Events List

Sep
13
Sat
Clinical Excellence: Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for the Massage-Syracuse @ Marriott Downtown Syracuse
Sep 13 @ 8:30 am – Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm

When:
September 13-14, 2025
8:30 am-5:30 pm

Where:
Marriott Downtown Syracuse
100 East Onondaga St.
Syracuse, NY  13202

Presenter: Matthew Gavzy, LMT

CEH’s: 16
Matthew Gavzy is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing   ​education via the  National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage  and Bodywork  (NCBTMB 1726).  All credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will  be awarded by Mr. Gavzy.​
CEH’s  ​and will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend  ​the  ​entire ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

Class Description:
This comprehensive course equips LMTs with essential skills to conduct effective clinical assessments, enhancing their ability to identify musculoskeletal imbalances, dysfunctions, and movement restrictions. Through hands-on practice and evidence-based techniques, participants will learn how to perform postural analysis, range of motion testing, myotome and dermatome tesing, ortho assessments, and palpation strategies to tailor treatment plans for optimal client outcomes. This course emphasizes clinical reasoning & thinking.

 -This is a hands-on class, please bring your table, sheets and lubricant.

-Class size limited to 24.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes the first day to register and set up

We  welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who  are  licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists,  physical  therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage  therapy  students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must  either have a  New York State license to participate in the hands-on  portions or, in  the case of massage therapy students, be directly  supervised by your  instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through August 22, 2025
Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$240 ​| ​Regular: ​$400
Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$400 ​| ​Regular: ​$560

Cancellation:
Cancellations ​of  ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a  ​refund minus a $50 administrative fee. ​Cancellations ​less ​than ​14  ​days  ​prior to the class are ​not ​refundable. ​No  ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund ​or ​use ​on ​future ​classes.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of ​Directors. ​

Parking:
Parking is $5/day in the hotel lot.  This lot is located kitty-corner across the street from the hotel and directly across the street from the lot labeled “Hotel Syracuse.”
Please bring your parking ticket with you into class and a sticker will be issued to reduce your parking cost.
** Please be aware, the hotel lot is NOT the lot adjacent to the hotel labeled “Hotel Syracuse” with the bridge to the hotel.

**   If you park in the “Hotel Syracuse” lot, you will be charged more than $5/day and they will not honor our negotiated rate.

Sep
27
Sat
Trigger Point Therapy-Johnson City/Binghamton @ Johnson City Senior Center
Sep 27 @ 8:30 am – Sep 28 @ 5:30 pm

When: September 27-28, 2025
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-5:30 pm

Where:
Johnson City Senior Center
30 Brocton St.
Johnson City, 13790

Presenter: Linda Addario, LMT

CEH’s: 16
CEH’s  ​will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend  ​the  ​entire ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.
Cupping USA is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing ​education via the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). All credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Linda Addario #1001549

Class Description:
Student will be able to: describe a trigger point (TP), identify causes of TP’s, recognize common client complaints, indicate TP patterns, understand causative factors, implement treatment strategies, begin to palpate TP’s,  Course Description; identify active TP’s, begin to recognize and identify common signs/symptoms of myofascial pain patterns, implement effective use of Travell and Simons text to assess and treat complicated cases, discuss causative factors with clients, demonstate effective implementation of treatment strategies & identify perpetuating factors.

Please arrive 15 minutes early the first day to register and set up.

We welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who are licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage therapy students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must either have a New York State license to participate in the hands-on portions or, in the case of massage therapy students, be directly supervised by your instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing extended to September 1, 2025

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$240 ​| ​Regular: ​$400

Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$400 ​| ​Regular: ​$560

Cancellations:
Cancellations of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $50 administrative fee. ​Cancellations ​less ​than ​14 days  ​are ​not ​refundable. ​No ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund. ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date  ​and ​all ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of  ​Directors. ​Continuing ​Education ​Credit ​Certificates ​given ​only  ​upon ​successful ​completion ​of ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​will  ​be ​issued.  ​Partial ​refunds ​for ​non-completed ​classes ​given  ​only ​in  ​emergency  ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s  ​approval. ​

Oct
4
Sat
Massage and Infertility- Tupper Lake @ Tupper Lake Housing Authority
Oct 4 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

When:
October 5, 2025
Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm

Where:
Tupper Lake Housing Authority
38 Boyer Ave,
Tupper Lake, NY 12986

Presenter: Erica Keays, LMT

Class Description: This course discusses the benefits of treating a postpartum client with therapeutic massage. Clients will experience an array of physical and emotional symptoms after childbirth, and massage can play a supportive role in addressing the physical pain, fatigue, and stress. The class includes a discussion on postpartum depression and anxiety and massage therapy’s role. A bodywork demonstration will show treatment for diastase recti, scar work for cesarean birth and positioning and draping for the pospartum body.

