Third International Fascia Research Congress

The Third International Fascia Research Congress is scheduled for March 28-30, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Workshops before and after the main proceedings are also planned.

This conference will be hosted by the Massage Therapists' Association of British Columbia (MTABC). Over 700 BC RMTs participated in the 2007 Congress replays, reflecting the recognized impact that this research has on massage therapy. The selection of the MTABC by the directors of the Fascia Research Congress Congress and the congress governing sponsor, the Ida P. Rolf Research Foundation, is a recognition of the excellence, quality and commitment of BC’s Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs).

The 2012 Fascia Congress will, as always, center on the latest and best research on the human fasciae. Additionally---and recognizing the interests of clinicians in gaining insights that will bear on practical applications---the program will be designed to include more presentation time to relating the research findings to clinical issues, particularly the practical applications of fascial layers.

IMPORTANT DATES (subject to change)

Registration Opens...January 1, 2011
Workshop Submission Deadline...April 1, 2011
Abstract Submission Deadline...July 1, 2011

KEY PERSONNEL / COMMITTEES

Executive Director---Fascia Research Congress / Ida P. Rolf Research Foundation: Thomas W. Findley MD, PhD
Host Executive Director---Massage Therapists' Association of British Columbia (MTABC): Brenda Locke
Planning Committee: Harriett Hall RMT, Chair
Scientific Committee: Robert Schleip PhD, Michael Kuchera DO, Co-Chairs
Scientific Review: Geoffrey Bove, DC, PhD, Chair

The Fascia Research Congress Planning Committee invites academic centers and professional membership organizations to financially support the 2012 conference in Vancouver. Please contact info@fasciacongress.org for more information.