March 5 - March 7, 2027
SAVE THE DATE
The AMTA South Carolina Chapter is proud to announce a monumental milestone—our 40th Anniversary in 2027! For four decades, we have been committed to advancing the massage therapy profession, supporting our members, and promoting excellence in education and practice across the state.
Join us March 5–7, 2027, in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, for our Spring 2027 Education Convention & Annual Business Meeting—a celebration you don’t want to miss!
We are honored to welcome nationally renowned educators Susan Salvo, Ruth Werner, and James Waslaski, who will be providing exceptional continuing education opportunities designed to elevate your practice and inspire your professional growth.
Come for the education.
Stay for the empowerment.
Celebrate the legacy—and help us step boldly into the future!
More details and registration information coming soon. Mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate 40 years of impact, innovation, and community with us!
Meet the Instructors
Susan Salvo, EdD, BCTMB, LMT
Dr. Susan Salvo, a thought leader with over 40 years in massage and academia, is a pioneer in evidence-informed practice. As an educator and author of two widely used textbooks, she presents globally and advances the field through her research. Susan contributes to the Massage Therapy Foundation, Body of Knowledge project, and interstate compact efforts. Her career focuses on advancing massage therapy, integrative healthcare, and education, influencing practitioners worldwide through her research, writing, and teachings.
Ruth Werner
Ruth Werner serves the massage therapy community through writing, education, and creative expression that informs and inspires. She began teaching massage therapy before graduating from school and continued educating students from 1984 to 2010 across programs in Washington, Massachusetts, and Utah, with a brief hiatus to raise her children. In 2005, she was honored with the Jerome Perlinski AMTA Council of Schools Teacher of the Year, a recognition that reflects both her passion for teaching and her engaging, theatre-informed approach to complex topics like pathology. Today, her focus is on developing live and online continuing education courses, specializing in pathology and related subjects, to support the growth of practicing therapists.
James Waslaski
James Waslaski brings over 30 years of expertise in manual and elite sports therapy, pioneering pain-free orthopedic massage and advanced pain management techniques. A published author and international lecturer, he teaches nearly 45 seminars worldwide each year to a diverse range of healthcare professionals. His textbook, Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management, reflects his commitment to improving patient outcomes and therapist education.
A former paramedic with 20 years of trauma center experience, he has worked with collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes, including the 1996 Olympic Games and the New York Yankees. Honored with multiple awards, including induction into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame, he continues to shape the field through education, research, and global leadership.
Ready to Register?
Please remember to bring the following for hands-on courses:
Massage Table
Bolster
Lotions
1-2 sets of sheets
*****Registration Cancellation Policy*****
All cancellations and requests for refund of registration fees must be completed through your registration link from your confirmation email or submitted in writing to sc.eventadmin@amtamassage.org. An administrative fee of $50 is assessed for all cancellations postmarked no later than 1 week prior to the event. Cancellations postmarked after 1 week prior and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
If the AMTA-SC Chapter is prevented from holding or postpones the Conference for any cause beyond its control, AMTA-SC Chapter will credit attendees' partial or full paid registration fees toward the cost of the next AMTA-SC conference. AMTA-SC Chapter is not responsible for any other costs you may incur in connection with the postponement or cancellation of the Conference.
Hotel Information
Doubletree/Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, Tapestry by Hilton
3200 S Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577