Sessions

Friday, June 5, 2026

Thai Motion Therapy: Beyond the Table

Presenter: Lara Reynolds
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, to Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (two days)

Step off the table and onto the mat in this immersive two-day introduction to Thai Motion Therapy. Designed for massage therapists new to floor-based bodywork, this hands-on workshop teaches foundational techniques in supine, side-lying, prone, and seated positions.

Working in pairs, participants both give and receive throughout the workshop, building confidence through repetition and guided practice. Lara demonstrates each sequence live on a model while coaching participants step-by-step, so they never feel lost.

By the end of the workshop, participants will understand safe body positioning, practitioner ergonomics, effective use of leverage, and a cohesive Thai-inspired flow they can begin integrating into their practice immediately.

Pre-requisite: None

Materials to Bring:

• Yoga mat and two small hand towels
• Water bottle
• Comfortable workout clothing
• Knee pads (optional) for those with kneeling issues
• Pen

CCP Credits: 10

The Power of Stillness: Practical Reiki Integration for Massage Therapists

Presenter: Dixie Bennett
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

This workshop teaches the fundamentals of Reiki and how to integrate it into conventional massage therapy practice. Learn how to move through various hand positions that correspond with the body’s endocrine system, and come away with skills designed to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance natural healing for clients.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Massage tables with face cradle
• Blankets/pillows/bolster
• Sanitizer wipes to wipe down tables between use
• Pens and notebook

CCP Credits: 5

Managing Your Massage Therapy Business

Presenter: Kelly Cabrera
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

Massage therapy education provides a strong clinical foundation. This full-day workshop builds on that strength by helping practitioners better understand the business side of practice and how it functions day to day.

This session recognizes that running a practice is a distinct role from providing treatment. Attendees will learn how to step back and evaluate their business model, strengthen profitability, and create operational boundaries that support long-term sustainability.

Through guided workbook exercises, financial mapping, and live visual teaching, participants will examine revenue structure, scheduling efficiency, expense awareness, and client retention systems in a practical and straightforward way.

Rather than adding more to your plate, this workshop organizes business management into simple, workable components. Participants will leave with a realistic 90-day action plan designed to reduce unnecessary stress and build a practice that gives back energy instead of taking more from it.

Ideal for therapists in private practice or those preparing for growth.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Notebook or digital device for note taking
• Calculator (phone calculator acceptable)
• Current monthly revenue and expenses information
• Pen/highlighter for handouts

CCP Credits: 5

Cupping for TMJ Pain and Headache Relief

Presenter: Paul Kohlmeier
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

This is an evidence-informed clinical course designed for massage therapists and bodywork professionals looking for effective, research-supported techniques to help temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and headache disorders.

Explore the science behind cupping therapy, assessment strategies, contraindications, and targeted applications for the jaw, neck, and cranial regions. You will gain practical, hands-on skills to reduce pain, ease muscle tension, improve mobility, and enhance client outcomes with safe, ethical, and results-driven cupping protocols.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring: Massage table

CCP Credits: 5

Usui Reiki Level 1

Presenter: Tracy Makarenko
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

This Usui Reiki Level 1 certification is a gentle initiation into the healing frequency of Reiki, with a focus on self-healing and energetic awareness. Participants receive attunements, learn foundational principles, and practise hands-on techniques for themselves, fostering embodied connection, inner harmony, and a grounded beginning to their Reiki journey.

Pre-requisite: None

Materials to Bring:

• Yoga mat or cushion
• Blanket
• Pillow

CCP Credits: 5

IASTM Level 1: Building Core Competencies

Presenter: Dr. Nikita Vizniak
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

Learn about Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), how it can benefit your practice, and save your hands. IASTM can decrease your treatment time, improve patient outcomes, and prolong your career using your applied anatomy and critical thinking skills.

Pre-requisite: None

Materials to Bring:

• Massage table
• Sheets
• Coconut oil or lotion of your choice
• Towel

CCP Credits: 5

Integrating Reflexology into Clinical Practice

Presenter: Aimee Sebastian
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

Reflexology complements health care by supporting chronic conditions, migraines, hormonal imbalances, and emotional health. This training equips practitioners with facial reflexology protocols that are easily integrated into existing services.

