MTAM Events

Please join us for Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat on October 4th & 5th, 2020

MTAM is hosting it’s 1st Annual Self-Care Retreat.

Our orginal plan was to have a Regional Self-Care Retreat in Gimli, Manitoba this fall. Due to the pandemic we have had to postpone those plans.

However, we made the decision to forge ahead with a virtual self-care retreat!

As 2020 has brought each and everyone of us different levels of challenges, we need to take time for ourselves now more than ever.

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

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

"Yoga is a great form of self-care. Yoga practice is about healing the self through self-discovery and self-acceptance. It's a transformational practice that strengthens the life force within. It teaches us to overcome internal and external obstacles that come with everyday life."   Yogadigest.com

This is a one-hour online class specifically directed to RMT’s with some focus on wrist and hand care, psoas and hip work as well as calming through breath.  There will be a mixture of slow flowing sections as well as long holds followed by a relaxation at the end.  As always there is opportunity to adapt to your needs or level of yoga experience. 

Join Dawna Smith as she guides you through one hour of Self-Care Yoga.
 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $10 plus GST 
MTAM Associate Members: $12.50 + GST
Non-Members: $15 + GST

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

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

Resilience...what a perfect time to hold a workshop that will provide you a three hour time slot to learn about new research that will change your mind about how you view the stress of life’s ups and downs. 
We will spend a significant time on self awareness so that we can step in early if we begin to slide 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! 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $100 plus GST 
MTAM Associate Members: $115 + GST
Non-Members: $130+ GST

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

Please join Deb Romeyn as she guides you through 30 minutes of Tai Chi.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $10 plus GST  
MTAM Associate Members: $12.50 + GST 
Non-Members: $15 + GST 
 
The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021. 

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

Feel empowered to manage, relieve and prevent your own pain, tension and discomfort through the use of Cupping Therapy. Learn how to self-apply cups to different parts of the body for trigger point and fascia release and incorporate movement for maximum efficiency. You will leave this course understanding how and why these techniques work and have a greater sense of self-care through Cupping Therapy. 

Please join Paul Kohlmeier from Cupping Canada as he shows you how to use cupping for self-care.

Cups are required

Cupping Canada created awesome cupping packages for self-care cupping! MTAM members get a 10% discount. Contact us for the discount code. 

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

Want to take all of our awesome Nourish day one events for one great price?

Day one inlcudes:
Self-care Yoga
Resilience course
Tai Chi
& Self-Care Cupping

Day one package prices are as follows: 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $165 plus GST  
MTAM Associate Members: $200 + GST 
Non-Members: $235 + GST 
 
The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021. 

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

Take two days of awesome self-care for one great price!

Join us for our 1st ever Virtual Self-Care Retreat! 

Day one includes:
Self-care Yoga with Dawna Smith
Resilience course with Deb Romeyn
Tai Chi with Deb Romeyn
Self-Care Cupping with Cupping Canada

Day two includes: 
Breath Awareness with Randy Persad

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $275 plus GST  
MTAM Associate Members: $325 + GST 
Non-Members: $375 + GST 
 
The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021. 

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Nourish ~ A Virtual Self-Care Retreat

Please join Randy Persad in this practical, experiential and online video-conferencing workshop that is designed to provide massage therapists and other health care practitioners with the skills, attitudes and critical thinking abilities to develop an awareness and understanding of anatomical diaphragmatic breathing.  

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $120 plus GST  
MTAM Associate Members: $135 + GST 
Non-Members: $150 + GST 
 
The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021. 

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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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With Tori Webber, 1st Choice First Aid

MTAM has worked with our CPR instructor, Tori Webber, to create a process that allows you to safely re-certify your Level C CPR while following appropriate physical distancing guidelines set out by the Province of Manitoba.

It will include a combination of online delivery of the lecture with an in-person practical component. This will allow for the instructor to observe participants and allow the participant an opportunity to ask questions and receive direct feedback. 

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Please note: 2 Core Competency credits will be applied only in the case of first recertification within a members cycle and 2 Complementary credits will be applied to the second recertification within a cycle. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $57 + GST

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Please join Glen Bergeron PhD, CAT(A) 

This information session will describe the anatomy of the hip, types of hip injuries as well as common treatments and prevention.
 

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

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Please join Executive Director, Tricia Weidenbacher for Lunch & Learn.

This event will be a "Lunch and Learn" with general insurance information and preview of upcoming insurance presentations as well as an open Q&A session to give members an opportunity to speak with someone directly and get clarification on any questions they may have at this time.

FREE for all membership types!

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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With Tori Webber, 1st Choice First Aid

MTAM has worked with our CPR instructor, Tori Webber, to create a process that allows you to safely re-certify your Level C CPR while following appropriate physical distancing guidelines set out by the Province of Manitoba.

It will include a combination of online delivery of the lecture with an in-person practical component. This will allow for the instructor to observe participants and allow the participant an opportunity to ask questions and receive direct feedback. 

