MAT Niagara Falls CE Workshop-Retreat
MAT Sequences for Better Client Outcomes
Niagara Falls, NY. | June 6–10, 2027 | with Tammy McCue
Join us for a unique five-day workshop-retreat at the iconic Niagara Falls. Learn practical MAT sequences designed to produce results your clients will notice! In this 16-hour workshop, explore the theory behind the common kinetic chain patterns your clients present every week and practice technique sequences you’ll be ready to integrate into the bodywork you already do to improve client outcomes immediately.
Leave inspired, with new tools that elevate your session outcomes without tearing down the bodywork approach you’ve already built.
A sequence is a series of techniques applied to a region or joint. Erik selected and ordered methods to give you the best shot at correcting the biomechanical issues that drive restricted movement, protective guarding, and pain. You’ll learn:
- Lots of Hands-On Practice. Discover the biomechanics behind the design of each regional sequence and practice sequences with support from MAT Educators and Teaching Assistants.
- Kinetic-Chain Thinking: Use kinetic-chain thinking and the A.R.T. assessment method to identify restrictions that feed pain patterns.
- Proprioceptive Richness: Learn why Erik designed MAT techniques to apply complex, layered loads to create the proprioceptive input needed to change the brain’s pain response.
- Effective Technique Combinations. Practice MAT techniques organized into effective regional sequences and put them to work right away in your session room.
- Improved Lower-Extremity Function. Improve foot mechanics, ankle mobility, patella tracking, and femoral position to enhance lower extremity function.
- Rebalance the Pelvis: Address pelvic imbalances through sequences that work with SI motion, the deep rotators, and under-recruited gluteal muscles.
- Lumbar Relief. Relieve low-back pain by freeing hip extension and easing sacral-lumbar compression.
- Thoracic Mechanics. Achieve better thoracic spine and rib motion which improves neck and shoulder mechanics.
- Unique Cervical Methods. Master Erik’s signature neck techniques, built to restore comfortable cervical motion.
- Improved Upper-Extremity Function: Improve elbow, wrist, and hand mechanics with an upper extremity sequence clients love.
New to MAT? These sequences are your road map. You’ll see for yourself, in real time, how combining these techniques changes the way clients move and feel by the end of the session.
Already Practicing MAT? This is where your skills get strategic. You’ll learn how technique order and regional relationships sharpen your clinical reasoning, help you track compensatory patterns through the kinetic chain, and make every session more responsive to what’s actually in front of you.
Meet Licensed MAT Educator Tammy McCue
Tammy McCue holds formal education in athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, and a Master Myoskeletal Therapist® certification from Dalton Myoskeletal. Tammy has studied extensively with Erik Dalton to become a Licensed MAT Educator. An MT for more than 20 years, Tammy teaches MAT internationally and was recently inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.
“Tammy not only knows the content of the course, but she actually LOVES teaching and performing it, which was so easy to see in her work while instructing the class.”
Participant, Peoria, AZ, 2026
“Tammy always goes above and beyond making sure everyone understands each technique. That is why I love attending the workshops taught by her. I could take Dalton workshops closer to home in Atlanta, but I’ll travel to learn with Tammy.”
Participant, Niagara Falls, NY, 2026
“Tammy is an excellent teacher. She and the TAs worked very well together. They provided constant, helpful feedback to students and willingly answered all questions with a positive attitude.”
Participant, Tallahassee, FL, 2026
“Tammy McCue is professional, authentic, kind. She is just the best instructor ever! I felt so comfortable in so many ways, including knowing I was learning everything how I should be.”
Participant, Tallahassee, FL, 2026
“It was my first Dalton workshop, and I was just so impressed with Tammy and the TAs. Most importantly, this information is smart and makes perfect sense.”
Participant, Tallahassee, FL, 2026
“Most of the time, unless it’s a special case or pregnancy client, I would rarely use sidelying. This course provided many tools for using this orientation with clients for fantastic results.”
Participant, Peoria, AZ, 2026
“New and different approaches to familiar topics. For me, relearning how to approach a problem from a nerve-body connection will serve my clients well.”
Participant, Peoria, AZ, 2026
“This is probably the best workshop where I know I will apply what I’ve learned.”
Participant, Peoria, AZ, 2026
“Tammy keeps it light and fun while learning at the same time.”
Participant, Harrisburg, PA, 2026
“Tammy always delivers an excellent class and works with students to make sure they understand the technique.”
Participant, Harrisburg, PA, 2026
Location
The DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls is located at 401 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. The closest airport is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) which is 10 miles away. Participants could also fly into Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) which is 30.6 miles away. Canadian participants could fly into Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and drive 40 miles which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes excluding the border crossing.
Continuing Education
This workshop is approved for 30 CE hours by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Schedule June 6–10, 2027
Day 01 (Sunday, June 6) includes registration and setup: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., attend the after class meet and greet.
Day 02 (Monday, June 7): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 03 (Tuesday, June 8): 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 04 (Wednesday, June 9): 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Go on an excursion!
Day 05 (Thursday, June 10): 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with a class picture.
If you wish, you may extend the room-block rate until June 13, 2027 to enjoy non-workshop days exploring Niagara Falls.
Supplies
Massage tables are provided. Bring sheets, face cradle, face cradle cover, massage lubricant, and snacks. If you are traveling by air, let us know, and we will arrange a massage table for you. Bring a smile and an appetite to learn Dalton! Wear comfortable sports clothing in layers as hotel and classrooms are typically too hot or too cold.
