Upcoming Events

The Canadian Red Cross is adopting new standards for the Standard First Aid & CPR C AED recertification courses. As you are aware, we have been running recert classes as 4 hours online (via a powerpoint) and 4 hours of in person training. As of August 31, 2024 we will no longer be able to run these classes. A recertification course will switch to a full day in person.

I would like to offer some additional dates for people who may like to recertify early. Remember, you can recertify your certificate any time before it expires and once you recertify it will be valid for another 3 years.

If you are interested in renewing early to take advantage of the 4-hour in person option, I am offering training on the following dates and times. If these dates and times fill up I will look to add additional dates. I have very much appreciated your past business and look forward to continuing to offer classes under the new guidelines, but if you choose to recertify after August 31st 2024 it will be a full day in person.

The dates I have set for recert classes (4 hours online & 4 hours in person) are:

August 23 --> 9am-1pm
August 23 --> 1:30pm-5:30pm

August 29 --> 9am-1pm
August 29 --> 1:30pm-5:30pm

To register, or if you have questions about this change, please contact me directly at 306-717-2451 or aboechler@hotmail.com

Thanks so much,

Amanda Everitt
www.TimelineSafetyTraining.ca

Indian Head Massage

Saskatoon, SK

24 August 2024

To learn more about this training, the treatment itself, the training fees, other training locations, or to register for this course please visit this detailed website: www.ctcforhealingalternatives.ca or Indian Head Massage Page.

Professional Cupping Therapies

Saskatoon, SK

25 August 2024

Professional Cupping Therapies

The comprehensive foundation course, that covers, all cupping tools and styles. To give you a wide variety of skills & techniques to help your clients and practice. This class is approved by the main associations and will enable you to practice cupping legally and with insurance.

Learn how to safely and effectively use suction type cups in your daily practice as a highly effective adjunct therapy.
Learn valuable cupping techniques and be introduced to the original Fascia trains; the Ancient Sinew channels.
Utilizing both powerful plastic and versatile silicone cups, with the opportunity to try glass fire cupping under direct supervision will also be provided.

This course will provide the participant with the skills necessary to utilize these versatile and effective tools immediately. Including;

History & benefits of cupping
Preparing the therapist and patient for cupping
Cupping procedure and methods
Precautions and contraindications
Client education and informed consent

Protocols taught include:

Myo- Fascial release, and softening & joint treatments
The ancient fascia lines; the SINEW CHANNELS
Trigger points & active release techniques
Organ system balancing, and detoxification
Lymphatic drainage & cellulite treatment
Cupping face lift, skin firming and spa applications
Introduction to Fascia scraping

Investment: $435, for 2 days.
Cupping sets sold for $65 at the class.

Recognized for Con-Ed credits:
NHPC - 15, CMMTO - 11, MTAA - 14 primary, MTAS - 10.5; CRMTA - 12 primary, MTAM - 12 core.

9am - 4pm each day.

2024 dates:

Please Join Winona in this enjoyable and information loaded class. Winona has been practising and combining Cupping in her bodywork sessions for the last 24 years and is a trained RMT, Acupuncturist and Nurse. Winona has been teaching cupping for over 14 years throughout Canada.

Saskatoon - August 25 & 26
Red Deer - July 2 & 3
Lloydminster - July 6 & 7
Edmonton - July 20 & 21

Please contact:

cuppingtraining@gmail.com to enquire or register.
Or call 780-619-6260.

More information at https://www.cuppingmassage.ca/

CPR level C & AED/SFA recertification

Saskatoon, SK

29 August 2024

The dates I have set for recert classes (4 hours online & 4 hours in person) are:

August 23 --> 9am-1pm
August 23 --> 1:30pm-5:30pm

August 29 --> 9am-1pm
August 29 --> 1:30pm-5:30pm

To register, or if you have questions about this change, please contact me directly at 306-717-2451 or aboechler@hotmail.com

Thanks so much,

Amanda Everitt
www.TimelineSafetyTraining.ca

Craniosacral Therapy 1

Edmonton, AB

5 September 2024

September 5-8

24 primary credits for MTAS members

https://shop.iahe.com/CS1-09.05-08.24-EDM

CMTA National Conference

Vancouver, BC

6 September 2024

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.

THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE

Saskatoon, SK

10 September 2024

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.