Explore therapeutic outcomes, case studies, and practical applications that bridge reflexology with integrative medicine, enhancing client care and expanding professional practice.

Pre-requisite: Some knowledge of anatomy

CCP Credits: 5

Antigym®: Self-care for Massage Therapists - Lower Body

Presenter: Ginette Séguin-Swartz
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

Learn the Antigym® self-healing method created by Thérèse Bertherat. Participants will be led through movement sequences for the lower body (hips, legs, and feet) that are designed to release muscle tension and enhance flexibility, range of motion, posture, and breath.

Allergy Notice: Some latex equipment is used in this class. Email events@nhpcanada.org if you would like to participate but have a latex allergy. 

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• 1 thick floor mat (exercise mat or 2 yoga mats)
• 1 large bath towel

CCP Credits: 5

Introduction to AIRPWT® - An Innovative Therapy Technique

Presenter: Brent Moreau
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (half day)

Discover AIRPWT®, an internationally registered modality that any practitioner can add to their practice.

Learn how AIRPWT® is different from Focused Shockwave Therapy and how practitioners can use it to provide effective treatment. The highly experienced instructor will demonstrate how to integrate AIRPWT® into a holistic health practice.

Pre-requisite: none

CCP Credits: 5

Holistic Lymphatic Flow: Detox and Immune Support

Presenter: Aimee Sebastian
Delivery: in-person only

Friday, June 5, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (half day)

Facial and cranial reflexology activate the body’s natural detoxification and immune systems. This course teaches hands-on sequences to improve circulation, lymphatic flow, and resilience.

Practitioners will learn how to incorporate these techniques to support chronic conditions, skin health, and overall vitality while empowering clients’ long-term well-being.

Pre-requisite: Some knowledge of anatomy

CCP Credits: 5

Saturday, June 6, 2026

The Massage Therapist’s Tool Kit for Self-Care

Presenter: Dixie Bennett
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

This restorative workshop focuses on the therapist behind the table — offering practical tools to prevent burnout, strengthen professional boundaries, and support long-term career longevity.

Massage therapists give constant physical and emotional care, yet they are rarely taught how to reset between sessions or manage the cumulative stress of client care.

Participants will learn simple nervous system regulation practices, between-client reset rituals, and grounding techniques that can be used throughout the workday to maintain clarity, energy, and presence.

The workshop also introduces a deeper intake approach to help therapists recognize patterns in posture, breath, and chronic tension, improving confidence when working with complex or emotionally sensitive clients.

Guidance will be provided for holding professional space when emotional release occurs, while staying grounded and within scope of practice.

By the end of this session, therapists will leave with a personalized self-care plan and practical tools to pause, breathe, and renew — so they can sustain both their hands and their heart in practice.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Massage tables with face cradle
• Blankets/pillows/bolster
• Sanitizer wipes to wipe down tables between use
• Pens and notebook

CCP Credits: 5

Managing Your Massage Therapy Business

Presenter: Kelly Cabrera
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

Massage therapy education provides a strong clinical foundation. This full-day workshop builds on that strength by helping practitioners better understand the business side of practice and how it functions day to day.

This session recognizes that running a practice is a distinct role from providing treatment. Attendees will learn how to step back and evaluate their business model, strengthen profitability, and create operational boundaries that support long-term sustainability.

Through guided workbook exercises, financial mapping, and live visual teaching, participants will examine revenue structure, scheduling efficiency, expense awareness, and client retention systems in a practical and straightforward way.

Rather than adding more to your plate, this workshop organizes business management into simple, workable components. Participants will leave with a realistic 90-day action plan designed to reduce unnecessary stress and build a practice that gives back energy instead of taking more from it.

Ideal for therapists in private practice or those preparing for growth.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Notebook or digital device for note taking
• Calculator (phone calculator acceptable)
• Current monthly revenue and expenses information
• Pen/highlighter for handouts

CCP Credits: 5

Cupping with Movement for Treating Injuries and Managing Scar Tissue

Presenter: Paul Kohlmeier
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (one day)

This practical one-day workshop is focused on integrating movement-based cupping into injury care. Participants will learn safe application strategies, scar tissue considerations, and simple rehabilitation exercises to improve mobility, support recovery, and integrate cupping effectively into clinical treatment plans.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring: Massage table

CCP Credits: 5

Introduction to TRE® Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises

Presenter: Sara Clark
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

This half-day experiential presentation offers an introduction to TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises), focusing on applying the method to reduce your own stress and physical tension. Participants will examine their personal patterns of stress, engage in the TRE® exercises, and discover practical ways to integrate this innovative self care tool into their overall wellness routine.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring: Exercise mat or yoga mat

CCP Credits: 5

Reflexology for Stress and Trauma Recovery

Presenter: Aimee Sebastian
Delivery: hybrid

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

Stress and trauma leave lasting imprints on body and mind. Reflexology offers safe, non-invasive pathways to release tension and support resilience.

