WHEN: February 1, 2027 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am MT through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 1 CEC for this course.
COURSE OPTION:
This includes 2 demonstrations for external and intraoral treatment.
Attendees will learn to discern the intricate interplay between tissue health, mechanics, and psychosocial factors in relationship to pain and disorders of the jaw and face. Attendees will be equipped to translate this knowledge into meaningful treatment strategies and the confidence to provide self-management options to their clients.
Eric Purves, MSc RMT
Eric is a registered massage therapist, educator and researcher based in Victoria, BC, Canada. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. His clinical, research and educational focus is on the use of research evidence to inform best practices for the treatment and management of painful musculoskeletal disorders. Eric is a former faculty member with PainBC. He now runs his own continuing education company, The Centre for Evidence Based Education Inc. where he teaches courses to massage, manual and movement therapists on assessment, treatment and management for chronic pain, regional and systemic conditions.
In 2019, Eric received his master’s in rehabilitation science through the University of British Columbia. His graduate work focused on the role of massage therapists in the healthcare system, the barriers and facilitators to the use of research evidence in practice and how to use evidence-based strategies to enhance the utilization of research evidence in curriculum development and educational delivery.
Refund Policy:
Full refund 45 days prior to the event (less fees).
50% refund 30 days prior to the event.
No refund 14 days prior to the event.
