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The 2010 OMTA Annual Conference

Journey of the Spirit

October 1 - 3, 2010

Breitenbush Hot Springs

Retreat and Conference

The 2010 OMTA Annual Conference & Retreat prices start at $350.00, which includes up to 13 CEs, two nights lodging at Breitenbush, and vegetarian meals for the duration of the event.

We have added Premier Options for this conference.
Please note that the Premier Option classes have additional fees.

2010 OMTA Retreat & Conference	Retreat Level	Premier Option 1	Premier Option 2	Premier Option 3
Friday 7pm	Breitenbush Orientation
Friday 8-10pm 1 CE	Business Meeting OBMT Q & A Raffle
Saturday 7am 1 CE	Tap Into Success Robert Bike or Yoga Tom Robinson or Morning Stretch Carol Duncan
Saturday 9:15am-12:15pm	Ethics & Boundaries 3 CEs Patty Glenn	Thai Massage 6 CEs David Weitzer $100 additional fee (must attend both sessions for CE credit)	Lomilomi Massage 6 CEs Marcia York *$100 additional fee* (must attend both sessions for CE credit)	Introduction to Watsu® Hot Tub Style 3 CEs Jeanne Edwards $50 additional fee
Saturday 2:15pm-5:15pm	Tried & True 3 CEs			Introduction to Watsu® Hot Tub Style 3 CEs Jeanne Edwards $50 additional fee
Saturday Evening 7-10pm 1 CE	Inipi Ceremony (Sweat Lodge) Nunpa
Sunday 7am 1 CE	Tap Into Success Robert Bike or Yoga Tom Robinson or Morning Stretch Carol Duncan
Sunday 9:15am-12:15pm 3 CEs	Structured Massage Exchange	Negative Pressure Massage Cupping Jesse McLean $50 *additional fee*	Treating TMJ Donovan Monroe $50 *additional fee*	Introduction to Watsu® Hot Tub Style 3 CEs Jeanne Edwards $50 additional fee
Sunday 2pm	Closing Circle

Click on Class Title to read about class & instructor.
Or click here to read about all the classes and instructors.

The OMTA Retreat & Conference starts on the first Friday of October at Breitenbush Hot Springs. The 2010 Retreat & Conference will be held on October 1-3. Mark your calendar for another fun, educational experience. Registration for members begins June 1. Registration for non-members begins July 1.

All classes are limited in size, so register early.

The Inipi Ceremony is not available to women in their Moon Cycle. There is a separate Moon Cycle Ceremony that teaches honor and respect for women.

The Executive Committee meets in January to select classes and instructors. If you are interested in teaching a class next year, contact the President.

Brochures are sent in June to every Oregon-Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Oregon and in the southern region of Washington State, and all OMTA members everywhere. Refer to the brochure and website for class descriptions, prices, enrollment details, and cancellation policy.

Our popular raffle has valuable items for a nominal ticket price. If you have an item or service you would like to donate, contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

We need 45 massage tables for use in the workshops. OMTA will pay you raffle tickets at conference for each table in good condition that you sign up to bring and arrives on Friday between 4-6 p.m. If you can bring your portable table, let the Registrar know. We will provide transportation for your table from the Breitenbush parking lot to the workshop site, and back to the parking lot after the conference. You must pre-register your table to get the raffle tickets.

Workshops are for LMTs, health practitioners or verified massage students only. Attendance is limited because of room size.

Note: It is each registrant's responsibility to have liability insurance, as OMTA's insurance policy does not cover individual conference participants.

A detailed confirmation letter will be mailed to you when your registration is processed.

Interested in teaching at OMTA's Annual Conference? Fill out our Conference Instructor Proposal form.

Breitenbush Information

There are NO public phones available on the property. The nearest public phone is in Detroit, twenty minutes away from Breitenbush. No cell phones get reception at Breitenbush.

Cabins have no locks or safes, so please leave your valuables at home or keep them on your person.

Swimsuits are optional at all times in bathing areas only, but required for Watsu classes.

Smoking is only permitted in designated outside areas.

TO BRING:

Massage table (if agreed). Make sure to mark your name on all parts and carrying cases.

For classes, bring linens and oil or lotion.

