Upcoming Events
Shown in chronological order
The Massage Therapist Association of Saskatchewan (MTAS) awards continuing education credits to courses that meet the submission criteria and that contain instruction that falls within the MTAS scope of practice. However, MTAS cannot attest to the quality of the courses or instructors. It is the responsibility of the course registrant to select what is of value and what is within the MTAS scope of practice to be used within his/her practice.
Serenity Somatics Professional Teacher Training Level 2
Edmonton, AB
Somatic Exercise Teacher Training
This is an ongoing course with multiple dates and locations including live online. See below for all 2023 dates/locations.
Click on this link to visit the upcoming events page, where you may register for individual classes.
Price: Regular price: $500.00 per level.
MTAS members receive 5% off!! Use code MTAS5.
(Cannot be combined with early bird discount)
SETT Level 1 (Edmonton, AB)
September 30 & October 1, 2023
SETT Level 2 (Edmonton, AB)
October 2 & 3, 2023
SETT Level 3 (Edmonton, AB)
October 14 & 15, 2023
SETT Level 1 (Online LIVE Zoom)
November 2 & 3, 2023
SETT Level 2 (Online LIVE Zoom)
November 4 & 5, 2023
SETT Level 3 (Online LIVE Zoom)
November 11 & 12, 2023
Learn neuromuscular exercises to reconnect your brain with your muscles. This helps to release stress and tension in your body and enjoy pain free freedom in movement. Habitual movement patterns can cause pain and discomfort. Reconnect your mind and body, training your brain to teach your muscles to relax, improving mobility, flexibility, posture, strength and balance.
This program is based on the principles and theories of Thomas Hanna, and has been designed to work for whichever profession you are currently teaching or practicing. Highly motivated individuals will learn how to incorporate these exercises into their current practice or teachings, and how to use these ground breaking exercises to ensure their own longevity in their chosen career.
Continuing Education Credits
Each level of this course is 2 days & each level is worth the following CECs:
16 Primary credits MTAS
16 Primary credits MTAA
15 credits CMMOTA
10 credits NHPC
Email: serenitysomatics@gmail.com
Text or Call: 780-542-8550
“Nikki has more than 25 years teaching experience as a successful dance teacher and studio owner. Her personal injury and chronic pain has made her a very empathetic and personally knowledgeable teacher of Somatics. Her over 40 years of the study in the field of dance has given her valuable knowledge about the body and movement. She is outgoing, warm, and approachable, which makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Our students and teachers love the energy she brings with her as well as her personal knowledge and teaching skills.
I highly recommend Nikki as an instructor. The program she has created -Somatic Exercise Teacher Training- is an excellent course. It is put together well and it will ensure that those taking it will be gifted with the ability to not only teach the exercises to others, but they will be able to use the somatic exercises for their own personal practice. I give her my highest recommendation.”
Eleanor Criswell Hanna, Ed.D. Director Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training
MHFA Supporting Youth
Online
MTAS Con-Ed Credits:
MHFA Supporting Youth: 10 primary credits
MHFA Standard: 9 primary credits
2023 ABMP CE SUMMIT: SIDELYING ONLINE CONFERENCE
Online
FREE ONLINE CON-ED OPPORTUNITY
2023 ABMP CE SUMMIT: SIDELYING | ONLINE CONFERENCE
Tuesday, October 3rd
Connect and engage with your massage and bodywork community as you learn and earn CE!
Demystify the sidelying position and learn incredible techniques for the shoulder, back, and hip during this online event featuring Allison Denney of Rebel Massage.
Don't miss this opportunity to interact with course instructors and connect with other practitioners as you expand your knowledge of sidelying techniques!
This event is free for everyone in the profession.
3 PRIMARY CREDITS FOR MTAS MEMBERS
You must complete their online quiz and upload the certificate to your profile on the MTAS website.
