Massage Throwdown 2013: Tools of the Trade

Wouldn’t you love to know the trade secret tools used by other therapists which consistently WOW their clients?
Come demonstrate and test drive a multitude of tools to keep your clients coming back!
Click here to view and print the flyer 

Sunday, June 30, 2013 from Noon to 4:00 pm (sign in at 11:30 am)

Earn 4 NYS Continuing Education Hours and you could win a top prize of a $100 NYSSBuck Credit!

VFW of Syosset
20 Queens Street
Syosset, NY 11791
Walking distance from the Syosset Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) 
Click here for a map and directions


Early Bird Registration by June 21, 2013
NYSSMMT Members $60  and Non-Members $100*

NYSSMMT Members $75 and Non-Members $120*   

* NON-MEMBER BONUS complimentary 6 month membership. Other restrictions may apply.


The Lowdown on ‘Massage Throw Down II'

WORKSHOP GOAL:
Share your favorites and test drive as many tools as is humanly possible in 4 hours. It’s going to be packed with information and novel ideas so you may want to bring a videocamera to capture it all!


WHAT TO BRING:
Besides your table and a set of linens, bring your favorite tool/equipment for everyone else to try. 


HERE’S YOUR FUN CHALLENGE
1. On a blank piece of paper, start listing all the tools / equipment that you’ve received positive client feedback.

2. Next, rank the items you’ve listed by WOW factor (1 to 5 stars where 1 is “mmm nice” and 5 stars is “WOW, that’s awesome!” 2 to 4 is everything in between “nice and awesome”.

3. Come to the Tools of Trade seminar to demonstrate your most awesome equipment!

If you are thinking your list is to too short…that’s not an issue. The beauty of the Throw Down is your list of tools and equipment of choice combined with everyone else’s will exponentially multiply the “awesomeness quotient”!

Here are some category ideas to get your list started:
• Free / Low Cost Tools

• Manual or Electric Tools

• Surprising Tools you didn’t know you had

• Labor Saving Tools

• Positioning Aides

• Client Oohs and Ahs!

• Client Self Care Items

• Problem Solvers (solves therapist’s or client issue)


SPREAD THE WORD
Feel free to invite other LMTs to participate in the Society’s unique and original event. Also bring your business cards to trade with other LMTs.

RULES ABOUT THE TOOLS
• Is of awesome benefit to the therapist, or the client, or both

• Is a physical object not just a technique or approach

• Must be within Massage Therapy’s scope of practice

• Can be easily and quickly demonstrated and learned by others (under 5 minutes)

• May also include how you use sheets, towels, tennis ball in a beneficial way

Avoid duplicate entries: Contact Denise Williams in advance with your entry:  
denisew@muchkneadedmassage.com 
and for any questions or to RSVP, email
editor@nysmassage.org







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We are so excited to offer a "Double Header" with Art Riggs! 

Art is back and is offering two different workshops held over two consecutive weekends, attend one or both!
 
 
Working with Common Injuries & Complaints in a Bodywork Practice
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 28 & 29, 2013

Sheraton Long Island Hotel
110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Book hotel separately: (631) 321-1100 

 
 
Integrative Full Body Deep Tissue Work
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6, 2013 

Hudson Valley Hotel & Conference Center
90 Route 17K, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 564-9020
(Other hotels in the area include:  Super 8, Ramada, Hampton Inn  on Route 17K  and the Hilton Garden on Route 300)


Information for both workshops:

Saturday: Registration from 8am - 9am
Workshop from 9am-6pm
 
Sunday: Workshop from 8am-5pm
 
Bring: Table, Sheet, Towels, Bolsters, Unscented Lubricant, Shorts, Sports bra for women & NY State License Number
 
16 NYS CEUs per Workshop.
Our CEUs can be used by LMTs, PTs, Chiropractors, Nurses, Acupuncturists, and other "healcare professionals".

 
Tuition for ONE workshop in either location:
Early Registration by Sep 2, 2013:  Members $325  and Non-Members $375*
 
After Sept 2, 2013:  Members $375  and Non-Members $425*
 
 
Tuition for BOTH workshops:

Early Registration by Sep 2, 2013: Members $620 and Non-Members $720*
 
 After Sept 2, 2013: Members $725 and Non-Members $825*
 
*Non-Member Bonus:  Registration Fee includes a complimentary 1 year NEW MEMBER NYSSMMT Membership. 


Click here to view and print the flyer


About the Presenter:
 
Author of Deep Tissue: A Visual Guide to Techniques, Art Riggs has a B. A. in psychology and graduate study in exercise physiology at U.C. Berkeley. He was certified in massage at the McKinnon Institute in 1986 and became an Advanced Rolfer® in 1991, maintaining his Rolfing practice in Oakland, CA. Art specializes in athletic injuries and has worked with Bay Area professional and Olympic athletes and dancers including the Golden State Warriors and The Dance Theater of Harlem. He has been teaching deep tissue massage therapy for 20 years and has led workshops for health spas and for physical therapists and has assisted in various Rolf trainings.

He established the Deep Tissue Massage program at the McKinnon Institute in 1989 and currently leads an 80 hour Deep Tissue certification program at the San Francisco School of Massage. Book and DVDs available on his website:








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