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Introduction to Cupping TherapyOrthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities (16 Total CE Hours) Presenter: Dr. Joi Edwards Day 1 – What the Cup!? Introduction to Cupping Therapy : Learn how to use silicone cups in ways you never thought imaginable! What the Cup is a fresh look into the world of cupping therapy taught from an orthopedic perspective. Therapists will easily learn the basics of cupping including techniques for specific orthopedic conditions, the science behind cupping and injury, the superpowers of each cup, marketing for cupping therapists, application, documentation, safety and much, much, more! Day 2 – What the Cup 4 – Orthopedic Cupping for the Lower Extremities : Take your cupping to new heights as you treat orthopedic conditions of the lower extremities! As part of the What the Cup series, What the Cup 4 builds upon foundational techniques and principles taught in the introduction class and combines them with intermediate and advanced level techniques for the treatment of specific orthopedic, lower extremity conditions such as plantar fasciitis, piriformis syndrome and hamstring strains. 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 Click Here to Register 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. Read more Categories: Chapter Events May 19 Sun Let’s Celebrate: Networking Event (Wilmington, NC) @ Long Leaf Park (Shelter #1) Tickets May 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Networking Event Sunday, May 19, 2024 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Please join us to celebrate our 40th A nniversary of AMTA-NC! We want to invite you to join us for a covered dish picnic, games, and nature trails. Please feel free to invite a massage therapist colleague to our social outing. This will be a massage therapist only event – please, no family members and/or spouses. Space is limited to 30 people. AMTA-NC will provide bottled water and meat/vegetarian options. In the registration process, you will be able to sign-up to bring your covered dish favorites to share. Don’t forget to pack your essentials for a day of fun: sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses and towels. Whatever you need for the day. 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.” CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP Read more Categories: Chapter Events Jun 20 Thu NC BMBT Meeting @ GlenLake One Tickets Jun 20 @ 10:00 am Board meetings are held on the 4th floor of our office building, located at 4140 ParkLake Avenue, Raleigh NC 27612. Click the B oard 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. Read more Categories: Chapter Events Aug 3 Sat Continuing Education Classes with Janet Wolf” Blevins @ K2 Sports Therapy Tickets 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 CuppingGuasha (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. Click Here to Register Read more Categories: Chapter Events Aug 15 Thu NC BMBT Meeting @ GlenLake One...