Craniosacral Therapy Foundations and Techniques (CSFT)
Moose Jaw
Instructor: Janice Zubin, ND, RMT, CST-D
ALIGN ALIVE ACADEMY
CSFT/CSTMT INTENSIVE: Oct 6 -9 Moose Jaw, SK 4 days $699 or
2 day workshops CSFT: Oct 6-7 and CSTMT: Oct 8-9, $399 each
CSTMT Oct 12&13, Saskatoon
CSTMT Oct 14&15, Lloydminster
CSTTPT Oct 21&22, Edmonton
Further information: www.drzubin.com/classe
Course descriptions
13.5 primary credits per class
Craniosacral Therapy Foundations and Techniques (CSFT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Learn about the Craniosacral system, basic assessment skills, the Craniosacral Rhythm, Still Point, and contraindications of CST. Focus is on Dural Tube Evaluation PROTOCOL, and developing a basic understanding of the 10 Step Protocol.
Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Manual Therapists (CSTMT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy and how to apply these basic techniques in massage therapy as adjunctive therapy. Learn the 10 Step Protocol, basic assessment skills of the Craniosacral system and how to integrate this into massage and manual therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy Therapeutic Process Techniques (CSTTPT): Building on foundations of Craniosacral Therapy, the Therapeutic Process Techniques PROTOCOL expands treatment possibilities. Learn additional techniques, recognizing signs to take process to the next level. This workshop provides many tools for the release of energy restrictions and resistance.
CLASS SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION: https://www.drzubin.com/classe
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Calgary, AB
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE
Locations: London, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia)
Register and more details: www.comphs.com.au
It’s 20 years ago this year that David Sheehan from Australia began developing and instructing cupping classes for soft tissue conditions and he is making his first “Post COVID” trip to Canada and the United Kingdom in October 2023 to teach face to face classes in London, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon.
Places are limited and registrations are taken on a first in - first served basis so be quick to confirm your placement on David Sheehan's Myofascial Cupping Technique™ Foundation workshop, which historically has always sold out!
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ can provide profound benefits for your clients, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive and sometimes-painful fascial adhesions commonly found from repetitive movement originating from sports and the workplace. By reducing fascial adhesions, while encouraging optimal hydration levels of soft tissue, Myofascial Cupping can assist in reducing the incidence of injury and maintaining functional soft tissue.
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping with major differences that include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Dave’s special interest with burns patients has lead to the beginnings of a future Clinical Trial in Hobart Hospital Burns Clinic. We have a short documentary demonstrating Dave’s techniques showing positive effect on burns scar tissue reducing ‘contracture’ and associated neurogenic pain along with discussion regarding how these techniques translate perfectly into the clinic for other types of scar tissue work.
This Level 1 foundation course is part of a series of courses David has taught to Physiotherapists and Soft Tissue Therapists at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, which is the peak body for elite athletes in Australia.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER - DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
DAVID SHEEHAN has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
How does it work?
By creating a Negative Pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia. Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.
Who uses the Myofascial Cupping Technique™?
- Massage & remedial therapists
- Myotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Occupational therapists
- Sport medicine professionals
Why you should attend this workshop?
• Learn to lift and separate soft tissue, rather than compression techniques which can be painful and ineffective.
• Change from the "thumb busting" day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
• Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating negative pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
• Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
• Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
• Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.
What’s covered?
• Current evidence-based research supporting the benefits associated with the Myofascial Cupping Technique™.
• Use of equipment, infection control and contra-indications.
• Anatomy of the fascia and its inter-relationship with the musculo-skeletal system.
• After thorough demonstrations and discussion, students will practice exact area specific sequences including correct direction and amount of negative pressure to be applied.
• Specific clinical applications including the treatment for Myofascial Trigger Points, Plantar Fasciitis and various shoulder conditions will be explored.