Towels (2 bath and a hand towel, good for drying off after soaking or showers)

Terry robe (great for hot tubs)

Swimsuit (optional for bathing areas, but required for Watsu classes)

Flip flops for getting in and out of pools (There's gravel & mud around the pools.)

Top sheet, bedding and pillow (Breitenbush only supplies the mattress & frame. It's best to bring a couple of blankets to adjust for temperature changes rather than one heavy sleeping bag as temperature in cabins varies depending on roommates.)

Flashlight/headlamp (check batteries)

Alarm clock

Umbrella and rainwear, mountain footwear and warm clothes (This is October in the mountains and classrooms can be very warm, so it is better to dress in removable layers).

Breitenbush is vegetarian. If you bring any meat products you cannot eat them in the dining hall. You need to use your own utensils and take all containers home with you. Some participants prefer to bring jerky.

Non-cook snacks—keep all snacks in sturdy containers that are squirrel-proof. Squirrels do visit cabins and chew into cloth/nylon/Zip lock bags used for food. Sturdy plastic coolers are best.

Instant coffee, hot chocolate, or tea if you crave caffeine. The dining hall has hot water available.

Plastic water bottle for hot tub and classes

Personal toiletries—ONLY biodegradable products, including shampoos and soaps.

Notebook/pen for workshops

Money for store and Silent Auction/Raffle. Breitenbush has a store that you may wish to visit.

Items to donate to the Auction/Raffle

Do NOT Bring:

Pets (even in vehicles)

Drugs, alcohol

Candles, incense

Camp stoves

Electric appliances with heating elements (i.e., hair dryers, curling irons, coffee pots, etc.)

Glass containers

Directions:
Using a map, find Detroit, Oregon. It is located on Oregon Route 22, southeast of Salem, northwest of Bend. From Detroit, go 10 miles north on Highway 46 following the signs to Breitenbush Hot Springs. Go past Cleator Bend Campground and take the first right, crossing the bridge. Take every left fork after crossing the bridge to the Breitenbush parking lot. The road turns to gravel after the bridge, and is notoriously rough and washboardy.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Annual Conference!
The OMTA Executive Committee

View photos from previous Annual Conferences.

Annual Conference Themes, 1985-Present

Year	Location	Date	Theme
1985	Breitenbush	Oct. 4-6	Neck, low back, shoulders & feet
1986	Breitenbush	Oct. 24-26	OMTA Belongs to All of Us
1987	Breitenbush	Oct. 23-25	Balance and Well-Being
1988	Breitenbush		Legislative Strategy
1989	Breitenbush	Oct. 6-8	Coming to Healing
1990	Camp Westwind	Oct. 12-14
1991	Lost Valley	cancelled
1992	Breitenbush	Oct. 2-4	Culturally Diverse
1993	Breitenbush	Oct. 29-31	Massage Exchange
1994	Marylhurst	Oct. 22-24	Re-Membering the First Ten Years
1995	Breitenbush	Sept. 29-Oct. 1	Discovering Massage as Teacher: The Spirit of Massage
1996	Breitenbush	Oct. 4-6	Moving Into Action
1997	Breitenbush	Oct. 3-5	Focus on Touch: The Energy of Rejuvenation and Grounding
1998	Breitenbush	Oct. 2-4	Communication, Community & Change
1999	Breitenbush	Oct. 8-10	Massage in the Next Millenium
2000	Breitenbush	Oct. 6-8	Healing Ourselves Through Transitions and Chaos
2001	Breitenbush	Oct. 5-7	Renew - Rejuvenate - Rejoice
2002	Breitenbush	Oct. 4-6	Tools for Transformation
2003	Breitenbush	Oct. 3-5	Manifesting Peace
2004	Breitenbush	Oct. 1-3	Honoring Our Senses
2005	Breitenbush	Sept. 30-Oct. 2	Celebrating 20 Years of OMTA: Changing Lives Through Changing Times
2006	Breitenbush	Oct. 6-8	Rising to Renewed Purpose and Passion
2007	Breitenbush	Oct. 5-7	Inner Peace Through Healing Harmony
2008	Breitenbush	Oct. 3-5	A Time to Heal
2009	Breitenbush	Oct. 2-4	Harvesting Hope
2010	Breitenbush	Oct. 1-3	Journey of the Spirit

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