2023 INDIANA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Continuing Education

Register for more in-depth courses Friday/Saturday and add Sunday for another education topic or Just Friday/Saturday or Just Sunday all day or Sunday AM and/or PM class!
Lots of options!

*The chapter is not allowed to supply snacks at this event like we have in the past; you may carry in your own snacks.

Class Times 

Classes run from 8:30 to 6 daily.

You must attend all hours to receive your CE certificate.

Hotel Information

The Hilton at the Grand Convention Center

1020 S Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne IN

Room Price $129 until March 6

Daily Parking $15

Continuing Education Offered

This information is also available on the summary page of the CVENT Link.

March 24-25, 2023

Introduction to Soul Lightening Acupressure 12 CE

All Day Friday and Saturday Sessions

Deanna Waggy

This introductory workshop is ideal for learning gentle touch and powerful acupressure techniques for balancing and harmonizing the whole being. Practitioners will learn about the transforming power of Soul Lightening Acupressure based on Jin Shin Jyutsu and Interface touch, learn 5 simple acupressure protocols for self-care (Day 1) & for others (Day 2), practice touch techniques, exchange acupressure bodywork sessions, and take-home skills they can use immediately in their practice.
Course Fee:
$249

OR

Evidence Informed Clinical Cupping 16 CE

All Day Friday and Saturday Sessions

Paul Kohlmeier

Cupping Canada

This course will cover techniques useful for treating patients who have a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. We explore the contribution that Cupping Therapy can have on a patient’s pain symptoms and movement restrictions, and how these treatments might serve to alleviate those symptoms. As an evidence informed approach, research and western physiology will be investigated to give a therapist a current understanding on how it works and how it can be communicated with clients.

Course Fee:
$259

OR

Visceral Manipulation 12 CE

All Day Friday and Saturday Sessions

The Barral Institute

Visceral Manipulation (VM) assists functional and structural imbalances throughout the body, including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic disfunction. VM evaluates and treats the dynamic of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia and ligaments. VM increases proprioceptive communication with the body, thereby revitalizing a person and relieving symptoms of pain.

Course Fee:
$249

March 26, 2023

Introduction to Zero Balancing for Massage Therapists 6 CE

All Day Sunday Session

Deanna Waggy

Zero Balancing will add deep insight and very effective new techniques to your work.  In this class, the instructor will lecture, demonstrate and supervise your practicing Zero Balancing applications to soft tissue work.  After this class you will bring a higher quality of touch and new techniques immediately and successfully into your hands-on therapy with your clients.

Course Fee:
$129

OR

Cupping for Self-Care 4 CE

Sunday AM session

Paul Kohlmeier

Cupping Canada

Feel empowered to manage, relieve and prevent your own pain, tension and discomfort through the use of Cupping Therapy. Learn how to self-apply cups to different parts of the body for trigger point and fascia release and incorporate movement for maximum efficiency. You will leave this course understanding how and why these techniques work and a greater sense of self-care through Cupping Therapy.

Course Fee:

$69

OR

Cupping for the Symptoms of Stress 4 CE

Sunday PM Session

Paul Kohlmeier

Cupping Canada

This course will introduce cupping as a modality to be used in your treatment room to relieve the symptoms of stress. We will look at the common symptoms of stress, and the techniques within cupping that may help relieve their symptoms. This class is does include some of basic information, so there is no prerequisite for it. It is presented as a mix of lecture, demonstration and practice.

Course Fee:
$69

Complimentary Lunch Daily 

Members can join the Board Meeting on Thursday night (see calendar event to RSVP)
All attendees will join the Business Meeting during Sunday Lunch

Other Information

AMTA Spring 2023 Educational Conference – What to expect/how to be prepared:

Daily Morning Yoga 7:30am

Find us in the gallery and start your day right!

Evidence Based Cupping Therapy

Table, Sheets for each day, hand towels (at least 2), massage oil, bolster, notes for the class, writing utensil, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Introduction to Soul Lightening Accupressure 

Table, sheets for day two, bolster, notes for the class, writing utensil, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Visceral Manipulation 

Table, sheets for each day, notes for the class, writing utensils, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Massage Envy Celebration for 80th Anniversary of AMTA

This is an event to celebrate each of our members. Come expecting to enjoy games, photo booth, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. This will be a great time to network and enjoy an evening of fun. 

Introduction to Zero Balancing for Massage Therapist

Table, sheets are optional, bolster, notes for the class, writing utensils, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Cupping Therapy for self-care

Table, sheets are optional, bolster, notes for the class, writing utensils, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Cupping Therapy for the symptoms of stress 

Table, sheets, bolster, notes for the class, writing utensils, or computer if preferred to take notes that way. Wear comfortable clothing.

Business Meeting

Please come dressed in business casual attire. Write down any questions you may have for the board. If you would like to volunteer to be a part of the board or board committees, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get more involved.