward to your making the most of your membership with the amta nevada chapter!

If you are a Graduate or Professional Member In Good Standing and would like to serve your fellow members and the massage therapy profession through chapter activities/offices, please visit this page: the offices of Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary are open for you to do your Stuff. There are also many on-going Committee positions available and one-time/short-term volunteer opportunities: please see also this page to express your interest!

If you have any questions prior to registration, please contact Mavies prior to May 30th.

If you need to cancel your ticket/RSVP, please return to the EventBrite system to do so. Thank you!

Tagged With: amta, breakfast, business, chapter, continuing, course, education, forward, function, haynes, hendrickson, hospital, lmt, lomeli, massage, meeting, ncbtmb, networking, nevada, NSBMT, nv, sports, therapists, therapy, vegas, wright

AMTA-NV Chapter – 2016 Reno Conference

September 19, 2016 by webmaster

Tagged With: agnew, amta, anderson, assessment, chapter, class, colleague, continuing, course, education, evaluation, event, lisa, lunch, luncheon, massage, ncb, ncbtmb, nevada, NSBMT, nv, postural, posture, professional, sandy, therapists, therapy

2016 AMTA-NV Annual Convention & Member Meeting

June 5, 2016 by webmaster Leave a Comment

You’re Invited!

It’s that time of year again – CONVENTION SEASON! AMTA-NV Chapter Convention Season, that is…

Join us for the 2016 AMTA-Nevada Annual Convention & Member Meeting! You’re in for two days of fun, food & education in a comprehensive presentation of massage therapy information for Nevada massage therapists and networking opportunities!

Hear from our AMTA National President Nathan Nordstrom
Meet the new Nevada State Board of Massage Therapists’ Executive Director Sandy Anderson
meet and elect your new Board members;
hear how AMTA is bolstering your practice with new opportunities and programs;
take up to 15-hours-worth of live, NCBTMB-approved courses for Continuing Education credit;
express your opinions and willingness to help empower Nevada massage therapists by being part of the chapter over the next year;
have some breakfast & meet a new or old colleague;
win great prizes from our Sponsors;
visit with this year’s Vendors – on-site
and more!

All Massage Therapists are welcome to attend! REGISTER NOW

AMTA Members benefit – 20% OFF your Registration Fees: check your member emails for Your Discount Code!