WHEN, WHERE & TIMES
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, October 10th & Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Venue: Hotel Varscona
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
SASKATOON
Date: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th 2023
Venue: Hotel Ramada
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
LONDON
Date: Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
14 primary credits apply to members of MTAS
Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Manual Therapists (CSTMT)
Moose Jaw
Instructor: Janice Zubin, ND, RMT, CST-D
ALIGN ALIVE ACADEMY
CSFT/CSTMT INTENSIVE: Oct 6 -9 Moose Jaw, SK 4 days $699 or
2 day workshops CSFT: Oct 6-7 and CSTMT: Oct 8-9, $399 each
CSTMT Oct 12&13, Saskatoon
CSTMT Oct 14&15, Lloydminster
CSTTPT Oct 21&22, Edmonton
Further information: www.drzubin.com/classe
Course descriptions
13.5 primary credits per class
Craniosacral Therapy Foundations and Techniques (CSFT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Learn about the Craniosacral system, basic assessment skills, the Craniosacral Rhythm, Still Point, and contraindications of CST. Focus is on Dural Tube Evaluation PROTOCOL, and developing a basic understanding of the 10 Step Protocol.
Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Manual Therapists (CSTMT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy and how to apply these basic techniques in massage therapy as adjunctive therapy. Learn the 10 Step Protocol, basic assessment skills of the Craniosacral system and how to integrate this into massage and manual therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy Therapeutic Process Techniques (CSTTPT): Building on foundations of Craniosacral Therapy, the Therapeutic Process Techniques PROTOCOL expands treatment possibilities. Learn additional techniques, recognizing signs to take process to the next level. This workshop provides many tools for the release of energy restrictions and resistance.
CLASS SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION: https://www.drzubin.com/classe
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Edmonton, AB
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE
Locations: London, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia)
Register and more details: www.comphs.com.au
It’s 20 years ago this year that David Sheehan from Australia began developing and instructing cupping classes for soft tissue conditions and he is making his first “Post COVID” trip to Canada and the United Kingdom in October 2023 to teach face to face classes in London, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon.
Places are limited and registrations are taken on a first in - first served basis so be quick to confirm your placement on David Sheehan's Myofascial Cupping Technique™ Foundation workshop, which historically has always sold out!
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ can provide profound benefits for your clients, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive and sometimes-painful fascial adhesions commonly found from repetitive movement originating from sports and the workplace. By reducing fascial adhesions, while encouraging optimal hydration levels of soft tissue, Myofascial Cupping can assist in reducing the incidence of injury and maintaining functional soft tissue.
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping with major differences that include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Dave’s special interest with burns patients has lead to the beginnings of a future Clinical Trial in Hobart Hospital Burns Clinic. We have a short documentary demonstrating Dave’s techniques showing positive effect on burns scar tissue reducing ‘contracture’ and associated neurogenic pain along with discussion regarding how these techniques translate perfectly into the clinic for other types of scar tissue work.
This Level 1 foundation course is part of a series of courses David has taught to Physiotherapists and Soft Tissue Therapists at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, which is the peak body for elite athletes in Australia.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER - DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
DAVID SHEEHAN has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
How does it work?
By creating a Negative Pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia. Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.
Who uses the Myofascial Cupping Technique™?
- Massage & remedial therapists
- Myotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Occupational therapists
- Sport medicine professionals
Why you should attend this workshop?
• Learn to lift and separate soft tissue, rather than compression techniques which can be painful and ineffective.
• Change from the "thumb busting" day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
• Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating negative pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
• Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
• Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
• Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.
What’s covered?
• Current evidence-based research supporting the benefits associated with the Myofascial Cupping Technique™.
• Use of equipment, infection control and contra-indications.
• Anatomy of the fascia and its inter-relationship with the musculo-skeletal system.
• After thorough demonstrations and discussion, students will practice exact area specific sequences including correct direction and amount of negative pressure to be applied.
• Specific clinical applications including the treatment for Myofascial Trigger Points, Plantar Fasciitis and various shoulder conditions will be explored.
