2025 International Virtual Symposium

Day 1 – Thursday 30 October 2025

Massage & Myotherapy Australia
Julian Moore – Practical application of AI technology in clinic
12:00 PM AEDT – Thursday 30 October
1:00 AM UK – Thursday 30 October
9:00 PM USA & CANADA - Wednesday 29 October
*60 Minutes

Healwell - USA
Corey Rivera – Holding Space, Losing Ground: Unpacking Trauma Exposure and Isolation in the Massage Therapy Profession
1:15 PM AEDT – Thursday 30 October
2:15 AM UK – Thursday 30 October
10:15 PM USA & CANADA – Wednesday 29 October
*45 Minutes

Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®
Scott Doss - Pin, Twist, Sling, and Resist: Reclaiming Movement with Erik Dalton’s Innovative Methods
Presented in cooperation with Dalton Myoskeletal
2:15 PM AEDT – Thursday 30 October
3:15 AM UK – Thursday 30 October
11:15 PM USA & CANADA – Wednesday 29 October
*30 Minutes

Presented in cooperation with Dalton Myoskeletal

Day 2 – Friday 31 October 2025

ThinkTree Hub
Jacques H. Poullard – Introduction to Interflow Bodywork
12:00 PM AEDT – Friday 31 October
1:00 AM UK – Friday 31 October
9:00 PM USA & CANADA – Thursday 30 October
* 30 Minutes

Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association
Jonathan Maister - Demystifying the Hip
12:45 PM AEDT – Friday 31 October
1:45 AM UK – Friday 31 October
9:45 PM USA & CANADA – Thursday 30 October
*30 Minutes

How Manual Therapists Can Support Neurologic Conditions
David Haddad – Massage & Myotherapy Australia
1:30 PM AEDT – Friday 31 October
 2:30 AM UK – Friday 31 October
10:30 PM USA & CANADA – Thursday 30 October
* 60 minutes

Day 1 – Thursday 30 October 2025

Julian Moore – Practical Application of AI Technology in Clinic • 12:00 PM AEDT

Topic

In this highly practical session, you will gain an overview of the most up to date AI tools. Through a live demonstration, you'll see firsthand how AI-powered tools can revolutionise your work and dramatically enhance your effectiveness across a range of common tasks. Gain valuable insights and walk away equipped with actionable knowledge, ready to implement these tools immediately after the session.

About the Presenter

Julian Moore is well-known across Australasia for helping associations, nonprofits, companies, and governments boost revenue through AI implementation. An unabashed technology geek, he has a deep understanding of AI and how organisations can use it to improve operations and make a greater impact. Julian created Australia’s first AI Board member and founded “AIR Music 12”, Australia’s largest AI music YouTube channel, with 122K subscribers and 1.7M listeners. Julian advises insurance companies, banks, hospitals, advisory firms, the Australian federal government, local governments, and associations. Having worked extensively in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, he makes complex topics easy to grasp, sharing practical solutions through keynotes, coaching, consulting, and training. Say goodbye to PowerPoint—Julian brings AI tools to life through live demonstrations tailored to your sector. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansmoore/

 

Corey Rivera – Holding Space, Losing Ground: Unpacking Trauma Exposure and Isolation in the Massage Therapy Profession • 1:15 PM AEDT

Topic

This presentation will discuss the systemic issues that make the position of massage therapist psychologically stressful and some options for mitigating these stressors.

Learning Objectives

• Recognise the symptoms of trauma exposure response
• Understand how isolation is related to trauma exposure response and other psychological work stressors
• Learn personal methods for mitigating these stressors
• Learn organisational/professional methods for mitigating these stressors

About the Presenter

Corey wants to know everything all of the time, and is lucky enough to be Healwell’s Strategy and Media Coordinator so they have an excuse to try. They coordinate the Healwell Online Community, create "The Rub" podcast and always have another question. Corey has been a massage therapist since 2008. They have experience in writing, designing, organising data, project management, and opera singing. They enjoy video games, professional wrestling, and cartoons. They are good at focusing, and bad at hobbies. Corey is passionate about how humans communicate information and the profession of massage therapy.

 

Scott Doss – Pin, Twist, Sling, and Resist: Reclaiming Movement with Erik Dalton’s Innovative Methods • 2:15 PM AEDT

Topic

Join international MAT educator Scott Doss for a dynamic webinar exploring Erik Dalton’s legacy through innovative “Pin, Twist, Sling, and Resist” techniques. These Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) are designed to help clients break pain-avoidance cycles and regain movement. Blending osteopathic manual therapy with neuroscience, Dalton’s methods generate tissue warmth, reawaken proprioception, and improve joint mobility. Scott will demonstrate techniques that reset pain perception, restore capsular flexibility, and activate inhibited muscles, ideal for clients with chronic pain, central sensitisation, or fear-based movement patterns. Archival footage of Dalton highlights key techniques, making this session both a practical training and a look into the mind of a true innovator. Whether you're new to MAT or refining your skills, you’ll leave with tools you can use right away.

