2008 Seminars

SPECIAL EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Announcing the 100 Hour Medical Massage Certification Program at 2 locations: Siler City, NC; Perrysburg, OH; and Pompton Lakes , NJ.
  • Special Event: Ralph to be inducted into the Massage Hall of Fame!!
    The induction will be in Panama City, FL, August 1 - 3, 2008. Ralph will present an 8 hours class on Saturday and give the keynote address on Sunday.
    Contact Mike at 850-292-1599 or 850-292-3002 for details!
  • Ralph's seminars are now accepted by Florida CE Broker!

Click Here for a list of Course Descriptions

*Individual sponsors handle registration unless noted. Call Sponsors for registration, directions, and other information. All dates are subject to change or cancellation. Please call to confirm before traveling.

Date/Location

Seminar

Registration

Apr 24-26, 2008
Perrysburg, OH

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 2: Abdominal Wall, Shoulder Girdle, Upper Extremity/Carpal Tunnel

NOTE: Module 3 will be June 6-8, 2008 Lower Extremity—Knee, Leg, Ankle, & Foot; Side Lying Position. Other topics to be announced

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

Debra Keller, Dir. Ed., 419.874.4496
admissions@haiohio.com

Healing Arts Institute
340 Three Meadows Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551

May 2-3, 2008
Massachusetts

12 hours

Medical Massage - Shoulder Girdle & Upper Extremity

AMTA members $125; non-members $175

Location:

Sheraton Milford
11 Beaver St
Milford, MA 01757

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Allissa Haines, 508 208-9484 AMTA - Mass. Chapter Spring Meeting
www.massamta.org

May 15-17, 2008
North Carolina

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 1: Assessment; Lumbar, Pelvis & Cervical Region

NOTE: Module 2 will be Aug 14-16 and Module 3 will be Oct 23-25, 2008

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

1.888.500.4500 OR online at www.massage.net

Body Therapy Institute (B.T.I.)
300 Southwind Road
Siler City, NC 27344

May 31 - Jun 1, 2008
Wilmington, Delaware

16 hours

Medical Massage for the Lumbar/Pelvis & Cervical Region

Don't miss this essential course for medical massage therapists

Location:

Delaware School of Massage and Reflexology

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

NOTE: This is Ralph's last course scheduled in this region this year. Don't miss it!

To register, contact:

Lora Bryner, 302-734-9000
Delaware School of Massage and Reflexology

Jun 6-8, 2008
Perrysburg, OH

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 3: Lower Extremity - Knee, Leg, Ankle, & Foot
Side-Lying Position
Other Topics TBA

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

Debra Keller, Dir. Ed., 419.874.4496
admissions@haiohio.com

Healing Arts Institute
340 Three Meadows Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551

June 21 - 22, 2008
Albuquerque, NM

16 hours

Medical Massage: Side-Lying Position and Upper-Extremity/Carpal Tunnel
(Ralph's only "full-body" course)

Location:

New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics
202 Morningside NE

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Janet Jordan, 505-268-9443
e-mail: Joyousent@msn.com
or
Call NMSNT:1-800-654-1675 toll-free

Jun 28-29, 2008
Cheyenne, WY

16 hours

Medical Massage: Lumbar-Pelvis & Cervical Regions

"The Essential Course for Medical Massage!"

Location:

TBA

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Jody L. (Braaten) Olson - Spnosor
P. O. Box 1538
Douglas, WY 82633
307-359-3861

e-mail: psbraaten@wiktel.com

July 11 - 20, 2008
Honolulu, HI

28 hour intensive &
15 workshop

Hawaii Medical Massage Intensive!
This is the 4th annual intensive and will conclude with an extra 2 day course on the Shoulder Girdle and Side-Lying Position

Kapiolani Community College Massage Program,
Honolulu, HI

28 hours:
Sat, 7/12 - 9am - 6:00pm
Sun 7/13 - 9am - 6:00pm
Mon. 7/14 - 6pm - 10pm
Tues. 7/15 - 6pm - 10pm
Wed. 7/16- 6pm - 10pm
Thurs. & Fri 7/17 - 18 - Free

15 hours:
Sat. 7/19 - 9am - 5:30pm Shoulder Course
Sun 7/20 - 9am - 5:30pm Side-Lying Course

Ralph's 4rd annual intensive, with lots of time off to enjoy the island!

To register, contact:

Martin Chong, Program Coordinator
Call 808-734-9540, #8232;

Kapiolani Community College
Massage Program
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu (Ohau) HI

Aug 1-3, 2008
Panama City Beach, FL

World Massage Festival and Ralph's Induction into the Massage Hall of Fame!!

