2019 SPRING CONFERENCE
Embassy Suites | March 14-18, 2019 | Lexington, Kentucky
Registration is Now Open!
Download the 2019 AMTA-KY Spring Conference brochure for details of each Education Track you will experience at the conference.

NOTE: We are advertising to the Four surrounding States in addition to Kentucky. Registration will be taken on first come first serve basis.
Note: In Order to Be Green ...All Class Handouts must be printed by Attendee.
Class Materials WILL NOT be available on-site.
Massage Educator - Lunch & Education Event Thursday,  March 14, 2019
11:00 am Sign in at Welcome Desk
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Education Begins

  • "I Just Got My Bell Rung Coach"; 
A Discussion on Concussion .5 CE -
Sylvia L. Burns, LMT, BS, M. Ed.   
  • Resources & Research Forum: 
Exploring Current Trends in our Field
3 CE -Kathryn Stewart
FREE
Massage Student -
Lunch and Education Event
Thursday,  March 14, 2019 
11:00 am Sign in at Welcome Desk
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Education Begins

  • Welcome - AMTA Panel -(Justin Magnuson AMTA-KY Member, Caren McCarty, AMTA-KY Chapter President, Lisa Chesser AMTA-KY Board Member)
  • The Benefits of Membership- Justin Magnuson
  •  Massage Envy: Pierce Harvey, Franchise Owner, Lexington’s Massage Envy
  • “How in the World Did I Get Here? Professional Development of a Massage Student”- Sylvia L. Burns, LMT, BS, M.Ed.
  • Road to Licensure Trivia Competition...Massage Therapy "Jeopardy" - Eric Byrd, AMTA-KY Board Member
  • Q & A Discussion and Door Prize

FREE
Ethics Course
Option A
Friday, March 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
How Money Affects Ethical Behavior?
3 CE
Phil Smith



Member and Non Member $25
Ethics Course
Option B
Friday, March 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ethical Practice Management: Why is it Important to know Kentucky's Laws and Regulation? It could mean your License! 3 CE
Ann Boone. LMT

Member and Non Member $25
CranioSacral Therapy 1 Workshop
Friday, March 15 thru Sunday, March 18, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE
Mariann Sisco
In this CS1 workshop you'll learn gentle techniques to normalize the CranioSacral system and allow the body to self-correct. By unraveling pain and dysfunction at the source, you'll naturally help eliminate stress, strengthen resistance to disease, and enhance health in every dimension.

This Class has a required pre-requite reading List
Your Inner Physician and You
and
Chapters 1-6 in CranioSacral Therapy (CSTI)

CST Starter Kit: $100.00




Pre-requisite Reading Materials may be purchased at the link above or contact Upledger
1-800-233-5880 ext 1364
or 561-622-4334

$495

Don't forget to contact Upledger so you can begin your pre-requisite reading.
CranioSacral Therapy 1 Workshop
Friday, March 15 thru Sunday, March 18, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE
Mariann Sisco
I n this CS1 workshop you'll learn gentle techniques to normalize the CranioSacral system and allow the body to self-correct. By unraveling pain and dysfunction at the source, you'll naturally help eliminate stress, strengthen resistance to disease, and enhance health in every dimension.

This Class has a required pre-requite reading List
Your Inner Physician and You
and
Chapters 1-6 in CranioSacral Therapy (CSTI)





Pre-requisite Reading Materials may be purchased at the link above or contact Upledger
1-800-233-5880 ext 1364
or 561-622-4334

$295

Don't forget to contact Upledger so you can begin your pre-requisite reading .
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Aromatherapy Certification Level 1
Friday, March 15 thru Sunday, March 17, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE + 6 Case Study CE
Barb Picciano
The course covers 41 essential oils, not
only what they do, but how to use them to
achieve the desired outcome plus precautions and contraindications. A number of diseases and issues are covered including what traditional medicine does and how essential oils can help. Upon completion, you will obtain a Level 1 Professional Aromatherapy Certification, accredited by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. (NAHA)

Class $1,400
Lab $500  

$1,900
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Aromatherapy Certification Level 1
Friday, March 15 thru Sunday, March 17, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE + 6 Case Study CE
Barb Picciano
The course covers 41 essential oils, not
only what they do, but how to use them to
achieve the desired outcome plus precautions and contraindications. A number of diseases and issues are covered including what traditional medicine does and how essential oils can help. Upon completion, you will obtain a Level 1 Professional Aromatherapy Certification, accredited by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. (NAHA)

