Keynote Speakers
Join fellow massage therapists for our keynote speakers who will uplift and empower you in your massage therapy career and life.
Opening Session & Business Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Jess Ekstrom
Making it Without Losing It: The New Rules for Innovation—and Motivation—That Lasts
Kick off Convention on Thursday morning with an energizing keynote from Jess Ekstrom—entrepreneur, bestselling author, founder, and unapologetic champion for possibility. Jess brings her signature blend of humor, heart, and real-world insight to show you how to stay motivated in a profession where growth never stops.
The bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your Bright Ideas, Jess has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Vanity Fair, Forbes, and People Magazine. Her uplifting session will spark fresh energy for your massage career and leave you inspired to create a brighter path forward.
Closing Session | 1 CE Credit
Keynote Speaker: Shawn Ellis
Choose Your Ending™: How to Let Go, Level Up & Lead What’s Next
Close out Convention on Saturday with an unforgettable keynote from Shawn Ellis—leadership guide, motivational speaker, resilience strategist, and author. In this transformative session, Shawn will challenge you to rethink what you hold onto, what you release, and how to stay open to possibilities, empowering you to walk away energized and ready for what comes next.
Shawn is the author of Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings and The Space in Between. Using science, strategy, and storytelling, he’ll inspire you to rise above uncertainty, embrace change with confidence, and elevate your massage therapy career to new heights.
Closing Session | 1 CE Credit
Keynote Speaker: Shawn Ellis
Choose Your Ending™: How to Let Go, Level Up & Lead What’s Next
Close out Convention on Saturday with an unforgettable keynote from Shawn Ellis—leadership guide, motivational speaker, resilience strategist, and author. In this transformative session, Shawn will challenge you to rethink what you hold onto, what you release, and how to stay open to possibilities, empowering you to walk away energized and ready for what comes next.
Shawn is the author of Mastering the Moments: A Journey of Endings, Beginnings and The Space in Between. Using science, strategy, and storytelling, he’ll inspire you to rise above uncertainty, embrace change with confidence, and elevate your massage therapy career to new heights.
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Education Sessions
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