This session presents practical protocols in facial reflexology and other integrative techniques that calm the nervous system, restore balance, and empower recovery for clients navigating trauma and chronic stress.

Pre-requisite: Some knowledge of anatomy

CCP Credits: 5

Antigym®: Self-care for Massage Therapists - Upper Body

Presenter: Ginette Séguin-Swartz
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

Learn the Antigym® self-healing method created by Thérèse Bertherat. Participants will be led through movement sequences for the upper body (neck, shoulders, arms, hands, and torso) that are designed to release muscle tension and enhance flexibility, range of motion, posture, and breath.

Allergy Notice: Some latex equipment is used in this class. Email events@nhpcanada.org if you would like to participate but have a latex allergy. 

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• 1 thick floor mat (exercise mat or 2 yoga mats)
• 1 large bath towel

CCP Credits: 5

Joint Mobilizations of the Spine and Pelvis Level 1

Presenter: Dr. Nikita Vizniak
Delivery: in-person only

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (half day)

Learn to mobilize with confidence, not guesswork. This hands-on course breaks down spinal and pelvic joint mobilizations into simple, safe, and effective techniques. Expect clear anatomy, smart biomechanics, lots of practice, and evidence-informed, person-centred best practices you can use right away.

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Massage table
• Pen and paper

CCP Credits: 5 

Understanding Perimenopause: A Workshop for Massage Therapists and Health Practitioners

Presenter: Mandy LeBlanc
Delivery: hybrid

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (half day)

Perimenopause is one of the most significant — and often misunderstood — transitions in a woman’s life. It can influence everything from energy, mood, and sleep to pain patterns, focus, relationships, and overall well-being.

Many massage therapists are seeing more midlife women in their treatment rooms, yet feel they were never taught how hormonal shifts affect the body and nervous system during this stage.

In this engaging and practical workshop, Mandy brings clarity to the hormonal changes, cycle shifts, and emotional landscape of perimenopause with warmth, science-informed insight, and a touch of humour.

Practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how midlife changes can show up physically and emotionally for clients, along with ways to better support women during this transition.

This workshop is valuable for:

• practitioners who work with midlife female clients
• women practitioners who want to better understand their own bodies during this stage of life
• male practitioners who want to more effectively support their clients, partners, and the women in their lives

Participants will leave with greater confidence, practical insights, and a deeper appreciation for the complex and powerful transition of midlife.

Pre-requisite: none

CCP Credits: 5

Reflexology for Oncology and Cancer Care

Presenter: Aimee Sebastian
Delivery: hybrid

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (half day)

Discover how reflexology supports cancer care by easing pain, anxiety, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm. Learn safe, practical techniques for oncology and palliative clients, with emphasis on gentle facial reflexology, case examples, and evidence-informed practices. Empower your work with tools to improve comfort, quality of life, and healing capacity.

Pre-requisite: Some knowledge of anatomy

CCP Credits: 5

OrthoPath Master Low Back Pelvis SI

Presenter: Dr. Nikita Vizniak
Delivery: hybrid

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:30p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MDT (half day)

Learn to make assessment more therapeutic, gain confidence in your abilities, and address tissue-specific causes of pathology to get better results. Assessment and treatment are more effective using advanced clinical reasoning with practical integration.

This course will help you build your clinical reasoning skills with evidence-based best practices and provide resources you can take directly into practice, making you a more effective practitioner. Topics include:

• body region, tissue-specific anatomy
• range of motion (ROM)
• orthopedics
• differential diagnosis
• soft tissue and osseous mobilization
• exercise rehabilitation and stretching

Pre-requisite: none

Materials to Bring:

• Massage table
• Pen and paper

CCP Credits: 5