DETAILS

Please note: 2 Core Competency credits will be applied only in the case of first recertification within a members cycle and 2 Complementary credits will be applied to the second recertification within a cycle. 

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $57 + GST

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Do you want to know more about the Injury-Only Disability Insurance Program for RMTs?

Please join Evan Morgan to learn about affordable disability insurance options for your business, with premium discounts available to MTAM members. A 30 minute presentation followed by a Q & A.
 

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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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With Tricia Weidenbacher, MTAM Managing Director

Over the past year much has been done with respect to MTAM's work toward the regulation of massage therapy in Manitoba. Join Tricia as she summarizes the work completed to date and discusses the draft workbook that will be used to assist the government in creating our new Act.

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

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November is Financial Literacy Month!

Please join Tim St.Vincent on November 2nd & 9th for a in depth and often overlooked discussion on credit!

Ever wondered what the difference between a credit score and a credit report was?  Do you know what builds (or reduces) your credit score?  Credit can be very confusing and this can lead to decisions that may impact our overall credit profile.  

Decisions and actions that are seemingly positive may actually impact us negatively.

Information is key to making decisions that positively affect our credit and overall financial situation. In The Truth About Credit workshop, you will learn how to:

• Identify what’s in it for you to be good with your money and credit
• Identify what is on your credit report and the credit rating system 
• Identify the 5 factors that affect your credit score
• Check your own credit report 
• Name who may be interested in your credit score/report
• Identify some myths around credit
• Identify ways to build your credit and avoid scams
  
  *Please note: This presentation will be held in two parts. November 2nd & completed on November 9th.
  
  *Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*
  
  MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members Only: NOW FREE!

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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 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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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5th Annual Research Symposiuim 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - PAMELA FITCH, M. Ad. Ed., RMT 
& RUTH WERNER, BCTMB

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.....

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: $35 + GST
Non-Members: $50 + GST
MTAM Student Members: FREE (Please email us info@mtam.mb.ca)

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Please join Sheldon Heidebrecht from FBC for Are you Tax Ready? 8 Questions to Ask Before the Tax Deadline

This information session will help self-employed individuals and/or business owners learn what you need to know to file your taxes

You will learn more about:

• Important tax deadlines in 2021
• Tax updates that impact your 2020 tax return
• How to avoid audit triggers when tracking and calculating business deductions

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

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Please join Glen Bergeron PhD, CAT(C) for this fantastic presentation on Understanding 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 

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Join MTAM and Constable Shawn Smith for this popular event and learn how to deal with difficult clients and learn safe practices when working alone.

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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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*Please note that we have moved the date of this event from Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 to Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 to accommodate our awesome presenters*

TOPIC: Fascia

MTAM Research Chair, Jeffery Dalhouse, and special guest Robert Libbey RMT had the opportunity to attend the 2020 British Fascia Symposium online this summer.

In this webinar Jeffery Dalhouse and Robert Libbey RMT, creator of L.A.S.T., will share highlights from the British Fascia Symposium which featured leading speakers and teachers from the world of fascia.

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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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With Melanie Brohm, B.Sc., RMT  

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

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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With Sheldon Heidebrecht from FBC Winnipeg 

Most people think of tax season as January through April. Many times that's when they start thinking about how much money they might owe the CRA.

If you’re self-employed or a small business owner, this simple act of waiting could cost you tax savings. Now is the perfect time to think about what actions you can take before the end of the tax year to lower your future income taxes.

Learn more about:

• Tax planning strategies you can apply before December 31, 2020
• How registered savings accounts provide tax relief and tax-sheltered growth
• Top tax deductions to reduce self-employed income tax

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

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses are recovering. Regular pricing will resume in 2021.

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Your business received its Notice of Assessment from the CRA, are you comfortable with the results?

Please join Sheldon Heidebrecht from FBC to learn more about:

• What to look for when you receive your Notice of Assessment
• The value of getting a second opinion on your tax situation
• How to deal with discrepancies
• Handling objections and appeals with the CRA

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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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Please join Glen Bergeron PhD, CAT(C)  for his presentation on Health Beyond the Medical in Massage Therapy.

Massage Therapy is a mechanical intervention that addresses the physical manifestations of pain and dysfunction. It is equally important to consider the multidimensional components of health and their impact on your clients’ health and recovery.
This presentation will look at the five dimensions of health (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) and how one affects the other. Each of the domains will be explored as they relate to your client interaction. Questions and open discussion will be encouraged.

MTAM Practicing/Non-Practicing/Retired/Student Members: $65 plus GST
MTAM Associate Members: $80 + GST
Non-Members: $110 + GST

The price of this course has been subsidized for MTAM members to help them access this info while their businesses continue to recover. 

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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During this Money Monday,  Sheldon Heidebrecht from FBC will teach you how to alleviate one of your biggest expenses and headaches as a business owner - your tax bill.

Learn more about:

• Top 10 Tax Tips
• Using RRSPs and income splitting
• Advantages of incorporating your business

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

*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this has been made into a WEBINAR ONLY event.*

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