Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) Workshops
Break the Pattern: MAT for Upper & Lower Crossed Syndromes
Dallas, TX. | April 3–5, 2027 | with Kathleen Benanti
Get your hands on Erik Dalton’s distinctive Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques in this intensive, practice-focused workshop. Explore two structured treatment protocols for Upper and Lower Crossed Syndromes, featuring powerful techniques for the neck, shoulders, spine, pelvis, and hips.
Stop Chasing Tight Muscles. Start Seeing the Bigger Picture.
Go beyond simply stretching tight muscles. Explore innovative hands-on approaches designed to reduce facilitated muscle activity, improve tissue extensibility, restore comfortable joint play, mobilize neural structures, provide targeted sensory input, and encourage under-participating muscles.
You’ll learn to:
- See beyond the pain. Recognize interconnected patterns of compensation involving the neck, shoulders, spine, pelvis, and hips.
- Expand your hands-on toolbox. Discover distinctive MAT approaches and unique techniques for working with muscles, joints, and neural structures.
- Treat with greater purpose. Understand the therapeutic intention behind each technique and how to adapt it to the person on your table.
- Connect the dots. Explore how these patterns may contribute to familiar complaints involving the neck, shoulders, arms, low back, SI region, and hips.
Leave with two practical treatment protocols, fresh hands-on skills, and a new perspective on treating persistent pain and dysfunction.
New to MAT? Discover a practical framework for understanding common pain and compensation patterns and gain hands-on experience with two structured treatment protocols and a versatile toolbox of innovative MAT techniques you can begin integrating into your practice immediately.
Already Practicing MAT? Go beyond the techniques and deepen your clinical understanding of the Myoskeletal approach so you can make more intentional treatment choices, adapt techniques to each client’s needs, and integrate MAT more confidently into your own style of practice.
Meet Licensed MAT Educator Kathleen Benanti
Kathleen Benanti is a Certified Ergonomics Specialist (CES) and a Master Myoskeletal Therapist® since 2018. Kathleen studied extensively with Erik Dalton to become a Licensed Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) Educator in 2020. An LMT for 23 years, Kathleen teaches MAT and maintains a thriving private practice using MAT to support athletes in Dallas, Texas at the Integrated Sports Therapies & Institute.
“Kathleen’s ability to describe and show hand placement, as well as whole-body movements, really helped.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“Kathleen goes above and beyond. She fed us, kept us engaged, and had great energy and enthusiasm for the subject she is teaching. She gave us real-life experiences.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“I loved the detail on each procedure and the time the instructors took to make sure we were doing it correctly.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“Well planned. I felt like I definitely got my money’s worth, never felt rushed, and felt cared for.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“From the moment you walk in, it’s inviting and exciting. The instruction is world-class, the assistance is amazing, and the coursework is on point.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“This will change how I assess and practice.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“Loved the use of models and visuals to give 3D illustrations of structural indicators.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“I loved the class. The beginning of the class was really good, with us watching each person in the group of four to see their compensations and discuss why.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“I was very lucky to have someone as seasoned as Kathleen.”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
“Anyone interested and ready to step their practice up to another level!”
Participant, Dallas, TX, 2026
Location
Integrated Sports Therapies & Institute (ISTI) is located in the Wilshire Office Building at 6162 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 190, Dallas, TX 75214, between Skillman Street and Abrams Road. Enter the building and proceed to Suite 190 for the classroom.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately a 35–50 minute drive, and Dallas Love Field (DAL) is approximately a 20–30 minute drive.
Continuing Educaton
This workshop is approved for 24 CE hours by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Schedule April 3–5, 2027
Day 1: Registration and setup begin at 8:30 a.m., and class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 2: Class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 3: Class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Supplies
Massage tables will be provided. Bring sheets, face cradle cover, massage lubricant, small bottle of hand sanitizer, and snacks. Wear comfortable sports clothing in layers as classrooms are typically too hot or too cold.
Accomodations
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Dallas Uptown, 4440 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206, is the recommended hotel, approximately 2 miles from ISTI. Call 1-800-753-3757 to book. Two additional options are The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton, 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206, approximately 1.2 miles away, and The Beeman Hotel, 6070 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206, approximately 1.5 miles away. Hotel distances are approximate. Contact hotels directly for rates and availability.
Food & Dining
Nearby dining options include Piada Italian Street Food, 6333 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 101, for pasta, salads, and wraps, approximately 0.3 miles from ISTI; Jason’s Deli, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, for sandwiches, soups, and salads, approximately 1 mile away; and The Reserve at The Highland, 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, for a sit-down meal, approximately 1.2 miles away. Distances are approximate and depend on the route. A large grocery store is a two-minute drive or a 10-minute walk away. Kathleen always has snacks and coffee available throughout the day.
Parking
Ample parking is available in the back parking lot.
Completion Policy
To receive a certificate of completion and continuing education (CE) hours, participants must attend the workshop in its entirety and submit a completed workshop evaluation form. No partial CE credit or credit towards MMT certification will be awarded for incomplete attendance.
Cancellation Policy
Dalton Myoskeletal offers a refund for cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the workshop start date, minus a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 30 days of the workshop start date are non-refundable.
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