AMMA Seminar Dates and Descriptions

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March 8, 2008: instructor Kim Whitney - South Bend - Blue Heron Academy
Sports Massage
Whether looking to add to your existing practice or make yourself more marketable to potential employers and patients, Sports Massage is for you! Learn Sports Massage techniques as well as exercises and modality use. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: February 29.

March 15, 2008: instructor Dan Morris - Kalamazoo - Blue Heron Academy
Restoring Healthy Movement
Understanding the "how and why" will help gain a better understanding of "what and when." This seminar will teach you why certain stretches work on your clients and when to use them: improving form, developing symmetry, rehabilitating from injury or accident and avoiding injuries or surgeries all together. Wear comfortable clothing... you will be restoring your own healthy movement at this seminar!
Registration Deadline: March 8.

March 22, 2008: instructor Christi Watts - Traverse City - Blue Heron Academy
Spinal Techniques: From Cervical to Sacral
The spine is where it's at! Get a better understanding of the complex structure that is the spine. Learn techniques to enhance the results your patients receive as well as increase the efficiency in which your treatments are delivered. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: March 15.

April 5, 2008: instructor Kim Whitney - South Bend - Blue Heron Academy
Treating Lymphedema
In this seminar you will learn a practical, scientifically based approach to the practice and implementation of lymphedema techniques, modalities and treatment options to better serve your individual patients' needs. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: March 31.

April 26, 2008: instructor Ray Wan - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Acupressure and Chinese Massage:
      Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Balancing
A great Mind/Body integration. Learn the acupressure points and Chinese Massage techniques that can help you to help your patients achieve better emotional balance in their lives. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: April. 21.

May 10, 2008: instructor Ioan Avram - Troy - Blue Heron Academy
Swedish Massage for the Medical Massage Therapist
Have you ever been asked to perform a full body massage by one of your clients or your employer? Of course you have! In this seminar you will learn Swedish massage techniques and how to easily integrate them into your medical massage practice. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: May 5.

June 7, 2008: instructor Grace Hinkle - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Testing, Medical Terminology and Charting
Whether you are looking to make yourself more marketable in healthcare fields or expand your personal knowledge, this seminar will teach you to accurately take blood pressure and heart rate readings, the basics of Medical Terminology, proper charting and more.
Registration Deadline: Jun. 2.

June 14, 2008: instructor Dan Morris - Kalamazoo - Blue Heron Academy
Sports Massage
Whether looking to add to your existing practice or make yourself more marketable to potential employers and patients, Sports Massage is for you! Learn Sports Massage techniques as well as exercises and modality use. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: June 9.

July 12, 2008: Dan Morris - Kalamazoo - Blue Heron Acadmy
Kinesio Taping + $20.00 for product cost.
Initiated in Japan, Kinesio taping has shown to address the issues of pain, muscle movement, fluid congestion and joint misalignment. In this seminar you will be introduced to the physiology behind this modality as well as practice the hands-on application. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors to cut the tape.
Registration Deadline: July 5th

July 19, 2008 instructor Tim Parker - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Tai Chi
Focus, stretch and tone. You will get the basics on Tai Chi. Make sure to wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will be moving throughout the day.
Registration Deadline: July 12.

July 26, 2008: instructor Ray Wan - Traverse City - Blue Heron Academy
Acupressure and Chinese Massage:
     Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Balancing
A great Mind/Body integration. Learn the acupressure points and Chinese Massage techniques that can help you to help your patients achieve better emotional balance in their lives. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: July 21.

August 2, 2008: instructor Christi Watts - Traverse City - Blue Heron Academy
Understanding and Treating TMJD
This seminar will cover it all! Causative factors, signs, symptoms, terminology, anatomy, evaluation and assessment, patient management and hands-on treatment for Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: July 28.

Aug. 9, 2008: instructor Ioan Avram - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Swedish Massage for the Medical Massage Therapist
Have you ever been asked to perform a full body massage by one of your clients or your employer? Of course you have! In this seminar you will learn Swedish massage techniques and how to easily integrate them into your medical massage practice. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 4.

Aug. 16, 2008: instructor Ray Wan - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Acupressure and Chinese Massage - Digestive Disorders
Learn acupressure points and Chinese Massage techniques address your patient's digestive disorders and conditions such as heart burn, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and others. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 11.

September 6, 2008: instructor Christi Watts - Traverse City - Blue Heron Academy
Sports Massage
Whether looking to add to your existing practice or make yourself more marketable to potential employers and patients, Sports Massage is for you! Learn Sports Massage techniques as well as exercises and modality use. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 29.

September 13, 2008: Dan Morris - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Pandemic Preparedness
Focus on the facts and not scare tactics. This seminar will empower you to feel prepared in the face of disaster should it ever occur. Learn what is the CDC (Center for Disease Control) is doing to prepare and protect our communities, how we can help their efforts, and common sense ideas that can be used to protect ourselves and our families.
Registration Deadline: Sept. 6

October 4, 2008: instructor Annette Hardy - Grand Rapids - Blue Heron Academy
Weight Management and Eating Disorders:
     Exploring Nutritional Challenges
So many of our patients struggle with managing their weight. This seminar will discuss eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia and look at nutritional considerations to help your patients overcome their weight management issues.
Registration Deadline: Sept. 26.

November 8, 2008: Ray Wan - Troy - Blue Heron Academy
Acupressure and Chinese Massage - Digestive Disorders
Learn acupressure points and Chinese Massage techniques address your patient's digestive disorders and conditions such as heart burn, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and others. Bring two sets of linens.
Registration Deadline: Nov. 1.

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