North Carolina AMTA Chapter Calendar
Jun
20
Thu
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.
Jun
22
Sat
CoreStones: Upgrade Your Hands (8 CE Hours)
Presenter: Sue Juczak
In this comprehensive training you will learn techniques using stones which will enhance your massage therapy sessions. This course will focus on the back, neck, face and arms. Proper body mechanics are an integral part of this course and you will learn how to incorporate stones into your massage without compromising your wrists and hands. The contraindications and considerations of hot stone massage will be reviewed and we will discuss ways to alter your sessions to accommodate certain conditions. You will learn how to heat and cool stones to the proper temperature to achieve the desired therapeutic outcome. Deep tissue relief without causing tissue trauma and also, learn how to sanitize your stones for client safety. Stone massage can save your hands and extend your career – you’ll be working with more ease and less strain!
Each participant should wear comfortable clothing (possibly layers)
This class is approved by the NCBTMB for 8 CE hours.
Registration: $88 AMTA Member | $128 Non-Member
Participants need to bring:
Massage Table and Sheets
June 22, 2024
Registration: 8:30 am
Class: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (1 hour Lunch)
Location: O’Marks Building; 233 Middle Street, Suite 209; New Bern, NC 28560. Parking is available at back of building.
“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.”
Jun
23
Sun
Jun 23 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Medical ~ Swedish Massage Workshop/Head, Neck & TMJ – (8 CE Hours)
Presenter: Sue Juczak
This course is designed to enhance a massage therapist’s practice. In this exciting class the focus will be on techniques that will be given for common medical conditions of the head, neck and TMJ. Students will review anatomy of this region, learn new draping procedures, experience relaxation techniques and create a headache questionnaire. This workshop is designed for the practitioner that wants to improve their massage skills and have fun while learning.
Each participant should wear comfortable clothing (possibly layers)
This class is approved by the NCBTMB for 8 CE hours.
Registration: $88 AMTA Member | $128 Non-Member
Participants need to bring:
Massage Table and Sheets
June 23, 2024
Registration: 8:30 am
Class: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (1 hour Lunch)
Location: O’Marks Building; 233 Middle Street, Suite 209; New Bern, NC 28560. Parking is available at back of building.
“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.”
Aug
3
Sat
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.
Aug
15
Thu
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.
Oct
17
Thu
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.
Dec
12
Thu
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.
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