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MASSAGE26 Conference and AGM

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Massage26 Conference & AGM

Conference Program

Join us for two inspiring days of clinical education, professional development, wellbeing, business and industry connection.

DAY 1 — SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026

Clinical Practice & Performance

8:00 – 8:30

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REGISTRATION

Conference opens

📍 Face to Face

8:30 – 9:30

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Keynote

The Future of Touch in an AI World

Dr Marc Cohen

📍 Face to Face

9:30 – 10:15

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Training Session

Good Massage Starts with Good Questions.

Strengthen your intake, sharpen your clinical judgement, and document the care you actually provide.

Luke Atsiaris & Henry Kuo | Taking Care Mobile Massage

📍 Face to Face

10:15 – 10:45

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MORNING TEA

10:45 – 12:15

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Training Session

What’s really going on?

Assessment of Head, Neck & Shoulder Presentations

Luke Troiani & Vinay Srinivasan | Avia Performance
Lisa Huynh | Lisa Myotherapy

📍 Face to Face

12:15 – 1:15

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LUNCH

1:15 – 3:15

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Training Session

Treating the problem

Practical Treatment Strategies for Head, Neck & Shoulder Pain

Luke Troiani & Vinay Srinivasan | Avia Performance
Lisa Huynh | Lisa Myotherapy

📍 Face to Face

3:15 – 3:45

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AFTERNOON TEA

3:45 – 5:15

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Training Session

Build it back better

Exercise Prescription & Rehabilitation for Head, Neck & Shoulder Presentations

Luke Troiani & Vinay Srinivasan | Avia Performance
Lisa Huynh | Lisa Myotherapy

📍 Face to Face

5:15 – 5:20

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DAY 1 CONFERENCE CLOSE

5:20 – 6:20

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CONFERENCE COCKTAIL FUNCTION

DAY 2 — SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026

Wellbeing, Business & Professional Practice

AGM after lunch

8:00 – 8:30

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REGISTRATION

📍 Face to Face

8:30 – 10:00

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Training Session

Sustainable Wellness for Remedial Massage Therapists

Caring for yourself while supporting your clients

Lisa Randall | Botanique Skin Wellness Spa

📍 Face to Face

10:00 – 10:30

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MORNING TEA

10:30 – 12:30

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Training Session

Discover Two Clinical Approaches to Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Explore two evidence-informed approaches through a combination of engaging presentations and live practical demonstrations.

Eryn Price | The Mastectomy Guide
Sue Butcher | Lymphoedema Lipoedema Educational Services

📍 Face to Face

12:30 – 1:30

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LUNCH

1:30 – 2:15

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AGM

MAA AGM and board Q&A

MAA Board

📍 Face to Face
+ Online

2:15 – 3:00

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Presentation

Infection Control and Cross contamination

Compliance for the Health and Beauty Industry

Stephen Hodge | Senior Health Officer – Yarra Ranges Council

📍 Face to Face
+ Online

3:00 – 3:30

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AFTERNOON TEA

3:30 – 4:00

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Training Session

Tips and tricks to make the most of your next home visit to an older person living at home.

Luke Atsiaris & Henry Kuo | Taking Care Mobile Massage

📍 Face to Face

4:00 – 4:45

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Presentation

Building a successful practice for fun, freedom and profit

Elicia Crook | The Health Leader Co

📍 Face to Face

4:45 – 5:00

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DAY 2 CONFERENCE CLOSE

MASSAGE26

Wellbeing and Massage Therapy · Melbourne · 17–18 October 2026