Class $295
Lab $500

$795
Massage for Sports: What, Where, When & Why
Friday, March 15 thru
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE
Sylvia L. Burns, LMT, BS, M. Ed.
and Jane Sereda, LMT, BS, MBA
These educational sessions with experienced 
practitioners team teaching will develop basic principles of sport massage, bio- mechanics and analysis of movement, and lymphatics for 
sport conditions with hands on practicing and coaching. The basics of sport event massage 
will be the basis for learning the difference 
between pre- post- and intra- events and 
training workouts.

$588
Massage for Sports: What, Where, When
& Why
Friday, March 15 thru
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
24 CE
Sylvia L. Burns, LMT, BS, M. Ed.
and Jane Serdea, LMT, BS, MBA
These educational sessions with experienced 
practitioners team teaching will develop basic principles of sport massage, bio- mechanics and analysis of movement, and lymphatics for 
sport conditions with hands on practicing and coaching. The basics of sport event massage 
will be the basis for learning the difference 
between pre- post- and intra- events and 
training workouts.

$295
Modern Day Cupping
FULL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Friday, March 15 thru Monday, March 18, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
28 CE
Shannon Gilmartin
Modern Cupping is effective in relieving chronic pain at old injury sites and can address conditions such as: fibromyalgia, diabetes, pre- and post-op edema and inflammation, chronic edema, scar tissue and adhesion, and cellulite. This versatile technique mimics massage movements ranging from deep tissue and myofascial release to the light pumping movements of lymphatic drainage.

Class $600
Student Packet $105
$705
Modern Day Cupping
FULL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Friday, March 15 thru Monday, March 18, 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
28 CE
Shannon Gilmartin
Modern Cupping is effective in relieving chronic pain at old injury sites and can address conditions such as: fibromyalgia, diabetes, pre- and post-op edema and inflammation, chronic edema, scar tissue and adhesion, and cellulite. This versatile technique mimics massage movements ranging from deep tissue and myofascial release to the light pumping movements of lymphatic drainage.
Class $295
Student Packet $105

$400
Anatomy Trains In Structure and Function
Friday, March 15 thru
Sunday, March,17 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
21 CE
Debra Dower
This course you will learn about the myofascial
tissue and its many roles in the body. You will 
begin to appreciate how the body incorporates the Anatomy Train Lines to create easy and graceful movement -provided they are in some form of balance and harmony; restriction or weakness in one section can have many compensatory effects elsewhere. This workshop will show you how that happens, how to trace the lines
of strain and most importantly, how you can 
develop strategies to deal with them. 

$450
Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function
Friday, March 15 thru
Sunday, March,17 2019
Time: Classes Begin Daily at 8:00 am
21 CE
Debra Dower
This course you will learn about the myofascial
tissue and its many roles in the body. You will
begin to appreciate how the body
incorporates the Anatomy Train Lines to create
easy and graceful movement –provided they are in some form of balance and
 harmony; restriction or weakness in one
section can have many compensatory effects
elsewhere. This workshop will show you how that happens, how to trace the lines
of strain and most importantly, how can develop strategies to deal with them. 

$295
Note: In Order to Be Green ...All Class Handouts must be printed by Attendee.
Class Materials WILL NOT be available on-site.
Room Reservations
Host Hotel:
Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

To Reserve your room today:
Call 1-859-455-5000 use code "AMTAKY" (AMTA-KY Rate $115.00 + tax)
Breakfast is included in room rate
Check-in 3:00 pm
Check-out 12:00 pm
or
Click this link... Embassy Suite, Newtown Pike

Reservations must be made by February 18, 2019 to get this rate

If you would like to Volunteer at our Spring Conference please contact Ann Phillips, Volunteer Coordinator at (531) 377-8008 or [email protected]

Conference Questions
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the conference, education tracts, or any other concerns.
Contact: Kala Carby and Melissa Wolz at [email protected]
or call Kala Carby 270-218-0008 Melissa Wolz 859-240-8985
or Lisa Chesser at [email protected] 859-576-4541