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May
11
Sat
What The Cup!? Introduction to Cupping Therapy & Orthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities (16 Total CE Hours) @ WNC School of Massage
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May 11 @ 9:00 am – May 12 @ 6:00 pm

What The Cup!? Introduction to Cupping Therapy & Orthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities (16 Total CE Hours)

Presenter: Dr. Joi Edwards

Day 1 – What the Cup!? Introduction to Cupping Therapy:  Learn how to use silicone cups in ways you never thought imaginable! What the Cup is a fresh look into the world of cupping therapy taught from an orthopedic perspective. Therapists will easily learn the basics of cupping including techniques for specific orthopedic conditions, the science behind cupping and injury, the superpowers of each cup, marketing for cupping therapists, application, documentation, safety and much, much, more!
 
Day 2 – What the Cup 4 – Orthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities:  Take your cupping to new heights as you treat orthopedic conditions of the lower extremities! As part of the What the Cup series, What the Cup 4 builds upon foundational techniques and principles taught in the introduction class and combines them with intermediate and advanced level techniques for the treatment of specific orthopedic, lower extremity conditions such as plantar fasciitis, piriformis syndrome and hamstring strains.

 

These classes are approved by the NCBTMB for a total of 16 CE hours for NC LMBTs.

 

Location:  WNC School of Massage;  707 Haywood Road, Suite 001;  Asheville, NC  28806.

 

Each participant should wear comfortable clothing (possibly layers)

Participants need to bring:

  • Sheets 
  • Massage Oil/Lotion 
  • Facility will have Massage Tables for participant usage

 

Registration Fee:  $180 AMTA Member  |   $260 Non-Member

 

May 11-12, 2024
9:00 am – 6:00 pm each day with an hour break for lunch

 

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“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.”

 

Cancellation Policies:

  • Must cancel 10 days or more from class date to receive a full refund. 
  • Any cancellations made between 5-9 days from class will receive 1/2 of the registration fee refunded. 
  • Any cancellations made between 2-4 days from class will receive 1/4 of the registration fee refunded. 
  • No refunds will be granted for cancellations made the day before class, on the day of class or are a no-show. 

 

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May
19
Sun
Let’s Celebrate: Networking Event (Wilmington, NC) @ Long Leaf Park (Shelter #1)
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May 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

 

Networking Event

Sunday, May 19, 2024

11:00 am – 3:30 pm

 

Please join us to celebrate our 40th Anniversary of AMTA-NC! We want to invite you to join us for a covered dish picnic, games, and nature trails.
 
Please feel free to invite a massage therapist colleague to our social outing.  This will be a massage therapist only event – please, no family members and/or spouses. Space is limited to 30 people.
 
AMTA-NC will provide bottled water and meat/vegetarian options.
In the registration process, you will be able to sign-up to bring your covered dish favorites to share.
 
Don’t forget to pack your essentials for a day of fun: sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses and towels. Whatever you need for the day.

 

Location: Long Leaf Park (Shelter #1); 314 Pine Grove Drive; Wilmington, NC 28409

 

“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.”

 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

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Aug
3
Sat
Continuing Education Classes with Janet “Wolf” Blevins @ K2 Sports Therapy
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Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 6:00 pm

Continuing Education Classes with Janet “Wolf” Blevins

August 3-4, 2024

 

We would like to invite you to join us in our continuing education classes presented by Janet “Wolf” Blevins!  Come to one or come to all classes. This 5-Day event will include the following continuing education classes:

 

Day 1 – August 3, 2024 – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – Asian Cupping & Guasha (8 CE Hours)

Learn meridian, acupressure points and cupping applications, contraindications for cupping and the correct amount of tissue to pull into a cup.  Cupping and Guasha (a type of scrapping that physical therapists call Graston but is centuries older) for frozen shoulder, back pain, carpal tunnel and inflammation reduction are just a few of the topics we cover. Registration Fees: AMTA Members – $90 | Non-Members – $130

Day 2 – August 4, 2024 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ethics (3 CE Hours)

Tired of the same old boring ethics? We all know what’s ethical but when situations catch us off guard…..be ready to laugh your glutes off as 3 hours fly by. This Ethics class is Free to AMTA Members. Registration Fees: AMTA Members – Free | Non-Members – $50

Day 2 – August 4, 2024 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Acupressure for Bladder and Kidney Meridians (3 CE Hours)

In this class we will learn about acupressure points on the Bladder and Kidney Meridians. These acupressure points coincide with addressing Back and Knee pain, as well as Plantar Fasciitis. Registration Fees: AMTA Members – $35 | Non-Members – $50

Day 2 – August 4, 2024 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Gemstone Facial Massage (2 CE Hours)

We will go over the healing properties of gemstones but more importantly the application for a relaxation massage as well as acupressure points for sinuses and headaches. Registration Fees: AMTA Members – $25 | Non-Members – $35

 

 

These classes are approved by the NCBTMB for the CE hours noted above.

 

Location:  K2 Sports Therapy; 508 Williamson Road, Suite 101; Mooresville, NC  28117

 

“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.”

 

Cancellation Policies:

  • Must cancel 10 days or more from class date to receive a full refund.
  • Any cancellations made between 5-9 days from class will receive  1/2 of registration fee refunded.
  • Any cancellations made between 2-4 days from class will receive  1/4 of registration fee refunded.
  • No refunds will be granted for cancellations made the day before class, on the day of class or are a no-show.

 

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