Upcoming Events
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CS1: CranioSacral Therapy 1
Vancouver, BC
CS1: CranioSacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol
May 29-June 1, 2025 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Teacher: Binaifer Bugli PT, CST-D
Tuition Discount available to Full-Time Healthcare Students who qualify – call 561.622.4334 for details.
Tuition Price: $890.40 (USD)
Early Registration Price: $666.40 (USD)
For registering 60 days in advance, you save $224.00 (USD)!
This special rate will only be valid until 3/30/2025, 12:00:00 AM Pacific time
https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/CranioSacral-Therapy-1-CS1/CS1-05.29-06.01.25-VAN
24 primary credits - MTAS
CS2: CranioSacral Therapy 2
Vancouver, BC
CS2: CranioSacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions
May 29-June 1, 2025 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Teacher: Nina Chernick BA/KIN, RMT, CST-D
Tuition Price: $1,114.40 (USD)
https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/CranioSacral-Therapy-2-CS2/CS2-05.29-06.01.25-VAN
24 primary credits - MTAS
MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Winnipeg, MB
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.
Women Rising - Virtual Summit
Online
Women Rising: Owning Your Influence, Negotiation & Boundaries
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
(Recorded for On-Demand Access)
5 business credits for MTAS members (don't forget to ask for proof of attendance from the provider)
You Don’t Need Permission to Lead…This is Your Moment.
Women Rising is a powerful full-day virtual experience for women who are ready to lead with confidence, advocate for themselves, and create a career and life aligned with their ambitions, without compromise.
This isn’t just another leadership workshop; it’s a transformational experience designed to equip you with the skills, strategies, and mindset shifts needed to own your authority, negotiate with precision, and set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and success.
What You’ll Gain:
You’ll learn how to command attention, amplify your leadership presence, and take decisive action with confidence. We’ll dig into powerful negotiation techniques that help you advocate for yourself unapologetically and communicate your worth clearly. You’ll also explore how to set and hold boundaries that protect your time and energy, and learn a practical framework to build a work-life harmony that truly supports your long-term vision.
Live Q&A, Hot Seat Coaching & Community Connection
The day wraps with live hot seat coaching where participants can bring real challenges and receive direct, actionable feedback in a supportive, empowering space.
All proceeds from this event will help fund a year of consulting projects dedicated to elevating and supporting The House of Peace, a transitional housing unit for newcomer women escaping domestic abuse.
We can’t wait to see you there!
rmtPRO Facial Massage and Skincare
Edmonton, AB
rmtPRO Facial Massage and Skincare
Edmonton June 5th, 6th, 7th 2025
Course Tuition - $840 (taxes in)
Professional Product Personal Kit - $184.26 (taxes in)
MTAS 20 primary credits
This will be our only offering of rmtPRO Facial Massage and Skincare in Saskatchewan in 2025.
Enter early bird COUPON CODE EBED2025 for $100 off your tuition!
Questions ? Ready to register?
Call or Text Brandi 306-321-4991
Register Online: http://www.rmtproeducation.com/stoon-fmas.html
Email: rmtproeducation@gmail.com
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RAPID NeuroFascial Reset Lower Body Seminar
Winnipeg, MB
https://www.rapidnfr.com/product-page/rapid-lower-body-winnipeg-mb
Somatic Exercise Teacher Training Modules 1-3
Edmonton, AB
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 (Edmonton, AB)
June 9 & 10, 2025
SETT Module 2 (Edmonton, AB)
June 11 & 12, 2025
SETT Module 3 (Edmonton, AB)
June 13 & 14, 2025
ASIST workshop
Weyburn, SK
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.
Upcoming dates and locations:
April 3 & 4 - Regina
April 16 & 17 - Saskatoon
April 28 & 29 - Prince Albert
May 20 & 21 - Yorkton
May 26 & 27 - Swift Current
June 10 & 11 - Weyburn
July 7 & 8 - Regina
All workshops run from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $275 +GST
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