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Therapeutic Assessment Level 1
2025-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online
WHEN: December 1, 2025 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 3 CEC’s for this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This interactive course introduces evidence-informed, person-centred best practices for therapeutic assessment. Participants will learn how to integrate interview, range of motion, and orthopedic special tests seamlessly into treatment sessions. The focus is on efficient clinical reasoning, patient communication, and strategies to turn assessment into a therapeutic intervention. Students will leave with practical tools that improve outcomes, build client trust, and enhance clinical confidence.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Nikita Vizniak, DC, RMT
Dr. Nikita Vizniak (Dr. Nik) is a globally recognized expert in anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobes, massage therapy, and more. He has authored over 50+ textbooks, worked with professional teams and athletes, and created the Hithera learning platform used worldwide. His works help millions of therapists, doctors, and individuals promote evidence-informed, multidisciplinary, person-centered care, empowering optimal recovery and performance. Follow on IG @drnikitavizniak or prohealthsys.com
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.

Soap Notes
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
WHEN: January 12, 2026 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am MST through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 1 CEC for this course.
COURSE OPTION:
Come join Dr Jesse Reynolds and learn about Soap Notes. This course will cover:
Legalities & Best Practices for Massage Therapists and Manual Osteopaths
Accurate, well-structured SOAP notes are more than just paperwork—they are essential for effective treatment, professional credibility, and legal protection. This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering SOAP documentation, ensuring your notes are clear, compliant, and legally sound.
You’ll learn:

The critical role of SOAP notes in client care, insurance claims, and legal protection.
Common documentation mistakes that could put your practice at risk—and how to avoid them.
How to write concise yet thorough notes that align with best practices.
Tips and tricks how to get your SOAP notes done in less time.
The legalities of record-keeping, including consent forms, HIPAA/PIPEDA compliance, and court requests.
Electronic vs. paper records: how to streamline your workflow with EHR systems.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to write professional, defensible SOAP notes that support both your clinical expertise and your business success.
A bit more about Jess:
Dr. Jess Reynolds, TCMD, RAc
Jess Reynolds is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, and educator with nearly two decades of experience in health and wellness. He is the founder of AIM Wellness Education, where he develops continuing education courses for massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other allied health professionals. Jess specializes in making complex material practical and accessible, blending traditional Chinese medicine, modern science, and clinical experience. He has taught thousands of practitioners across Canada through workshops and online programs, and is passionate about helping wellness professionals build thriving, sustainable practices.
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.

Income Tax Essentials for Therapists
2026-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
WHEN: February 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am MST through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 2 CEC’s for this course.
COURSE OPTION:
Come join Jordan Pierson and get ready for Income Tax season. This course will cover:
This introductory business and income tax course for RMTs will take a closer look at the following essential topics:

What does it mean to incorporate a business? Should you incorporate? Assessment of the pros and cons to incorporation.
What is a write off and what does it do?
How to avoid being audited/reviewed by the CRA.
Why you shouldn’t be worried about moving into a higher tax bracket.
How to lower your tax bill. What are you allowed to write off?

A bit more about Jordan:
Jordan is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He currently manages the finance department at one of Alberta’s largest residential home services companies. He also serves as the Director of Education at Jensen CPA. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University, and his designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant from CPA Alberta. For 6-years he worked as an auditor and forensic accountant for one of the big four accounting firms. Prior to becoming a professional accountant, Jordan worked for 7-years at a major financial institution, where he gained extensive knowledge about banking and personal finance.
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.

Nervous Tissue and Pain
2026-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
WHEN: March 9, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm MST through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 3 CEC’s for this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This 3 hour course breaks down the electrically excitable neuron into bite sized pieces, describing how they work in easy to understand terms and visuals. Then, it follows basic nerve pathways through the body, building the learner’s confidence in how nervous tissue fits inside the nervous system. Once this is established, the function and intricacies of pain are explored, describing how and why gate control theory is still very prevalent in massage therapy education. By the end of the course, the participants should have a better grasp on nervous tissue and the role of pain in the nervous system, which opens the door for a better understanding of how massage therapy modulates pain, which is covered in other educational opportunities.
About the Instructor:
Chelsea Spence, RMT, has been a practicing massage therapist since 2008, specializing in pain management, rattan massage, and cancer-specific treatments. Over 16 years at Saskatchewan’s first 2200-hour massage therapy school, she has experience from instructor to Director of Administration and Admissions and curriculum developer for all courses.
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.

