Welcome to the 2023 CMMOTA Fall Education Conference! We are so excited to have you join us at this event. We cannot wait to welcome Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists to Red Deer this fall over the course of this events 4 days . We have MANY amazing course options along with incredible instructors. The excitement around this conference is off the walls. This will be our BIGGEST IN PERSON EVENT of CMMOTA 3 year CEC Cycle. Be sure to check out all these amazing courses! Learning with friends is fun. CMMOTA’s Fall Conference is open to ALL Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists no matter which association you are a part of, so, tell you friends!

WHEN: September 15-18, 2023

WHERE: We will be hosting courses in person at Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St. Red Deer, AB T4R 2N7

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We thank all our sponsors for their generous support.

All Quarter Day, Half Day, One Day, and Two Day Course Registrants have been entered to win a pair of tickets to the Outdoor Heritage Classic NHL Game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames taking place October 29, 2023 in Edmonton, AB. Draw will take place at the Conference!

Conference Course Options – Registration is now closed

Quarter Day Course Options:

Income Tax Essentials for Therapist’s

Friday, September 15, 2023 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Instructed by Jordan Pierson with Online Wellness Institute

CMMOTA CEC’s: 2

Member Price: $75

Non-Member Price: $99

This introductory business and income tax course for RMTs will take a closer look at the following essential topics:

• What does it mean to incorporate a business? Should you incorporate? Assessment of the pros and cons to incorporation.

• 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?

Direct Billing for Health & Wellness Practitioners

Friday, September 15, 2023 – 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Presented by Melissa Pierson with Online Wellness Institute.

CMMOTA CECs: 2

Member Price: $75

Non-Member Price: $99

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or confused about direct billing extended health benefits? Whether you’re new to direct billing or just need some additional guidance, this course is a must! You will be guided step-by-step on how to direct bill to over 40 insurance companies; we cover important topics such as pre-determination, adjudication, coordination of benefits, consent forms, reconciliations and much more. This course is appropriate for any health and wellness practitioners or clinic administrators across Canada.

Half Day Course Options:

Prevent Practice Pain

Saturday, September 16, 2023 8:00am – 12:00pm OR 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Instructed by Kathleen Keller with Keller Method Vitality

CMMOTA CECs: 4

Member Price: $169

Non-Member Price: $209

Kathleen’s goal is that pain will NOT take you out of practice early!

This LIVELY and ACTIVE session includes:

An eye-opening awareness of your “myofascial-body” and how that can relate to pain and dysfunction, especially in the upper body and trunk.

An unforgettable experience deeply releasing your pectoral muscles with an air-filled therapeutic ball.

Theory and practice time on important shoulder girdle strengthening exercises, targeted to prevent or remediate musculoskeletal issues that many of you may suffer from

A deep experiential understanding of your “core”, how to properly activate it, and how this relates to your pelvis stability and posture

You will learn things that you wish you had known before you started to practice!

The ball you need will be included in the course.

Business Basics

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 9:00am – 1:00pm

Instructed by Jess Reynolds with AIM Online Education.

CMMOTA CECs: 4

Member Price: $169

Non-Member Price: $209

This comprehensive course is designed to empower wellness practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the business side of the wellness industry. Suitable for practitioners at all stages of business development, this course provides valuable insights into business structures, branding, marketing, financial management, client retention, and much more. From understanding different business structures to crafting an authentic brand identity, this course guides you step-by-step through fundamental concepts and strategies that drive success in the wellness industry. You will learn practical techniques for effective marketing, building a strong client base, managing finances, and creating a thriving wellness practice. With expert guidance and real-world examples, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate the business landscape with ease. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential as a successful wellness entrepreneur. Enroll today and embark on a path to a fulfilling and prosperous wellness business.

Soap Notes Intake

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Instructed by Jess Reynolds with AIM Online Education.

CMMOTA CECs: 4

Member Price: $169

Non-Member Price: $209

Join us to unlock the power of effective documentation and enhance your client care. In this engaging course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of SOAP notes, from their fundamental structure to best practices for accurate documentation. Navigate the legalities and laws surrounding SOAP notes with confidence, ensuring privacy and compliance. Learn communication techniques to convey essential information and foster meaningful collaboration with fellow practitioners. Discover how to streamline your documentation process using templates and standardized language, optimizing efficiency and time management. We’ll also explore the benefits and challenges of electronic health records and how they integrate into practice management systems. Finally, delve into the crucial aspects of assessment and goal setting, empowering you to provide tailored care. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your practice, enhance client outcomes, and streamline your workflow. Enroll now to embark on this transformative journey of SOAP note mastery.

