Regional Education
What The Cup!? Introduction to Cupping Therapy & Orthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities (16 Total CE Hours)
Presenter: Dr. Joi Edwards
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.
Networking Event
Sunday, May 19, 2024
11:00 am – 3:30 pm
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.”
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Board meetings are held on the 4th floor of our office building, located at 4140 ParkLake Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612. Click the Board Contact link for specific directions to the meeting location. Meetings typically begin at 10:00am and are open to the public, pursuant to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
There is generally a 15-minute public comment period* at each meeting, at the Board’s discretion.
Any individual or group who wishes to address the Board shall make a request to the Board office to be placed on the agenda. Such request shall be made in writing and must be received at least 14 days prior to a regular meeting of the Board. The chair will determine whether the item will be placed on the agenda. The individual or group shall be notified at least three working days in advance of the meeting whether the item will be on the agenda.
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.
Board meetings are held on the 4th floor of our office building, located at 4140 ParkLake Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612. Click the Board Contact link for specific directions to the meeting location. Meetings typically begin at 10:00am and are open to the public, pursuant to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
There is generally a 15-minute public comment period* at each meeting, at the Board’s discretion.
Any individual or group who wishes to address the Board shall make a request to the Board office to be placed on the agenda. Such request shall be made in writing and must be received at least 14 days prior to a regular meeting of the Board. The chair will determine whether the item will be placed on the agenda. The individual or group shall be notified at least three working days in advance of the meeting whether the item will be on the agenda.
Board meetings are held on the 4th floor of our office building, located at 4140 ParkLake Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612. Click the Board Contact link for specific directions to the meeting location. Meetings typically begin at 10:00am and are open to the public, pursuant to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
There is generally a 15-minute public comment period* at each meeting, at the Board’s discretion.
Any individual or group who wishes to address the Board shall make a request to the Board office to be placed on the agenda. Such request shall be made in writing and must be received at least 14 days prior to a regular meeting of the Board. The chair will determine whether the item will be placed on the agenda. The individual or group shall be notified at least three working days in advance of the meeting whether the item will be on the agenda.
Board meetings are held on the 4th floor of our office building, located at 4140 ParkLake Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612. Click the Board Contact link for specific directions to the meeting location. Meetings typically begin at 10:00am and are open to the public, pursuant to the North Carolina Open Meetings Law.
There is generally a 15-minute public comment period* at each meeting, at the Board’s discretion.
Any individual or group who wishes to address the Board shall make a request to the Board office to be placed on the agenda. Such request shall be made in writing and must be received at least 14 days prior to a regular meeting of the Board. The chair will determine whether the item will be placed on the agenda. The individual or group shall be notified at least three working days in advance of the meeting whether the item will be on the agenda.
Regional Education INFORMATION:
Regional Education: The state of North Carolina divided up into 6 small geographical areas (by counties) to provide low-cost, continuing education & networking opportunities at a local/close- to-home locale. It is the goal of AMTA-NC to subdivide these 6 regions again & have 12 regions throughout the state thereby doubling the opportunities for CE’s and saving time & money in travel. To achieve this we need more coordinators. Please consider helping your AMTA-NC Chapter & membership by volunteering as a Regional Education Coordinator.
Regional Education generally have two local meetings a year; That is 12 local meetings through-out the state for our members continuing education needs. Unit meetings are usually 3 – 6 hours of Continuing Education Credits with an Ethics classes offered every other year.
For more information: contact your Regional Education Coordinator
Following is a county breakdown:
- Western Regional Education Coordinator
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Elizabeth Bryson
A native to western North Carolina, my passion is helping people feel and live better. I now would like to start working with AMTA to mold the future of massage therapy.
As a massage therapist, I specialize in therapeutic massage, neuromuscular therapy and structural bodywork. My experience spans a wide variety of practice, from spa to clinical work, as well as private practice.