CEH’s: 8
Erica Keays is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing  ​education via the  National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork  (NCBTMB).  All credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Ms Keays.

CEH’s will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend ​the ​entire ​class. ​ No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

We  welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who  are  licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists,  physical  therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage  therapy  students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must  either have a  New York State license to participate in the hands-on  portions or, in  the case of massage therapy students, be directly  supervised by your  instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through September 13, 2025.

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$120 ​| ​Regular: ​$200

Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$200 ​| ​Regular: ​$280

Cancellations:
Cancellations of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date  ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made  ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of  ​Directors. ​Continuing   ​Education ​Credit ​Certificates ​given ​only  ​upon ​successful   ​completion ​of ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​will  ​be ​issued.  ​Partial  ​refunds ​for ​non-completed ​classes ​given  ​only ​in  ​emergency  ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s  ​approval. ​

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques-Jefferson Valley, Mid Hudson @ Club Fit Jefferson Valley
Oct 4 @ 8:30 am – Oct 5 @ 5:30 pm

When:
October 4-5, 2025
Saturday-Sunday 8:30am-5:30 pm

Where:
Club Fit Jefferson Valley
600 Bank Rd,
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

Presenter: Nathan Fay,LMT
Class Description:
This two-day workshop (16 NCBTMB-approved CE hours) offers innovative  approaches to treating the cervical region, forward head postures,  rotator cuff tendinopathies, thoracic outlet issues, low back  dysfunction, hip and SI joint pain, plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries,  and more. These are not like the techniques you learned in massage  school! Be prepared for manual innovations that produce outstanding  results even for clients with long-standing chronic conditions.

This is a hands-on class, please bring your table, sheets and lubricant.

CEH’s: 16

CEH’s will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend ​the ​entire ​class. ​ No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

Nathan Fay is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing  ​education via the  National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork  (NCBTMB).  All credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Nathan Fay,NCBTMB #157429-00.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through September 5, 2025.

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$240 ​| ​Regular: ​$400

Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$400 ​| ​Regular: ​$560

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $35 administrative fee. ​Cancellations ​less ​than ​14 ​days  ​are ​not ​refundable.  ​No   ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund ​or ​use ​on ​future  ​classes.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date  ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made  ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of  ​Directors. ​Continuing   ​Education ​Credit ​Certificates ​given ​only  ​upon ​successful   ​completion ​of ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​will  ​be ​issued.  ​Partial  ​refunds ​for ​non-completed ​classes ​given  ​only ​in  ​emergency  ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s  ​approval. ​

Oct
5
Sun
Postpartum Massage- Tupper Lake @ Tupper Lake Housing Authority
Oct 5 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

When:
October 5, 2025
Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm

Where:
Tupper Lake Housing Authority
38 Boyer Ave,
Tupper Lake, NY 12986

Presenter: Erica Keays, LMT

Class Description: This course discusses the benefits of treating a postpartum client with therapeutic massage. Clients will experience an array of physical and emotional symptoms after childbirth, and massage can play a supportive role in addressing the physical pain, fatigue, and stress. The class includes a discussion on postpartum depression and anxiety and massage therapy’s role. A bodywork demonstration will show treatment for diastase recti, scar work for cesarean birth and positioning and draping for the pospartum body.

CEH’s: 8
Erica Keays is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing  ​education via the  National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork  (NCBTMB).  All credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Ms Keays.

CEH’s will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend ​the ​entire ​class. ​ No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

We  welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who  are  licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists,  physical  therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage  therapy  students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must  either have a  New York State license to participate in the hands-on  portions or, in  the case of massage therapy students, be directly  supervised by your  instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through September 13, 2025.

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$120 ​| ​Regular: ​$200

Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$200 ​| ​Regular: ​$280

Cancellations:
Cancellations of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $50 administrative fee. No ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date  ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made  ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of  ​Directors. ​Continuing   ​Education ​Credit ​Certificates ​given ​only  ​upon ​successful   ​completion ​of ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​will  ​be ​issued.  ​Partial  ​refunds ​for ​non-completed ​classes ​given  ​only ​in  ​emergency  ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s  ​approval. ​

Nov
15
Sat
Acupressure-Buffalo @ Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
Nov 15 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

When: November 15, 2025
Saturday   8:30am-5:30 pm

Where: Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
4243 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Presenter: Janet Blevins, LMT

Class Description:

Participants will learn history and 12 major meridian channels along with the emotions that go along with *each one. We will cover major points along the pathways and correct thumb positioning to save your hands. The specific acu points will be for pain relief and others for ailments in the body. Others for emotional and mental well being. Wear comfortable clothes to be on and off the massage tables.

What to Bring: massage table, sheets, pen, water bottle.

