World Massage Conference Fall 2014 Program

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World Massage Conference PresentationsNovember 16 and 17

All times in Eastern Time (New York time). Log into the broadcast room and look for the countdown clockto see the exact start time in your time zone.

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Sunday, November 16, 2014 - 08:00 ET

Writing Case Reports by Jerrilyn CambronCase reports are the base of the research pyramid and the place where everytherapist who is interested in research can contribute to the profession. In thispresentation you'll learn what a case report is, how to write one and discover how youcan get your own case report published in a peer-reviewed journal. It's not as hard orintimidating as you might imagine.


Current Findings in Massage Research 2014 by Tiffany FieldTiffany Field, Director of the Touch Research Institute will discuss findings frommassage research done at the University of Miami. She'll examine the effects of

massage on a wide range of conditions from back pain and fibromyalgia to asthma and job stress. You will discover some of the underlying mechanisms that make massage soeffective in the treatment of a wide range of pathologies and find out how currentresearch can be directly applied to your daily practice.


Creating a Professional Massage Room with Angie Patrick by

Angie PatrickIn this presentation join Angie Patrick as she shares with you the essentials that can take your existingmassage practice and make it a thriving massage practice. She will touch on points like proper equipmentand product usage, how to set up your work environment with specific decor suggestions, including howto properly display retail products to increase your bottom line. All these add up to influencing your client'sperception of you as an expert in your field. Creating an environment that provides your clients with aunique, welcoming and professional feel will make them want to talk about you and your services toothers as well as keeping them coming back again and again.

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Massage for Whiplash in Sports and Car Related Injuries by

Boris PrilutskyIn this special video presentation by Russian medical massage expert Boris Prilutsky,you'll get a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms behind whiplash injuries, bothsports injuries and motor vehicle accidents. You'll understand what happens in thetissue and become aware of the secondary effects that occur as a result of thesetraumatic injuries. Lastly you'll learn a comprehensive approach to treatment thataddresses the muscle and fascial elements, trigger points and tissue edema.


Matrix Hydration: New Inspiration from Fascia Science for

Bodywork Practitioners by Robert Schleip Although we think of it as f ibrous tissue, fascia is primarily composed of a fluid, jelly-likesubstance called ground substance. Find out from the world's foremost fascial

researcher and co-founder of the International Fascial Congress what really happens tofascia during your massage. It may forever change the way you think about your hands-on work.


Reforming Massage Education: Putting Touch First by David

PalmerNow that science has validated the importance of touch for health and wellbeing anddetailed its mechanisms, it is time for the massage profession to claim its mantle as thecultural expert on touch. This presentation will detail how schools are adjusting theircurricula so that students are immersed in touch education from day one. Every student

should graduate not simply as a massage practitioner, but also as a touch educator.


Introduction to Pediatric Touch Therapy by Tina

AllenChildren require tactile stimulation in order to fully develop their body, mind and spirit.While massage therapy is beneficial, children have very different physical, emotionaland developmental needs than those of adults. It's vitally important to understand thoseunique needs and in this entertaining presentation, you'll learn not just how importantmassage is for children, but you'll discover how to use touch therapy to interact with

children using age appropriate activities, storytelling, songs and rhymes that provide appropriatestimulation opportunities.




Getting Social with Santa: Social Media for the Holidays by

Felicia BrownLearn how to make all the marketing you do even more effective with social media. Thisclass will uncover the differences between traditional marketing and social mediamarketing; give a clear structure for using social media marketing; and provide get step-by-step plans/tools needed for creating three specific promotions for the holiday season.In short, this class will teach you how to grow your business, make more money,increase your professional network and market yourself and/or your business effectivelyand more affordably with social media. It’s time to get social!


Good Ethics Is Good Business by Eric BrownOf course you’re a model of ethical behavior! Or are you? Because we generally viewourselves as good people, we don’t always take the time to view our behaviors throughthe critical lens of ethical behavior. As a result we may not recognize the small things

we do that cause our clients to feel discomfort or mistrust. And these little things affectnot only our own business, but also those of other therapists. Engage in a little personalexploration in this interactive presentation which focuses on creating positive therapeuticrelationships so that you can create higher levels of client trust and loyalty, bettertreatment outcomes, and more referrals.


Traditional Healing Panel: Native Bodywork from Around the

WorldMassage is the original healing art and every culture around the world has its own tradition of bodywork.In these short TED-type presentations you’ll discover a few ancient bodywork traditions, some of whichyou’ve probably heard of and others that you didn’t know existed.

Exploring Lomilomi with Leslie (Suzi) KoLomilomi as presented from the majority of massage therapy instructors either comes from AuntieMargaret Machado or Kahu Abraham Kawehi'i. Some massage therapist are not even aware thatthere are other styles lomilomi. Discover the various forms of lomilomi find out about thetraditional rituals and protocols along with their historical basis.

