Session Description
Earn 16CE

People with cancer treatment histories present with many unique considerations that need to be taken into account during massage. Lymphedema or the risk thereof is a long term or late effect affecting many cancer survivors. Once triggered, lymphedema is not reversible and can at best be managed. This 16-hour workshop will assist therapists in providing safe, circulatory massage applications for clients with or at risk for lymphedema following their cancer treatment. **This is a two day course.

Speaker
Miechelle Juul Hwang
CMT, CLT

Training Session Cost
Early Bird Pricing – Register by Saturday, May 27
AMTA Members: $180
Non-Members: $230

Regular Price – Register by Monday, June 5
AMTA Members: $220
Non-Members: $270

Late Registration Price – After Monday, June 5 and the first day of the class*
AMTA Members: $260
Non-Members: $300

Date and Time
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Sunday, June 11, 2023
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location
National Holistic Institute – Sacramento Campus
1610 Arden Way, Suite 110
Sacramento, CA 95815

What to Bring
Come prepared for bodywork. Wear a bathing suit, or jog bra and shorts. Bring sheets, lotion/oil, hand sanitizer, small package of wet wipes, and two hand towels. Massage tables will be provided by NHI Campus location.

CA Chapter Board Meeting

Jun 13, 2023, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Members are welcome to attend the Board Meeting. For the meeting link, please contact our office at info@amta-ca.org.

You Must Register to Attend This Event. For additional details, please contact the coordinator.

MS Los Angeles Coastal California, Ventura
Only Available for AMTA Members 

The American Massage Therapy Association®, California Chapter has teamed up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society® at the MS Los Angeles Coastal California, Ventura, Saturday, June 24.

This ride has options! Start in Ventura for an easy 30 miles along the river path or start in Santa Monica for a breathtaking 62 mile ride along PCH, or take the CHALLENGE and do 105 miles and enjoy a combination of mountain climbs and coastal riding. All riders will come together for an epic finish at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park to celebrate with food, drinks, music and fun! We’ll enjoy the beauty of Ventura County’s coastline and the hills and lakes of Ojai.

Only the California Chapter massage therapists will provide massages to The 100(ish) Club Riders.  These riders are aware that they will be treated to a massage at the end of their ride, for their efforts in fundraising.

These athletes are very local, primarily coming from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura.  This is a great opportunity to grow your practice, so please bring your business cards!  Historically, tips from the riders have been very generous!

AMTA CA will also be promoting FindAMassageTherapist.org® while working with the MS Society at this event.

What do we need from you:  Register through CVENT to be a volunteer. Arrive by 9am! to unload and set up. Bring your massage table and/or chair.  Dress comfortably but professionally.  We will be outdoors, under tents, so dress accordingly, but professionally. Remember to Bring Your Business Cards!!  We should be done and able to leave the event by 4pm.  You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy the festivities with your bracelet.

The Chapter and MS will provide bracelets, name tags, business card rack, table cleaner, hand sanitizer, disposable face cradle covers, gloves, masks (if desired or required by the event), sign in/waivers/consent to touch for the athletes, chairs, top sheets, food drink, swag bag, possible T-shirts.

Michael Roberson will be your contact on site. If you have questions, please contact Michael at treasurer@amta-ca.org or 949.292.9207. We look forward to you joining us for our Full-Chapter Community Outreach Event!

Date and Time
Saturday, June 24, 2023
9:00AM – 4:00PM PDT

Location Information
San Buenaventura State Beach
901 San Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001
(parking passes will be made available)

This event is open to all massage therapists!

God. Family. Country.  Those are the most important things to our Marines (and other service men/women).  On this day, it’s all about FAMILY! A fun filled day at Del Mar Beach inside Camp Pendleton is the site.

Games, Food, Music, and other Community Groups come together to Celebrate the FAMILY of Marines! We have for 15 years, provided complimentary massages to these Marines and their Family members on this special day. Come join us! Commitments must be into the base by Friday, June 30.

Details of the event will be provided by the Massage Coordinator after registration. s!

Coordinator: Michael Roberson
Email: HandsOnOC@aol.com
Phone: 949-292-9207

Session Description
Earn 6.0CE

Lymphatic clearing trains students in the anatomy/physiology, massage technique, contraindications/indications and critical thinking skills needed to massage the lymphatic system to address a variety of issues, including swelling, pain and poor range-of-motion. This NCBTMB-approved 6-hour course teaches lymphatic clearing techniques to address issues in the head, neck and jaw region, including headaches, TMJ, allergies, wrinkles, tinnitus, and poor range-of-motion.