Quick Manual Therapy Techniques for Musculoskeletal Pain Relief Retreat
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Lake Louise Inn, 210 Village Road, Lake Louise, AB, T0L 1E0, Canada
WHEN: April 24-26, 2026 from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Lake Louise Inn – 210 Village Road, Lake Louise, AB
CMMOTA Member price is $1199 and $1399 for non-CMMOTA Members. Price includes breakfast and lunch for all 3 days. Supper and hotel accommodations are not included. See below for payment plans options.
This course is In Person. CMMOTA Members will earn 16 CEC’s for this course.
The CMMOTA is excited to welcome you to its second retreat style course. Come join the CMMOTA, James Waslaski and your fellow colleagues for an incredible weekend in Lake Louise. We have designed this retreat to allow you to complete a 2 day course over 3 days and still allow you free time to take in the beauty of the mountains. Enjoy a weekend away for peace and quiet or bring the family and enjoy hiking in the mountains, skiing and tubing. Or visit and tour around Lake Louise!
COURSE OPTION:
This new course is based on 33 years of teaching Integrated Manual Therapy across the globe to Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, Athletic Trainers, and Massage Therapists. This class will teach manual therapists how to treat the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain for each body area in less than 5 minutes. The course takes the highlights of the 11 different classes taught by James Waslaski and gives you his top 3 techniques to quickly address Cervical Pain, Shoulder Pain, Low Back and Hip Pain, and Knee Pain. Therapists will be taught assessment and clinical reasoning to allow them to quickly and easily choose the most precise manual therapy techniques to eliminate joint pain, ligament pain, muscle imbalance pain, trapped nerves, muscle tendon injuries, and scar tissue pain throughout the body.
James’ Bio:
James Waslaski integrates over 30 plus years of expertise in manual therapy to teach over 45 live seminars per year all over the world. He is a published author, and renowned international lecturer, teaching Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Osteopaths, Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, Physicians, Certified Personal Trainers, and Massage Therapists how to integrate their techniques to increase client outcomes. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. James is an approved NCBTMB Provider. His textbook, Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management, was published by Pearson Publishing in 2011. He presents at state, national, and international Chiropractic, Osteopathic, Athletic Training and Massage Therapy Conferences on an annual basis. James received the FSMTA International Achievement Award in 1997. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2008. He was also nominated and awarded by his peers Teacher of Year at both the Canadian Massage Conference in 2012 and at the World Massage Festival in 2015. Detailed information can be found on his website: www.orthomassage.net.
Hotel Information:
We have a special rate with the Lake Louise Inn starting at $154 per night (based on double occupancy) plus a Resort fee and taxes. To reserve, guests may either contact the hotel directly at 403-522-3791 and reference “Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association 2026” or use the unique booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/107317?groupID=4983864. Reservations must be made by March 23, 2026, to receive these rates online. This link will no longer be valid after this date. Reservations can still be made by calling our Reservations team after this date. Room availability is based on our inventory when booking, so the sooner, the better!
Want to bring the family? Interested in skiing or tubing? We can arrange that! There are options to get group pricing at the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Group pricing does start at 15. Please email the office at info@cmmota.com and let us know how many you are looking for and we will do our best to arrange this!
Payment Plan:
Payment plans are available. Please email the office at info@cmmota.com to discuss this option.
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.

