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Integrated Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions @ RIT Inn and Conference Center

Oct 22 @ 8:30 am – Oct 23 @ 5:00 pm

When:
October 22-23, 2023
Sunday and Monday 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Where:
RIT Inn and Conference Center
5257 W. Henrietta Rd,
Henrietta, NY 14467

CEH’s: 16

Class Description:
Participants will use modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, posturology, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue immobilization, myoskeletal alignment, PNF stretching and strengthening in a very precise order.
This unique presentation will address the clinical approach to assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of the lumbar spine, hip, SI joint, pelvis, and conditions of the lower extremities immediately and permanently.

As this is a hands on course, you must bring your own massage table, bolsters (or pillow) for foot/leg support should you need it. Each person should bring table linens and your own cream or oil.

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

Presenter: James Waslaski, LMT

James is an Author & International Lecturer who teaches approximately 40 seminars per year around the globe. He’s served as AMTA Sports Massage Chair and FSMTA Professional Relations Chair. He’s developed 8 Orthopedic Massage and Sports Injury DVDs, and authored manuals on Advanced Orthopedic Massage and Client Self-Care. His new book: Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management, was published by Pearson Education in 2011. James is a Certified Personal Trainer with NASM James received the 1999 FSMTA International Achievement Award, and was inducted into the 2008 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. James was awarded Massage Therapist of The Year in 2012 at the Canadian Massage Conference. He was also nominated and awarded by his peers and colleagues the designation of Teacher of The Year 2015 at the World Massage Festival.

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Pricing:
Early registration pricing through September 22, 2023
Member Rate:
Early: $240 | Regular: $400
Non-Member Rate:
Early: $400 | Regular: $560

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

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, but monies less a $100 processing fee may be applied to any future AMTA-NY Chapter event. 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.

COVID Precautions and Safety:
Volunteers and attendees will be required to adhere to the most current CDC recommendations as well as state, local, and venue requirements in effect at the time of the event.

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is an Approved Provider for continuing Education by the NYSED Office of the Professions State Board for Massage Therapy (#009). James Waslaski will issue credit for NYS CE’s and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) , #049978-0.

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.

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