Massage Envy Sponsoring Free NCBTMB-Certified Seminar in Chicago

Massage Envy is sponsoring a free 4-hour seminar on June 22, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. The seminar will cover the topic of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) for the therapist and the client. Lois Orth-Zitoli will be a guest speaker. Participants will earn four (4) free NCBTMB CEUs for attending.

The first 25 people to register will also receive a free book from Aaron L. Mattes on AIS.

The event details are below. If you are interested in registering, please visit www.fullcirclehealthinc.com. Seats are limited.

Date: June 22, 2016

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois

Parking is free.

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