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SUMMARY:CMMOTA 2027 Spring Education Conference!!!
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: April 17-18\, 2027 at Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre. 17700-87 Ave Edmonton\, AB T5T 4V4 \nAll courses are In Person. \nCOURSE OPTIONS: \nApplied Neurofascial Integration: 16 CEC’s Early Bird Member Price: $525\, Early Bird Non-Member Price: $625. Saturday and Sunday\, April 17-18\, 2026 Instructed by Raymond Gonzalez Time – 8:00am – 5:00pm. \nMore Information \nApplied Neurofascial Integration (ANI) is a hands-on manual therapy course designed to bridge the gap between neuroscience and soft tissue therapy. \nRather than simply learning techniques\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the why behind pain\, tension\, movement restriction\, and neuromuscular behavior. \nThroughout the course\, you’ll learn how to assess and treat the neuromyofascial network\, integrating principles of applied neuroscience\, sensory input\, and manual therapy to improve mobility\, strength\, movement quality\, and mind-body connection. \nANI provides a system-based approach to manual therapy that helps practitioners better understand how the nervous system and fascial network influence pain\, movement\, and human performance. \n\nA bit more about Ray \nRay Gonzalez is a Manual Osteopathic Therapist (MOT)\, Human Performance Specialist\, and Holistic Nutrition Consultant with more than 16 years of experience in the health\, rehabilitation\, and fitness industries. \nHis approach integrates manual therapy\, applied neuroscience\, physiology\, biomechanics\, and human movement to better understand pain\, movement\, recovery\, and performance. \nRay is the founder of Bioalchemy Wellness & Performance in Spruce Grove\, Alberta\, where he works with individuals and athletes to improve movement\, resilience\, and physical performance through an integrated\, systems-based approach. \nHe is also the creator and instructor of Applied Neurofascial Integration (ANI) and Functional Integrated Movement Systems (FIMS)\, two educational systems designed to help practitioners better integrate neuroscience\, manual therapy\, movement\, and performance into clinical practice. \n\n  \nBiodynamic Myofascial Mobilization (BMM):  the Lumbo-Pelvic Region: 14 CEC’s Early Bird Member Price: $525\, Early Bird Non-Member Price: $625 Saturday & Sunday \, April 17-18\, 2027 Instructed by Heather Gittens with Bodhi Tree Teaching Time – 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nMore Information \nThe pelvis doesn’t have to be so complicated!  Increase your understanding in the areas of Treatment\, Knowledge\, Communication & Patient Care. This workshop is designed to demystify the pelvis by assessing & treating it three dimensionally through the osseous structures (ilia\, ischia\, pubis)\, ligaments (inguinal\, iliolumbar)\, myofascia and discussion of viscera (colon\, bladder\, uterus) plus how each are related to the other and the body globally. The visceral component is primarily discussed or demonstrated as it is too involved for a 2-day course to fully cover.  Leave this course inspired and ready to implement new tools into practice right away! \n\n\nA bit more about Heather \n\nHeather Gittens\, RMT. Heather Gittens has 29+ years’ experience as a manual therapist (RMT) and has been continually fascinated in studying the fascial matrix\, any and all anatomy\, plus up to date research throughout. At an early stage in her career\, she began developing courses that held strong regard for relationships she began to see clearly in the body. Through the years she has grown as instructor and continues to learn through her own ongoing education by attending courses\, conferences and spending time in the anatomy lab but also through her students. She finds the interaction between participant and instructor is invaluable and inspiring! \nHeather has developed or contributed to numerous courses\, course series & programs over the past 25 years. More recently she was also a webinar presenter for the prestigious\, international Fascia Research Society on the topic of “What’s a Uterus got to do with it” within a series focused on female fascial health\, along with presenting past courses or webinars for the NHPC\, CMMOTA\, CMTBC evaluators\, and the RMTBC in addition to her ongoing coursework as an educator in B.C.  Heather also is the owner/director of Bodhi Tree Wellness Centre as well as an educator & program director of Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre\, both in Surrey\, B.C. \n\n\n\n  \nIASTM – Upper & Lower Body: 14 CEC’s Early Bird Member Price: $525\, Early Bird Non-Member Price: $625 Saturday & Sunday\, April 17 & 18\, 2027. Presented by Dr. Nikita Vizniak with the Prohealthsys. Time – 8:30am – 4:30pm. \nMore Information \nThis hands-on Seminar has two modules that take two\, 7hr days to complete: \n\n Lower Body (back\, hip\, thigh\, gastrosoleus\, plantar fascia)\nUpper Body (back\, neck\, shoulder\, forearm\, carpal tunnel).\n\nWe discuss IASTM\, application\, soft tissue healing principles\, review of the literature and application in practice for the Lower and Upper Body. \nLearn in a fun\, interactive environment where you can many instruments to make your treatments easier and more effective. Save your hands! \nEvidence-informed content on pain science\, anatomy\, physiology\, tissue-specific assessment\, pain referral patterns\, injury healing\, multidisciplinary person-centered best-practices\, and treatment options. Including manual therapy\, biopsychosocial influences/contextual factors\, language/terminology modification to influence outcomes and case studies. \nStop with cookie-cutter techniques and start critical thinking and application. See how IASTM is an extension of your body that will give you renewed confidence in skills to use in practice. Anatomy\, Assessment\, Action. \nCheck out this video for more information: https://youtu.be/gY5QldX3TN8?si=0d7ar_cOlG7lCJeh \nIASTM tools are extra. They will be available for the course and you will have the option to purchase after the course. \n\nA bit more about Nikita \nDr. Nikita Vizniak\, DC\, RMT \nDr. 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 \n\n  \nHotel Accommodations \nReservations must be made by Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027 to receive the discounted rate at the Fantasyland Hotel. Superior 2 Queen start a $259 plus taxes and fees. \nIndividual Reservations can be made by contacting our Hotel Reservations Department directly at (780)444-5541 or toll-free 1-800-737-3783. Callers MUST mention they are attending the Canadian Massage & Manual event to receive the negotiated rate. They may also provide the Group Code number 1973540. \n \nRefund Policy: \nFull refund 45 days prior to the event (less fees).\n50% refund 30 days prior to the event.\nNo refund 14 days prior to the event.
URL:https://cmmota.com/event/cmmota-2027-spring-education-conference/
LOCATION:Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre\, 17700-87 Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, Canada
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