Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession, to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists about different types of massage and to have fun.

Schedule

July 15, 2023

8:00 AM: Meeting for ALL participants in the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall
8:45 AM: Meeting for all judges for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AND 2:00 - 6:00 PM: Competition for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall

July 16, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon AND 2:00 - 6:00 PM: Competition for the American Massage Championships - in the Vending Hall
7:00 - 11:00 PM: KICK-OFF POOL PARTY - Finger Foods, Cash Bar, Door Prizes!

July 17, 2023

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Vendor Setup
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Stuffing "goodie bags" with volunteers
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Check-in for Festival
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Vending Hall OPEN
3:00 PM: HOTEL ROOM CHECK-IN
7:30 PM: PARADE OF FLAGS
8:00 PM: Announcement of winners of the American Massage Championships, Keynote Speech by RYAN HOYME!!

July 18, 2023

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Educated Heart Ethics  with Laura Allen
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM: Native American Inspired Self-Care  with Kelli Lene
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM: Introduction to Foot and Ankle Dysfunction  with Justin Kobbe Solace
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON: Transitions, Twists and Turns Continuing Education Course  with Joe Lavin
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Forearm Fusion Foundations with Jim Funk
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: "Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques" for Treating Trapped Nerves, Tendinopathies & Reflex Muscle Spasm with Tammy McCue
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: MediCupping Therapy Level 1- CAM Applications for VacuTherapies in Bodywork with Anita Shannon
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Manual Therapy to Eliminate Nerve Compression Patterns of the Upper Body with James Waslaski
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: PHYSIOKINETIX Table Neuro Training: Creating Mobility & Stability by Combining Manual Therapy & Movement with Paul Kelly
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 PM: DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - $500 cash - "Posture ~ Pain ~ Performance" textbook signed by Erik Dalton - $500 gift certificate from Massage Warehouse and more prizes! - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The Inside-Out Paradigm - An Introduction to The Aspiration to Prevent Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacements with Dale Alexander
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Relieve Your Client's Headaches, Migraines, Jaw and Neck Pain In Under 15-30 Minutes! with Irene Diamond
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: FASCIA: An Intro to Fascial Shearing Techniques  with Laura Boozer
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Reception for Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Members "Sweet 16 Reunion" for members only - sponsored by
8:30 PM: Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

July 19, 2023

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Intake Protocols and SOAP Charting for Medical Massage  with Laura Allen
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON: Scrub Your Way to Profits: How to Increase Your Revenue By Adding Fun, Unique Treatments to Your Menu  with Felicia Brown
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Traditional Thai Foot Massage with Jill Burynski
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Manual Therapy to Eliminate Nerve Compression Patterns of the Lower Body with James Waslaski
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Advanced Bamboo-Fusion: A Clinical Approach with Nathalie Cecilia
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Forearm Fusion Level Two with Jim Funk
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: MediCupping Therapy Level 1- CAM Applications for VacuTherapies in Bodywork  with Anita Shannon
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Indian Head Massage  with Christine Courtney
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Assisted Stretching; Active  with Jim Earley
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Tragerwork Somatic Mindfulness  with Fernando Rojas
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 PM: DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - $500 cash - "Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques" textbook signed by Erik Dalton - $500 gift certificate from Massage Warehouse and more prizes! - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Using Research to Market Your Massage Therapy Practice  with Laura Allen
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM: Karaoke with Jake Eargasm and FestCon and Home Decorated T-shirt Contest SWEET 16 AND $500 gift certificate from Massage Warehouse (must be present to win)!

July 20, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON: So, You Want to be a Teacher  with Laura Allen
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON: Marketing Makeover - Powered by MassageBizPro  with Jeanette Falu-Bishop
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Thai Massage for the Table with Jill Burynski
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Advanced Bamboo-Fusion: A Clinical Approach with Nathalie Cecilia
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Elite Sports Therapy with James Waslaski
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Kinetic Activation Technique with Mark Carangelo
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Introduction to Total Body Balancing with Kerry D'Ambrogio
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Indian Head Massage  with Christine Courtney
8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: CranioSacral Therapy: An Introduction with Catherine Whelan
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 PM: DRAWINGS AND PRIZES IN EXHIBIT HALL - $500 cash - "Dynamic Lower Body" textbook signed by Erik Dalton - $500 gift certificate from Massage Warehouse and more prizes! - YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!!
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The Strategic Approach to Business & Branding- Powered by MassageBizPro  with Jeanette Falu-Bishop
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: "No Thumbs" Deep Tissue Techniques  with Eric Stephenson
6:30 PM: CLOSING CEREMONY in the Pre-Function area of the Event Center!
7:00 PM: Color Powder Party AND $1,000 gift certificate from Massage Warehouse

Date: July 16-20, 2023

Location:
Harrah's Cherokee Resort Event Center
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719

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