With the theme of Creating a Culture of Teaching Excellence, the focus for our 2013 Massage Education Conference is on how we will create a culture of teaching excellence in the coming years. This massage therapy education conference is created to give you valuable learning experiences with leading educators in our field along with ample opportunities for networking and enjoyment of the beautiful environment. Click for PDF of 2013 AFMTE Conference Schedule
2013 Conference Schedule
Creating a Culture of Teaching Excellence
July 18, 19, and 20, 2013
St. Charles, Missouri
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
4:00-8:00p Registration opens
Thursday, July 18, 2013
6:00-8:00a Breakfast at Embassy Suites
7:00-8:00a Set up for exhibitors
8:00-9:00a Registration opens
8:00-9:00a Visit exhibitors
9:00-11:00a Welcome, Introductions, Updates and Announcements
11:00-11:30a Break and visit exhibitors
11:30-12:30p Keynote presentation by Whitney Lowe
12:30-2:00p Lunch provided in exhibit hall; visit exhibitors
2:00-5:30p Teacher training: Ben Benjamin
5:30-7:00p Reception sponsored by Massage Envy and Performance Health/Biofreeze Network and visit exhibitors
Chair Massage Fundraiser for the Massage Therapy Foundation provided by Massage Envy, St. Louis
7:00p-on Enjoy dinner on your own
Friday, July 19, 2013
6:00-8:00a Breakfast at Embassy Suites
8:00-9:00a Visit exhibitors
9:00a-10:30a Business Meeting: Elections; Recognitions
10:30-11:00a Break and visit exhibitors
11:00-12:00a Keynote Speaker: Janet Kahn
12:00-1:30p Lunch provided in exhibit hall; Educator of the Year Awards Winners; visit exhibitors
1:30-3:00p Industry Trends and Concerns; Memorials
3:00-3:30p Break and visit exhibitors
3:30-5:30p Three concurrent 2-hour Workshop Sessions:
- Whitney Lowe – Instructional Strategies to Motivate your Students
- Kate Zulaski and Dr. Tony Mirando – Coming to Agreement on Core Curriculum
- Sally Niemand – How to Create Great Webinars
5:30-6:30p Meet the Authors Gathering – Visit exhibitors
Champagne toast and light hors d’ouvres
- Tim Agnew
- Laura Allen
- Mark Beck
- Iris Burman
- Nancy Dail
- Ben Benjamin
- Julie Donnelly
- Sandy Fritz
- Paula Jilanis
- David Lauterstein
- Whitney Lowe
- Martha Menard
- Carole Osborne
- Cherie Sohnen-Moe
- Ralph Stephens
- Paula S. Stone
- Ruth Werner
- Terrie Yardley-Nohr
6:30p-on Enjoy dinner on your own
7:00-9:00p Optional ELAP meeting with Anne Williams and Cynthia Ribiero (Rocheport room at Embassy Suites)
Saturday, July 20, 2013
7:00-8:00a Breakfast at Embassy Suites
8:00-9:00a Visit exhibitors
9:00-11:00a Three concurrent 2-hour Workshop Sessions:
- Carole Osborne – Tears, Fears, and Resistance: Managing Massage Therapy Students’ Emotional Responses
- Donna Sarvello and Susan Toscano – NCB CE Provider Update
- Terrie Yardley-Nohr and Dean Cindy Marten – Closing the Gap Between Administration and Faculty in Today’s Educational Atmosphere
11:00-1:00p Lunch provided in exhibit hall; visit exhibitors
1:00-2:30p Issues & Solutions – How do we take the trends & the NTESP to the next level for CE Providers, Teachers, Administrators/Schools
2:30-3:00p Break and visit exhibitors
3:00-4:00p Wrap-up and Report from Breakout, Integration and Closing Ceremony
4:00-5:00p Exhibitors break down booths
5:00-7:00p Optional Strategic Planning Meeting (Trelora room at Embassy Suites)