Cadaver Lab May 22, 2026
2026-05-22 | University of Calgary
WHEN: May 22, 2026 9:00 am – 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the University of Calgary
We are hosting two Cadaver Labs on May 22, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00pm – 4:00 PM. All labs will be taking place at the University of Calgary. The cost to attend is $90 and once completed, you will earn 3 CEC’s.
What have members said about the Cadaver Labs:
“The Cadaver Lab was incredible. Hands down my favorite CEU class I’ve taken since joining CMMOTA”
“I found the lab very interesting and informative. So happy that I could attend!”
“Cadaver lab was awesome! Haven’t been since taking the course for school. Awesome refresher course.”
Please note that the Cadaver Labs are available to CMMOTA members ONLY. We are not able to accept non-members at this time.
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.

2026 Annual General Meeting Information
2026-05-29 14:00 - 18:00 | AB
Come join CMMOTA for the 2026 Annual General Meeting taking place on May 29, 2026 from 2pm-6pm MDT via Zoom! An email has been sent with the registration link. Please check your email or email info@cmmota.com for more information.

Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT1) - Inner Fluid Dynamics, Chikly Health Institute
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 | Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
WHEN: June 4-7, 2026 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Saskatoon Inn & Conference Center, 2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK
Price does not include hotels or meals. See below for payment plans options.
This course is In Person. CMMOTA Members will earn 24 CEC’s for this course. This course is also approved with MTAS for 24 Primary credits.
COURSE OPTION:
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a cutting edge hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT.
It was created out of his award-winning research on the lymphatic system consistent with recent scientific discoveries.
LDT1 takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a level of precision. LDT is the first technique that enables practitioners to detect and palpate the specific rhythm, direction, depth, and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. Skilled practitioners with developed listening skills can practice Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the lymphatic vessels.
LDT practitioners use their hands to assess and enhance overall circulation as well as determine the best alternate pathways for draining stagnant body fluid (lymph, interstitial, synovial fluid, etc…). Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements.
These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Instructor Bio
Robin Devine, RMT, CLT, LDT, is a 2200 hour Massage Therapist who specializes in Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphedema Therapy, Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage, Brain Therapy, Brain Reflex Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.
Robin traveled to Thailand in 2005 and trained in Thai Massage techniques. While there, she developed an intense desire to explore non-traditional forms of Massage Therapy, and the vital importance of overall body wellness. Thanks to this insight, Robin has built on her foundational training, and has expanded her therapeutic tools to include Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Brain Therapy and Brain Reflex Therapy with the Chikly Health Institute, as well as Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger institute. She is currently only 1 of 10 therapists in the City of Calgary who have trained to the advanced level of Lymphatic Drainage as well as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, enjoying working with more complex cases of lymphatic instability. She is a fully certified Complex Decongestive Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapy.
Throughout her career, she has worked in a massage therapy clinic, chiropractic clinic, as a mobile therapist in Calgary, as well as working from home for many years. She has also been an assistant instructor for the Upledger Institute/Chikly Institute for the Lymphatic Drainage Therapy courses since 2008, traveling all over North America and, recently, to Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. She has taught with MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary for 3 years for both their full first and second year curriculums, as well as with Mount Royal University teaching in their 2200 hour diploma program both in their classrooms and in their practicum clinic. Robin currently teaches Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy with the Chikly Health Institute, across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Hotel Information
We have an open block at the Saskatoon Inn for hotel accommodations. Please contact the hotel at 306-668-9635 and provide the group name of CMMOTA OB for a group rate of $159/night plus any taxes and fees.

Payment Plan
Payment plans are available. Please email the office at info@cmmota.com to discuss this option. We are happy to work with you.

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.

Direct Billing for Health & Wellness Practitioners
2026-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
WHEN: June 8, 2026 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am MST through Zoom.
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. CMMOTA Members will earn 2 CEC’s for this course.
COURSE OPTION:
Come join Melissa Pierson and learn about direct billing. This course will cover:
Feeling overwhelmed or confused about billing extended health benefits?
Whether you’re new to direct billing or just need clearer systems, this course will walk you through it step by step.
You’ll learn how to confidently bill over 40 insurance companies and navigate key topics including:

Pre-determinations
Adjudication
Coordination of benefits
Consent forms
Reconciliations
And more

