MTAM Events

Join Research committee member Gillian Grodzik RMT, as she shares her interview with fellow RMT and owner of Equilibrium Massage Therapy & Wellness Centre - Jenna McMahon RMT.

Jenna has been the sole operator of EQ Wellness for twelve years. In the winter of 2020, she suffered a brain injury while taking her dog for a walk. To this day, she is still not well enough to return to the hands on work of massage.

Gillian will highlight the complexities of concussions - often referred to as invisible injuries, and share the personal story of Jenna as she continues to navigate her healing journey.

There will be ample time for sharing and discussing at the end of this interview style webinar, so please engage in the way you feel comfortable!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: FREE

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join us!

Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat on October 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2021

MTAM is pleased to be hosting the 2nd Annual Nourish Self-Care Retreat.

This year, to improve accessibility and help avoid the "zoom fatigue" of all-day events, shorter courses will be held online over a series of days. 

With multiple self-care education opportunities to choose from over these four days, you are encouraged to participate in any and all events in order to recharge and reconnect to yourself.

FULL PACKAGE OPTION. Registration includes all four days/four sessions.

1. October 3rd - Resilience with Deb Romeyn

2. October 4th - Listen To Your Body with Sheila Bergman

3. October 5th - Presentation from ADAM – Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba “Anxiety: Real, Disabling and Treatable”

4. October 6th  - Presentation from MDAM – Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba "Holding Ourselves Gently in Difficult Times"

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $160 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $176 + GST
Non-Members: $192+ GST

*Registrants of the full series will be able to access a limited-time recording of each course.

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Please join us!

Resilience is part of the Nourish series from October 3-6, 2021

All-inclusive pricing is available if you wish to attend all 4 courses.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE DETAILS 

October 3rd 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Resilience with Deborah Romeyn, RMT

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $55 + GST
Non-Members: $60 + GST

Join Deborah Romeyn as she guides participants through new research that may change your mind about how you view the stress of life’s ups and downs. 
Significant time will be spent on the concept of self awareness so that you can step in early if you begin to see yourself sliding down a slippery slope. This will be a virtual workshop with lots of activity. Participants will leave with a much better understanding of their own stress responses and how they can promote and foster resilience... in themselves and in their clients! We can do this! 

This course is a combination of information, self reflection and practice.

- Webinar Option -

Please join us!

Listen To Your Body is part of the Nourish series from October 3-6, 2021

All-inclusive pricing is available if you wish to attend all 4 courses.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE DETAILS 

October 4th - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Listen To Your Body with Sheila Bergman

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $55 + GST
Non-Members: $60 + GST

Listen to your Body is a one hour information session as part of the MTAM’s Nourish – 2nd Annual Self-Care Retreat. In this hour, we will discuss how your body talks to you about it’s health, happiness, and well being. What are your “red flags” and when should you start listening? See you there! 

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Please join us!

"Anxiety: Real, Disabling and Treatable" is part of the Nourish series from October 3-6, 2021

All-inclusive pricing is available if you wish to attend all 4 courses.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE DETAILS 

October 5th  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation by ADAM – Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba - “Anxiety: Real, Disabling and Treatable” with Kendall McLean

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $55 + GST
Non-Members: $60 + GST

Join the Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) in an all-encompassing discussion on anxiety; how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder; what we can do about our anxiety and the programs and services we offer at ADAM. A question and answer portion will follow the presentation.

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Please join us!

"Holding Ourselves Gently in Difficult Times" is part of the Nourish series from October 3-6, 2021

All-inclusive pricing is available if you wish to attend all 4 courses.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE DETAILS

October 6th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

MDAM – Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba  "Holding Ourselves Gently in Difficult Times" with Marian Goldstone and Rita Chahal

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $55 + GST
Non-Members: $60 + GST

This presentation focuses upon understanding the relationship between mood disorders and stress, exploring ways to hold ourselves gently through utilization of strategies, particularly self-compassion and self-care, and understanding how "peer support" can become a useful tool in this process.

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*THIS EVENT WILL BE IN-PERSON WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOWING ALL CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS*

With Deborah Romeyn, RMT

This course will be held IN-PERSON over two days: October 12th & 13th, 2021 

Mental Health First Aid – Basic is a 12-hour course in which participants will learn how to provide initial help to people who are showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The philosophy behind this training is that mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention.
If crisis do arise, then members of the public can take action that may reduce the harm that could result.

In the Basic course, the following mental health problems are covered:
·    Mood disorders
·    Anxiety disorders
·    Psychosis
·    Substance Use Disorder
 

Please join Melanie Brohm, B.Sc., RMT  for this fantastic presentation on Charting Best Practices: How to Chart More Information in Less Time!

Charting is a skill that takes some time to learn. Generally, what you are taught in school is only the tip of the iceberg. This course is designed to help you explore the benefits of having great charts, be more prepared in case you are audited and show you how you can get more quality information written down in less time so you can keep up with your other daily work.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $35 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $65 + GST
Non-Members: $95 + GST

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join Moe Goguen as he presents Building Your Wealth!