Client Retention Strategies

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 9:00am – 12:30pm

Presented by Seminars for Health

CMMOTA CECs: 3.5

Member Price: $169

Non-Member Price: $209

In today’s competitive business landscape, retaining clients is essential for sustainable success. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and techniques to effectively retain and delight your clients. You will learn valuable strategies to exceed client expectations, personalize your approach, and create a positive and memorable experience. By mastering effective communication, active listening, and personalized service delivery, you will be able to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your clients.

Additionally, this course will highlight the significance of client feedback and provide guidance on how to leverage it to continuously improve your services. You will explore marketing and communication strategies to stay connected with your clients, ensuring their ongoing engagement and loyalty. By implementing these client retention strategies, you will not only drive business growth but also establish a reputation for excellence in your industry. Join us in unlocking the secrets of successful client retention and elevate your business to new heights.

Orthopedic Massage of the Anterior Neck

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Instructed by Seminars for Health

CMMOTA CECs: 4

Member Price: $169

Non-Member Price: $209

Work the Front of the Neck with Confidence and Precision!

Say goodbye to any hesitation or fear when it comes to working with the front of the neck. This course will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to execute anterior neck tension with clarity, precision, and anatomical understanding.

Many clients suffer from tight anterior neck muscles, which can contribute to chronic pain, joint compression, and postural changes. In this course, you will learn powerful Orthopedic Massage techniques specifically designed to address these issues and provide relief.

By mastering these techniques, you will be able to work safely and effectively on the front of the neck, helping your clients overcome their discomfort and improve their overall well-being. Join us and gain the confidence to make a real difference in the lives of those dealing with anterior neck muscle tightness and its related complications.

One Day Course Options:

Assessment & Treatment of Viscera

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 8:00am – 5:00pm

Instructed by Sheryl Hamilton

CMMOTA CECs: 8

SOLD OUT Member Price: $350

SOLD OUT Non-Member Price: $429

To be added to a cancellation list contact info@cmtdev.ca

Visceral dysfunction can create symptoms throughout the body through fascial restriction, neurohormonal dysfunction, and neurological dysfunction. This workshop will help you:

Locate and treat visceral restriction in the thorax, abdomen and pelvis

Learn to use treatment of viscera to improve range of motion

Extend your career by straining your body less in treatment

The easy-to-learn tools taught in this workshop will let you add visceral assessment and treatment to your practice right away. Improve your results with your patients and expand the scope of functional issues that you can effectively treat.

L.A.S.T Techniques for the Shoulder

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Instructed by Robert Libbey

CMMOTA CECs: 7

SOLD OUT Member Price: $350

SOLD OUT Non-Member Price: $429

Are you tired of chasing lateral shoulder pain and looking for a simpler way to treat shoulder dysfunctions? If so, this course is for you! Gain new strategies and a better understanding of how ligamentous/membranous connections influence your patients’ dysfunctions and discover the valuable role manual therapy plays as part of a patient’s holistic management plan.

This course will provide an updated understanding and perspective of the neuropsychophysiological nature of joint pain, and dive deep into the effects of joint tissue injuries on neuroplasticity, proprioception, interoception, kinesthesia, and body awareness. You’ll discover how joint tissues communicate, impacting our patients’ pain/discomfort experience, daily function, and overall quality of life.

You’ll gain the knowledge to explain how “Referred Pain” occurs to your patients based on the

Neurophysiological Model, understand the ligament pain referral patterns, gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of how joint tissue injuries occur and heal and the expected timeline for managing and rehabilitating these injuries.

L.A.S.T Techniques for the Hip

Less Than 5 Tickets Remaining

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Presented by Robert Libbey

CMMOTA CECs: 7

Member Price: $350

Non-Member Price: $429

Are you looking for a simpler way to treat hip and pelvis-related complaints?

This course will provide an updated understanding and perspective of the neuropsychophysiological nature of joint pain, and dive deep into the effects of joint tissue injuries on neuroplasticity, proprioception, interoception, kinesthesia, and body awareness.

You’ll discover how joint tissues communicate, impacting our patients’ pain/discomfort experience, daily function, and overall quality of life.

