MTAM Event and Courses Details

Introduction to Sports Massage

PRESENTED BY
MTAM

INSTRUCTOR
Joseph Bentley RMT, OMT

VENUE
Viscount Gort Hotel

CREDITS
7 Core Credits

PRICE
Early Bird (Feb 3 - Mar 17): $ 299 + GST Non-Member Early Bird (Feb 24 - Mar 17): $349 + GST Regular Price (Mar 18 - April 13): $379 + GST

DATE(S) / TIME
Friday April 25, 2025 8:30AM - 4:30PM

This course has been designed to deepen the practitioner’s knowledge base and provide a more in-depth understanding of how sports massage can be used to increase athletic performance. Whether treatments are being done in a traditional clinic or trackside internationally this course will increase therapist confidence and efficiency approaching sport massage.

This course covers the identification of key differences between sports massage and other forms of massage as well as trackside assessment tips and strategies. It also features in-depth discussions of common contraindications to sports massage including concussion identification and return-to-sport protocols using the most up-to-date research available. Time is also dedicated to identifying treatment differences between pre-, post, and mid-competition treatments as well as off-season vs. in-season treatment planning.

Instructor Bio
Joe has been a massage therapist and osteopathic manual therapist (OMT), providing high-performance sports massage to some of Canada’s top athletes since 2010. He has worked trackside for World Cups, multiple World Championships, and three Winter Olympics as a paramedical staff member for the Canadian Long Track Speed Skating team. He brings over a decade of experience working trackside with Olympic champions, world champions, world record holders, and Stanley Cup Champions into his teaching, and his goal is to help bridge the gap between treatments in the clinic and trackside. He runs a successful home clinic in Diamond Valley, Alberta when he is not traveling with teams.

Participant Notes
This course has a practical hands on component. Participants should also bring a sport shirt and pants/shorts/leggings etc as well as lotion and a towel.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to one month before the course start date receive a full refund. Cancellations made between one month and two-weeks before the course start date receive a 50% refund on the full cost of the course. No refunds will be given for cancellations from two weeks prior to the course onwards. Extenuating circumstances will always be considered. Please note, last minute cancellations are subject to a 10% administration fee on the cost of the course.