2008 WORLD MASSAGE FESTIVALTM FAQ

WHAT IS IT?

It is time for Massage Therapists and Professional Bodywork Artists to feel good about what they do and have a platform from which to showcase their talents… now they can, in the form of the World Massage FestivalTM, to be held annually at sites to be determined.

The 2008 Festival will take place Friday, August 1, 2008 through Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The idea was developed a couple of years ago when Florida Governor Jeb Bush asked for the promotion of massage in the state. Mike Hinkle, owner of Pensacola Massage Center and Curator for the Festival dreamed up the idea and set the mission statement into action.

  • A job fair for those considering massage therapy as a profession.
  • A showcase for the community at large to see various types of massage therapy. There will be a timeline and explanation of massage from 3000 BC to present.
  • Education for therapists - CE Workshops will be available.
  • An introduction of the Massage Therapy Hall of FameTM honoring the inventors and instructors of various types of massage.
  • An opportunity to network with and learn from other therapists, massage business suppliers, schools and professional associations.
WHERE IS IT?

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, 11212 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

WHEN IS IT & HOW MUCH IS IT?

  • Friday, August 1 - 7:00 am - 12:00 noon - Vendor setup
  • Friday, August 1 - 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm - Vendor Exhibits Open & Therapist Check-in
  • Friday, August 1 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Reception for Hall of Fame Inductees
  • Saturday, August 2 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sunday, August 3 - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Full registration for 16 NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education Contact Hours is $250.00 per person.
WHAT IS THE MASSAGE HALL OF FAMETM?

The Hall of Fame has been created to honor those having furthered the profession of massage therapy.

WILL THERE BE CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS OFFERED DURING THE FESTIVAL?

YES, workshops are available to earn CEs...See Details.

DO I HAVE TO BE A THERAPIST TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS?

No. Members of the public may register and attend any of workshops, but will not receive CE credits.

REGISTER NOW FOR 2008 CLASSES!

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