RMTAO - Upcoming Events

Ortho-Bionomy� Phase 5: Healing Connection (02-25/26) - 2/25/2012 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Ortho-Bionomy� Phase 5: Healing Connection (02-25/26)

EVENT DATES:Saturday, February 25, 2012 through to Sunday, February 26, 2012
TIME: 9:30:00 AM to 5:30:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus
SPEAKER(s):Judith Miller, DO, MA Medical Sciences
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=113

8 Category A CEUs

This workshop hones your intuition and facilitates a dance of healing between practitioner and client. Participants refine awareness of the tensions held within the tissues, and learn how to connect to and allow release of these restrictions on a subtle level through support of the body's reflexes for self-correction.

Through observing, following and supporting subtle movement patterns, muscular tension is released, range of motion is increased and pain is reduced.

You Will Learn To:
1) Develop more awareness and sensitivity;
2) Feel and follow the client's inner movements;
3) Use specific techniques to bring balance to your client's body: physically and energetically;
4) Barely move their body, yet release contractions deeply, easily, and with little effort.

Certification: Classes qualify for CEU's for Ontario RMTs and also towards certification as a registered Ortho-Bionomy Professional.

Prerequisites: No previous Ortho-Bionomy experience required.

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Lumbar Disc Dysfunctions [COE] (02-26) - 2/26/2012 - Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Lumbar Disc Dysfunctions [COE] (02-26)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=114

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat discogenic pain. The therapist will learn how to use repeated motions (Robin McKenzie approach) and other treatment techniques to centralize a patient's sciatica. This course is designed so that the therapist's clinical reasoning skills will be challenged, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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The Hidden Cause of LBP: The Hip [COE] (03-04) - 3/4/2012 - Ontario College of Health & Technology (OCHT)

Sun, 4 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Hidden Cause of LBP: The Hip [COE] (03-04)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, March 04, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Ontario College of Health & Technology (OCHT)
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=116

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to recognize and treat hip dysfunctions which contribute to low back pain. Techniques will be focused on assessing the hip and low back for postural, biomechanical and muscle imbalances causing dysfunctions like sciatica, z-joint irritation and low back muscle strain. Specific stretching of the hip capsule and muscles will be demonstrated as well as hip strengthening exercises with particular emphasis on the gluts. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Nerve Testing: Upper Extremity [COE] (03-25) - 3/25/2012 - Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Nerve Testing: Upper Extremity [COE] (03-25)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, March 25, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=117

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on increasing the therapist's knowledge and surface anatomy of the major nerves in the upper extremity. Focus will be placed on improving the therapist's assessment and treatment skills of common nerve dysfunctions like radiculopathies and entrapment, and differentiating them from other orthopaedic issues. Participants will learn to treat the nerves with massage, postural exercises and neural mobilizations. The course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Shoulder Dysfunctions [COE] (04-01) - 4/1/2012 - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport

Sun, 1 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Shoulder Dysfunctions [COE] (04-01)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 01, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=118

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to recognize and treat common scapular and shoulder dysfunctions in the clinic. Techniques will be focused on postural, biomechanical and muscle imbalances causing rotator cuff impingement syndrome, as well as specific capsular stretching. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

**If available, please bring a massage table to the hotel for use during the practical component of the course.

To view a sneak peek of a technique that you will learn in this course, click here.

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Shoulder Mobilisations [COE] (04-15) - 4/15/2012 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Shoulder Mobilisations [COE] (04-15)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 15, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Cambridge Campus
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=119

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat shoulder stiffness and instability in the clinic. The biomechanics of the shoulder and how to recognize dysfunction will be taught and demonstrated. Manual therapy techniques will be focused on specific glenohumeral mobilisations. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Knee Dysfunctions [COE] (04-29) - 4/29/2012 - Medix School - Toronto Campus

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Knee Dysfunctions [COE] (04-29)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 29, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Medix School - Toronto Campus
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=120

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to effectively assess the tibiofemoral joint. The therapist will learn evidence based ligament and meniscus tests, as well as muscular rehab. Special tests, stretching, strengthening and proprioceptive exercises for the knee will be taught in detail. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Finance 101 (04-29) - 4/29/2012 - Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Lakeshore

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Finance 101 (04-29)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 29, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Lakeshore
SPEAKER(s):June Oliver, CGA, CFP, FDS, CDFA, EPC � Independent Financial Planner
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=122

3.5 Category A CEUs

This seminar reviews basic accounting requirements and record keeping for personal income tax compliance. Participants will build knowledge and awareness of personal income tax essentials and planning strategies for future wealth building.

