Student Day at the AMTA National Convention
Friday, September 25, 2009
Join massage therapy students from
around the country for a day full of
professional development tips and
resources to help you as you enter
the profession. Network with
pioneers in the industry, successful
practitioners and potential
employers as you hone your
interviewing and business skills to
prepare you for the next stage of
your career.
Kick Start 8:00 am-12:00pm
If you are a new massage therapist
or a massage therapy student, this
session will provide invaluable
practice management and business
information to help you “kick start”
your practice. Join AMTA for this
fun, interactive, information-packed
session.
Topics will include:
Lynda Solien-Wolfe: Introduction
Elizabeth M. Lucas, CAE, AMTA
Executive Director: Maximizing Your
AMTA Member Benefits
Diana Thompson, Massage Therapy
Foundation President: Research –
What’s Available to Support You and
Your Business
Heather Zdan, Vice President of
Marketing, Scrip Companies: Marketing
Your Business
Jeff Forman, PhD: Self Care
Strategies for the Massage Therapist
Cherie Sohnen-Moe: Resumes That = A
Job
Bob Poirier, Vice President of
Commercial Operations, Performance
Health Inc.: Retailing
Products
Michael McGillicuddy: Your Perfect
Work Place
A grand prize business development
package will be awarded at the
conclusion of the program. No
continuing education hours awarded
for this session.
Networking Lunch and Introduction to
AMTA 12:00pm-1:30pm
AMTA welcomes students to the AMTA
National Convention to discuss the
benefits of AMTA membership and how
the Association can support career
development. Boxed lunch will be
provided.
Student Tour of the Exhibits Marketplace 1:30pm-3:30pm
AMTA opens the exhibit hall to
students for an exploration of the
top products used by massage
therapists today and a sneak peak at
those you can use to set your
practice apart in the future.
What’s Next: A Prep Session
to Prepare You for the Exam
Presentation by Elan Schacter
3:30pm-5:00pm
Hear exam study tips, understand the
content of the licensure exam, and
the information about state
requirements and getting started.
Cost: $15 for full day
activities
Register:
www.amtamassage.org
Click on National Convention.
Meet: 7:00am-8:00am Check in at
the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939
Universal Blvd. Orlando. At
check in, all
Student Day participants will
receive an AMTA tote bag.
Instructors, looking to bring a
group of 10 or more students?Contact AMTA at
studentday@amtamassage.org
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