MTABC strives to provide new education opportunities or the latest treatment developments to all our members. If you wish to learn more about a new treatment type, or are interested in obtaining a different skill set, MTABC offers a wide range of education options.
MTABC CEC Registration: 2010
Registration at MTABC 604.873.4467 or [mta@massagetherapy.bc.ca]. Or mail to MTABC 180-1200 West 73rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5. Provide name, phone and email. Cancellation within 3 weeks of a course results in a 20% penalty; within 2 weeks, 40%; with 5 days or “no shows,” no refund.MTABC Continuing Education Courses
| Anatomy Trains, Level One. Manual Therapy, with Mark Finch | |||
| This is Tom Myers’ revolutionary re-vision of musculoskeletal anatomy in terms of functionally connected lines of MYOFASCIA. See, understand and work with all 12 myofascial meridians. Experience them through dynamic presentations, palpation and postural assessment. |
| PLACE | DATE | TIME | CREDITS | ||||
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
June 5-6, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 9 am - 5 pm | 14 CR | ||||
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Sept. 11-12, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 9 am - 5 pm | 14 CR | ||||
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Oct. 16-17, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 9 am - 5 pm | 14 CR | ||||
| Fascia, Its Structure and Function - The Pelvic Girdle, with Mark Finch |
| PLACE | DATE | TIME | CREDITS |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Oct. 23-24, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 9 am - 5 pm | 14 PE / A2 CR |
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Prices: MTA One Month Early $285 | Regular $310 Non-MTA One Month Early $380 | Regular $420 |
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Registration: 604-873-4467.mta@massagetherapy.bc.ca
More information: www.markfinch.ca
| End-Range Loading — A New Evidence Based Idea in Manual Therapy also called 'Mechanical Drainage of Non-Vascular Edema Affecting the Nerve'
by Dr. David DeCamillis, D.C., F.C.C.R.S.(c) |
Course Outline: End range loading is used to increase blood supply to affected nerves (vasa nervorum). End range loading changes the hydraulics of affected discs. Research evidence will be presented to support this new approach to therapy. We will also define clinical problems and solutions using current literature. |
| PLACE | DATE | TIME | CREDITS |
| TBA, New West. |
Sept. 25-26, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | Sat.: 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sun. 9:00 am- 3:30 pm | 12 PE / A2 CR |
| WCCMT, Harbour Towers Hotel, Victoria |
Oct. 16-17, 2010 | Sat.: 10 am - 4:30 pm; Sun. 9:00 am- 3:30 pm | 12 PE / A2 CR |
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Prices: MTA One Month Early $275 | Regular $300 Non-MTA One Month Early $370 | Regular $410 | |||
Ann Sleeper’s Courses
20% repeater discount for Ann’s courses, see www.annsleeper.com/
| Introduction to Osteopathic Techniques, Part One | |||
| This course illustrates simple but profound osteopathic concepts applicable to any technique you now use. The course includes basic and easy osteopathic joint release for the spine, pelvis and thoracic cage, and rocking techniques for lymph drainage and paraspinal muscle release. | |||
| PLACE | DATE | TIME | CREDITS |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
June 12-13, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
June 26-27, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Sept. 18-19, 2010 | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Oct. 2-3, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
| TBA, Victoria |
Oct. 23-24, 2010 | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Nov. 13-14, 2010 | 10 am - 5 pm | 12 CR |
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Vancouver Prices: MTA One Month Early $245 | Regular $270 Non-MTA One Month Early $330 | Regular $365 Victoria Prices: MTA One Month Early $280 | Regular $310 Non-MTA One Month Early $375 | Regular $415 |
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| Muscle Energy Technique for the Low Back, Part One - Lumbar & Ilia | |||
| This course covers testing and treatment of the lumbar vertebral joints and the ilia. This technique is used to treat low back pain, postural imbalance and more. |
| PLACE | DATE | TIME | CREDITS |
| Holiday Inn, Vancouver |
Oct. 30-31, 2010 — FULL w/ Waitlist | 9 am - 5 pm | 14 CR |
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Prices: MTA One Month Early $285 | Regular $315 Non-MTA One Month Early $385 | Regular $425 | |||
Registration: 604-873-4467 | mta@massagetherapy.bc.ca
For more information: www.annsleeper.com/