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 Expand Your Knowledge May 2008
Monthly Newsletter from CHS
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From the editor
Glide Cupping Workshop
AAMT National Conference
Essential Therapeutics
MT in the Spotlight
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postural syndromes

Pain and dysfunction caused by postural overuse syndromes commonly present to the manual therapist. During this live presentation, we will discuss key contributing factors to the development of postural strain syndromes.
ONLY $19.00
plus P/H
 
Massage research gaining momentum...
The Massage Therapy Foundation (USA) has issued a call for manuscripts for the debut of its new peer-reviewed journal, the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education & Practice (IJTMB).

The journal's inaugural issue is set for June, with subsequent issues appearing in August, October and December. In 2009, quarterly issues are scheduled to appear in March, June, September and December.

The IJTMB explains its focus and scope as follows: "The IJTMB provides a professional forum for editorial input; scientifically-based articles of a research, educational and practice-oriented nature; readers' commentaries on journal content and related professional matters; and pertinent news and announcements."

Diana Thmpson, President  of the Massage Therapy Foundation will be Key Note speaker at this year's AAMT National Conference in Adelaide (16-18 May).

For more detailed information about the IJTMB, including detailed submission information, professional news and collaboration opportunities, conference information and articles of interest, please visit the journal's Web site at by clicking here.
 
Best wishes and stay healthy!
 
 
 
Dave Sheehan
Managing Director
Glide Cupping for Massage Therapists
** positions still available for Brisbane (May 24-25)**

Glide Cupping is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping which major differences include targetting the musculo-skeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery. Myofascial Release techniques are used with vacuum cups to re-align and hydrate fascia.

Glide Cupping also saves the hands of the MT and suction can be varied using a vacuum gun which dictates the level of negative pressure from deep to very subtle, allowing the MT to cup in areas not normally associated with traditional flame cups.

This workshop is a must-do event for the professional therapist seeking a change from the 'thumb busting' day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.


What's covered?

  • History of cupping and how it has evolved
  • Integrating cupping sequences into massage treatments
  • Specific myofascial cupping techniques will be learnt
  • Benefits of cupping for specific conditions
  • Contra-indications and safe use by the MT
  • Cleaning and maintaining equipment

In the afternoon of the second day, under the guidance of the instructor, MT's will practise their new Glide Cupping sequences on fellow students to reach a level of competency that will allow them to introduce their new skills into the clinic the following day.

** positions still available for Brisbane (May 24-25)**

More info

conference 
Register now for the AAMT National Conference
 
The AAMT national conference will be held at the Adelaide Hilton (May 16-18) .
 
:: Click here to go to the online registration page
 
:: Click here  to download a .pdf version of the conference brochure
 
 
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essential
MT in the Spotlight is Renee from Rainbow Beach
 
  1. margotNickname  - Margot
  2. Suburb, State - N/A
  3. Favourite movie - Seven Years in Tibet
  4. Favourite food - Indian Dahl. I am a vego and like many vego dishes.
  5. Where do you work e.g. clinic, home-based, mobile etc - I work from my own house.
  6. Type of clients you see - I only work on women and call myself a 'Professional Masseuse for Womens Health'. (I do the odd husband of friends).   
  7. Hours you work - My working hours are from Tuesday to Friday - 10am to 7pm or later.  
  8. What do you like about being a massage therapist - I love being a massage therapist and doing the instant pain relief, with clients walking out with a smile on their faces. 
  9. Favourite/most used massage techniques - My favourite techniques is from the Lester Cox manual called 'Corrective Manipulation of Muscles, Tendons and Ligaments.  I have had amazing results with necks, shoulders and sciatic pain. ( I don't know why his techniques have not been as popular as the Bowen). Lester is still alive in his seventies and lives in Bairnsdale.  
  10. Funny work-related story - My favourite funny story is of a woman in her 70's who came in bent over and could not believe it when she got off the table and upright with no pain.  She kept bending and twisting and was sure the pain was going to come back.  Still hasn't six months later.

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We want you in "MT in the Spotlight" and to motivate you to get off ya back-sides and enter, we will be giving away $10.00 vouchers to those who feature in our Enewsletter.
 
If you are keen to be seen, we require the following answers from you emailed to: info@comphs.com.au (put "MT in the Spotlight" in the Subject Heading of your email):
  1. First Name
  2. Nickname
  3. Suburb, State
  4. Favourite movie
  5. Favourite food
  6. Where do you work e.g. clinic, home-based, mobile etc
  7. Type of clients you see
  8. Hours you work
  9. What do you like about being a massage therapist
  10. Favourite/most used massage techniques
  11. Funny work-related story

We will also need a picture (100px X 100px) of yourself to add a splash of colour and we hold the right to edit down your answers so as not to bore the readers too much!
 
Upcoming Events
 

MAY

  • Spinopractic Massage intro
    Melbourne * Sat 10 & Sun 11 * 9.00am to 5.00pm (both days) * $395
    Adelaide * Sat 24 & Sun 25 * 9.00am to 5.00pm (both days) * $395
    ~ Contact Alex Francica directly on (08) 8363 9422 or visit his website
  • Glide Cupping ~ Brisbane * Sat 24 & Sun 25 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350
  • Muscle Energy Technique ~ Melbourne * Sat 24 & Sun 25 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350

JUNE

  • Functional Fascial Taping® (FFT) ~ Sydney * June 13-14 (Level 1)
    ~ contact John Bragg on jrb@hermes.net.au or 0410 434 092
  • Muscle Energy Technique ~ Brisbane * Sat 21 & Sun 22 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350
  • Functional Fascial Taping® (FFT) ~ Melbourne * June 19-20 (Level 1) & June 22 (Level 2)
    ~ contact Paula Nolan on paulafnolan@gmail.com or 03 99376 3652
  • Business Workshop for MTs ~ Melbourne * Sun 22 * $160

JULY

  • Glide Cupping ~ Melbourne * Sat 19 & Sun 20 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage * Brisbane * Sat 19 & Sun 20 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350
  • Stretching Workshop (only one for 2008) ~ Melbourne * Sat 26 & Sun 27 * 9.30am to 4.30pm (both days) * $350

Click here for more information

 

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...and we'll catch you again next month. Please email us any suggestions for upcoming editions.

 

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