This course is designed for health and wellness practitioners and clinic administrators across Canada. Even if you don’t plan to direct bill and prefer to provide receipts, understanding how insurers process claims will help you better support your clients and run a smoother practice.
A bit more about Melissa:
Melissa is a Registered Massage Therapist and the founder of the Online Wellness Institute. She graduated with honours in 2009 from CCMH Foothills College of Massage Therapy and was chosen to be the valedictorian of her graduating class. After graduation, Melissa returned to CCMH as a case study panel member, where she reviewed and marked case studies. Melissa published an award-winning case study in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork on the effects of massage therapy on TMJD.
Melissa has been managing Lakeview Mobile Massage since 2019 and is passionate about creating practical, evidence-informed resources on direct billing after experiencing firsthand the lack of clear guidance when she was getting started.
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.

Panorama Mountain Resort Retreat!!!!
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26 | Panorama Mountain Resort
WHEN: July 24-26, 2026 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Panorama Mountain Resort, 2000 Panorama Dr. Panorama B.C.
Early Bird price for CMMOTA Members is $849 and $1049 for non-CMMOTA Members. This price does include breakfast and lunch for each day but does not include supper or hotels. See below for payment plans options.
These courses are In Person.
The CMMOTA is hitting the road and this time to the beautiful mountains in BC. Welcome to Panorama!!! Come join the incredible Sheryl Hamilton and Dr Jesse Reynolds for an INCREDIBLE weekend of learning. This is one for the books and you will not want to miss it. Space is limited! Secure your spot today.
COURSE OPTIONS:
Craniosacral Techniques: 15 CEC’s Early Bird Member Price: $849, Non-Member Price: $1049. Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2026 Instructed by Sheryl Hamilton. Time – 8:00am – 1:00pm.
More Information on Craniosacral Techniques
This class will bring you beyond cranial rhythm and into mid-tide and long-tide which are the deeper expressions of fluid potency in the cranial system. You will learn to work with meninges, bones, ventricles and the central nervous system to re-connect your patients with the deeper tides thereby restoring overall health by directly improving vitality. You will learn to:

Palpate and assess all tissues in the cranium;
Recognize and work with cranial rhythm, and mid-tide and long-tide;
Safely restore normal or improved function to the central nervous system by improving cellular nutrition and fluid flow;
Extend your career by learning a gentle, non-invasive approach.

Come and improve the function of your own CNS and learn how to support your patients in enjoying a healthy brain in a healthy body.

Sheryl's Bio
Sheryl Hamilton has been a massage therapist first in Ontario and then British Columbia for 25 years. She taught neuroanatomy, musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology and physiology at massage therapy colleges in New York and Vernon, BC. She wrote and teaches the Visceral Manipulation module for the Manual Osteopathic College of Canada, and also teaches biodynamic craniosacral therapy for Body Intelligence across the country.
This course represents the current culmination of her work.

Acupressure and Meridian Massage: 14 CEC’s Early Bird Member Price: $849, Non-Member Price: $1049. Friday-Sunday, July 24-26, 2026 Instructed by Dr Jesse Reynolds. Time – 8:00am – 1:00pm.
More Information on Acupressure and Meridian Massage
This hands-on workshop bridges traditional wisdom with practical clinical application, giving you immediate tools to enhance your practice. You’ll explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine’s meridian system relates to modern myofascial understanding, learning to work with the body’s interconnected pathways rather than just isolated areas.
The practical focus includes locating and applying 100 key acupoints using 17 different acupressure and meridian massage techniques. You’ll learn assessment approaches that inform treatment decisions, plus self-care practices you can use personally and share with clients. The workshop includes a complete demonstration of an acupressure protocol for stress reduction, one of the most requested treatments in any practice.
Whether you’re new to Eastern approaches or looking to deepen existing skills, you’ll leave with confidence to integrate these methods into your work immediately.

Jesse's Bio
Dr. Jess Reynolds, TCMD, RAc
Jess Reynolds is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncturist, and educator with nearly two decades of experience in health and wellness. He is the founder of AIM Wellness Education, where he develops continuing education courses for massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other allied health professionals. Jess specializes in making complex material practical and accessible, blending traditional Chinese medicine, modern science, and clinical experience. He has taught thousands of practitioners across Canada through workshops and online programs, and is passionate about helping wellness professionals build thriving, sustainable practices.

