Upcoming Events
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2025 ABMP Summit: Neck
Online
JOIN US AT THE FREE ABMP CE SUMMIT: NECK!
Connect and engage with your massage and bodywork community as you learn and earn CE.
Join us to learn vital information on the neck region including anatomy, common pathologies, assessment, and hands-on techniques.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to interact with course instructors Allison Denney, Whitney Lowe, Dr. Joe Muscolino, and Ruth Werner and connect with other practitioners as you expanded your knowledge!
This online event—including 3 hours of CE—is FREE for everyone in the profession.
Tuesday, MAY 6, 2025
The event starts at 8:45 a.m. PT | 9:45 a.m. MT | 10:45 a.m. CT | 11:45 a.m. ET
9:45 a.m. MT: Event Welcome with ABMP President Les Sweeney
10:00–11:00 a.m. MT: "Neck Essentials: Navigating This Complex Region" with Whitney Lowe and Ruth Werner [1 CE]
11:00–11:15 a.m. MT: Live Q&A with ABMP's Kristin Coverly, Whitney Lowe, and Ruth Werner
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT: "A Positional Release Approach to Neck Tension" with Allison Denney [1 CE]
12:30–12:45 p.m. MT: Live Q&A with ABMP's Kristin Coverly and Allison Denney
1:00–2:00 p.m. MT: "Assessing and Treating the Neck" with Dr. Joe Muscolino [1 CE]
2:00–2:15 p.m. MT: Live Q&A with ABMP's Kristin Coverly and Dr. Joe Muscolino
2:15–2:30 p.m. MT: Community Connection: Live Recap
All times listed are for the mountain time zone. Check your time zone!
The event starts at 8:45 a.m. PT | 9:45 a.m. MT | 10:45 a.m. CT | 11:45 a.m. ET
Event Access
The event will be held on Zoom. You'll receive an email from Zoom with your unique link for the event the day you register. You'll also receive reminder emails from Zoom the week before and on the morning of the event with your unique link. Please save these emails and your unique link for easy access on event day!
CE Credit and CE Certificates
All attendees will have the opportunity to earn CE credit for each course they attend by passing a short online quiz. These CE credits qualify as online CE hours, not live or contact CE hours. CE quizzes and certificates will be available in the ABMP Education Center within 48 hours.
Course Replays
What if I miss the event? Will replays and CE credit be available after the event?
ABMP members: Yes, the three CE courses will be added to the ABMP Education Center after the event for professional members of ABMP to view and earn free CE credit.
Nonmembers: The three CE courses will be available for you to purchase in the ABMP Education Center after the event.
Myofascial Release Level 1
Calgary, AB
Myofascial Release Level 1
https://www.seminarsforhealthcourses.com/courses/myofascial-release-level-1-calgary-25-05
Calgary May 7-8, 2025
Influenced by John Barnes and Upledger Institute and instructed by Steve Heinrich, PT.
Analyze and correct postural imbalances, mitigate headaches, and learn to evaluate postural symmetry, spatial positioning, and tissue holding patterns. Reserve your seat now!
MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Edmonton, AB
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE
PRESENTED BY PAUL BUFFEL, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
Register: www.comphs.com.au
Locations: Saskatoon, Edmonton and Winnipeg
Instructor: Paul Buffel
Spring 2025
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ can provide profound benefits for your clients, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive and sometimes-painful fascial adhesions commonly found from repetitive movement originating from sports and the workplace. By reducing fascial adhesions, while encouraging optimal hydration levels of soft tissue, Myofascial Cupping can assist in reducing the incidence of injury and maintaining functional soft tissue.
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping with major differences that include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Dave’s special interest with burns patients has lead to the beginnings of a future Clinical Trial in Hobart Hospital Burns Clinic. We have a short documentary demonstrating Dave’s techniques showing positive effect on burns scar tissue reducing ‘contracture’ and associated neurogenic pain along with discussion regarding how these techniques translate perfectly into the clinic for other types of scar tissue work.