Accomodations
We recommend that you stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls (the location of the workshop). Call 716-524-3333, press 1, and use the group code: MYS to get the special booking rate of $129 per night for stays June 6–13, 2027. You can also click here to book online. The booking deadline is May 6, 2027.
Parking
Go to the front desk, explain that you are with the Dalton Myoskeletal workshop, and the receptionist will give you a parking pass.
Food
The Parkway Prime Steakhouse and Lounge is onsite with a riverfront patio. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you want something fast for lunch try Anchor Bar (American, 0.3 miles), LUMA Café & Eatery (breakfast, paninis, coffee, 0.3 miles), or Donatello’s Pizza and Wings (counter service, 0.4 miles). For an evening out, try Red Coach Inn Restaurant for fine dining and scenic rapids views (0.4 miles or a 12-minute walk).
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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Make it a Getaway!
This retreat-style workshop is designed to combine exceptional hands-on education with time to enjoy one of the most spectacular destinations in North America. The DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls New York is located just minutes from Niagara Falls State Park, making it easy to explore before class, after class, or during a free half-day. You can book the special workshop rate of $129 per night for June 6–13, 2027. There is so much to see and do; plan to spend a couple of days after the workshop exploring. If you have your passport, you can experience Niagara Falls from both sides of the border. Here are ideas for after-class and half-day adventures:
See Niagara Falls Illuminated at Night (After Class): After dark, the Falls are transformed with colorful illumination. Take an evening walk through Niagara Falls State Park or cross into Canada for an especially beautiful view of the illuminated Falls. This is a short, 0.2 mile walk from the hotel.
Explore Clifton Hill After Dark (After Class): Cross into Canada and experience Niagara’s colorful entertainment district. Clifton Hill is filled with restaurants, attractions, arcades, and nightlife, and the area stays lively well into the evening. About 2 miles and 10-minutes by car, excluding border-crossing time.
Ride the Niagara SkyWheel (After Class): For an incredible nighttime view, take a ride on the Niagara SkyWheel on the Canadian side. The enclosed gondolas rise high above the city and offer sweeping views of the illuminated Falls. About 2 miles and 10-minutes by car, excluding border-crossing time.
Take a Walk Along the Niagara River (After Class): Take an evening walk along the Niagara River, enjoy dinner with workshop friends, explore the surrounding downtown area, or visit Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Approximately 0.5 miles and a 3-minute drive by car or an 8-minute walk to Seneca Niagara.
Experience Niagara Falls State Park (Half-Day): Spend a few hours exploring America’s oldest state park and enjoy unforgettable views of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. Walk the scenic paths, cross onto Goat Island, visit Prospect Point, and take in the power and beauty of Niagara from multiple viewpoints. From the workshop hotel it’s 0.2 miles and a short walk.
Ride the Maid of the Mist (Half Day): Get up close to Niagara Falls aboard one of its most iconic attractions. The Maid of the Mist takes you past the American Falls and into the mist-filled basin below Horseshoe Falls. Pair the boat ride with time in Niagara Falls State Park for an easy and memorable half-day excursion. From the workshop hotel it’s about 0.7 miles and a 13-minute walk.
Experience Cave of the Winds (Half Day): Descend into the Niagara Gorge and follow a series of wooden walkways to the base of Bridal Veil Falls. You will feel the spray and hear the thunder of the Falls from just feet away. Plan on getting a little wet. It is part of the fun! From the hotel it’s approximately 0.7 miles or a 5-minute drive.
Explore Lewiston and the Niagara Gorge (Half Day): Head north to the charming village of Lewiston for restaurants, shopping, river views, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere. Adventure seekers can add a Whirlpool Jet Boat tour through the Niagara Gorge, while those looking for something quieter can explore nearby trails and scenic overlooks. About a 7-mile drive by care.
Visit Old Fort Niagara (Half Day): Travel to the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario and step into more than 300 years of history. Explore historic buildings, exhibits, and living-history demonstrations while enjoying beautiful views across the water. This excursion pairs nicely with a stop in Lewiston. Approximately 15 miles and 25-minutes by car.
Discover Niagara’s Underground Railroad History (Half Day): Visit the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center to learn about freedom seekers who crossed the Niagara River into Canada and the courageous people who helped them along the way. This meaningful experience can easily be combined with other Niagara Falls attractions. 2 miles from the workshop hotel.
Walk Across the Rainbow Bridge (Half Day): The Rainbow Bridge offers one of the easiest ways to cross into Canada and gives you spectacular views of the Falls along the way. Once across, stroll through Queen Victoria Park, enjoy panoramic views of all three Falls, or continue into the lively Clifton Hill entertainment district. The bridge is 0.9 miles from the hotel and about a 16-minute walk.
Journey Behind the Falls (Half Day): Travel by elevator deep into the rock beside Horseshoe Falls, then follow tunnels to viewing areas where you can experience the incredible force of Niagara from below and behind the cascading water. Approximately 2.5 miles from the hotel and a 13-minute drive, excluding border-crossing time.
Spend a Half Day in Niagara-on-the-Lake (Half Day): Escape to one of Ontario’s most charming towns, known for historic architecture, beautiful gardens, boutique shopping, cafes, wineries, and theatre. Wander the historic district, enjoy lunch, visit a winery, or simply slow down and enjoy the scenery. Niagara-on-the-Lake is an ideal choice for participants who want a relaxing vacation-style afternoon. From the workshop hotel it is about 40 minutes by car, excluding border-crossing time.
Come ready to learn, but leave time to explore. Niagara Falls offers the perfect setting to turn your continuing education workshop into a memorable getaway.