Hotel Information:
We have a special rate with the Panorama Mountain Resort:
Book before May 15th: SAVE 35%
May 16th– June 15th: SAVE 25%
June 16th– (day of arrival): SAVE 20%
HOW TO BOOK: ONLINE: Head to Panoramaresort.com/lodging – don’t forget to add your promo code CMMOTA26!
RESERVATIONS AGENT: Give us a call at 1.800.663.2929, option#2 or email reservations@panoramaresort.com

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.

Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT1) - Inner Fluid Dynamics, Chikly Health Institute
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-23 | Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB, Canada
WHEN: August 20-23, 2026 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB.
Price does not include hotels or meals. See below for payment plans options.
This course is In Person. CMMOTA Members will earn 24 CEC’s for this course.
COURSE OPTION:
Lymph Drainage Therapy is a cutting edge hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT.
It was created out of his award-winning research on the lymphatic system consistent with recent scientific discoveries.
LDT1 takes traditional lymph drainage techniques and adds a level of precision. LDT is the first technique that enables practitioners to detect and palpate the specific rhythm, direction, depth, and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. Skilled practitioners with developed listening skills can practice Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM) of the lymphatic vessels.
LDT practitioners use their hands to assess and enhance overall circulation as well as determine the best alternate pathways for draining stagnant body fluid (lymph, interstitial, synovial fluid, etc…). Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate gentle, specific wave-like movements.
These subtle manual maneuvers activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Instructor Bio
Robin Devine, RMT, CLT, LDT, is a 2200 hour Massage Therapist who specializes in Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphedema Therapy, Relaxation & Therapeutic Massage, Brain Therapy, Brain Reflex Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.
Robin traveled to Thailand in 2005 and trained in Thai Massage techniques. While there, she developed an intense desire to explore non-traditional forms of Massage Therapy, and the vital importance of overall body wellness. Thanks to this insight, Robin has built on her foundational training, and has expanded her therapeutic tools to include Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Brain Therapy and Brain Reflex Therapy with the Chikly Health Institute, as well as Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger institute. She is currently only 1 of 10 therapists in the City of Calgary who have trained to the advanced level of Lymphatic Drainage as well as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, enjoying working with more complex cases of lymphatic instability. She is a fully certified Complex Decongestive Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapy.
Throughout her career, she has worked in a massage therapy clinic, chiropractic clinic, as a mobile therapist in Calgary, as well as working from home for many years. She has also been an assistant instructor for the Upledger Institute/Chikly Institute for the Lymphatic Drainage Therapy courses since 2008, traveling all over North America and, recently, to Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. She has taught with MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy in Calgary for 3 years for both their full first and second year curriculums, as well as with Mount Royal University teaching in their 2200 hour diploma program both in their classrooms and in their practicum clinic. Robin currently teaches Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and Lymphedema Therapy with the Chikly Health Institute, across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Hotel Information
We have Corporate rates with the following hotels. The rates can vary based on availability.

Holiday Inn & Suites Gasoline Alley- Onsite Restaurant
Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association HIGASALLEY

Holiday Inn Express(50th Ave) Breakfast Included
Canadian Massage and Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association HIEXPRESSGATES

Payment Plan
Payment plans are available. For CMMOTA Members, make 4 payments of $240 and your 5th payment will be $239.
For non-CMMOTA members, make 4 payments of $280 and your 5th payment will be $279.
1st payment is due at time of registration and every payment after is due on the first of each month following registration.

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.

CMMOTA 2026 AB Fall Education Conference!!!
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB, Canada
WHEN: September 12-13, 2026 at Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, AB.
We are very excited to welcome you to our Fall Conference taking place in Red Deer! We have an amazing line up of instructors and courses! Come join us and your fellow colleagues this September! Price does not include hotels or meals.
All courses are In Person.
COURSE OPTIONS:
Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques: Prone, Supine, Sidelying (PSS): 16 CEC’s Member Price: $625, Non-Member Price: $725. Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026 Instructed by Nathan Fay with Freedom From Pain Institute Time – 8:00am – 5:00pm.

