MTAM Events

Join Regional representatives Glenda Tulley and Sarah Driediger along with MTAM staff for a Community-Based Network (CBN) event in the Dauphin and Northern region. This CBN will include some social time to catch up with colleagues in your area, a brainstorming/feedback session and a presention on GST and the process of having it removed from massage therapy treatments.

This is an in-person event for Dauphin area participants at the Watson Art Centre. Thompson area participants will have the option of gathering in person at Achieve Massage Therapy clinic or attending via zoom if you live more remotely. 

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

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Join Regional representative Stephanie Oteyza along with MTAM staff for a Community-Based Network (CBN) event in Brandon. This CBN will include some social time to catch up with colleagues in your area, a brainstorming/feedback session and a presentation on GST and the process of having it removed from massage therapy treatments.

This event will be held in person at the Holiday Inn Express.

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

Join Regional representative Tanya Guenther along with MTAM staff for a Community-Based Network (CBN) event in Winkler. This CBN will include some social time to catch up with colleagues in your area, a brainstorming/feedback session and a presentation on GST and the process of having it removed from massage therapy treatments.

This event will be held in person at the Winkler Regional Library.

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

Join Regional representatives CoraLee Taylor and Jon Phillips along with MTAM staff for a Community-Based Network (CBN) event in Selkirk. This CBN will include some social time to catch up with colleagues in your area, a brainstorming/feedback session and a presentation on GST and the process of having it removed from massage therapy treatments.

This event will be held in person at the Gaynor Family Library.

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

Join Regional representative Tanya Guenther along with MTAM staff for a Community-Based Network (CBN) event in Steinbach. This CBN will include some social time to catch up with colleagues in your area, a brainstorming/feedback session and a presentation on GST and the process of having it removed from massage therapy treatments.

This event will be held in person at the Days Inn Steinbach.

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

Join BetsyAnn Baron for this introductory webinar presenation. Being Bodyful is a method of postural somatic awareness and is an integral component of Structural Myofascial Therapy®. This webinar introduces a gentle and active exploration in standing and sitting. We will tune into our foundation upon which we build our alignment, our breath and its contribution to our posture and our body’s relationships and connections from our feet, pelvis, spine, neck and head and more!

We begin with a global introduction to Structural Myofascial Therapy® and then dive into “Being Bodyful” saving time for Q and A to wrap up!

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $10.00 + GST

Non-Members: $15.00 + GST

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Join Denise Drisdelle BA, RMT for this 4-day, October 13th - 16th, classroom course that covers the original Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) strokes and their application to each body part, including the neck, face, arms, legs, nape, back, buttocks, chest and abdomen. These techniques can be applied to many conditions, for example, a sprained ankle on day 1 of injury, skin conditions like acne, sinus congestion, digestive issues, acute injuries, MVAs and concussions. 

 Through careful, systematic training of your hands, and thorough training in the scientific basis of lymphology, you will gain all the skills necessary to excel in this work. Learning outcomes for the theoretical portion covers the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, effects of MLD, connective tissues, lymphedema and edema and contraindications. 

**Prior to taking this course you will need to complete the Level One Theory. Register for the theory portion directly though the Vodder School. Email Vodder School at info@vodderschool.com to register for the online course. An additional course fee of $150 + GST will apply.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $ 1000 + GST

Non-Members: $ 1100+ GST

Cancellations made prior to one month before to the course start day 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. Emergency situations will always be considered. 

If you have recently joined MTAM, or are in the application process, you don’t want to miss this orientation session! Get to know your association, how to access information and keep your profile up to date, and learn more about the benefits that await you as an MTAM member.

Why should I attend?

Along with allowing us to welcome you personally to the profession, there are several great benefits to attending an orientation session, including:

· Opportunity to meet the Association staff who are here to support you and your career

· Review the benefits of your membership, how to navigate the MTAM website and member portal and where to find important business and practice documents

· Learn valuable tips as you get started in your massage therapy practice

· Opportunity to get answers to any practice questions you have

This orientation is available by webinar only.

Note: We request that your webcams remain on during the presentation.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Student Members: FREE

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Join Human Resource consultant Brenda Romas who will provide solid strategies for one of the biggest challenges that face massage therapy clinic owners - attracting therapists in their clinic. Other topics to be discussed include how to successfully retain therapists, effective strategies to communicate with your team as independent contractors or employees and the importance of a strong onboarding process.

Not a clinic owner? Learn how to discuss contracts, terms and effectively negotiate with a clinic owner.