WHEN, WHERE & TIMES
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, October 10th & Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Venue: Hotel Varscona
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
SASKATOON
Date: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th 2023
Venue: Hotel Ramada
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
LONDON
Date: Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
14 primary credits apply to members of MTAS
Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Manual Therapists (CSTMT)
Saskatoon, SK
Instructor: Janice Zubin, ND, RMT, CST-D
ALIGN ALIVE ACADEMY
CSFT/CSTMT INTENSIVE: Oct 6 -9 Moose Jaw, SK 4 days $699 or
2 day workshops CSFT: Oct 6-7 and CSTMT: Oct 8-9, $399 each
CSTMT Oct 12&13, Saskatoon
CSTMT Oct 14&15, Lloydminster
CSTTPT Oct 21&22, Edmonton
Further information: www.drzubin.com/classe
Course descriptions
13.5 primary credits per class
Craniosacral Therapy Foundations and Techniques (CSFT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy (CST). Learn about the Craniosacral system, basic assessment skills, the Craniosacral Rhythm, Still Point, and contraindications of CST. Focus is on Dural Tube Evaluation PROTOCOL, and developing a basic understanding of the 10 Step Protocol.
Craniosacral Therapy Techniques for Manual Therapists (CSTMT): The basics of Craniosacral Therapy and how to apply these basic techniques in massage therapy as adjunctive therapy. Learn the 10 Step Protocol, basic assessment skills of the Craniosacral system and how to integrate this into massage and manual therapy.
Craniosacral Therapy Therapeutic Process Techniques (CSTTPT): Building on foundations of Craniosacral Therapy, the Therapeutic Process Techniques PROTOCOL expands treatment possibilities. Learn additional techniques, recognizing signs to take process to the next level. This workshop provides many tools for the release of energy restrictions and resistance.
CLASS SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION: https://www.drzubin.com/classe
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE - FOUNDATION COURSE
Saskatoon, SK
THE MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ - FOUNDATION COURSE
Locations: London, Calgary, Saskatoon and Edmonton
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia)
Register and more details: www.comphs.com.au
It’s 20 years ago this year that David Sheehan from Australia began developing and instructing cupping classes for soft tissue conditions and he is making his first “Post COVID” trip to Canada and the United Kingdom in October 2023 to teach face to face classes in London, Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon.
Places are limited and registrations are taken on a first in - first served basis so be quick to confirm your placement on David Sheehan's Myofascial Cupping Technique™ Foundation workshop, which historically has always sold out!
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ can provide profound benefits for your clients, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive and sometimes-painful fascial adhesions commonly found from repetitive movement originating from sports and the workplace. By reducing fascial adhesions, while encouraging optimal hydration levels of soft tissue, Myofascial Cupping can assist in reducing the incidence of injury and maintaining functional soft tissue.
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping with major differences that include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Dave’s special interest with burns patients has lead to the beginnings of a future Clinical Trial in Hobart Hospital Burns Clinic. We have a short documentary demonstrating Dave’s techniques showing positive effect on burns scar tissue reducing ‘contracture’ and associated neurogenic pain along with discussion regarding how these techniques translate perfectly into the clinic for other types of scar tissue work.
This Level 1 foundation course is part of a series of courses David has taught to Physiotherapists and Soft Tissue Therapists at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, which is the peak body for elite athletes in Australia.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER - DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
DAVID SHEEHAN has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
How does it work?
By creating a Negative Pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia. Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.
Who uses the Myofascial Cupping Technique™?
- Massage & remedial therapists
- Myotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Occupational therapists
- Sport medicine professionals
Why you should attend this workshop?
• Learn to lift and separate soft tissue, rather than compression techniques which can be painful and ineffective.
• Change from the "thumb busting" day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
• Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating negative pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
• Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
• Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
• Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.
What’s covered?
• Current evidence-based research supporting the benefits associated with the Myofascial Cupping Technique™.
• Use of equipment, infection control and contra-indications.
• Anatomy of the fascia and its inter-relationship with the musculo-skeletal system.
• After thorough demonstrations and discussion, students will practice exact area specific sequences including correct direction and amount of negative pressure to be applied.
• Specific clinical applications including the treatment for Myofascial Trigger Points, Plantar Fasciitis and various shoulder conditions will be explored.
WHEN, WHERE & TIMES
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, October 10th & Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Venue: Hotel Varscona
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
SASKATOON
Date: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th 2023
Venue: Hotel Ramada
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
LONDON
Date: Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th 2023
Venue: To Be Confirmed
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
14 primary credits apply to members of MTAS