Over 73 hours of NCBTMB-approved classes. Ralph will present 8 hours on Sat and give the Keynote Address on Sun.

To register, contact:

http://www.worldmassagefestival.com/home.html
or call 850-292-3002

Aug 14-16, 2008
North Carolina

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 2: Abdominal Wall, Shoulder Girdle, and Upper Extremity/Carpal Tunnel

NOTE: Module 3 will be taught Oct 23-25, 2008

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

1.888.500.4500 OR online at www.massage.net

Body Therapy Institute (B.T.I.)
300 Southwind Road
Siler City, NC 27344

September 6 - 7, 2008
Nashville, TN

16 hours

Medical Massage for the Cervical Region and the Upper Extremity/Carpal Tunnel

To register, contact:

Jane Spencer, 662-890-7783
1-5 Jesse Dr.
Byhalia, MS 38612

September 27 - 28, 2008
Albuquerque, NM

16 hours

Medical Massage: Abdominal Wall & Shoulder Girdle
Don't miss the "El Tortso Courso" it is some of Ralph's most unique work.

Last Chance for New Mexico CE Hours!

Location:

New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics
202 Morningside NE

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Janet Jordan, 505-268-9443
or NMSNT:1-800-654-1675 toll-free

or call Ralph Stephens Seminars - 888-570-9040 - toll free M-F 9:15 - 12:15 CDT

Oct 4 - 5, 2008
Albuquerque, NM

16 hours

Seated Therapeutic Massage
This is medical massage adapted to the chair. It will greatly improve your table work too. Lots of self-care techniques for your hands will also be presented.

Last chance to get you CE Hours with Ralph!

Location:

New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics
202 Morningside NE

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Janet Jordan, 505-268-9443 or NMSNT:1-800-654-1675 toll-free
e-mail: Joyousent@msn.com

or call Ralph Stephens Seminars - 888-570-9040 - toll free M-F 9:15 - 12:15 CDT

Oct 11 - 12, 2008
Cedar Rapids, IA

15 hours

Medical Massage: Abdominal Wall (Sat, 8 CE Hours) Side-Lying Position (Sun, 7 CE Hours)

Awesome courses seldom taught. These classes will help you do the work client's need that very few therapists know. Grow your practice with these advanced techniques! May take one day or both.

Location:

Synergy Massage & Healing Center
329 Tenth Ave. SE, Ste 116
Cedar Rapids, IA

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

NOTE: This is Ralph's only course in the Cedar Rapids area this year!

To register, contact:

Randa Cherry, 319.362.1202

Synergy Massage & Healing Center
329 Tenth Ave. SE, Ste 116
Cedar Rapids, IA

Oct 23-25, 2008
North Carolina

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 3: Lower Extremity - Knee, Leg, Ankle, & Foot
Side-Lying Position
Other Topics TBA

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

1.888.500.4500 OR online at www.massage.net

Body Therapy Institute (B.T.I.)
300 Southwind Road
Siler City, NC 27344

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2008
Pompton Lakes, NJ

Medical Massage: Certification Program

Module 1: Assessment; Lumbar, Pelvis & Cervical Region

NOTE: Module 2 and Module 3 dates TBA in 2009

You MAY take these modules in any order. Pay for all 3 in advance and Save $$$

To register, contact:

Institute of Therapeutic Massage
125 Wanque Ave.
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
973-616-1694

Nov 15-16, 2008
Bemidji, MN

16 hours

Medical Massage: Upper Extremity/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Knee, Leg, Ankle, Foot

Don't miss the "Extremity Extravaganza!"

Location:

Holiday Inn Express

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

NOTE: Last chance this year to study with Ralph in the Northland area

To register, contact:

Jody L. (Braaten) Olson, Sponsor, 307.359.3861
Email psbraaten@wiktel.com

P. O. Box 1538
Douglas, WY 82633

Nov 22-23, 2008
Spencer, IA

16 Hours

The 5th Annual Weekend before Thanksgiving in Spencer

Medical Massage: Abdominal Wall & Shoulder Girdle

Don't miss the: "El Tortso Courso!"

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Iowa Lakes Community College at 1-800-242-5108 ext. 227


More dates to be announced soon

Dec 6-7, 2008
St. Louis, MO

16 Hours

Medical Massage: the Lumbar/Pelvis & Cervical Regions

Don't miss the: "El Tortso Courso!"

Location:

A Gathering Place Massage School

Hours:

Sat. 9:00am - 6:30pm
Sun. 9:00am - 5:30pm
Lunch 1 - 2pm each day

To register, contact:

Ralph Stephens Seminars
Coralville, IA 52241
888-570-9040


More dates to be announced soon