Upcoming Events
Shown in chronological order
Craniosacral Therapy 1
Edmonton, AB
September 5-8
24 primary credits for MTAS members
https://shop.iahe.com/CS1-09.05-08.24-EDM
CMTA National Conference
Vancouver, BC
The CMTA National Conference Hosted by RMTBC is happening in Vancouver, September 6 – 7, 2024.
The conference is dedicated to evidence informed research on the benefits of registered massage therapy and what the future could hold for Massage Therapy. Internationally recognized presenters will speak on such topics as rehabilitation, diversity, pain management and other areas of practice. The conference will stimulate dialogue and encourage networking between colleagues to:
- Promote the exchange of experiences and new ideas.
- Start and continue a network around scientific and evidence-informed practice.
For full information about the conference, visit: https://crmta.ca/conference2024/
MTAS MEMBERS:
To register for the conference at a special members-only rate of $551.25 (a saving of $105.00), please visit the MTAS website, members-only section. Log into your profile on our website, then navigate to Continuing Education --> Webinars and other non-MTAS events and click on the link to register.
This event is approved for 13.5 primary credits for MTAS members.
Dr. Vodder's MLD Advanced Body Wellness
Vancouver, BC
September 9-11, 2024
32 primary credits for MTAS members
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Saskatoon, SK
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE (Taught around the world since 2002)
Locations: Saskatoon & Calgary
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia), Paul Buffel (Canada) & Monty Churchman (Canada)
Register: www.comphs.com.au
2-DAY FOUNDATION COURSES (14 primary credits for MTAS members)
SASKATOON
Date: Tuesday September 10th & Wednesday September 11th 2024
Venue: Axiom Career College
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th 2024
Venue: Vicars School of Massage Therapy
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ was developed in 2002 by David Sheehan and 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 part of a series of courses 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.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER - DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
David has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR - MONTY CHURCHMAN
Monty has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 1996 and is a CSMTA (SF). He is proud to be a member of both the MTAS (Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan) and the CSMTA (Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association). Currently he practices in Saskatoon.
Monty has served on the Education and Exam committees, as well as being a current Provincial Board examiner with MTAS. He has also served as the CSMTA National Secretary from 2011-2015 and as Vice President, Ethics and Mentorship Chair from 2016-2022. He also teaches the CSMTA Advanced Sport Massage weekend course as well as the Self Massage and the Athlete sessions on behalf of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan.
Monty works with all levels of athletes and over the years has had the privilege to work with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders (1999-2002) as well as organizing and implementing massage therapy at Rider training camps (2013-2018), the University of Saskatchewan Women’s volleyball team (2006-2008) and is currently the sport therapist for the U of S Women’s Basketball team (2009-2022). He has also been part of the Integrated Support Team (IST) for the Canadian National Paralympic Swim Team (2015-present). This has seen him work many performance prep camps and World Championships across North America Europe, and the U.K. In 2023 Monty was selected to the Core Medical Team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
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 & 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 neural level.
- 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.
WORKSHOP VIDEO TEASERS
Head to https://www.comphs.com.au for further information including an introductory video explaining the technique in more depth; listen to James Waslaski (USA) talk about how beneficial the techniques are for you to learn and watch video testimonials from past students.
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Calgary, AB
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE (Taught around the world since 2002)
Locations: Saskatoon & Calgary
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia), Paul Buffel (Canada) & Monty Churchman (Canada)
Register: www.comphs.com.au
2-DAY FOUNDATION COURSES (14 primary credits for MTAS members)
SASKATOON
Date: Tuesday September 10th & Wednesday September 12th 2024
Venue: Axiom Career College
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th 2024
Venue: Vicars School of Massage Therapy
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ was developed in 2002 by David Sheehan and 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 part of a series of courses 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.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER - DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
David has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR - MONTY CHURCHMAN
Monty has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 1996 and is a CSMTA (SF). He is proud to be a member of both the MTAS (Massage Therapists Association of Saskatchewan) and the CSMTA (Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association). Currently he practices in Saskatoon.