This Level 1 foundation course is similar to the course David has taught to Physiotherapists and Soft Tissue Therapists at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, which is the peak body for elite athletes in Australia.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR - PAUL BUFFEL
Paul works within a dynamic clinical practice on the leadership team of the multi-disciplinary Broadway Health Collective in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. With over
25 years in practice, Paul utilizes the Myofascial Cupping Technique™ within his treatments on the mat or on the table, exploring the rhythms and stillness that support our capacity for adaptation, systemic resilience and healing.
Paul is also engaged in matters of regulation of the massage therapy profession in Saskatchewan through membership with the Council of Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR), having completed the Executive Leadership course for Regulators, and sits on the Saskatchewan College of Massage Therapy Working Group. Paul brings his experience as past Board Member and President of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC) and the fun of being a Board Member of Canada’s first Fat Bike Club, Fatlanders Fat Tire Brigade, to enrich his work within the profession, his teaching, and with clients.
How does it work?
By creating a negative pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia. Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.
Who uses the Myofascial Cupping Technique™?
:: Massage and remedial therapists
:: Myotherapists
:: Podiatrists
:: Physiotherapists
:: Chiropractors
:: Osteopaths
:: Occupational therapists
:: Sport medicine professionals
Why you should attend this workshop?
:: Learn to lift and separate soft tissue, rather than compression techniques which can be painful and ineffective.
:: Change from the "thumb busting" day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
:: Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating Negative Pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
:: Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
:: Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
:: Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.
What’s covered?
:: Current evidence-based research supporting the benefits associated with the Myofascial Cupping Technique™.
:: Use of equipment, infection control and contra-indications.
:: Anatomy of the fascia and its inter-relationship with the musculo-skeletal system.
:: After thorough demonstrations and discussion, students will practice exact area specific sequences including correct direction and amount of negative pressure to be applied.
:: Specific clinical applications including the treatment for Myofascial Trigger Points, Plantar Fasciitis and various shoulder conditions will be explored.
WHEN, WHERE & TIMES
SASKATOON
Date: Saturday 22 March & Sunday 23 March 2025
Venue: Axiom Career College
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
EDMONTON
Date: Thursday 8 May & Friday 9 May 2025
Venue: Hotel Varscona
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
WINNIPEG
Date: Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June 2025
Venue: TBA
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
14 Primary Credits apply to members of MTAS
12 Primary Credits apply to members of CMMOTA
8 Primary Credits apply to members of MTAA
14 Primary Credits apply to members of NHPC
20 Primary Credits apply to members of CRMTA
WORKSHOP MOVIE TRAILER, REGISTRATION AND COST
Head to https://www.comphs.com.au/ for further info including an introductory video explaining the technique and hear James Waslaski (USA) talk about how beneficial the technique is.
Dr. Vodder's MLD Advanced Body Wellness
Vancouver, BC
May 12-15, 2025
Dr. Vodder's MLD Advanced Body Wellness
32 primary credits for MTAS members
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1
Edmonton, AB
Craniosacral Therapy Level 1
https://www.seminarsforhealthcourses.com/courses/craniosacral-therapy-level-1-edmonton-25-05
Edmonton May 12-13, 2025
Influenced by John Barnes and Upledger Institute and instructed by Steve Heinrich, PT.
Learn to evaluate the normal and abnormal Craniosacral rhythm to support healing. Treat common conditions like headaches, migraine, TMJ, sinus problems, and stress. Assess movement patterns of cranial bones and their significance in addressing specific symptoms.
This course will sell out quickly! Reserve your seat now!
Myofascial Release Level 1
Edmonton, AB
Myofascial Release Level 1
https://www.seminarsforhealthcourses.com/courses/myofascial-release-level-1-edmonton-25-05
Edmonton May 14-15, 2025
Influenced by John Barnes and Upledger Institute and instructed by Steve Heinrich, PT.
Analyze and correct postural imbalances, mitigate headaches, and learn to evaluate postural symmetry, spatial positioning, and tissue holding patterns. Reserve your seat now!