This presentation will contain information on: Defining your priorities and identifying investment options, benefiting from tax deferred investments, GICs, RRSPs, TFSAs, mutual funds, education savings plans, managing risk, and protecting your investments.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: $10

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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At the end of the session, participants will understand the subtleties of health care boundary crossings and the insidious nature of their development. They will be able to evaluate their own practice habits and modify, if necessary, to ensure a safe, healthy, and positive treatment environment for both their clients and themselves.

There will be opportunity to share and discuss during this presentation.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: FREE
MTAM Associate Members: $25.00 +GST

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join Sheila Bergman RMT for this fantastic presentation on the Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System!

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $65 + GST
Non-Members: $95 + GST

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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This great presentation with Shelly Bauer RMT will dicuss the Personal Health Infomation Act (PHIA).

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE

* This Member-only event is only available by webinar at this time.

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Lucia Madariaga-Vignudo, assistant director of Manitoba’s new Accessibility Compliance Secretariat, will deliver a presentation on the existing accessibility requirements under The Accessibility for Manitobans Act and its regulations.

Learn more about:

• The benefits of accessible customer service and accessible employment practices    
• What specific requirements are currently in place, and the
• The role of the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat
• Free tools and resources to promote compliance

Time will be allotted for Q&As after the presentation

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE

* This Member-only event is available only by webinar at this time.

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The MTAM Research Symposium is an annual event that is organized by our very own Research committee!

The goal of the Symposium is to provide massage therapists, students, allied healthcare practitioners and the public an opportunity to learn about the latest innovations while connecting with colleagues and researchers.

Research is crucial to moving the profession forward. It inspires and educates  therapists on how to apply the latest science when working with clients.

Even though research about manual therapies can challenge tradition, it strengthens our profession, and provides guidance for massage therapists to be as effective as possible. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired Members: $10 + GST
MTAM Associate Members: $20 + GST
Non-Members: $30 + GST
MTAM Student Members: FREE (Please email us info@mtam.mb.ca)

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to encourage research literacy and application in practice.

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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NOVEMBER IS FINANICAL LITERACY MONTH!

What better way to spend financial literacy month, than joining Tim St.Vincent for a great discussion on Savings!

Participants will gather tips on how to save on various household expenses including utilities, transportation, groceries and personal items.  Participants will also be encouraged to share their best practices with each other.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: $10

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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**TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PRESENTATION WILL DISCUSS SUICIDE**

Please join Deborah Romeyn, RMT on this much needed discussion on what to do if your patient is in a crisis.

We will discuss how to recognize if someone is in a crisis, warning signs and who to call or reach out to for help.

This course will take place online from 10:00am-1:30pm with a 30-minute break.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

Please note that the title and content of this course is subject to change as more details are made available.

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join us for the last Journal Club of 2021!

Journal Club Topic: Biopsychosocial (BPS) model of pain. Article links will be posted as they are confirmed.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: FREE

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join Glen Bergeron PhD, CAT(C) for this fantastic annual presentation on Discussion on Concussions!

This lecture will look at the mechanism and pathological response of a concussion. The potential complications of Second Impact Syndrome and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) will be discussed. The latest research into the management of concussions will be presented. The relationship between cervicogenic pain and post-concussion syndrome and the role of massage therapy as part of the health care team will be open for discussion. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $75 + GST 
MTAM Associate Members: $125 + GST 
Non-Members: $145 + GST 

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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With Susan Kos-Whicher  B.A., RMT 
*Copyright Marvel ComicBooks/Spider-Man's Spider Sense

Your 'spidey sense' is often an indication that a professional boundary is being challenged. This might happen in any aspect of your roles as an RMT: health care practitioner, customer service provider, business owner.

This interactive seminar will help you recognize when a health care boundary is being crossed by a patient or by you, and will give you ideas on how to handle these situations better and safely.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: FREE
MTAM Associate Members: $25 + GST

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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During this Money Monday, Jordan Pierson, CPA, CA from the Online Wellness Institute will help you learn how to alleviate one of your biggest expenses and headaches as a business owner - your tax bill.

Learn more about:

• What is a write off and what does it do?
• How to avoid being audited/reviewed by the CRA.
• Why you shouldn’t be worried about moving into a higher tax bracket
• How to lower your tax bill. What are you allowed to write off?

Time will be alloted for Q&A after the presentation.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: $10

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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Please join Shelly Bauer RMT for this fantastic presentation about what it means to be an independent contractor.

Massage therapists and similar health care service providers often work in situations in which they think they are independent contractors but are really being treated as employees.

This course will help clinic owners and RMTs understand the difference between an independent contractor and employee relationship, CRA guidelines that distinguish the two types of workers and how to make the most of your independent contractor status.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST
Associate Member: $60 + GST
Non-Members/Guests: $95 + GST

* This event is available by webinar only at this time.

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