AMTA Maine Chapter Retreat

October 27 - 29, 2006

Friday Evening Ethics :

Ethical Boundaries Walter Selens, LMT, CST

Walter Selens has been in bodywork since 1988, a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 1993, a Certified Martial Arts Instructor since 1994, and a stand-up comic since April. Walter has taught A & P for local massage schools and hosted a TV show on Women's Self Defense. He brings his experience knowledge, and sense of humor to the class to keep it fun and educational.

Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Myofascial Therapy for the Chest and Neck---Bryan G Buckley, BA, LMT

This 6-hour workshop will focus on CORE-based myofascial and deep tissue techniques for the chest and neck. You will learn a routine for side-lying trunk and neck as well as chest and neck in supine position. Part A will focus on increasing length, space, and function of lateral trunk and neck. Part B will focus on improving lift, breathing, and space in the anterior ribcage as well as forward head position. Pre-requisites: none.

Bryan G Buckley has been practicing bodywork since 1995. He maintains an eclectic approach to the healing process, with a particular emphasis on Myofascial Therapy and Structural Integration as gateways to growth and change.. Bryan has been a member of the CORE Institute faculty since 1995 and teaches continuing education seminars in CORE Myofascial Therapy, Myofascial Sport Bodywork, and Massage Theory. Bryan also serves as a captain of the massage team for Ironman Lake Placid and Florida and was a team leader at Salt Lake Olympics and Paralympics. He also served as co-director of the Athens Health Services Sports Massage Team (AHSSMT) 2004. He is happily married and is now a very proud papa. Tables and linens are required.

Cultivating Balance---Donna Kraft-Smith, LMT This program is an educational tool for bodyworkers that can be shared with clients to aid in understanding the importance of good body mechanics. Body workers are especially susceptible to headaches, neck pain, rotator cuff injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, and a myriad of other physical problems. We will explore the interconnectedness of the body and mind while resting, holding postures, and moving through space. We examine mindfulness, enhanced breathing techniques, postural alignment, and healthy stretching techniques. Tables required

Donna Kraft-Smith, NCB, has been working in holistic health care over 20 years. She is the owner of the Therapeutic Bodywork Learning Center in Bangor offering a high-quality schooling experience based in the principles of mentoring and apprenticeship. She is a long-standing member of the AMTA.

Drum-Making ---Lynn Orne, LMT

Unleash your creativity at the Retreat and learn to make and play your very own drum. Our body is comprised of rhythms, from respiratory, digestive, cardiac, etc., and emotional. What a great way to express yourself, by learning to play the drum. SO.....join me in this two part workshop of making and playing your drum. In Part I, I will teach you how to make a drum, select a covering and decorate it, unique to you.

Part II, The following day (so the drums have a chance to dry), we will make music together. You will learn basic rhythms so you can use your drum in ways to join in drumming circles, or healing and centering for your own therapy.

This workshop is a basic introduction to drum making and playing. Join the fun !!!!

The cost of this workshop is $25.00 per person to cover the cost of the supplies.

Lynn Orne has an Associates Degree in Medical Science since 1985, she graduated from Downeast School of Massage in 1995 and has a strong practice in Boothbay Harbor. She teaches several Adult Education classes in her area and loves playing African drums and percussion instruments, as well as Native American drums and loves to study their culture.

Saturday: 12pm-1pm -- Lunch in the Cafe--(you have already paid for lunch) then go play

OR

12pm-5pm -- Enjoy the Bar Harbor area--kayak, shop, hike, bike, etc.

6:30-9:30pm----Part II: Myofascial Therapy for the Head and Chest

Part II: Cultivating Balance

Sunday: 9am-1pm---Part III: Myofascial Therapy (you must have taken Part I & II to participate)

9am-12pm Part II: Drum Making

Physical Boundaries -- The Art of Safe Space--Walter Selens --This is a hands-on class on rediscovering your physical space, how close it is and what is this other person doing in it? Energy awareness, posture, body mechanics, and basic self-defense techniques both verbal and non-verbal will be implemented. Tables required--no linens

Massage Therapy on Trial---Roger Turgeon, Esq .--- As massage therapy becomes more and more prevalent as a treatment for connective tissue injuries suffered by car crash victims and others involved in litigation, massage therapists will find themselves interacting more and more with the legal system. We will explore this interaction through a combination of lecture and Q&A, which will cover such issues as choice of legal entity (to inc. or not to inc?), dealing with auto insurers, your potential role as an expert witness (including record-keeping, coordinating with other care-givers, writing reports, and testifying at depositions and in court), and malpractice considerations.

Roger Turgeon is a personal injury lawyer who has concentrated in representing injured clients since he graduated with honors from Harvard Law School in 1980. He has the distinction of having won a verdict of $5.3 million, the largest award ever given by a NH jury in a wrongful death case. His practice includes a large percentage of cases involving connective tissue injuries treated by ìnon-traditionalî means, such as chiropractic and MT.

Lodging, which is included in your FULL registration fee, is based on double-occupancy -- that means there will be two people in every room . You must make your roommate preference known, or you will be rooming with a stranger. I will try to accommodate everyone's wishes, so, do not hesitate to register.

Name__________________________ _______

Tel:____________________ _Confirmation?? ___YES___NO

Prefer to room with (first come, first serve basis)________________________ ________

Meal Choice:

Friday ____Baked Stuffed Haddock ___Baked Stuffed Chicken ___ Pasta Primavera

Saturday ____Baked Stuffed Haddock ___Baked Stuffed Chicken ___ Pasta Primavera

Workshop Selections:

Saturday:

_____ Head/Chest Techniques (also includes Sunday morning -- 10 CEU's)

_____ Drum Making (no CEU's -- also includes Sunday morning)

_____Cultivating Balance (6 CEU's -- Saturday only)

Sunday:

_____Physical Boundaries (3 CEU's)

_____Massage Therapy on Trial (4 CEU's)

COST:

$200 Full Registration______

$65 Friday Ethics Only (incl. supper)_____

$100 Saturday -- Cultivating Balance Workshop Only (incl. lunch)____

$50 Sunday Only____

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ABSOLUTE DEADLINE TO REGISTER: OCTOBER 16

QUESTIONS?? Call me at 495-2465

Please send this registration form and your check (or money order) made out to MAINE AMTA to:

Michael Regina-Whiteley

Education Chair

PO Box 529

Belgrade, ME 04917

FROM I-95 EXIT 182A (formerly Exit 45A) merge onto I-395E towards US-1A

Drive 4.6 miles and merge onto US-1A (Exit 6A) toward US-1

Drive 23.1 miles into Ellsworth---US-1A becomes ME-3

Drive straight 9.5 milesóTurn SHARP LEFT onto ME-3 (BAR HARBOR ROAD)

Drive 8.9 miles into Bar Harbor...Atlantic Oakes is on the left, next to the CAT Ferry

Come play in beautiful Bar Harbor Choose your activity, take classes, or just relax!!