Events List

Oct
22
Sun
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.

Nov
11
Sat
Forearm Massage: Save Your Hands!-Johnson City/Binghamton @ Johnson City Senior Center
Nov 11 @ 8:30 am – Nov 12 @ 5:30 pm

When: November 10-11, 2023
8:30am-5:30 pm

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


Presenter: Buddy Hammonds, LMT

CEH’s: 16

Class Description:
Continue doing great work without taxing the delicate joints of your hands and increase your career longevity. Learn to give a full body massage using your forearms as your primary tool. The techniques can be used for deep body work and light circulatory massage. This workshop will cover body mechanics, engaging the tissue with body weight , depth and pressure, speed of strokes and developing sensitivity in your forearms. Techniques will cover prone, supine, and side-lying of the entire body.

Pricing and Cancellation Policy

Pricing:
Early registration pricing through October 13, 2023

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

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

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

Buddy Hammonds, LMT is a NY approved ​provider ​for ​continuing ​education via the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), #1000905. All credit for the class will be awarded by Buddy Hammonds.

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. ​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.

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (CEH 20)-Buffalo @ The Body Essential Education Center
Nov 11 @ 8:30 am – Nov 13 @ 5:30 pm

When:
November 11-13, 2023
Saturday and Monday 8:30am-5:30 pm

Where:
The Body Essential Education Center
5225 Sheridan Dr
Williamsville NY 14221
Presenter: Nathan Fay

Class Description:
Discover new approaches to treating neck cricks, thoracic outlet, sciatica, low back pain and sport injuries based on the foundational work of Erik Dalton’s Mysokeletal Alignment Technique (MAT). Students will learn: head and neck pain routines, how to relieve back and SI joint pain, new ways to treat rotator cuff tendinopathies, reduce protective muscle spasms due to joint fixation, distinguish between nerve pain and tendinopathy, reduce nervous system “noise” with spinal groove work. Learn assessment and corrective techniques.
This is a hands-on class, please bring your table, sheets and lubricant.
This class is limited to 16 registrants due to venue size.

CEH’s: 20
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 October 16, 2023.

Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$300 ​| ​Regular: ​$500
Non-Member ​Rate:
Early: ​$500 ​| ​Regular: ​$700

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. ​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. ​

Apr
19
Fri
2024 AMTA-NY Convention Vendor Registration @ Hilton Albany
Apr 19 @ 6:00 am – Apr 21 @ 12:30 pm

Description:

The 2024 ​AMTA-NY ​Annual ​Convention ​will ​be ​held ​at the Hilton Albany Downtown in Albany ​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 Friday morning as early as 6 am and take-down will be Sunday at 12:30pm

There are many options, for you as a vendor:
-Convention Sponsor (2 Sponsors maximum)-$650

One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) and meals* for one person. Plus: Exclusive signage at event and Convention at a Glance, marketing materials in goody bag at no charge (to be provided by sponsor at own expense), identification on social media, Logo on folder label and one Saturday evening dance ticket.

-Breakfast and Break Sponsor, $430
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) and meals* for one person. Plus: Shared signage at event and Convention at a Glance, marketing materials in goody bag at no charge (to be provided by sponsor at own expense), 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 Luncheon Sponsor- $1300
One booth space (one standard 6 foot table) for the entire convention and meals ( 3 continental breakfasts (ie: coffee/tea/juice, fruit, muffins/rolls/etc.,) 1 lunch on Friday and Vendor reception with hot/cold hors d’oeuvres ) for one person
– Signage at event and on every luncheon Table ( “Luncheon Sponsored by Massage Envy”)

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

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

– Marketing materials in goody bag at no charge (to be provided by sponsor at own expense)

– Identification on social media


-Get your information to our attendees- $100 per page

Material in Attendee bags-Product may be placed inside goody bags by any vendor for FREE. Marketing materials ( flyers, announcements, newsletters, etc…)

The overnight rate is $169++.

We look forward to seeing you there!
(*Meals included for ONE primary booth representative. Other booth representatives may register/purchase meals via the registration form. These meals include 3 continental breakfasts (ie: coffee/tea/juice, fruit, muffins/rolls/etc.,) 1 lunch on Friday and Vendor reception with hot/cold hors d’oeuvres or all meals offered in full registration package MINUS THE SATURDAY DINNER-DANCE.)