More Information Here!

Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) is a bodywork system developed by Erik Dalton from his extensive training in Rolfing, osteopathy, and neurology. MAT identifies and corrects dysfunctional, neurologically-driven strain patters using the reflexive relationships of muscles, ligaments, and joints. Through unique muscle-balancing and spindle-stim techniques, joint-stretching maneuvers, nerve gliding, and comprehensive region-specific routines, MAT “changes the brain’s mind about pain.” MAT corrects joint fixations with in-scope manual methods to reduce protective muscle spasms and promote pain-free movement.
This two-day workshop (16 NCBTMB-approved CE hours) offers innovative approaches to treating the Foot and ankle dysfunction, SI joint, and common lumbar spine issues as well as Headaches, neck pain and thoracic spine issues. This workshop also uniquely examines adapting techniques in a prone, supine and sidelying position These are not like the techniques you learned in massage school! Be prepared for manual innovations that produce outstanding results even for clients with long-standing chronic conditions.

Nathan's Bio
Nate Fay has been an LMT for nearly 20 years. He is the owner of Hazardville Wellness, a multi-practitioner wellness center in Connecticut. He loves working with clients using the ART of MAT to help them get better faster. Nathan is a Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)®, MAT educator and holds a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy. He has been teaching internationally for the Freedom from Pain Institute since 2020. Nathan’s workshops are highly regarded with feedback from students like: “Nate’s classes are very educational. He presents the material in an easy to understand way. He has a lighthearted sense of humor that makes his classes a lot of fun!”

Advanced TMJ Massage: 16 CEC’s Member Price: $625, Non-Member Price: $725 Saturday & Sunday, September 12-13, 2026. Presented by Courtney Beck with Elevated Therapy. Time – 8:30am – 4:30pm.
More Information Here!
Unlock the secrets of effective Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) massage therapy in this comprehensive 2-day course designed for massage therapists seeking advanced skills in addressing jaw-related tension and dysfunction. This specialized training will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on techniques needed to alleviate discomfort, improve range of motion, and enhance overall well-being for clients experiencing TMJ issues.
Elevate your massage therapy practice by mastering the art of TMJ massage. Join us for this transformative 2-day course, and empower yourself to make a lasting impact on your clients’ well-being.
Course Highlights:

Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on practice and case studies to reinforce theoretical concepts.
Ethical Considerations: Learn ethical and professional standards when incorporating intraoral massage into your practice.
Client Communication: Develop effective communication strategies to discuss and gain consent for TMJ massage with clients.
Business Integration: Explore how to incorporate TMJ massage into your service offerings and market your expertise.
Certification: Upon completion of the course, receive a certification in Advanced TMJ Massage Therapy.

Courtney's Bio
Courtney Beck, RMT, is a highly skilled and respected massage therapist with over a decade of experience in the field. As the owner of Elevated Therapy, a thriving, fully staffed clinic, Courtney is dedicated to raising the standard of massage therapy through both practice and education.With five years as a Lead Instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Massage, Courtney played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of therapists. Now, as the founder of the Elevated Therapy Institute, she has spent the past 1.5 years developing and teaching advanced courses and modalities, helping therapists refine their skills with evidence-based techniques.Her passion for continuing education and professional growth drives her mission to elevate the massage industry. Through her courses, Courtney ensures therapists not only gain knowledge but also leave with the confidence to apply it effectively in their practice. Her latest course on TMJ dysfunction reflects her deep understanding of complex musculoskeletal conditions and her ability to translate that knowledge into practical, high-impact treatment strategies.Courtney is thrilled to collaborate with CMMOTA for their conference in Red Deer, sharing her expertise and commitment to high-quality, research-backed education that empowers therapists to excel in their careers.

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.
We have special rates at the following hotels:
Canadian Massage Fall Conference- Sept 11-13, 2026 Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South
Canadian Massage Fall Conference- Sept 11-13, 2026 Holiday Inn Express 50th Ave