CEH’s: 8

Janet Blevins is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing ​education via the National  Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). All  credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Ms. Blevins, NCBTMB #398323-00

CEH’s ​will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend  ​the  ​entire ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

We welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who are licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage therapy students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must either have a New York State license to participate in the hands-on portions or, in the case of massage therapy students, be directly supervised by your instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through October 20, 2025

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$120 ​| ​Regular: ​$200
Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$200 ​| ​Regular: ​$280

Cancellations ​of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $35 administrative fee. ​No ​shows ​are ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund ​or credit to ​use ​on ​future ​classes.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of ​Directors. ​ ​Partial ​refunds ​ for ​non-completed ​classes ​given ​only ​in ​emergency ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s ​approval. ​

Nov
16
Sun
Asian Sports Massage-Buffalo @ Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
Nov 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

When: November 16, 2025
Sunday   8:30am-5:30 pm

Where: Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport
4243 Genesee Street
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Presenter: Janet Blevins, LMT

CEH’s: 8

Janet Blevins is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing ​education via the National  Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). All  credit for the class, NYS and NCBTMB, will be awarded by Ms. Blevins, NCBTMB #398323-00

CEH’s ​will ​be ​granted ​only ​to ​those ​who ​register ​and ​attend  ​the  ​entire ​class. ​No ​partial ​credit ​can/will ​be ​awarded.

Class Description:

We will cover major points along those paths using correct thumb pressure and add stretching while holding  the points. A few seconds can have the same effect as 15 minutes of deep tissue massage. Wear comfortable sports clothes to be in and off the table that you can be stretched in

What to Bring: massage table, sheets, pen, water bottle.

We welcome all NYS licensed massage therapists, NYS professionals who are licensed to provide massage (physicians, nurses, podiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors) and currently enrolled massage therapy students to our classes. Per New York State law, you must either have a New York State license to participate in the hands-on portions or, in the case of massage therapy students, be directly supervised by your instructor or other licensed massage therapist.

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through October 20, 2025

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$120 ​| ​Regular: ​$200
Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$200 ​| ​Regular: ​$280

Cancellations ​of ​more ​than ​14 ​days ​prior ​to ​a ​class ​are ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $35 administrative fee. ​No ​shows ​are ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund ​or credit to ​use ​on ​future ​classes.   ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date ​and ​all   ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made ​only ​with   ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of ​Directors. ​ ​Partial ​refunds ​ for ​non-completed ​classes ​given ​only ​in ​emergency ​situations ​and ​with ​Chapter ​President’s ​approval. ​

Apr
16
Thu
2026 AMTA-NY Convention Vendor Registration @ The Saratoga Hilton
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – Apr 19 @ 12:30 pm

The 2026 ​AMTA-NY ​Annual ​Convention ​will ​be ​held ​at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs ​New ​York.
We expect over 300 attendees and are scheduling phenomenal classes to ensure that massage therapists from all across the state will be there to frequent your booth.

Vendor set-up will be on Thursday morning as early as 10 am and take-down will be Sunday at 12:30pm

There are many options, for you as a vendor:
-Convention Sponsor (2 Sponsors maximum/2 spots available)-$650
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) and meals* for one person. Plus: Exclusive signage at event and Convention at a Glance, identification on social media, Logo on folder label and one Saturday evening dance ticket.

-Breakfast  Sponsor Saturday and Sunday- $400
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) and meals* for one person. Plus: Shared signage at event and Convention at a Glance, identification on social media.

-One Booth– $300
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) and meals* for one person.

-Two Booths-$550
Two booth spaces (Two standard 6 foot table) and meals* for two people.

-Friday Breakfast Sponsor-($1500)
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) for the entire convention, meals* and one Saturday dinner dance ticket.
– Signage at event and on every table ( “Luncheon Sponsored by “Your Company”)

– 2-3 Minutes  at the podium to address the attendees

– Acknowledgement in Convention at a Glance, sent to 7000+ people (AMTA and non AMTA therapists)

– Identification on social media

-Hotel information; The overnight rate is $184++.

Follow this link to make your overnight reservations; Passkey for Hilton

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cancellations ​of ​more ​than ​21 ​days ​prior ​to the event ​are  ​eligible ​for ​a ​refund minus a $50 administrative fee. ​Cancellations ​less ​than ​14 ​days  ​prior to the class are ​not ​refundable. No ​shows ​are  ​not ​eligible ​for ​refund ​.  ​Cancellations ​are ​based ​on ​post ​mark ​or ​email ​date ​and ​all  ​cancellations ​must ​be ​in ​writing. ​Exceptions ​made ​only ​with  ​approval ​of ​the ​AMTA-NY ​Chapter ​Board ​of ​Directors. ​

(*Meals included for ONE primary booth representative. Other booth representatives may register/purchase meals via the registration form. Meals include;  one full breakfast on Friday, two continental   breakfasts Sat/Sun (ie: coffee/tea/juice, fruit, muffins/rolls/etc.,) 1   vendor marketplace luncheon on Friday  MINUS THE SATURDAY DINNER-DANCE.