Speakers

Paul Kohlmeier, BPE, RMT, R.Ac.

Cupping Essentials

Cupping for Healthcare Professionals: Advanced Clinical Applications

Registered Massage Therapist and Registered Acupuncturist, Paul Kohlmeier is an experienced and skilled massage therapist who is also trained as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist. Graduating with a Physical Education degree from the University of Manitoba, Paul went on to obtain his Diploma in Massage Therapy from Wellington College and Diplomas in both Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Hua Xia Acupuncture and Herb College of Canada. Paul has a wealth of information looking forways to get out of his head...which has led him to teaching and lecturing over the last 15 years.

Paul runs a community acupuncture practice, in addition to his Massage Therapy practice from his clinic based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In addition to his keen interest in Massage Therapy and ChineseMedicine, Paul is a self-proclaimed research geek having participated in the World Fascia Congress, IN-CAM and the Massage Therapy Foundation Research Conference and loves bringing everything he learns to the treatment room as well as the classroom.

Being certified in both Massage Therapy and Chinese Medicine, Paul has a unique ability to speak to the two different bodies of knowledge. He takes a decidedly different approach, working towards an explanatory narrative that represents current thinking and science, as well as adding a feedback-based model of explanation that includes a patient-directed approach.

Paul is co-owner of Cupping Canada Inc and Cupping USA with his wife Michelle. This dynamic duo travels worldwide delivering evidence and formed education and retailing high quality medical supplies. Paul is the education manager and lead instructor and constantly doing research to keep the evidence informed courses current with the most updated cupping therapy information. Paul travels around the globe and lectures at health and wellness conferences, 5 star spas, massage chains, and private clinics.

Website: https://cuppingcanada.ca/ & https://cuppinginternational.com/

Brad Norris

Essentials of Taping: Unlocking the Basics for Effective Therapeutic Application

Performance Taping Essentials : An Exploration of Basic and Advanced Taping Applications

Brad is a registered massage therapist, kinesiologist / exercise physiologist and human performance specialist. He earned a Master’s degree with a specialist in exercise science and biomechanics from East Tennessee State University. He is also a former member of the Canadian National Bobsleigh Team and Canadian Track and Field program.

As lead consultant and owner of Power Tek Fitness and Linden Valley Integrated Therapy based in Lindsay, Ontario, Brad has worked with numerous national, Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletes and teams over a thirty-year career. He holds certifications in functional integrated acupuncture, soft tissue release ( STR / MMR ), Fascial Abrasion techniques / IASTM, Fascial Stretch Therapy and corrective functional exercise / assessment. He is a Level 3 – Poliquin Certified Strength Coach and has served as a lead clinical instructor for Rocktape, The FIT Institute and The Poliquin International Certification Program for the last 15 years effectively bridging the gap between performance and rehabilitation.

Brad is a sought-after lecturer in the fields of strength and conditioning, sport injury and human performance. He has presented on an array of topics that encompass functional assessment, exercise prescription, injury treatment / prevention and program design across populations.

As a movement, fascial enthusiast, he spends much of his free time exposing teams, athletes and clinicians to a unique functional movement and treatment platform that serves athletes and patients alike.

Dr. Nikita Vizniak

Fundamentals of IASTM: Mastering Core Techniques for Effective Therapy

Precision Edge: Mastering IASTM Techniques

Dr. Nikita Vizniak (aka ‘Dr. Nik’), BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES is a collection of ~214 bones, ~472 joints, and soft tissues that loves to learn, teach and help people reach their optimal potential. He is an author, clinician and professor of clinical cadaver anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobilizations, and a globally recognized subject matter expert. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, practitioner at prohealthclinics.com and has authored many textbooks, youtube videos and CE courses used around the world; including the best-selling Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment, among others. His works have been translated into many languages and help millions of students, clinicians and instructors promote evidence-based, best practices of multidisciplinary patient-centered care. Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content – Anatomy is the foundation of his work, progressing to assessment and action.

His motto – ‘We are all students and life is cumulative – work smarter not harder and have fun. #sayitwithasmile’ Follow him on FB, IG or Youtube. Patient bookings can be made here by appointment only.

