Accessibility has always been a key tenet at the World Massage Conference and this year we are doing something unheard of…
Free access for students
All massage students registered in a full time massage therapy training program anywhere on earth can get free access to the live conference. Click here for details and to register for free.
Half price for instructors
We haven't forgotten instructors. Teachers in a full time training progam can get half price registration. Click here to register and save 50% on the conference fee.
Free acces for schools: Broadcast the conference in your classroom
We are providing every massage school in the world free access to broadcast the World Massage Conference in their classrooms. Through arrangements with ABMP we will also provide you with free curriculum guides and activity sheets for classroom use for selected presentations.
If you are a school in the USA, you should have received two registrations already for in-class broadcast purposes. If you are an educational institute outside of the USA or have not received access for your school you can request free access below.
To broadcast in the classroom, you’ll need Internet access as well as a big screen TV or projector. We encourage your instructors to go through the conference program and look for presentations that they can integrate into your curriculum.
Instructors will also be able to broadcast recorded replays for students until March 31, 2012. Imagine having some of the top industry experts step into your classroom and present for your students.
New for 2011: Education Day!
This year, World Massage Conference in co-operation with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) is producing an additional day of programming designed specifically for students, teachers, and administrators.
ABMP’s Education Day starts with a session designed just for teachers. Noted educators Whitney Lowe, Til Luchau, and Susan Salvo discuss Teaching with Technology and alert instructors to new tools that can make a meaningful difference in student learning.
Massage therapists Laura Allen, Erin Murphy, and Eric Brown share their best advice with students on navigating successfully through a massage training program, the credentialing process, and taking first steps into the profession in a session titled Tips from the Top. Students are encouraged to plan ahead for their future career as a massage professional.
A session designed for the entire campus titled "The Culture at Your Massage School - What’s Your Role" encourages students, instructors, and administrators to work together to ensure a thriving culture on campus and a more enjoyable school environment for everyone.
The program concludes with a topic just for massage school administrators. "Get Em and Keep Em" looks at the cornerstones of a massage schools success with a discussion of admissions, instructor development, retention, and graduate placement.
Even more school resources...
Classroom activities, discussion questions, and self-evaluations have been developed by ABMP for the Education Day presentations as well as other select presentations and are an excellent adjunct to existing curriculum. This event also provides a powerful opportunity for schools to improve student motivation.
Sessions are not just educational; they’re inspiring. Students are exposed to fresh ideas, evidence-based methods, and novel perspectives on massage and bodywork. The chance to feel connected to a global massage community and experience the pride therapists take in their work acts like an adrenaline shot for students who sometimes feel bogged down in their studies and lose interest in learning.
School administrators and instructors: Watch this ABMP sponsored webinar recording to learn how to get the most out of the conference
To get access to these free resources, simply register your school to broadcast the conference or replays by filling out the form below (no cost).
Register your school or association
If your organization is not listed as a partner association or school, please let us know by filling out the form below. If eligible, you will get free access as a director and we will add your organization to our list of partner organizations whose members are eligible for discounted registration fees. Please allow 24 to 48 hours to process your request and we will notify you when this is complete.
