Discussion of Evidence-informed Medicine: What Does it Mean to Your Massage Therapy Practice?
Donelda Gowan-Moody

Review of the state of the research evidence on massage therapy and neck pain. 

New Model and Classification System for Neck Pain (including whiplash)
Donelda Gowan-Moody

This session will explore modern terminology for understanding neck pain, and what research says about causes, prevalence, and prognosis for neck pain.

Principles of Assessment
Donelda Gowan-Moody

The purpose and protocol for massage therapists’ assessment of the client with neck pain, including simple and valid approaches for collecting and recording information—how do we measure progress?  Easy, helpful strategies. This is an interactive session.

Testing Procedures for Examination of the Client with Neck Pain
Donelda Gowan-Moody

Attendees will participate in building skills in testing range of motion of the cervical spine and simple tests for neurological involvement. This is HANDS-ON!

Evidence-informed Treatment Skills for the Painful Neck
Donelda Gowan-Moody

This session will include soft tissue techniques with emphasis on neuromuscular therapy and myofacial approaches; joint mobilization techniques such as joint-play for the c-spine; and remedial exercises such as simple stretching and stretching for client home care. This is HANDS-ON!

Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Symdrome
Paul Ratte, ND

Adrenal fatigue (technically called hypoadrenia and hypoadrenalism) has been one of our most prevalent yet rarely diagnosed conditions for the last 50 years. Learn about adrenal health and adrenal imbalance in this presentation about stress disorders, their diagnosis, and treatment.

Intro to Global Somatics™: Experiential Anatomy of the Skeletal and Organ System
Suzanne River

Global Somatics™ Process is a pioneering embodiment modality based on the following premise:  If you embody specific tissues in your own body through conscious movement and touch, your ability to facilitate those tissues in others will increase through resonance and communication.

During this workshop, you begin to embody your bones and organs through guided movement improvisations.  You will learn simple touch and movement techniques to offer your clients.

Anatomy of the Neck
Kim Swineheart, DC

View cadavers via live video feed from the gross anatomy lab.

Head Pain: Types to Worry About and Types to Treat
Mary Tuchscherer, DC, PhD

In this session you will review the emergency types of head pain (stroke, tumors, aneurysms, and infections) and then learn about tension versus migraine type headaches. You will also receive information on how anti-inflammatory foods can help to reduce head pain.