Speakers

Paul Kohlmeier, BPE, RMT, R.Ac.

Cupping Essentials

Cupping for Healthcare Professionals: Advanced Clinical Applications

Registered Massage Therapist and Registered Acupuncturist, Paul Kohlmeier is an experienced and skilled massage therapist who is also trained as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist. Graduating with a Physical Education degree from the University of Manitoba, Paul went on to obtain his Diploma in Massage Therapy from Wellington College and Diplomas in both Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Hua Xia Acupuncture and Herb College of Canada. Paul has a wealth of information looking forways to get out of his head...which has led him to teaching and lecturing over the last 15 years.

Paul runs a community acupuncture practice, in addition to his Massage Therapy practice from his clinic based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In addition to his keen interest in Massage Therapy and ChineseMedicine, Paul is a self-proclaimed research geek having participated in the World Fascia Congress, IN-CAM and the Massage Therapy Foundation Research Conference and loves bringing everything he learns to the treatment room as well as the classroom.

Being certified in both Massage Therapy and Chinese Medicine, Paul has a unique ability to speak to the two different bodies of knowledge. He takes a decidedly different approach, working towards an explanatory narrative that represents current thinking and science, as well as adding a feedback-based model of explanation that includes a patient-directed approach.

Paul is co-owner of Cupping Canada Inc and Cupping USA with his wife Michelle. This dynamic duo travels worldwide delivering evidence and formed education and retailing high quality medical supplies. Paul is the education manager and lead instructor and constantly doing research to keep the evidence informed courses current with the most updated cupping therapy information. Paul travels around the globe and lectures at health and wellness conferences, 5 star spas, massage chains, and private clinics.

Website: https://cuppingcanada.ca/ & https://cuppinginternational.com/

Brad Norris

Essentials of Taping: Unlocking the Basics for Effective Therapeutic Application

Performance Taping Essentials : An Exploration of Basic and Advanced Taping Applications

Brad is a registered massage therapist, kinesiologist / exercise physiologist and human performance specialist. He earned a Master’s degree with a specialist in exercise science and biomechanics from East Tennessee State University. He is also a former member of the Canadian National Bobsleigh Team and Canadian Track and Field program.

As lead consultant and owner of Power Tek Fitness and Linden Valley Integrated Therapy based in Lindsay, Ontario, Brad has worked with numerous national, Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletes and teams over a thirty-year career. He holds certifications in functional integrated acupuncture, soft tissue release ( STR / MMR ), Fascial Abrasion techniques / IASTM, Fascial Stretch Therapy and corrective functional exercise / assessment. He is a Level 3 – Poliquin Certified Strength Coach and has served as a lead clinical instructor for Rocktape, The FIT Institute and The Poliquin International Certification Program for the last 15 years effectively bridging the gap between performance and rehabilitation.

Brad is a sought-after lecturer in the fields of strength and conditioning, sport injury and human performance. He has presented on an array of topics that encompass functional assessment, exercise prescription, injury treatment / prevention and program design across populations.

As a movement, fascial enthusiast, he spends much of his free time exposing teams, athletes and clinicians to a unique functional movement and treatment platform that serves athletes and patients alike.

Dr. Nikita Vizniak

Fundamentals of IASTM: Mastering Core Techniques for Effective Therapy

Precision Edge: Mastering IASTM Techniques

Dr. Nikita Vizniak (aka ‘Dr. Nik’), BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES is a collection of ~214 bones, ~472 joints, and soft tissues that loves to learn, teach and help people reach their optimal potential. He is an author, clinician and professor of clinical cadaver anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobilizations, and a globally recognized subject matter expert. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, practitioner at prohealthclinics.com and has authored many textbooks, youtube videos and CE courses used around the world; including the best-selling Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment, among others. His works have been translated into many languages and help millions of students, clinicians and instructors promote evidence-based, best practices of multidisciplinary patient-centered care. Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content – Anatomy is the foundation of his work, progressing to assessment and action.

His motto – ‘We are all students and life is cumulative – work smarter not harder and have fun. #sayitwithasmile’ Follow him on FB, IG or Youtube. Patient bookings can be made here by appointment only.