This event is being offered using a hybrid model. For a more interactive experience (and snacks) join us in person.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $15.00

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Draping Best Practices, Boundaries and Communication is MTAM's new and refreshed draping course taught by Dawna Smith. Have you given much thought to how your draping and draping communication impacts patients? Poor draping techniques, and poor communication around draping can easily lead to client complaints. Perhaps it is time for a refresher in draping! This course will review draping for patients in prone, supine and lateral recumbent. We will talk about the ethics of draping, boundaries for massage therapists and their patients, and the communicaton necessary to reduce complaints. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $35.00 +GST

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“Just Get Over It” is a 2hr interactive truth telling immersion from Indigenous perspective into North America actualizing reconciliation.  This is a new training program through The First Peoples House of Learning (FPHL) at Trent University, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

Members of the FPHL team, and Collaborators at Trent University, facilitate an interactive storytelling workshop from an Indigenous perspective and lens. The team consists of Indigenous activists, educators, knowledge holders and trained mental health support. This workshop is an interactive truth telling immersion exercise that seeks to educate, engage and enact accountability. Moving through a timeline that begins pre-contact we unveil events of colonization that address intergenerational trauma. Participants become part of the actualization of truth telling and are given solutions and ideas towards allyship and their own journey in reconciliation. Part of our truth telling involves the sharing of difficult lived experiences and we ask that an open mind and heart be brought to this experience.

Topics; Gender Discrimination within the Indian Act, 60’s scoop, Millennial Scoop, Residential Schools, Day Schools, Missing Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, Two-Spirit experience and perspective.

More on FPHL projects can be found here

“Some members may ask what this has to do with massage. As we look at our ethics which states we must respect our client’s beliefs and experiences we note that Indigenous, Metis and Inuit peoples are our clients, and that client base will grow. It is also true that many Indigenous peoples do not appear Indigenous. What if conversation and comments are made in the treatment room that come from wrong assumptions about a person and their history. Also, we have a responsibility to demonstrate allyship if the conversation between non-Indigenous therapist and client turns towards current events that are harmful to Indigenous peoples and stereotypes” Susan Dupuis RMT, Member of Swan Lake First Nation. 

Note: Cameras are required to be on for this presentation. If you do not have access to a camera, but would still like to participate, please contact the office at 204-927-7979. Due to the sensitive nature of the workshop it will not be recorded.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $20+ GST 
Non-Members: $25 + GST opens on September 15th

* 15% of the course fee will be donated to The First Peoples House of Learning.

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Join Shelly Bauer BA, RMT for MTAM's new and updated charting course!

If you want to make sure your chart is accurate, thorough and meets regulatory standards, this course is for you. Discussion topics include what charting requirements will be in a regulated environment and how charts are viewed as a legal documents. Time will be spent discussing what makes up a complete chart, and the importance of documenting assessment findings, client goals and measuring treatment outcomes. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $35 plus GST

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

This year’s we are excited to have 3 great presenters!

Sara Bohunicky is back. She has completed her multi year study and will be presenting the final results of her study Myofascial release of the pectoral fascia: Effect on shoulder posture, pectoral length, muscle activity, and movement performance.

Mylena Medeiros, PT will discuss a new innovation in the treatment of neuromotor disorders called the Therasuit. The Therasuit, (which was created by NASA!) works as an intensive individualized physical active training which accelerates functional progress for children/youth with neuromotor disorders. 

Our final speaker is Dr. Katinka Stecina a neuroscience researcher will present  "Transverse friction massage effects on the central nervous system." 

Click here for more information

Lunch is included for this event

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Student Members: : $40 + GST 
Non-Members: $50 + GST

Cancellations made prior to one month before to the course start day 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. Consideration always given for emergency situations.

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

This year’s we are excited to have 3 great presenters!

Sara Bohunicky is back. She has completed her multi year study and will be presenting the final results of her study Myofascial release of the pectoral fascia: Effect on shoulder posture, pectoral length, muscle activity, and movement performance.

Mylena Medeiros, PT will discuss Neuroplasticity and new treatments for clients with central nervous system disorders. 

Our final speaker is Dr. Katinka Stecina a neuroscience researcher will present "Transverse friction massage effects on the central nervous system." 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Student Members: : $30 + GST 
Non-Members: $40 + GST

Cancellations made prior to one month before to the course start day 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. Consideration always given for emergency situations.

- Webinar Option -

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/Student Members: FREE

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

- Webinar Option -

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

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Please join the Winnipeg Police Service as they present on Frauds & Scams.

They hope to provide awareness to the various scams that are trending; how to identify a scam and subsequently what to do to help yourself, family member or friend if victimized by a scammer. Some of the popular scams covered are: 

Bank Inspector Scam 
CRA- Income Tax Scam 
Immigration/Arrest Warrant Scam 
Extortion Scam 
Romance Scam 
Emergency or ‘Grandparant’ Scam 
Lottery Scam 
Internet Fraud 

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

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Join Sheila Bergman for this science-based discussion on Massage Therapy & the Immune System.

Massage therapy and the Immune System is a workshop developed to educate massage therapists on best practices while working with clients. It is designed to be a review of how the immune system of the body works, and how best to assist in its function.
By taking this workshop, you should develop an understanding of what Innate and Specific Immunity are and how they work in protecting the body from disease. You will develop an understanding of cells involved and how they perform their function and the effect of stress on the immune system. You will learn about personal and public health as well as understand the role a massage therapist has in the protection of public health.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $50 + GST 
Non-Members: $75 + GST

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