Wisconsin Massage Festival

Friday, October 13

9:30am - 11:30am (2 hrs CE)

by Sandie Kisting

Sports massage - uses stretching and massage techniques for athletes.

Course includes massage techniques and stretches for extremities and core.

Injury prevention by consistent massage treatments.

Sandie Kisting is CEO of Indigo Healing Retreat Center. Sandie is a licensed Massage Therapist and Aesthetician in the State of Wisconsin. She was Nationally certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Sandie is also a certified group exercise instructor. Sandie’s massage specialty areas include Swedish, sports, oncology massage, aromatherapy,

and reflexology. 

She has volunteered as a massage therapist for Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon, Madison Marathon, MS Ride, Madison Mini Marathon, Race for the Cure, and Easter Seals Veteran’s Camp. 

Sandie uses her professional business skills and concern for community to enhance her work to heal the world, one person at a time.

Friday, October 13

1pm - 5pm (4 hrs CE)

 by Deborah Hrycaj 

Contrast therapy is a Hydrotherapy treatment utilizing both ice and heat in succession to one another. The key to contrast therapy is in the rapid changes produced in your circulatory system when you go from very warm modalities to very cold. The benefits include: reduced inflammation, increased circulation in congested soft tissue & scar tissue, and helps treat chronic injury to soft tissue. Using these thermal opposites is an amazing addition to any clinical massage application.

Debbie Hrycaj has been a licensed massage therapist for eleven years and a massage instructor for three years. Her passion and specialty in the massage field are deep tissue techniques and clinical applications for massage.

Friday, October 13

1pm - 5pm (4 hrs CE)  

by Marsha Basta

Restorative Therapeutic Breast Massage: Intro to Principles and Practice - within this 4-hour class we will define who your patients are and how to access their need for breast massage. We will discuss how to ethically approach each patient and provide appropriate documentation to move forward during their next session. We will discuss the ethics of gender and gender identification and personal boundaries in pre and post surgical transition patients. We will study breast structure and anatomy of both male and female patients.  We will discuss how to attract breast massage clients and work with doctors as needed post operatively as well as how to approach your current patients about the benefits of including breast massage as part of the full body approach to wellness. We will discuss state and local contraindications and the potential legal ramifications of providing breast massage in an inappropriate manner. Finally, we will discuss what happens once the patient is prepared to move forward with having a breast massage. For example, what forms and procedures should be in place.

Marsha Basta is a 17 year veteran in the

field of massage and myotherapy.

Marsha teaches the Secrets of

Deep Tissue™ and Secrets of

Medical Myotherapy™ courses in

Michigan, Wisconsin, and

Minnesota, and the Secrets of

Therapeutic Breast Massage™

course in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan,

Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Saturday, October 14

9:30am to 10:30am (1 hr CE)

 by Dr. Jeffrey Montoya

Exploring the history and current state of the massage profession in Wisconsin, Dr. Montoya will highlight important themes for the massage profession. He will consider what we can learn from the past, while identifying contemporary issues we are facing along with offering suggestions of what we can do to strengthen our profession in our state.

Dr. Jeffrey Montoya has been a massage therapist in Wisconsin since 2011.  He is a graduate of the Madison College massage program.  He holds a doctorate degree in Health Professions Education from Logan University. He is the owner of two massage businesses and the founder of the Academy of Health Massage School. 

Saturday, October 14

1pm to 3pm (2 hr CE)

by Dr. Jeffrey Montoya

In this facilitated discussion will address contemporary issues in ethics which massage therapists may be facing including boundaries and communication.  This course will fulfill your Wisconsin licensing requirements for Ethics.  

Dr. Jeffrey Montoya has been a massage therapist in Wisconsin since 2011.  He is a graduate of the Madison College massage program.  He holds a doctorate degree in Health Professions Education from Logan University. He is the owner of two massage businesses and the founder of the Academy of Health Massage School. 

Saturday, October 14

3pm to 5pm (2 hr CE)

by Ricky Heldt

 Thai massage is a combination of traditional massage techniques, assisted stretching and acupressure. Traditional Thai Massage is usually practiced on the floor with the client fully clothed, and without the use of oils. Thai Table Massage is an adaptation of this treatment that can be carried out on a normal massage table. Thai Table Massage can be incorporated into a massage routine and is beneficial for practitioners who may not work on the floor and for clients who may have difficulties getting down to, or up from, the floor. 

Ricky Heldt, Owner of Open Lotus Wellness LLC is an IAYT Yoga Therapist, Thai Massage Instructor, Reiki Master and 500 Experienced Yoga Instructor for people new to yoga, advanced or needing adaptive yoga classes.  He leads teacher trainings, workshops, classes, private appointments, and online appointments. He has been teaching and practicing healing arts for more than 25 years.