North Carolina AMTA Chapter Calendar
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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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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