Monty has served on the Education and Exam committees, as well as being a current Provincial Board examiner with MTAS. He has also served as the CSMTA National Secretary from 2011-2015 and as Vice President, Ethics and Mentorship Chair from 2016-2022. He also teaches the CSMTA Advanced Sport Massage weekend course as well as the Self Massage and the Athlete sessions on behalf of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan.
Monty works with all levels of athletes and over the years has had the privilege to work with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders (1999-2002) as well as organizing and implementing massage therapy at Rider training camps (2013-2018), the University of Saskatchewan Women’s volleyball team (2006-2008) and is currently the sport therapist for the U of S Women’s Basketball team (2009-2022). He has also been part of the Integrated Support Team (IST) for the Canadian National Paralympic Swim Team (2015-present). This has seen him work many performance prep camps and World Championships across North America Europe, and the U.K. In 2023 Monty was selected to the Core Medical Team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
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 & 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 neural level.
- 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.
WORKSHOP VIDEO TEASERS
Head to https://www.comphs.com.au for further information including an introductory video explaining the technique in more depth; listen to James Waslaski (USA) talk about how beneficial the techniques are for you to learn and watch video testimonials from past students.
Myofascial Therapeutic Cupping
Edmonton, AB
https://academyofmassageandwellness.ca/2021/02/17/myofascial-therapeutic-cupping-massage/
MTAS: 14 primary credits
Thai Massage on the Table
Saskatoon, SK
Join Master Thai Massage Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton this September for authentic Thai Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology Training in Saskatoon & Prince Albert! Sharon is Owner of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, based in Vancouver, BC and received her Teacher Certification from the renowned 'ITM' Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2004.
Offering both In-Person & Livestreaming Online Training!
10% OFF when registering for more than 1-Course
Learn more about our SK-based Thai Massage Events!
"Thai Massage on the Table" - Saskatoon, SK
2-Days, Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
"Thai Foot Reflexology" - Saskatoon, SK
1-Day, Mon. Sept. 16 | 7.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
"Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
2-Days, Thurs. Sept. 19 & Fri. Sept. 20 | 14.0 Primary CEC's
"Thai Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
2-Days, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22 | 14.0 Primary CEC's
Course #1
"Thai Massage on the Table" | Saskatoon | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
Dates: 2-days, Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM each day
In-Person Location: MTAS Training Room, #22 - 1738 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon
Cost: In-Person $495+tx | Livestreaming $450+tx
Learn a full body 60 - 120 min. Thai Massage sequence with the recipient in the Supine, Side Lying & Prone Positions. Perfect for those who wish to offer authentic Thai Massage, but cannot get down on the floor Mat. Explore the potential of this 2,500-year-old healing wisdom. Recent research has found Thai Massage to have positive health benefits to easing low back pain, enhancing flexibility, lowering blood pressure and opening up energy channels to increase overall health. All techniques of Thai Yoga stretching & Thai Massage taught may be incorporated into to the RMT's regular practice. Sharon will guide you with her fun and informative teaching style in step-by-step techniques on how to smoothly transition and execute 15-effective Thai Yoga Massage stretches, in combination with ergonomic Thai Massage techniques that truly save the Practitioners' body from undo stress.
Includes: Picture Workbook + Zoom Practice Video recording of the training event with Sharon for 90-days + Certificate with 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's.
Register for In-Person Course: Pay $100 Deposit | Balance of $419.75 due Sept. 1st
Register for Livestreaming Online Course: Pay $450+tx
Thai Massage Master Instructor, Sharon Brown-Horton is a Certified Graduate Teacher of the “ITM Thai Massage School” of Chiang Mai, Thailand and has been teaching authentic Thai Massage courses across Canada since 2004. Sharon is authorized to teach the very same curriculum as that of the school. When taking Sharon’s courses, it is like stepping right into the school in Chiang Mai! Sawasdee! (Welcome!!)
