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MNPTA 2014 Spring Conference
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4/25/2014 to 4/26/2014
When: April 25-26, 2014
12:00 AM
Where: Crowne Plaza St. Paul- Riverfront
11 Kellogg Blvd E
St. Paul, MN  55101
Contact: Seana Williams
swilliams@mnapta.org
651-635-0902


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Join MNPTA for our 2014 Spring Conference at our new location at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown St. Paul! You'll have the opportunity to earn MN BPT Category 1 CEUs, network with your colleagues, and visit with our sponsors at our exhibit hall.


To view pricing, click here

Below are some exciting highlights from our new location:

Enjoy Free Parking

MNPTA is offering free parking conveniently located next door to the Crowne Plaza. Simply park in the designated ramp (directions to be emailed closer to the conference date) and we will give you a validation ticket when you register.

Join Featured Speakers Emilio "Louie" Puentedura and Carolee Winstein

We are excited to offer courses from two nationally known speakers, Emilio "Louie" Puentedura and Carolee Winstein,
 at this year's Spring Conference. In addition to the longer classes listed below, participants have the opportunity to learn from Carolee Winstein during two concurrent sessions on Saturday. 

  •  A Classification Based Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders
    With Emilio "Louieā€ Puentedura- PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT 
    All Day Friday and Saturday

  • Evolving Neurorehabilitation Practice: A Historical Framework with the Example of the Accelerated Skill Acquisition Program for Stroke Rehabilitation 
    With Carolee J. Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA
    All Day Friday

 To learn more about these classes and our full line-up of concurrent session on Saturday, click "view sessions" above.

 

Visit Downtown St. Paul and Stay at the Crowne Plaza

St. Paul's downtown neighborhood is home to some of the city's richest entertainment attractions. Bring the whole family to stay in the Crowne Plaza's newly renovated guest rooms (mention the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association when you book by April 4th for the group rate of $135.00 plus tax) and visit Mears Park, The Children's Museum, The Science Museum and more! You can see more of St. Paul's downtown attractions at www.visitstpaul.com.

 

Celebrate Our Profession With An Exciting New Dinner Format

Join MNPTA as we celebrate our 2014 Award Winners and MNPTA's recent 2013 Outstanding Chapter Award from APTA on Friday night (please note: the announcement email incorrectly listed this as Saturday). This year's Celebrating Our Profession Dinner will feature more chances to mingle, an interactive program section and live music! Bring your significant other and enjoy a night out as we celebrate the work of our members.

 

Hear Key Note Speaker and APTA Board of Directors Member, Roger Herr, PT, MPA, COS-C

This yea'rs key note speaker will be  APTA Board of Directors Member, Roger Herr. Roger will join us for our annual membership meeting on Saturday Morning (7:45-8:45am) to discuss APTA's new vision statement and how we can support it. The morning will also feature an exciting update on MNPTA's project to reposition physical therapy.


Take In Stunning Views and Enjoy a Drink following Saturday's Classes

MNPTA's Toasting Our Profession reception will be held in the Crowne Plaza's 22nd Floor Windows on the River, which offers unrivaled views of the Mississippi River, St. Paul's Cathedral and the St. Paul and Minneapolis skylines. As always, your first wine, beer or soft drink courtesy of MNPTA. 

 

Cancellations: Except for medical emergencies, cancellations two weeks before the course will be completely refunded, cancellations one to two weeks before the course will be refunded at the rate of 50%, and cancellations less than a week before the course will not be refunded.