- Western Region
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Allegheny
Ashe
Avery
Buncombe
Burke
Caldwell
Cherokee
ClayGraham
Haywood
Henderson
Jackson
Macon
Madison
McDowell
MitchellPolk
Rutherford
Swain
Transylvania
Watauga
Yancey
- Piedmont Regional Education Coordinator
Ashley Grier
- Piedmont Region
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Anson
Cabarrus
Catawba
ClevelandGaston
Iredell
Lincoln
MecklenburgMontgomery
Richmond
Stanly
Union
- Triad Regional Education Coordinator
T.A.G. Woods
The first time I heard about AMTA was while studying at Body Therapy Institute. I became a student member and later a professional member. I joined mainly for the liability insurance coverage. I enjoyed glancing through the Hands-On® newsletter and reading mtj® that all AMTA members receive.
It was years later that I began utilizing some of the other membership benefits, attending AMTA-NC conventions, reading and sharing research and position statements. At an AMTA-NC Convention in Raleigh, Ed Sansbury awarded me a 10 year member gift. I thought that was really nice and I was touched that an organization as large as AMTA would recognize and appreciate a member like me.
More years past and during the AMTA-NC Convention in 2011 I attended a volunteers’ luncheon. I was volunteered to volunteer as Triad Unit Coordinator. That “what just happened” moment was the beginning of my truly understanding the many, many benefits of AMTA that are available to all our members. I am grateful to that person who volunteered me.
As an AMTA-NC volunteer I receive email communications from our BOD, attend meetings and conference calls. As I get to know our BOD I witness their passion and commitment to the AMTA mission statement,“To serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.” These remarkable women and men carry those words in their hearts and live their lives accordingly.
Two of my passions are learning and teaching. The primary responsibility of Unit Coordinators is to organize local continuing education for the unit’s members. It is a joy to talk, meet and work with many extraordinary teachers, especially those who call NC home. I attended my first Unit CE class as part of the training for Unit Coordinator. I cannot believe that I had never taken advantage of this great benefit of affordable, local Unit CE’s! I hope you will join us and utilize this AMTA benefit.
I was graced to have been awarded a scholarship for the 2012 AMTA National Convention in Raleigh, NC as an extremely generous thank you for the work I have performed as Triad Unit Coordinator. It was an excellent opportunity to meet our AMTA National leaders and those from various Chapters throughout the US as well as the Massage Therapy Foundation leaders. They are heart-centered professionals working tirelessly “to serve AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy.”
- Triad Region
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Alamance
Alexander
Caswell
Davidson
DavieForsyth
Guilford
Randolph
Rockingham
RowanStokes
Surry
Wilkes
Yadkin
- Triangle Regional Education Coordinator
Tiffany Hook
- Triangle Region
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Chatham
Durham
Franklin
Granville
HarnettJohnston
Lee
Moore
Orange
PersonVance
Wake
Warren
- Northeast Regional Education Coordinator
Autumn Henderson
- Northeast Region
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Beaufort
Bertie
Camden
Chowan
Currituck
Dare
EdgecombeGates
HalifaxHertford
Hyde
Martin
Nash
Northampton
PasquotankPerquimans
Pitt
Tyrrell
Washington
Wilson
- Southeast Regional Education Coordinator
Michele Mantzakanian
I’m a licensed massage therapist from Maryland. My husband and I recently moved to NC a couple years ago. We love our new community of New Bern and being close to the beach and on the golf course!
It is my intention to help provide quality massage care to anyone who might need assistance. I’ve been a massage therapist for over 16 years, trained at PMTI in Washington DC. Had a private practice in MD, also worked with chiropractors, physical therapists, hospice and hospitals. Trained in most modalities, incorporate many techniques to assist with overall wellness!
Recently got my NC massage license in 2018 and began working with another local therapist at Balanced Hands & Bodywork in New Bern.
Love entertaining, cooking, swimming, volunteering, outdoor activities and of course family & friends!
Michelle Stout
- Southeast Region
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Bladen
Brunswick
Carteret
Columbus
Craven
Cumberland
DuplinGreene
Hoke
Jones
Lenoir
New Hanover
Onslow
PamlicoPender
Robeson
Sampson
Scotland
Wayne