Greater Wenatchee Area Massage Alliance (GWAMA)

01/20/2025

Winter Special Olympics is March 1st 4-7pm
You can sign up on their website or clink through the link below and show GWAMA as group

Leave us a comment if you’re able to join us in offering volunteer chair massage for the althletes at the special Olympics 👐🏽

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! If you haven't already, you'll need to create an account at https://portals.specialolympics.org before you can register for any of the shifts below!

11/21/2024

Big thanks to Chris Parker for sharing intro to Rolfing at our final GWAMA meeting of the year!

Your insight into fascia and our bodies were truly eye-opening. We appreciate the time and expertise you shared.

We also want to extend our gratitude to all LMTs who show up and make GWAMA so special. Your presence and dedication to learning, networking and growth are what make our community thrive.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to more exciting connections in the new year!

11/20/2024

Last minute reminder!!!!

GWAMA meeting tonight, November 20th at 6:00pm, 533 Orondo Ave, Wenatchee...

Chris Parker is teaching an Intro to Rolfing (Trademark) CE...

Will be an awesome time to connect with other Massage Therapists...All LMTs are welcome...

See you soon...🎉🎉🎉

11/15/2024

Join us for our last GWAMA meeting of 2024👐🏽

An incredible opportunity to learn from Chris Parker, as he teaches Intro to Rolfing! Whether you're curious about this fascinating bodywork technique or looking to expand your skills, this is a must-attend session.

All LMTs are welcome! Don’t miss out on this fantastic chance to deepen your practice and connect with fellow professionals. This will be our last GWAMA meeting of 2024, so be sure to come and make the most of it!

Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 533 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee

We can't wait to see you there! ✨

10/23/2024

🌟 Attention Local Massage Therapists! 🌟

Join us tonight for an exciting meeting! It's free, and you'll have a chance to win prizes while celebrating the Rose Jacobus Award. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and recognize excellence in our community.

We hope to see you there!

Tonight October 23 at 6pm

Bobs Burgers and Brew 795 Grant Rd
East Wenatchee

10/10/2024

🌟Attention Local Massage Therapists!🌟

Join us for a special GWAMA meeting and social event Wednesday October 23 at 6pm!

We're excited to bring back the Rose Jacobus Award and have some fantastic prizes to give away.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the revamped GWAMA and connect with fellow professionals in our community.

When: Wednesday October 23�Where: Bobs Burgers and Brews East Wenatchee
Time: 6pm

Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate, connect, and share ideas! We can't wait to see you there!

09/16/2024

Reminder -

This Wednesday will be our Fall Social Meeting ...Bring your questions and concerns...

6:00pm, September 19, 2024
2890 Mikayla Lane
East Wenatchee

Light refreshments provided...

Invite a fellow LMT...

GWAMA dues for rest of year $30

Please RSVP so we can plan refreshments...

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Thanks,

Becky GWAMA Treasurer

09/09/2024

LMT's -

We are starting up our fall GWAMA meetings...First one is Wednesday September 18, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm...

Will be a Social meeting with open discussion on questions you may have regarding massage...

Dena Halle has graciously offered to host at her house...

2890 Mikayla Lane, East Wenatchee

Refreshments will be provided...

RSVP's are appreciated...reply to this post or text Becky Pottorff at 509-630-7341...

Will receive one hour CE for attending...free to members $20 to non members...

Following two meetings are Wednesday, October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024

Will be at 6:00pm...Place TBD

Not a GWAMA member yet...Cost is $30 for the rest of 2024

Please share this post or with anyone not on Facebook..

Thanks,

Becky Pottorff
GWAMA Treasurer

08/30/2024

FYI GWAMA community -

Rose Jacobus passed away evening of August 28th.

Services at the Holy Apostle Catholic Church
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 11:00am...

In memory of a wonderful lady...

Becky Pottorff

08/05/2024

REMINDER -

All LMT's GWAMA starts again Wednesday, September 18, 2024...

Save these dates in your calendars...

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Location and CE information to be determined...
More information later...

Haven't joined GWAMA yet... $30 for the remainder of 2024....

Any questions please contact
Becky Pottorff, LMT, RC
509-630-7341

05/12/2024

Wednesday's GWAMA meeting CE

Title: Quick Screening Tools to Triage if Referral is Needed Beyond Massage. Concepts including: 1) selective tissue testing for contractile vs end range tissue pain 2) determining the clients concordant sign and a quick test-retest strategy to know the effectiveness of soft tissue work 3) types of soft tissue dysfunction vs. Nerve vs. Joint dysfunction, 4) What PT treats

RSVP appreciated...
509-630-7341 or this post...
Thanks Becky

05/10/2024

Next GWAMA meeting is Wednesday, May 15, 2024...Starts at 6:00pm...

Located at 1108 Springwater Avenue, Wenatchee
Just next to entrance to Target...

Lauren Johnson, PT will be teaching our one hour CE...title to be announced...

RSVP is appreciated...

FREE to GWAMA members...$20 to non- GWAMA members...

Cost to join GWAMA is $60 includes 6 meetings March, April, May, September, October and November, third Wednesday of each month...try to have 6-8 CEs for the year.

Thanks, Becky Pottorff, LMT, RC
GWAMA Treasurer