Contact:
Email: sharon@banyanthaimassage.com
Call or text 604-773-2645
Other payment options:
1) Send your $100 non-refundable deposit by ETRANSFER to: sharon_brownhorton@hotmail.com (please be sure to state which course(s) you wish to register for in the Description section of the Etransfer OR
2) Pay by phone with Visa or MC by calling Sharon directly at 604-773-2645.
SFH Intraoral TMJ Certification
Edmonton, AB
SFH Intraoral TMJ Certification
Location: Edmonton
Dates: September 15-16, 2024
Expand your Practice Confidently by tapping into the growing demand for specialized TMJ care!
Thai Foot Massage and Reflexology
Saskatoon, SK
Join Master Thai Massage Instructor Sharon Brown-Horton this September for authentic Thai Massage and Thai Foot Reflexology Training in Saskatoon & Prince Albert! Sharon is Owner of Banyan Thai Massage Academy, based in Vancouver, BC and received her Teacher Certification from the renowned 'ITM' Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2004.
Offering both In-Person & Livestreaming Online Training!
10% OFF when registering for more than 1-Course
Learn more about our SK-based Thai Massage Events!
"Thai Massage on the Table" - Saskatoon, SK
2-Days, Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 | 14.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
"Thai Foot Reflexology" - Saskatoon, SK
1-Day, Mon. Sept. 16 | 7.0 MTAS Primary CEC's
"Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
2-Days, Thurs. Sept. 19 & Fri. Sept. 20 | 14.0 Primary CEC's
"Thai Massage on the Table" - Prince Albert, SK
-Days, Sat. Sept. 21 & Sun. Sept. 22 | 14.0 Primary CEC's
Course #2
"Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage" | Saskatoon | 7.0 MTAS Primary Credits
Date: 1-day, Mon. Sept. 16, 2023 | 9:30AM - 5:30PM
In-Person Location: MTAS Training Room, #22 - 1738 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon
In-Person Cost: $340+tx | Livestreaming: $295+tx
Learn a full 60 min. Thai Foot Reflexology & Massage treatment to stimulate 58-Reflex zones, using a wooden massage tool, along with flat knuckle & thumb slides for the entire foot. What makes Thai Foot Reflexology different from that of the TCM method is the use of the wooden tool - a real joint saver! This is a non-invasive health technique that recognizes that parts of the body, such as the feet, reflect the entire body. This is a fun and easy method to learn, as Sharon guides you through equipment set-up, safety, warming up the feet & lower legs, how to locate and stimulate the Reflexology points and finish off with a massage that also targets an important 'Sen Energy' Line.
Includes: Reflexology Tool + Picture Workbook + Zoom practice video recording for 90-days of the training event + Certificate with MTAS 7.0 Primary CEC's handed out at end of day.
Register for Livestreaming Online Training: Pay $295+tx
Register for In-Person Training: Pay $100 Deposit | Balance of $209.75 due Sept. 1st
www.BanyanThaiMassage.com
Thai Massage Master Instructor, Sharon Brown-Horton is a Certified Graduate Teacher of the “ITM Thai Massage School” of Chiang Mai, Thailand and has been teaching authentic Thai Massage courses across Canada since 2004. Sharon is authorized to teach the very same curriculum as that of the school. When taking Sharon’s courses, it is like stepping right into the school in Chiang Mai! Sawasdee! (Welcome!!)
Contact:
Email: sharon@banyanthaimassage.com
Call or text 604-773-2645
Other payment options:
1) Send your $100 non-refundable deposit by ETRANSFER to: sharon_brownhorton@hotmail.com (please be sure to state which course(s) you wish to register for in the Description section of the Etransfer OR
2) Pay by phone with Visa or MC by calling Sharon directly at 604-773-2645.
Kinetic Massage Certification
Edmonton, AB
SFH Kinetic Massage Certification
Location: Edmonton
Dates: September 18-20, 2024
Help clients suffering from joint pain and stiffness with the KM Approach. Learn new skills to help patients with a dynamic joint focus to improve mobility and decrease pain.