Central Unit
The Central District includes the following counties: McKean, Potter,
Tioga, Bradford, Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan, Columbia,
Montour, Northumberland,
Snyder, Mifflin Huntingdon, Blair, Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Cumberland, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin, Adams and York. As you can see from the list, we cover a lot of territories.
The Chapter
is always ready to support the formation of any new units.
Update Spring, 2008
South Central Unit
Twenty massage therapists
attended the spring South-central PA
AMTA meeting Saturday, April 19th,
2008 at the PA Myotherapy Institute,
New Oxford, PA.
Questions and ideas
for PA state licensure formed most of the
group discussion. Kelly Givens, Central
PA Representative reported updated
information from the state meetings.
Snacks, fruit and tea were served.
After the meeting, Camille Baughman,
past PA AMTA board member, local
massage teacher and massage
therapist, presented an experiential
workshop: Words that Serve: Living a
Life you can live with--Communication
that makes a difference. Without using
words, the class organized themselves
according to their birthdate. This led
to a discussion about communication
styles, needs and personal insights
gained through the exercise. Camille
also presented a communication model
using the Chinese 5 elements as a tool
for self-observation, daily practices for
change and a new way to be present
for self and clients. The four-hour class
ended with a drum circle to facilitate and
support communication and listening
skills.
The fall meeting for the southcentral
PA unit will be Sat., Sept. 27th,
2008 at the PA Myotherapy Institute.
Stephen Markman will be presenting
Jin Shin Do acupressure. This class will
be available for 6 CEU’s and NCBMTB
credits. Jin Shin Do is body-mind
acupressure combining meditative
breathing methods, Japanese finger
pressure, Chinese 5-element theory
and modern insights of emotional and
attitudinal states with body “armoring”
or tension.
Postcards and e-mails will be sent
out around Aug. 1st for the southcentral
PA AMTA fall meeting. When
pre-registering for this class, expect
a reply to the phone call or e-mail to
confirm registration, this ensures that
we have your registration.
Fall Meeting 2007
by Deb Gist
Thirty-two people attended the South Central PA AMTA’s fall meeting on Sept. 29, 2007. The meeting was held at the
PA Myotherapy Institute in New Oxford, PA. A business meeting was held and then Alice E. Fair of Monrovia, MD presented
Beginner Reflexology for the Massage Therapist. All therapists traded reflexology sessions during this 4-hour class and found
reflexology to be very relaxing. Alice presented a long and short reflexology session to be integrated into a massage session.
Refreshments were served.
The South Central PA AMTA's spring meeting will be Sat. April 19, 2008 at the PA Myotherapy Institute. The school will be
moving from New Oxford to Abbottstown, call for directions. Camille Baughman will be presenting "Words that serve: Living
a Life you can live with--communication that makes a difference." This is a fun-filled and informative workshop that teaches
Ethics and Communication through role-playing, lecture, group brainstorming and rhythm activities using percussion instruments
and sound. For more information contact Deb Gist, djstuff@innernet.net or 717-816-9721.
Spring Meeting 2007
by Deb Gist
Thirty-four people attended the spring South Central PA AMTA meeting on Saturday, April 21st, 2007.
The meeting was held at the PA Myotherapy Institute in New Oxford, PA.
Following a brief meeting officers were re-elected for a two-year term:
Deb Stuff Gist, chair, Brenda Morrison-Bowser, co-chair, and Peggy Williams, secretary.
Donna Brown, holistic nurse and clinical aromatherapist, presented the 4-hour CEU program on aromatherapy. Donna provided
5 different carrier oils for sampling and 10 different essential oils for the massage therapist to use and smell. Everyone took home
samples and a booklet of information. Breakfast snacks and drinks were provided.
The fall meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 29th, 2007 at the PA Myotherapy Institute.
Alice Fair will be presenting reflexology for the massage therapist.
If you have any questions please contact:
Deb Stuff-Gist
717-816-9721
djstuff@innernet.net
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