AMTA-NH CHAPTER EDUCATION
Presents
MAY 16 & 17, 2009
8:30am - 5pm
SERESC
CONFERENCE CENTER
BEDFORD,
NH
- 12 CEHs
- NCBTMB Approved
- Provided by AMTA-NH
About Muscle Energy Techniques
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) have emerged from a background of osteopathic soft tissue manipulation methodology. They represent a variety of techniques which have, in common, active participation of the patient in the process of inducing either post isometric relaxation or reciprocal inhibition as a preparation for subsequent mobilization of soft tissues or joints, in both acute and chronic conditions. The 2 day workshop will involve approximately 30% theory/lecture and 70% hands-on practice of the methods. By the end of the course the student should:
Tables and Linens are required. Therapists are asked to wear shorts, sports bra or snug t-shirt, correct attire worn to access body alignment and technique.
Comprehensive notes will be provided. In addition, participants are encouraged to obtain and review ‘Muscle Energy Techniques, Third Edition', by Leon Chaitow (Churchill Livingstone 2006 ISBN978-0-443-10114-4, www.harcourt-international.com)
About Dr. Leon Chaitow
It is an unusual opportunity to have Dr. Chaitow provide such a workshop in the New England area. Leon Chaitow, D.O., N.D. is a State Registered osteopath in the United Kingdom, who has also completed postgraduate work in acupuncture, cranial osteopathy and clinical nutrition. Dr. Chaitow was Senior Lecturer at The School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London from 1992 until 2004. He was awarded a Fellowship by the University for "services to osteopathy and complementary medicine". He is an internationally known and respected lecturer and has authored over 70 books on healthcare. Dr. Chaitow is also the editor of The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.
Only Three Spots Left Available!
NH AMTA MEMBERS $250 AMTA MEMBERS (other states) $300
NON-MEMBERS $350
Registration form is available in the Newsletter! If you
don't have your copy,
you can print the page from the copy in the Newsletter
section of this website!
If you wish to stay in the area, the Conference Hotel is
Hampton
Inn & Suites
8 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH
(603) 623-2040
(You MUST mention SERESC Conference Center for a discounted rate of $89.00 +tax!)
DIRECTIONS TO SERESC CONFERENCE CENTER, 29 Commerce Dr., Bedford, NH
From the North or South on I-93: From I-93, take 293/101W, and stay on 101W. Take Route 3/Kilton Road exit, stay on the right side of exit ramp. At the third set of lights (Linens 'n Things will be in front of you), take a right onto Route 3 (South River Road). Drive south 2.3 miles (you will see a sign for Commerce Park West on the right, and an Irving station on the left). Take a right at this light. SERESC is the last building on the right, 29 Commerce Drive.
From the North on I-293 South: From I-293 South in Manchester, take the exit for Bedford/Milford to Route 101W and Route 3. Take the Route 3 exit (South River Road). At the end of the ramp, you will be facing Macy's. Turn right (south) and travel 1.9 miles to a stop light (you will see a sign for Commerce Park West on the right, and an Irving station on the left). Take a right at this light. SERESC is the last building on the right, 29 Commerce Drive.
From the East: From Route 101W, bear right onto 293/101W. Staying on 101W, take Route 3/Kilton Road exit, stay on the right side of exit ramp. At the third set of lights (Linens 'n Things will be in front of you), take a right onto Route 3 (South River Road). Drive south 2.3 miles (you will see a sign for Commerce Park West on the right, and an Irving station on the left). Take a right at this light. SERESC is the last building on the right, 29 Commerce Drive.
From the West: Take 101E (note at intersection of 114 and 101 you have to bear right to stay on 101E). Take Route 3 Meetinghouse Road/South River Road exit, this is the first exit after 114 and 101 intersection. At stop lights take a left. At the next set of lights take a right onto Route 3 (South River Road). Drive south 1.8 miles to a stop light (you will see a sign for Commerce Park West on the right, and an Irving station on the left). Take a right at this light. SERESC is the last building on the right, 29 Commerce Drive.
From the South on Route 3/Everett Turnpike: Heading north on Route 3/Everett Turnpike, take Exit 12. Go through toll booths to stop light. Turn right. At next stop light, turn left onto the Old Route 3/DW Highway. Drive approximately 3 ½ miles. You will come to an intersection where you will see an Irving Station on your right and a sign for Commerce Park West on the left. Take a left at this light onto Commerce Drive. SERESC is the last building on the right, 29 Commerce Drive.