ASIST workshop
Yorkton, SK
May 20 and 21
Yorkton, Sask.
$275 + GST
Provide a Suicide First-Aid Intervention
LivingWorks ASIST Workshop is recognized as the global leader in suicide intervention training and is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.
What Will You Learn?
LivingWorks ASIST helps learners become willing, ready, and able to intervene with someone who has thoughts of suicide. You will learn to:
• Help someone with thoughts of suicide develop a safety plan to keep safe-for-now and connect with further help.
• Apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative, helping relationship.
• Understand how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.
• Build confidence and capacity in providing suicide first aid.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone aged 16+ years is encouraged to take LivingWorks ASIST. No previous experience or training is required.
LivingWorks ASIST is a training that strengthens your whole community, building a Network of Safety that helps you apply suicide first aid in many settings like schools, homes, workplaces, and as a part of formal caregiving roles.
How Will You Learn?
We aim to provide a safe learning environment. The learning process includes:
• Trainer presentations and powerful videos to stimulate discussion and support learning.
• Extensive opportunities for skills practice.
• Shared participant experiences that enrich learning.
• Trainer-facilitated workgroups to optimize participation.
Direct and honest discussion about suicide is encouraged. While sometimes challenging, this prepares helpers to openly approach people with thoughts of suicide, and to help them keep safe.
Workshops run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
15 primary credits for MTAS members.
For more dates, locations and information or to register please visit our website, www.abkwellness.ca.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out via email: trainings.mentalhealth@gmail.com
Somatic Exercise Teacher Training Modules 1-3
Saskatoon, SK
Somatic Exercise Teacher Training Overview
The Somatic Exercise Teacher Training (SETT) Program, is a great way for physiotherapists, body workers and movement professionals to help their clients and students with self care exercises that can ease and even eliminate chronic pain, improve mobility & posture, recover from injury and much much more. This program is based on the principles & theories of Thomas Hanna, and has been designed to work for whichever profession you are currently teaching or practicing. Highly motivated individuals will learn how to incorporate these exercises into their current practice or teachings, and how to use these groundbreaking exercises to ensure their own longevity in their chosen career.
For more info go to www.serenitysomatics.com
Email: serenitysomatics@gmail.com
Text or Call: 780-542-8550
SETT Module 1 (Saskatoon, SK)
May 24 & 25, 2025
SETT Module 2 (Saskatoon, SK)
May 26 & 27, 2025
SETT Module 3 (Saskatoon, SK)
May 28 & 29, 2025
ASIST workshop
Swift Current, SK
May 26 and 27
Swift Current, Sask.
$250 + GST
Provide a Suicide First-Aid Intervention
LivingWorks ASIST Workshop is recognized as the global leader in suicide intervention training and is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid.
What Will You Learn?
LivingWorks ASIST helps learners become willing, ready, and able to intervene with someone who has thoughts of suicide. You will learn to:
• Help someone with thoughts of suicide develop a safety plan to keep safe-for-now and connect with further help.
• Apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative, helping relationship.
• Understand how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.
• Build confidence and capacity in providing suicide first aid.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone aged 16+ years is encouraged to take LivingWorks ASIST. No previous experience or training is required.
LivingWorks ASIST is a training that strengthens your whole community, building a Network of Safety that helps you apply suicide first aid in many settings like schools, homes, workplaces, and as a part of formal caregiving roles.
How Will You Learn?
We aim to provide a safe learning environment. The learning process includes:
• Trainer presentations and powerful videos to stimulate discussion and support learning.
• Extensive opportunities for skills practice.
• Shared participant experiences that enrich learning.
• Trainer-facilitated workgroups to optimize participation.
Direct and honest discussion about suicide is encouraged. While sometimes challenging, this prepares helpers to openly approach people with thoughts of suicide, and to help them keep safe.
Workshops run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
15 primary credits for MTAS members.
For more dates, locations and information or to register please visit our website, www.abkwellness.ca.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out via email: trainings.mentalhealth@gmail.com