Participants Will Learn:

Basic accounting concepts for self-employed individuals
Budgeting and debt management
Proper record-keeping (manual vs. computerized)
Documentation that is required by Canada Revenue Agency
Deductions allowed in calculating business income and taxable income
Tax planning in advance of filing, annual tax filing requirements and understanding personal taxation
The financial planning process � setting and meeting financial goals
Risk and investment management
Mutual funds and how they react to the stock markets
RRSP, tax strategies and estate planning basics

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome [COE] (05-06) - 5/6/2012 - Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic

Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome [COE] (05-06)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, May 06, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Medix School - Toronto Campus Massage Clinic
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=121

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) in the clinic. The therapist will learn how to recognize biomechanical dysfunctions at the hip, knee, ankle and foot that can cause poor tracking of the knee cap. Specific muscle stretching, strengthening, motor re-patterning, taping and patellar mobilizations will be taught in detail. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions [COE] (05-27) - 5/27/2012 - Holdiay Inn Barrie, Hotel and Conference Centre

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions [COE] (05-27)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, May 27, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Holdiay Inn Barrie, Hotel and Conference Centre
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=123

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat sacroiliac joint dysfunctions. The therapist will learn the biomechanics of the region with particular emphasis on how to assess this clinically. Techniques taught will include joint movement assessment, manual mobilizations, muscle energy techniques and myofascial work. This course is designed to challenge the therapist's clinical reasoning skills, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

**If available, please bring a massage table to the hotel for use during the practical component of the course.

The view a sneak peek of a technique that you will learn in this course, click here.

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Whiplash: A Pain in the Neck [COE] (06-03) - 6/3/2012 - D'Arcy Lane School of Massage Therapy

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Whiplash: A Pain in the Neck [COE] (06-03)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 03, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:D'Arcy Lane School of Massage Therapy
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=124

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat whiplash and other common cervical dysfunctions like z-joint stiffness. Techniques will be focused on postural, biomechanical and muscle imbalances causing neck pain and headaches. Specific stretching of the neck z-joints and surrounding muscles will be taught in detail. Evidence-based cervical stability exercises, strengthening and postural exercises will be demonstrated. This course is designed so that the therapist's clinical reasoning skills will be challenged, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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Finance 101 (06-03) - 6/3/2012 - Novotel Ottawa Hotel

Sun, 3 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Finance 101 (06-03)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 03, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Novotel Ottawa Hotel
SPEAKER(s):June Oliver, CGA, CFP, FDS, CDFA, EPC � Independent Financial Planner
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=125

3.5 Category A CEUs

Participants Will Learn:

Basic accounting concepts for self-employed individuals
Budgeting and debt management
Proper record-keeping (manual vs. computerized)
Documentation that is required by Canada Revenue Agency
Deductions allowed in calculating business income and taxable income
Tax planning in advance of filing, annual tax filing requirements and understanding personal taxation
The financial planning process � setting and meeting financial goals
Risk and investment management
Mutual funds and how they react to the stock markets
RRSP, tax strategies and estate planning basics

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Mid/Lower Cervical Mobilizations [COE] (06-23) - 6/23/2012 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Mid/Lower Cervical Mobilizations [COE] (06-23)

EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 23, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=126

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat cervical joint stiffness and fixations of the mid/lower cervical spine. The techniques learned will help the therapist understand the biomechanics of the region and how to treat neck pain and headaches caused by joint dysfunctions. Specific mobilizations of the neck z-joints and complimentary home exercises will be taught in detail. This course is designed so that the therapist's clinical reasoning skills will be challenged, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

To view a sneak peek of a technique that you will learn in this course, click here.

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Upper Cervical Mobilizations [COE] (06-24) - 6/24/2012 - Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Upper Cervical Mobilizations [COE] (06-24)

EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 24, 2012
TIME:8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
VENUE:Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy - Toronto Campus
SPEAKER(s):Aaron Rutter, PT, BScPT, FCAMPT, CAFCI, Registered Physiotherapist
REGISTRATION LINK: https://secure.rmtao.com/default.asp?id=1050&event_id=127

3.5 Category A CEUs

This one day practical course will focus on the therapist's ability to assess and treat cervical joint stiffness and fixations of the upper cervical spine. The techniques learned will help the therapist understand the biomechanics of the region and how to treat neck pain and headaches caused by joint dysfunctions. Specific mobilizations of the neck z-joints and complimentary home exercises will be taught in detail. This course is designed so that the therapist's clinical reasoning skills will be challenged, and the knowledge gained will be easy for the therapist to apply to clinical practice right away.

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