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 Festival^TM, to be held annually at sites to be determined.

The 2009 Festival will take place Saturday, April 25, 2009 & Sunday, April 25, 2009 at the T-Bar-M Resort & Conference Center in New Braunfels, Texas. The idea was developed a couple of years ago when 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 Fame^TM 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.

T-Bar-M Resort & Conference Center, 2549 Highway 46 West, New Braunfels, Texas

WHEN IS IT & HOW MUCH IS IT?

• Saturday, April 25 - 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Sunday, April 26 - 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Full registration for up to 14 NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education Contact Hours is $250.00 per person.

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.