AMTA 2008 National Convention

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Classes are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect classes to sell out so please remember to register early. If your first choice of a class is not available, you will be assigned your next available choice.

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Education Selections

Please indicate the courses you wish to attend. When classes are offered at the same time, select your top four choices of education in order of preference 1=first choice, 4=last choice.

Thursday Afternoon Early Ed’itions (circle your choice)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

1 2 3 4 Introduction to Stone Massage - Baltz
1 2 3 4 Assessment & Treatment of Common Knee Injuries - Benjamin
1 2 3 4 Integral Anatomy - Hedley
1 2 3 4 Introducing the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork – Hymel
1 2 3 4 Working with Trauma and Dissociation - Price
1 2 3 4 Massage Therapy on Trial - Turgeon

Friday & Saturday Full-Day Session
(If you choose this do not select any other session choices on Friday or Saturday)

Friday session 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday session 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 2 3 4 Got Back? NMT Essentials for the Back - DeLany

Friday only Full-Day Session
(select your choice; Do not select any Friday half-day sessions)

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 2 3 4 The Art of Non-Judgmental Touch - Schreiber

Friday Morning Sessions (circle your choice)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1 2 3 4 Assessing Progress – Balletto
1 2 3 4 Common Injuries of the Shoulder & Elbow - Benjamin
1 2 3 4 Implications of Presence in Massage Therapy – Blackburn & Price
1 2 3 4 Taxes & Recordkeeping for Self Employed - Bowman
1 2 3 4 Acupressure's Potent Points – Gach
1 2 3 4 Future Healthcare Trends – Snyder (Teachers Track)

Friday Afternoon Sessions (select your choice)
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

1 2 3 4 Teaching the Modern Student – Alvarado & Palmier (Teachers Track)
1 2 3 4 Introductions to Stone Massage (Repeat) - Baltz
1 2 3 4 Thai Shiatsu - Cummins
1 2 3 4 Acupressure's Potent Points - Gach
1 2 3 4 An Introduction to Qualitative Health Research Methods for Massage – Kania
1 2 3 4 Holistic Ethics - Nixon

Saturday Full-Day Sessions (circle your choice; Do not select any Saturday half-day sessions)
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 2 3 4 Creating Relationships that Work - Benjamin

Saturday Morning Sessions (select your choice)
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1 2 3 4 Chi Nei Tsang 101 - Diel
1 2 3 4 Managing "Adult" Student Behavior... - Glassberg (Teachers Track)
1 2 3 4 Integral Anatomy (Repeat) - Hedley
1 2 3 4 Anatomy of a Case Report - Lott
1 2 3 4 Neurostructural Integration Technique - Phelan
1 2 3 4 The Power of Music – Thompson Not for CE Credit

Saturday Afternoon Sessions (select your choice)
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

1 2 3 4 Deep Tissue Massage with Meridian Awareness - Cummins
1 2 3 4 Craniosacral Overview - Desjarlais
1 2 3 4 Self-Treatment for Carpal Tunnel... - McCann
1 2 3 4 Balancing the Art and Science in Massage Therapy Education – Osborne-Sheets (Teachers Track)
1 2 3 4 Neurostructural Integration Technique (Repeat) - Phelan
1 2 3 4 Research and the Profession

Additional Events

COMTA On-site Evaluator Training Workshop - Wednesday, September 17, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Full Convention Registration

Includes Saturday Dinner Dance ticket and Thursday, Friday & Saturday continuing education. All other meals and functions are the responsibility of the registrant.

Early Registration Rate – AMTA Member
Submitted by August 1, 2008 		 $395
National Volunteer Registration      promotion code:
Non-Member Rate $567
Dinner Selection: Chicken    Vegetarian

**Is this your first AMTA National Convention?
If so, please indicate if you would like to attend the First Timer Luncheon on Thursday, September 18, 11:30am-1:00pm at no additional cost to your full convention registration fee.
YES       NO


Class-Only Fee Early Registration Rate
– AMTA Member		 Non-Member
Rate

Early Ed'itions
-or-
One 4-hour Course

 $120 $154

One 8-hour Course
-or -
Two 4-hour Courses

 $240 $308

Three 4-hour Courses
-or-
One 4-hour Course and One 8-hour Course

 $360 $462

Pre-Convention Workshop (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Early Registration Rate – AMTA Member
Submitted by August 1, 2008 		$350
Non-Member Rate $400

Added Social Event Tickets

Purchase these tickets only for guests or if the event is not included in your registration fee. Please note that the Teachers Networking Lunch and the Host Chapter Events are not included in the full convention registration fee. Class-only registration does not include any social events.

First Timers Luncheon  $25 x  
Teachers Networking Lunch  $25 x  
Dinner Dance $45 x Chicken    Vegetarian

Host Chapter Events (Please see details above)

Baseball Excursion – Thursday, September 18 $20 x  
Rawhide Western Town Dinner – Friday, September 19 $75 x  

Post-Convention Workshop (Sunday & Monday)

Some of your payment may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult with your tax advisor.
All proceeds from the Post-Convention workshop will benefit the Massage Therapy Foundation

Early Registration Rate – AMTA Member
Submitted by August 1, 2008		 $275
Non-Member Rate $350

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Note: If you selected the volunteer registration and didn't sign up for any activities that have a fee, you can skip this step.

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Registration Confirmation
If you register before Friday, September 5, 2008, confirmation of your registration will be sent to you prior to the convention. If you have any questions, please contact the AMTA Professional Development Department at 877-905-2700, ext. 143.

Registration Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted to AMTA. An administrative fee of $50 is assessed on all cancellations postmarked no later that September 5, 2008. A $75 administrative fee is assessed on cancellations postmarked between September 6, 2008 and September 16, 2008. Cancellations postmarked after September 16, 2008 and no-shows are not eligible for refunds. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to: AMTA National Convention, 500 Davis Street, Suite 900, Evanston, IL 60201-4695 or faxed to 847-864-1178.

Education Programs Waiver

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ADA Assistance
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Dietary Restrictions
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