About the Presenter

Scott Doss remembers attending his first Myoskeletal seminar and how it opened his eyes to a type of manual therapy that was specifically designed to assess and treat clients in an approachable, easy way; it changed his life and his practice. Now, as a Master Myoskeletal Therapist® and MAT educator, he dedicates his time to treating, educating, and encouraging clients presenting with a variety of injuries and pain patterns with enjoyment in one of his two locations in the Atlanta area.

Presented in cooperation with Dalton Myoskeletal

 

Day 2 – Friday 31 October 2025

Jacques H. Poullard – Merging Eastern & Western Techniques  • 12:00 PM AEDT

Topic

This symposium session explores the integration of Eastern and Western approaches to soft tissue therapy and massage. Focusing on anterior, lateral, and posterior muscular connections, it demonstrates how to engage deep and superficial back muscles directly, as well as through interconnected myofascial pathways. Using postures inspired by yogic backbends and twists, the session emphasises reintegrating movement patterns and supporting continuity between lower and upper body systems.

About the Presenter

Jacques is the creator of Interflow Bodywork, a dynamic method that blends Eastern and Western massage traditions with movement, breathwork, and therapeutic flow. With over 20 years of experience as a Sports and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist and personal trainer, he founded Optimal Massage Therapy in 2014 and works primarily with clients in London. Jacques trained at The London School of Remedial & Sports Massage and studied Sports Science & Nutrition at UEL. He also completed advanced Thai Yoga Massage training in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and draws on decades of hands-on practice to develop innovative techniques that restore balance, enhance performance, and support long-term wellbeing. His career highlights include working with elite athletes at the London 2012 Olympics and the 2017 World Athletics Championships, as well as serving since 2022 as a teacher and judge for the European, Southeast Asia & Iberic Massage Championships. In 2025, Jacques will launch the Interflow Bodywork Diploma, sharing his method with fellow practitioners and helping them integrate it into their own professional practice. Originally from France, he now lives in London and remains committed to evolving the art of bodywork through education, creativity, and cultural exchange.

 

Jonathan Maister – Demystifying the Hip • 12:45 PM AEDT

Topic

The assessment of the hip can be frustrating for the therapist and consequently likewise the treatment. For the patient, unsuccessful resolution is disheartening. This lecture provides a critical exploration of the applied anatomy, mechanics, assessment and common pathologies of this commonly injured region. Attendees will discover the idiosyncrasies and challenges unique to the hip, and apply these to assessment and treatment. Expect an engaging lecture with a unique perspective of the hip. While the hands-on component is limited to description, it is introduced and therapists will hopefully have some additional skills as well as new ideas for future consideration. The primary objective is to provide a quantum leap in the therapist’s comprehension of this region and obviate the frustration and consequent despondency that occurs with incomplete clinical resolution.

Learning Outcomes

• Explore the applied anatomy of the hip and pelvic region
• Relate the reviewed knowledge to the associated mechanics of the region
• Apply this information to the clinical aetiology of hip conditions
• Introduce intervention strategies to address these conditions
• Revisit discussed components into an entity which addresses the patient’s overall wellbeing

About the Presenter 

Jonathan Maister is a Canadian Certified Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist with a further specialty in Sport Massage (through the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association). In addition to being in private practice since 1997, he has taught at numerous educational institutions in their Massage Therapy program. He writes regularly for Canadian journals on topics relating to Athletic Therapy, Sport Medicine and Massage. Jonathan’s presentations are known for their high energy and unique approach to clinical assessment and rehabilitation, making him a frequent presenter at conventions in the Massage Therapy and Athletic Therapy domain in Canada, South Africa, Israel and the USA. He chairs the Education Committee of the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association.

David Haddad – How Manual Therapists Can Support Neurologic Conditions  • 1:30 PM AEDT

Topic

Welcome to the International Symposium. Today I will be discussing massage and myotherapy treatment for some musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including headaches, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Dementia. We will cover subtypes of these conditions, while taking a further deep dive into the research around the benefits of massage and myotherapy when treating our patients living with them. There will be a couple of videos summarising the conditions and then looking at the evidence to ‘support or rule out’ massage and myotherapy for these conditions. Lastly, we will also explore what we can do to help support the patients and their families in relation to education and what can help in terms of improving their quality of life. This presentation will run for an hour so unfortunately we will not have time for Q&A at the end of this presentation this time around. However, my contact details will be on the slides, so please feel free to get in contact.

About the Presenter

David Haddad is a highly experienced and dedicated healthcare professional with nearly 20 years in the industry, holding an Honours degree in Physiotherapy, as well as being a trained Massage & Myotherapist. David runs specialised evidence-based rehabilitation programs for individuals with Osteoarthritis (OA), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & balance and falls issues. David has a strong focus on improving mobility, function, and quality of life for his patients. David primarily works within the community, offering services in gyms, homes, and hydrotherapy settings, while also managing a small private practice, where he predominantly treats both MSK and neurological patients. In addition, he provides telehealth consultations to ensure accessible care for those unable to attend in person. Alongside his clinical practice, David has a passion for travel and sport and has had the privilege of offering massage therapy in orphanages overseas, further broadening his global perspective and enhancing his skills. David’s commitment to patient care is grounded in evidence-based practice, ensuring every individual he works with receives the best possible treatment for their needs.