MTAM Event and Courses Details

Understanding and Treating Headaches and TMJ Disorders

PRESENTED BY
MTAM

VENUE
MTAM Education Centre

CREDITS
7 Core Credits

PRICE
Member Price: $299 + GST Non-Member Price: $349

DATE(S) / TIME
Tuesday August 12, 2025 8:30AM-4:30PM

In this workshop, participants will delve into evidence-based frameworks surrounding persistent pain focusing specifically on headaches, migraines and TMJ dysfunctions. Participants will gain a heightened understanding of diverse pain and dysfunction presentations in these areas. Best practices for assessment and treatment strategies will be emphasized, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy and reducing practitioner stress. Attendees will learn to discern the intricate interplay between tissue health, biomechanics, and psychosocial factors in the context of pain, exercise, and rehabilitation. Moreover, participants will develop the proficiency to adapt their hands-on skills to this sensitive area while learning movement skills to tailor treatments, ultimately optimizing patient outcomes. By the end attendees will be equipped to impart invaluable knowledge, treatment strategies and the ability to provide self-management options to their clients.

Instructor Bio
Eric Purves is the founder of the Centre for Evidence-Based Education. Like most massage therapists he began his career filling his “tool box” with as many modalities as possible, believing that the right modality was what was needed to help his clients, but it seemed that no matter how many techniques he learned his patients weren’t improving any faster. After years of frustration, and the realization that most patient’s primary goal was to experience less pain and get back to doing the things they love, he made the decision to delve into pain-based research and massage therapy, by enrolling in the Masters of Rehabilitative Science program at the University of British Columbia. Eric has been an RMT since 2006 and since 2016 he has dedicated his career to educating fellow massage and manual therapists in pain science and evidence-based practices. He created the Centre for Evidence-Based Education to empower massage therapists to improve patient outcomes by providing the best practices in evidence based care.

Participant Notes
Please bring a set of linens and lotion and wear clothes that you can massage in.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made prior to one month before to the course start date will 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 2 weeks prior to the course start date. Emergency situations will always be considered. Please note, significant pre-planning and expenses incurred prior to the course, no refunds will be given for cancellations from 1 month prior to the course start date. Emergency situations will always be considered. Please note, last minute emergency cancellations are subject to a 10% administration fee on the total cost of the course.