Instructor: Ariel Hubbard

Training Session Cost
Early Bird Pricing – Register by Monday, July 10
AMTA Members: $80
Non-Members: $120

Regular Price – Register by Thursday, Jul 20
AMTA Members: $120
Non-Members: $160

Late Registration Price – After Thursday July 20, and the first day of the class*
AMTA Members: $160
Non-Members: $200

Date and Time
Sunday, July 23, 2023
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location
National Holistic Institute – Ontario Campus
2930 E. Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite 112
Ontario, CA 91764

What to Bring
Students should bring a set of sheets, water, a snack, as well as note taking materials, and hand sanitizer.

You Must Register to Attend This Event. For additional details, please contact the coordinator.

Bike MS® Waves to Wine Ride, San Francisco
Only AMTA Members Can Register 

The American Massage Therapy Association®, California Chapter has teamed up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society® at MS Waves to Wine Ride at San Francisco, Rohnert Park, Saturday, September 9.

This century bike ride (100 miles) joins a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS one pedal stroke at a time. This ride begins at Levi’s Plaza (100 and 75 mile ride) and makes its way through the coast and hills of San Francisco to a finish at SOMO Village, Rohnert Park, all while raising funds and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

Only the California Chapter massage therapists will provide massages to The 100(ish) Club Riders.  These riders are aware that they will be treated to a massage at the end of their ride, for their efforts in fundraising.

These athletes are very local, primarily coming from the San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas.  This is a great opportunity to grow your practice, so please bring your business cards!  Historically, tips from the riders have been very generous!

AMTA CA will also be promoting our FindAMassageTherapist.org® while working with the MS Society at this event.

What do we need from you:  Register through CVENT to be a volunteer. Arrive by 9am! to unload and set up. Bring your massage table and/or chair.  Dress comfortably, but professional.  We will be outdoors under tents.  Weather/Temperatures change throughout the day, so dress accordingly. Remember to Bring Your Business Cards!!  We should be done and able to leave the event by 4pm.  You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy the festivities with your bracelet.

The Chapter and MS will provide bracelets, name tags, business card rack, table cleaner, hand sanitizer, disposable face cradle covers, gloves, masks (if desired or required by the event), sign in/waivers/consent to touch for the athletes, chairs, top sheets, food drink, possible T-shirts and swag bag.

Phil Okazaki will be your contact on site. If you have questions, please contact Phil at president@amta-ca.org. We look forward to you joining us for our first Full-Chapter Community Outreach Event in Northern California.

Date and Time
Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:00AM – 4:00PM PDT

Location Information
SOMO Village
1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

You Must Register to Attend This Event. For additional details, please contact the coordinator.

Bike MS® Bay to Bay Ride – San Diego
Only AMTA Members Can Register 

The American Massage Therapy Association®, California Chapter has teamed up with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society® at the Bay-to-Bay Ride, Carlsbad, San Diego on October 15.

This century bike ride (100 miles) begins in Irvine and makes its way through Camp Pendleton and the Coastal Highway while raising funds and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

Only the California Chapter massage therapists will provide massages to The 100(ish) Club Riders.  These riders are aware that they will be treated to a massage at the end of their ride, for their efforts in fundraising.

These athletes are very local, primarily coming from Orange and San Diego County.  This is a great opportunity to grow your practice, so please bring your business cards!  Historically, tips from the riders have been very generous!

AMTA CA will also be promoting our National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (October 22-28) and FindAMassageTherapist.org® while working with the MS Society at this event.

What do we need from you:  Register through CVENT to be a volunteer. Arrive by 9am! to unload and set up. Bring your massage table and/or chair.  Dress is comfortable, but professional.  We will be indoors with AC.  It could be cool, so dress accordingly. Remember to Bring Your Business Cards!!  We should be done and able to leave the event by 4pm.  You are welcome to stay longer to enjoy the festivities with your bracelet.

The Chapter and MS will provide bracelets, name tags, business card rack, table cleaner, hand sanitizer, disposable face cradle covers, gloves, masks (if desired or required by the event), sign in/waivers/consent to touch for the athletes, chairs, food drink, possible possible T-shirts and swag bags.

Michael Roberson will be your contact on site. If you have questions, please contact Michael at treasurer@amta-ca.org or 949.292.9207. We look forward to you joining us for our Full-Chapter Community Outreach Event.

Date and Time
Saturday, October 14, 2023
9:00AM – 4:00PM PDT

Location Information
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008