Healing Through Vibration with Tok Sen with Joel SheposhYou’ve probably heard of Thai Yoga Massage, but chances are that you haven’t heard of theancient Thai tradition of Tok Sen in which the practitioner uses a wooden hammer to rhythmicallytap a wooden stick along energy lines (Sen) and on Sen points. The vibration caused by thetapping clears blocked energy and the hypnotic effect from the constant and steady tappingrelaxes the body and mind.

The Art of Indian Head Massage with Debbie BoehlenThe art of Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage, originated from Ayurveda, theancient Indian system of medicine. Indian Head Massage is a form of relaxation massage thatfocuses on the face, head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper arms which are importantenergy centers within the body. Because this form of massage is done over the clothing in aseated position it can be done anywhere and at any time, making easily available just aboutanywhere.



How to Enhance Your Massage Skills with Thai Massage with Sukha WongThe massage you see performed on the beaches of Thailand today combines acupressure styletechniques with stretching and is an ancient technique that is thousands of years old. In thisintroduction to traditional Thai Yoga Massage you'll learn about the history and benefits of thetechnique and see a hands on demonstration.



Monday, November 17, 2014 - 08:00 ET

60 Clients in 60 Days: When You Have More Time on Your

Hands than Clients under Your Hands by Eric BrownHow long does it take to build a successful practice? One year? Three years? Forget the myth that ittakes a long time to build a practice and follow this proven step-by-step strategy to get 60 Clients in 60Days. If you find yourself struggling in your practice, with little money to invest, and with more time onyour hands than clients under your hands, then you must take the time to attend this eye openingpresentation. It's a perfect practice-building solution for practitioners who hate marketing and maybe evenlack confidence in their skills, but who aren't afraid to work hard.


The Five Fast Tracks to Stellar Body Mechanics by Eric

Stephenson At the end of a long day of giving massage, a practitioner should have enough energy to do the thingsthey love in their free time. Using too much energy in your practice can make this difficult. In this special

video presentation you’ll learn ways to transform the way you approach massage and bodywork. Beyondmere stances and posture, you will learn five keys to optimizing your therapeutic touch while avoidinginjury and burnout- conserving your resources for a balanced life.


Therapeutic Treatment to Eliminate Stress & Tension

Headaches by Teresa MatthewsWith so many of your clients presenting with headaches, it’s always great to have a full toolbox oftechniques and products to improve the effectiveness of your treatments. Learn some new approaches toheadache treatment and view Teresa's hands-on demo where she'll outline some powerful techniquesdesigned to relieve stress and tension. The focus will be on the head, neck, shoulders and upper back

and you'll learn how to further enhance your results by incorporating products from Bon Vital, Thera-Pearland Biofreeze.


Behind Closed Doors: Reducing Risk through Professional

Conduct by CG FunkMillions of Americans are receiving massage therapy on a regular basis, including hundreds of thousandswho are exploring massage for the first time. They have different perceptions of massage therapy andhold different beliefs around touch. Because of these vast differences in perceptions and boundaries,massage therapists have to be extremely vigilant in their communication, approach and conduct with

each client. This provocative presentation examines human sexuality and our beliefs about inappropriateconduct and inappropriate touch. Find out how you can prevent your intentions being misinterpreted by aclient and protect yourself and your career.






Palliative Care Panel: Improving Quality of Life through

MassageThe focus of palliative care is improving the quality of your client’s life at any stage of illness by alleviatingthe discomfort, symptoms and stress associated with the client’s condition. Palliative care is unique in thatyou are often working as part of a team and not in the isolation of your treatment room. In these shortTED-type presentations you’ll get insights from some of the top experts in palliative care and learn howyou can make this type of work part of your practice.

Serving Hospice- Do You Have What it Takes? with Ann CatlinPalliative care is a growing scope of practice for massage therapists and more hospiceorganizations are adding massage programs. But before you decide to offer your services to yourlocal hospice, ask yourself: “Am I really prepared?” In this presentation Ann will explore theunique knowledge, skills and personal awareness required to step into this rewarding work withconfidence.

Massage for the Wheel Chair Client with Sharon PuszkoTechniques for wheel chair confined clients in palliative care are designed to give the benefits ofa full body massage in the seated position. This presentation will address seniors who havebecome confined to wheel chairs with focus on Parkinson's, ALS and other health challenges.

A Perfectly Peaceful Combination: Massage and Essential Oils for HospicePatients with Lisa BrowderHospice care is a unique facet of palliative care. Discover how to perform massage for a hospicepatient's level of consciousness, how to alter your technique appropriately, and how to knowwhether your clients are comfortable when they can't tell you. In particular you’ll find out how toincorporate essential oil blends into your routine for specific symptom relief.

The Role and Benefits of Massage in Palliative Care with Rudi PauliThe presentation will give an overview of palliative care, the interdisciplinary model of care and

the role of massage in palliative care. Drawing on case studies the presentation will highlight howpalliative care massage differs from other types of massage and how massage is adapted tomeet the needs of the client.

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