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What is the American Massage Conference?
The American Massage Conference (AMC) is North America’s NEWEST exhibition of massage products, continuing education and new business opportunities for therapists of all disciplines. In 2011 the AMC took place May 20-22nd at the Capitol Conference Center Atlanta Georgia.
The inaugural massage conference will featured over 50 exhibitors, continuing education in the forms of 1 hour, 3 hour or 1 or 2 day workshops, a Saturday night reception and LIVE MUSIC dance party in the hotel.
Along with the 2 exhibit halls AMC provided 1 hour presentations on products/services/courses, and also 3 hour workshops. All education was approved by NCBTMB and Florida State Board of Massage Therapy for CEU credits. On Sunday morning, AMC hosted a free student seminar and in the afternoon, a job fair. This was a special opportunity for those emerging into the field of massage and bodywork to meet legendary massage experts and participate in discussions, workshops and meet other therapists.
The AMC is organized by Lorna Pasinato, Scott Dartnall, Monica Forchielli and Robyn Green, who have been running the Canadian Massage Conference for 3 years, which is Canada’s LARGEST exhibition of massage products, education and business opportunities. They are joined in their American Conference by Angie Patrick of Massage Warehouse. Angie is a priceless addition to the team. She brings her knowledge, contacts and mostly passion for the massage industry with her on this quest, the American Massage Conference aims to be the most successful American Massage Conference ever.
The 2011 Inaugural American Massage Conference included cutting edge Massage Continuing Education.
Professional massage education presenters and classes included:
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Lowe’s Orthopedic Massage Specialist Certification
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Whitney Lowe
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Thermal Palms Massage
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Eric Brown
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Headaches: Triggers and Treatments
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David Kent
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Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Shoulder, Hip and Knee Conditions
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James Waslaski
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SMART Marketing with Social Media
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Felicia Brown
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Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Forearm, Wrist & Hand Conditions
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James Waslaski
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Pillossage™ Technique Thermal Connective Tissue Release
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Karen Kowel
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Pediatric Massage: Highlighting Massage for Autism & ADD/ADHD
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Tina Allen
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Introduction to Pain Management and Sports Massage
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Micheal McGillicuddy
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Introduction to Deep Tissue Healing: The Art of Stone Massage
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Bruce Baltz
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Ethics Review (Standard V)
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Laura Allen
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The BodySaver Method
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Patrick Ingrassia
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MediCupping™ Produces Radical Results for Cellulite, “Solid Bloat”, and Wellness!
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Anita Shannon
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Profit with Products and Receive a $100 Product Goodie Bag!
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Cherie Sohnen-Moe
Lynda Solien-Wolfe
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Post Surgical Treatment of Mastectomy/Breast Implants
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Paul Lewis
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Introduction to Kinesio Taping
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Micheal McGillicuddy
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General Business: Take Your Practice to the Next Level
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Cherie Sohnen-Moe
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Introduction to Lomi Lomi FREE Lomi DVD EXCLUSIVELY FOR AMC participants
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Gloria Coppola
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Massage in Eldercare and Hospice: an Introduction to Compassionate Touch®
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Ann Catlin
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Opening the Toolbox - A Touch Education Workshop
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Matthew Howe
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Education Skills for the Massage Therapist
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Christopher Alvarado
Angela Palmier
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Introduction to Nerve Mobilization
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Doug Alexander
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The Importance of Professionalism In Every Aspect of Your Practice
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Terry Russell
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How to incorporate technology into your practice with Aneil Singh
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Simply Appointments
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An Introduction to Orthopedic Massage
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James Waslaski
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How to Streamline Your Charting
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Nick Gabrelle of SOAP Vault
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Massage Cupping
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Anita Shannon
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Learn non-invasive access to the psoas and piriformis
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Cindy Ballis
Sacro Wedgy
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The BodySaver Method
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Patrick Ingrassia
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The Fascial Matrix: Technique and Theory
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Angie Dubis of Biotone
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Topical Analgesics 101
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Michael M McGillicuddy
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Warming Up with Reflexology Influences
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Michelle Giammarinaro of Touch Education
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A Solution to both Cervical and Sacral Work
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Barb Richmond Creator of the Cranio-Cradle and Debbie Roberts
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Beyond Massage,Treating and Healing using Myo Release Therapy
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Phil Scolieri
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Occlusion/Strapping Techniques for Ankle Sprain/Strains with the use of topical analgesic
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Lloyd List, creator of Cryoderm
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Advanced Certification
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NCBTMB
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Move over Tennis Ball
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Home Care for Clients with Dr Cohen
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How to Market your Business for Success and Sustainability
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Laura Babcock of Power Group Communications
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Tools for Better Results
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Mike Watters
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Chair Massage Essentials
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Eric Brown
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You are Your Business
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Melanie Hayden
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Kinesiology is Cool
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Whitney Lowe
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Bamboo-Fusion®
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Ivy Jo Staton
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Occlusion/Strapping Techniques for Ankle Sprain/Strains with the use of topical analgesic
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Lloyd List, creator of Cryoderm
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Specific Client Positioning to Fascilitate Effective Treatments
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Paul Lewis
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Claims Happen | Liability Cautionary Tales and What They Can Teach Us
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Anne Williams ABMP
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Introduction to Stone Massage
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Pat Mayrhofer
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The ONE Concept Gala and American Massage Conference Awards Presentation was held Saturday May 21, 2011 and honored:
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Leticia Allen
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International Massage Therapist of the Year
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Tina Allen
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American Massage Therapist of the Year
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Laura Allen
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Innovator of the Year
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Ryan Hoyme “Massage Nerd”
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Educator of the Year
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Laurie Craig
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Global Education Sponsor
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ABMP
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Global Education Sponsor
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Massage Envy
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Global Sponsor
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Massage Warehouse
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Global Media Sponsor
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Massage Today
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Volunteer of the Year
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Felicia Brown
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First ONE Concept Educator
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Anita Shannon
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First ONE Concept School
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Ontario College of Health and Technology
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For more information about the American Massage Conference, please visit the AMC website
http://www.americanmassageconference.com/
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