Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) Workshops
Break the Pattern: MAT for Upper & Lower Crossed Syndromes
Peoria, AZ. | September 11–13, 2027 | with Tammy McCue
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 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 workshop will be held at the Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness, located at 8279 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Suite 106, Peoria, AZ 85382. This massage education facility is in a shopping center. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the nearest major commercial airport, with an estimated road journey of approximately 27–30 miles. Allow about 35–50 minutes by car, depending on traffic and the route.
Continuing Educaton
This workshop is approved for 24 CE hours by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Schedule September 11–13, 2027
Day 1: Registration and setup begin at 7:30 a.m., and class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 2: Class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with regular breaks and lunch.
Day 3: Class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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
Nearby hotels to compare for moderate pricing include Hampton Inn Phoenix/Glendale/Peoria, 8408 W. Paradise Lane (approximately 2.5–3 miles); Holiday Inn Express Peoria North – Glendale, 16771 N. 84th Avenue (approximately 2–3 miles); and Comfort Suites Peoria Sports Complex, 8473 W. Paradise Lane (approximately 2.5–3 miles). These are short-drive options, generally about 5–10 minutes from the school, rather than convenient walking options. Distances and driving times are estimates.
The Hampton Inn is the school’s preferred hotel partner; call 623-486-9918 and ask about the Arizona School of Medical Massage and Wellness rate, client number 0002631179. The school also advertises a 15% discount at Holiday Inn Express when guests request its discounted rate. Confirm discount eligibility, rates, and availability for September 2027 directly with the hotels.
Food & Dining
Restaurants within walking distance include Baba’s Burgers & Birds at Richter Aleworks (burgers, chicken sandwiches, and wings, in the same shopping center, less than 0.1 mile), Fabio On Fire Pizzeria Italiana (Italian food and wood-fired pizza, in the same center, less than 0.1 mile), and Mr. Fries Man (loaded fries and wings, approximately 0.2 miles across Lake Pleasant Parkway). Fabio On Fire lists weekend lunch and dinner service and is closed Mondays, so plan another lunch option for Day 03. Distances are approximate walking estimates; check current opening hours before the workshop.
Parking
Parking is available in front of the school. Use the shopping center’s designated parking spaces and observe any posted restrictions.
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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