You’ll gain the knowledge to explain how “Referred Pain” occurs to your patients based on the

Neurophysiological Model, understand the ligament pain referral patterns, gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of how joint tissue injuries occur and heal and the expected timeline for managing and rehabilitating these injuries.

L.A.S.T Techniques for the Knee

Monday, September 18, 2023 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Presented by Robert Libbey

CMMOTA CECs: 7

Member Price: $350

Non-Member Price: $429

Are you ready to simplify your approach to treating knee, leg, and foot injuries? Join the Techniques for the Knee, Leg & Foot Course and gain the confidence to effectively help your patients with a variety of injuries and discover the valuable role that manual therapy plays as part of a holistic management plan.

This course will provide an updated understanding and perspective of the neuropsychophysiological nature of joint pain, and dive deep into the effects of joint tissue injuries on neuroplasticity, proprioception, interoception, kinesthesia, and body awareness.

You’ll discover how joint tissues communicate, impacting our patients’ pain/discomfort experience, daily function, and overall quality of life.

You’ll gain the knowledge to explain how “Referred Pain” occurs to your patients based on the Neurophysiological Model, understand the ligament pain referral patterns, gain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of how joint tissue injuries occur and heal and the expected timeline for managing and rehabilitating these injuries.

Manual Lymph Drainage for the Orthopaedic Patient

Monday, September 18, 2023 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Presented by Darlene Diminutto

CMMOTA CECs: 7

Member Price: $350

Non-Member Price: $429

Lymph drainage is an effective treatment ha helps to reduce swelling and stimulate the healing process. It requires a light, precise touch.

You will be introduced to how the lymphatic system functions.

You will learn techniques that will increase lymph flow to improve lymph drainage from area that have been injured by an activity or surgery.

We will be practicing on each other, shorts and a tank top are required.

Two Day Course Options:

Craniosacral Techniques

Sunday/Monday, September 17/18, 2023 – 8:00am – 5:00pm

Instructed by Sheryl Hamilton

CMMOTA CECs: 16

SOLD OUT Member Price: $465

SOLD OUT Non-Member Price: $625

This class will bring you beyond cranial rhythm and into mid-tide and long-tide which are the deeper expressions of fluid potency in the cranial system. You will learn to work with meninges, bones, ventricles and the central nervous system to re-connect your patients with the deeper tides thereby restoring overall health by directly improving vitality. You will learn to:

Palpate and assess all tissues in the cranium;

Recognize and work with cranial rhythm, and mid-tide and long-tide;

Safely restore normal or improved function to the central nervous system by improving cellular nutrition and fluid flow;

Extend your career by learning a gentle, non-invasive approach.

Come and improve the function of your own CNS and learn how to support your patients in enjoying a healthy brain in a healthy body.

Massage Therapy for Clients with a History of Trauma or PTSD

Sunday/Monday, September 17/18, 2023 -8:30am – 4:30pm

Instructed by Pamela Fitch

CMMOTA CECs: 14

Member Price: $465

Non-Member Price: $625

Many massage therapists observe the effects of trauma among clients but there is little opportunity to consider the consequences of our therapeutic interactions with these individuals. This 2-day interactive seminar covers an introduction to trauma and trauma-informed care, psychoneuroimmunological reactions to trauma, essentials of self-care, responsible assessment and treatment options as well as creating effective closure. It provides a combination of lecture, large and small group discussion and problem-solving that helps participants learn fundamental concepts about trauma and PTSD. This seminar prepares massage therapists to develop trauma-informed therapeutic skills for the safety and protection of vulnerable clients.

This course is based on selections from the following text:

Fitch, P. (2019, 2nd Ed.). Talking Body Listening Hands: A guide to professionalism, communication and the therapeutic relationship. Ottawa: Algonquin College Press. A digital copy of the textbook is included in the seminar’s registration fee. This will be sent to you within 2 weeks of registration.

Acupressure & Meridian Massage

Less Than 5 Tickets Remaining

Sunday & Monday, September 17 & 18, 2023 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Presented by Jess Reynolds with AIM Online Education

CMMOTA CECs: 14

Member Price: $465

Non-Member Price: $625

In this two-day course, students will be introduced to theoretical concepts and practical massage techniques fundamental to the ancient teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lectures will include a discussion of our modern day understanding of myofascial lines, the 12 major meridians, acupoints, and how to incorporate acupressure and meridian massage into an existing practice. In the practical portion, students will learn how to locate 100 different acupoints, in addition to 17 different acupressure and meridian massage techniques. Assessment and homecare will also be discussed, in addition to a demonstration of self-care techniques (to be used on yourself and to share with your clients) and a comprehensive acupressure treatment for stress reduction.

