AFMTE hosts free monthly virtual events, including continuing education classes for massage therapy educators and Think Tank webinars on topics of relevance to the profession of massage therapy education.
CE Provider and School members of AFMTE in good standing are welcome to advertise their CE offerings through our exclusive members’ area and on this page. To add your listings, log into the members area.
Advanced Prenatal Massage
Provider: Erica Keays
November 17, 2024, 8:30am EST – November 18, 2024, 5:30pm EST
Join me for a 16 CEU course in beautiful upstate Vermont! This class covers the trimesters, busting prenatal massage myths, prenatal pathologies, anatomy, draping, communication, fertility journey, and postpartum massage!
Kinesiology Taping for LMTs – 8 CE
Provider: Marcella Arieta at Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness (Tucson)
November 18, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
This workshop teaches you how to safely apply kinesiology-tape (KT) after massage therapy, or as a separate service, to your massage clientele, to facilitate functional outcomes, enhance your practice, and improve function in your clients. You will learn the different kinds of taping, and kinesiology taping techniques. You will learn how to tape for common musculoskeletal issues, as well as, techniques for lymphatic drainage.
Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness (TUCSON)
205 W Giaconda Way, Suite 105
Tucson, AZ 85704 United States
This PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) one day seminar will teach you some safe and easy to use tools, for when problem areas arise that cannot be solved with massage alone. You will be able to help your clients prevent soreness and injuries, while improving performance and blood flow.? Students will learn how to combine PNF techniques with their current knowledge of friction, to release fibrotic tissue.? Students will learn when to stretch and when to strengthen. Students will also learn the difference between PNF and some other types of facilitated stretching such as Active Isolated Stretching, Muscle Energy Technique, and Reciprocal Inhibition.?
We Go GREEN: All handouts and certificates of completion are digital and sent via your e-mail.
PNF Modalities – 8 CE
Provider: Marcella Arieta at Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness (Tucson)
November 25, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Required Class Materials:?Students need to bring?a set of sheets and wear or bring comfortable clothing for the practical portion of class.
Tuition investment:?$175.00
Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness (TUCSON)
205 W Giaconda Way, Suite 105
Tucson, AZ 85704 United States
Best Hiring Practices for Your School
Provider: AFMTE
November 25, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
How do you know whether to take a risk on a new instructor? Many schools hire only graduates of their programs under the belief that only a graduate will be able to assimilate into the faculty. Discuss with us best practices for finding the right faculty fit for your program.
How to Be a Strong Teaching Assistant (2 CE’s)
Provider: AFMTE
December 23, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
This session is designed to focus on possible avenues for teaching assistants to explore to see where they can work on their own skill set while filling an important role for their programs.
This class will be worth 2 CE’s for live attendees.
Acupressure Treatment for Headaches
Provider: Takayoshi Munemoto, Dexterity Professional Development
3-Hour On-Demand Online Course
Course Description
Acupressure Treatment for Headaches explores various approaches to the understanding and treatment of different types of headaches. Recognize the unique nature of headaches, which differ in intensity, symptoms, and origins from patient to patient.
Compare how Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach headaches differently. Learn how to conduct clinical assessments for massage therapy to determine if acupressure is indicated and use acupressure to create personalized solutions for headaches.
Explore how to incorporate targeted acupressure into a massage therapy treatment plan. Discover acupressure techniques to activate meridian pathways and become familiar with the most effective acupressure points for headache relief.
Our easy-to-follow guide highlights each step of the treatment process, detailing the locations of pressure points, depth, and timing. It helps you understand how to implement an acupressure treatment and integrate it into treatment through a variety of multimedia elements.
Enhance your approach to headache care by learning how to integrate acupressure into treatment confidently through our online massage therapy course.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will understand professional responsibilities when integrating complementary modalities.
- Participants will identify root causes of diverse headache types for optimal treatment.
- Participants will compare and contrast Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine strategies for addressing headaches.
- Participants will learn headache assessment techniques and create individualized acupressure treatment plans.
- Participants will target specific acupressure points for effective headache relief.
- Participants will apply your knowledge through case study analysis featuring a sample acupressure treatment plan.
Instructor Bio
Takayoshi (Taka) Munemoto MA, RMT, RAc., CLT, has been practicing manual therapy since becoming licensed as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2005. He is also registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.
Taka is a dedicated bodywork specialist with over 18 years of global experience, passionately strives to enhance balance and movement in each client. His expertise spans Oriental Medicine, particularly Acupuncture, as well as Osteopathic Manual skills, Feldenkrais Method, and Somatic Education. Bridging Eastern and Western philosophies, Taka integrates a rich tapestry of knowledge acquired from Canada, Japan, Taiwan, the USA, Germany, and Italy.
Taka’s holistic treatment approach, guided by TCM principles, focuses on meridian channels for self-healing in injured tissues, encompassing styles like 5 elements balancing and Japanese techniques rooted in TCM.
Certified by Dr. Vodder School International, a leader in lymphatic obstruction treatment, Taka excels in manual lymphatic drainage techniques, recognizing its role in promoting tissue health and a robust immune system. Taka’s commitment to holistic well-being extends to his mastery of the Feldenkrais Method, addressing sensory and motor issues. Through finely coordinated movements, this dynamic approach alleviates muscle tension and joint stiffness, enhancing overall range of motion and promoting pain-free movement.
Continuously seeking knowledge globally, Taka ensures clients receive profound results in health through his distinctive and integrated treatment approach.
Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain
Provider: Takayoshi Munemoto, Dexterity Professional Development
3-Hour On-Demand Online Course
Course Description
Acupressure Treatment for Shoulder Pain empowers massage therapists to effectively use acupressure to ease shoulder discomfort caused by various issues through our online massage therapy course.
Learn how to conduct a clinical assessment for massage therapy to assess and determine if acupressure is indicated for the treatment of chronic shoulder problems. Gain the expertise to deliver precise acupressure treatments for the shoulder, neck, and thorax.
Our easy-to-follow guide takes you through each step of the treatment process, highlighting crucial details such as pressure points, depth, and timing. This ensures that you can confidently reduce shoulder pain using acupressure in your sessions.
Enhance your approach to shoulder pain care by learning how to confidently integrate acupressure into massage therapy treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will compare Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment strategies and approaches to shoulder problems.
- Participants will understand the significance of meridian channels and myofascial connections in maintaining shoulder health.
- Participants will learn a variety of assessment techniques to tailor your approach to each patient.
- Participants will examine the precise acupressure points that activate meridian channels and provide relief from shoulder discomfort.
- Participants will explore how the neck, thorax, and other areas contribute to shoulder support and explore the acupressure points to address these compensatory areas.
- Participants will discover the approach and protocol for integrating acupressure into treatment.
- Participants will enhance your skills with a real-world case study that illustrates a hands-on acupressure treatment plan in action.
Instructor Biography
Takayoshi (Taka) Munemoto MA, RMT, RAc., CLT, has been practicing manual therapy since becoming licensed as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2005. He is also registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.
Taka is a dedicated bodywork specialist with over 18 years of global experience, passionately strives to enhance balance and movement in each client. His expertise spans Oriental Medicine, particularly Acupuncture, as well as Osteopathic Manual skills, Feldenkrais Method, and Somatic Education. Bridging Eastern and Western philosophies, Taka integrates a rich tapestry of knowledge acquired from Canada, Japan, Taiwan, the USA, Germany, and Italy.
Taka’s holistic treatment approach, guided by TCM principles, focuses on meridian channels for self-healing in injured tissues, encompassing styles like 5 elements balancing and Japanese techniques rooted in TCM.
Certified by Dr. Vodder School International, a leader in lymphatic obstruction treatment, Taka excels in manual lymphatic drainage techniques, recognizing its role in promoting tissue health and a robust immune system. Taka’s commitment to holistic well-being extends to his mastery of the Feldenkrais Method, addressing sensory and motor issues. Through finely coordinated movements, this dynamic approach alleviates muscle tension and joint stiffness, enhancing overall range of motion and promoting pain-free movement.
Continuously seeking knowledge globally, Taka ensures clients receive profound results in health through his distinctive and integrated treatment approach.
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain
Provider: Takayoshi Munemoto, Dexterity Professional Development
2-Hour On-Demand Online Course
Course Description
Acupressure Treatment for Low Back Pain empowers massage therapists to effectively use acupressure to ease low back pain caused by a range of issues through our online massage therapy course.
Explore Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives on diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. Discover how to conduct clinical assessments for massage therapy to determine if acupressure is indicated in treating low back pain.
Gain expertise in targeting the appropriate meridian channels and become skilled at applying acupressure to precise points for the treatment and relief of low back pain. Dive into how to treat common compensatory areas, including the neck, thorax, pelvis, and hips.
Our easy-to-follow guide highlights each step of the treatment process, detailing the locations of pressure points, depth, and timing. Through a variety of multimedia elements, you can understand how to implement acupressure treatment and integrate it into massage therapy.
Enhance your approach to low back pain by learning how to confidently integrate acupressure into massage therapy treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will gain insight into the typical triggers of low back pain.
- Participants will explore diverse treatment approaches across different professions, broadening your toolkit for effective solutions.
- Participants will combine Western and Eastern methods to provide top-notch care by blending insights from both approaches.
- Participants will master the art of pinpointing low back pain causes with precision, and create a tailored treatment strategy that incorporates acupressure techniques.
- Participants will explore the complex relationship between common compensatory zones and low back pain, both anatomically and within the Meridian channels.
- Participants will become an expert in applying the most powerful acupressure points to alleviate low back pain, addressing both the root cause and associated areas.
- Participants will enhance their skills with a real-world case study that illustrates a hands-on acupressure treatment plan in action.
Instructor Biography
Takayoshi (Taka) Munemoto MA, RMT, RAc., CLT, has been practicing manual therapy since becoming licensed as a Registered Massage Therapist in 2005. He is also registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario.
Taka is a dedicated bodywork specialist with over 18 years of global experience, passionately strives to enhance balance and movement in each client. His expertise spans Oriental Medicine, particularly Acupuncture, as well as Osteopathic Manual skills, Feldenkrais Method, and Somatic Education. Bridging Eastern and Western philosophies, Taka integrates a rich tapestry of knowledge acquired from Canada, Japan, Taiwan, the USA, Germany, and Italy.
Taka’s holistic treatment approach, guided by TCM principles, focuses on meridian channels for self-healing in injured tissues, encompassing styles like 5 elements balancing and Japanese techniques rooted in TCM.
Certified by Dr. Vodder School International, a leader in lymphatic obstruction treatment, Taka excels in manual lymphatic drainage techniques, recognizing its role in promoting tissue health and a robust immune system. Taka’s commitment to holistic well-being extends to his mastery of the Feldenkrais Method, addressing sensory and motor issues. Through finely coordinated movements, this dynamic approach alleviates muscle tension and joint stiffness, enhancing overall range of motion and promoting pain-free movement.
Continuously seeking knowledge globally, Taka ensures clients receive profound results in health through his distinctive and integrated treatment approach.