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