World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame

July 12-14, 2024 - AMC
July 14-18 2024 - WMF
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Cherokee, NC

Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.



Bruce Baltz
2007 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Member


Bruce Baltz, founder of SPIRIPHYSICAL® LLC is a founding member of Deep Freeze Team LLC. He is a licensed massage therapist in the states of NY, FL, and NC while maintaining his board certification in therapeutic massage & bodywork. He received his (Active Isolated Stretching) AIS certification in 2015 and is the former chair of NCBTMB. Bruce has been a deep tissue stone education since 1999 and teaching AIS since 2004. He has an active isolated stretching Jupiter, FL practice where he focuses on providing AIS sessions to a diverse age range of clients; including but not limited to joint replacement, sports performance, functional movement, stability and balance.

Website: SPIRIPHYSICAL LLC




The Power of Cool Stone Therapy
8 CE Hours

Class description:

The body heals by change whether it is spiritual, physical or emotional. This change is impacted by an external influence which for our purpose is physical. In this workshop, we will be utilizing cool tones to initiate a change to the body's healing process. We do not want to overwhelm our internal systems; we want to challenge our norm and encourage the body's recovery. "It is not about being cold it is about receiving cooler temperatures." If your treatment room is not cool your client should not get cold. When working with stones no matter the temperature your body mechanics should be the same. The pressure and pace of the stone will change and will be adjusted to your client's tolerance for both temperature and pressure.

List of supplies:
  • Stones: marble if you have them (any stone can be made cold)
  • Shapes: Round, oblong stones will be needed. (all stones should be of a size to fit into your hand) If you have specialty stone you massage with, you may bring them. Your placement stones will not be needed for this class.
  • Cooler and ice
  • Massage table
  • Linens
  • Oil or cream (your preference)
  • Wipes to clean stones
  • Be prepared to take notes
  • Manuals will be e-mailed
Room will most likely be cold so feel free to bring a blanket

PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.



Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) - Intro to Clinical Application
8 CE Hours

Class description:

Stretching has arrived and the alternative healing world and its clients are embracing it with a new understanding of overall wellbeing. Active Isolated Stretching is taking a front seat in this movement with a long history with its clinical benefits and outstanding results thanks to the efforts of Aaron Mates, Founder of AIS.

This one-day workshop (8CEs) will take you on a journey of functional movement while we breathe new life into muscles and joints with precision and accuracy. This will be accomplished by learning the principles of AIS as you become more proficient in feeling the end field of a muscle and or joint restrictions of your clients.

Principles:
  • Hold stretches for 2-3 seconds
  • The client is active (reciprocal inhibition)
  • Between each stretch the muscle will go back to a neutral position
You will develop greater trust in your client of your skill which will magnify the results of this amazing process and bring them to a new level of wellbeing. Dust off those anatomy books and bring your "A" game while we jump into this challenging fun packed day of AIS.

Supplies
  • Sheets and oil will not be needed)
  • Massage Table
  • Table wipes or spray
  • Be prepared to take notes
  • Manuals will be emailed
  • If you have a stretching stabilization belt please bring it or a limited numbers of belts will be available.
  • Feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase a belt before class. We will require a 3 week lead time for all orders.


PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, COLOGNE OR ESSENTIAL OILS TO CLASS.