Special Pricing (Bundles)

Bundles Available

BIG BUSINESS BUNDLE (5 Courses) – Bundle and Save on Client Retention Strategies, SOAP Notes Intake, Business Basics, Income Tax Essentials, and Direct Billing for Health and Wellness Practitioners

Member Price: $435 (savings of $222 over regular price!)

Non-Member Price: $525 (savings of $300 over regular price!)

Bundle and Save on Income Tax Essentials for Therapists & Direct Billing for Health and Wellness Practitioners

Member Price: $125 (savings of $25 over regular price!)

Non-Member Price: $150 (savings of $52 over regular price!)

Bundle and Save on Assessment & Treatment of Viscera & Craniosacral Techniques

SOLD OUT Member Price: $749 (savings of $66 over regular price!)

SOLD OUT Non-Member Price: $899 (savings of $155 over regular price!)

To be added to a cancellation list, please contact info@cmtdev.ca

Bundle & Save on all 3 days with Robert Libbey.

SOLD OUT Member Price: $899 (savings of $151 over regular price!)

SOLD OUT Non-Member Price: $1149 (savings of $246 over regular price!)

To be added to a cancellation list, please contact info@cmtdev.ca

Additional Conference Information

MEALS:

Meals are not included with course registration this year. As you can see, we have lowered the cost of courses significantly to reflect this. There will be a Morning Snack provided Saturday, Sunday & Monday for course attendees.

Boxed Lunches are available for pre-purchase for Saturday, Sunday and Monday at a cost of $20. Orders must be placed by end of day Sept 5, 2023. Boxed Lunches are different for each day:

Saturday: ½ ham sandwich with lettuce and aged cheddar cheese, ½ turkey wrap with spinach and cucumber, fresh vegetables with dill dip, fresh fruit skewer, devilled egg, soft and chewy rice crispy square, double chocolate brownie

Sunday: ½ roast sandwich with lettuce and aged cheddar cheese, tuna wrap with spinach and cucumber, fresh vegetables with dill dip, fresh fruit skewer, devilled egg, confetti square, butter tart

Monday: ½ egg sandwich with lettuce and aged cheddar cheese, turkey wrap with spinach and cucumber, fresh vegetables with dill dip, fresh fruit skewer, devilled egg, Nanaimo square and a coconut tart

Please contact info@cmtdev.ca to place your order for Boxed Lunches.

TRADESHOW

The Tradeshow will be taking place on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, from 10am – 6pm. Our Tradeshow is open to all therapists regardless of Association affiliation, and we are expecting between 150-200 attendees on Saturday for the Conference itself, however we expect attendance to be higher for the Tradeshow. If you are interested in hosting a table, please visit this link for more information on how to secure your spot.

All vendors are welcome to apply, however space may be limited to due to sponsorship commitments and the exclusivity clause in our Platinum Sponsorship. Due to this clause we are not able to accept any more clinics as vendors for the tradeshow. If you are a business owner this is an excellent way to connect with potential customers!

We have a huge announcement!!! We will be playing Trade Show Bingo again this year and the grand prize is truly amazing! Thanks to the generous donation from OrthoCanada, one lucky person will win a Sukha Deluxe Portable Massage Table!! (stool is not included). To check out this amazing massage table, please check out this video by clicking here.

We will have bingo cards on site and remember, the CMMOTA Trade Show is open to all therapists and is FREE to attend. Come stop by, say hi, play bingo and be entered to win a Sukha Deluxe Portable Massage Table!

Confirmed Vendors

  • BioFlex Laser Therapy
  • Combined Insurance
  • Dusyk & Barlow Insurance Brokers
  • Enlightened Oils
  • Global Cupping
  • GOrendezvous
  • Integrative Wellness Therapies
  • Linens Etc.
  • Manual Osteopathic College of Canada (MOCC)
  • Massage Experts/Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
  • Massage Therapy Media
  • Motion Medicine
  • Nova Ridge Bookkeeping
  • OrthoCanada
  • Pure Lotus Massage Therapeutics
  • Seminars for Health
  • TD Merchant Services