Quality Continuing Education Since 2006
Our instructors are available to present at events and teach classes and events. They also provide private teaching sessions for small groups.
Joshua Morton, LMT, MAISS, MMLT
Joshua Morton is a 1994 graduate of Seattle Massage School. Since beginning his practice Joshua has worked in the area of soft tissue rehabilitation and injury prevention. In 2003 Joshua became familiar with Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). He began to employ this technique with excellent results and before long devoted all of his practice to advancing his knowledge of and ability to use AIS. In 2003 Joshua went to Sarasota FL to work with Aaron Mattes; the creator and developer of AIS, for the first time. Since then Joshua has accumulated over 2400 hours working one on one with Aaron Mattes. The time was spent learning advanced methods of soft tissue rehabilitation. This education focused not only on stretching but also strengthening. That experience has given Joshua the knowledge required to address difficult neurological, orthopedic and muscular problems such as scoliosis, neuropathy, joint replacements, muscle spasm, asthma, multiple sclerosis, impingement syndromes and many other diseases that were previously beyond his scope of understanding and abilities to help.
Joshua’s devotion to and expertise with AIS places him among Aaron’s top therapists and teachers nationwide. Joshua’s hard work has earned him accolades from Aaron for having the high level of ability to teach and deliver Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening. Joshua’s skill as a teacher has created the opportunity for him to teach throughout the states and internationally. He has also authored 2 books on Active Isolated Stretching: one for the practitioner and one for the patient.
Since 2012 Joshua is an accredited Master in Manual Ligament Therapy (MLT) (MAISS). The combination of MLT with AIS offers a profoundly heightened experience for patients. Muscular, neurological and orthopedic problems resolve significantly faster with this gentle, effective treatment addition.
Joshua is a provider of CE hours through NCBTMB (#451194-09).
Joshua's e-mail: dmgdlmt@yahoo.com
Joshua's Cell: (206) 992-4029)
Susan received her massage practitioner license in1996 upon graduation from the Pacific Center for Bodywork and Awareness on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai. A pivotal influence in her treatment approach occurred in 2002 after attending a workshop in Muscle Release Technique with Michael Young where she was introduced to Active Isolated Stretching. In 2004 she intensified her study of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) with both Aaron Mattes and Joshua Morton and since then has made AIS – both stretching and strengthening systems – the focal point of her work. To further deepen her knowledge in this field, she interned in 2005 at Aaron Mattes’ clinic in Sarasota and attended an advanced Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening seminar with Aaron Mattes in 2008. She is certified with the AIS National Certifying Body (AISNCB) and has been an instructor with AIS Northwest since 2004.
In 2012 Susan received basic certification in Manual Ligament Therapy developed by Arik Gohl. She also translated Joshua’s stretching book for practitioners into German to support AIS Northwest teaching opportunities in Austria and Germany.
Susan's e-mail: susan@aisnorthwest.com
(Moved to Germany July 1, 2019)
German Website: https://dehnungistbewegung.de
Kevin Pedrey, LMT, PFT, SFG1
Kevin graduated from Humanities School of Massage in Pinellas Park, Florida. His training specialized in Therapeutics and Deep Tissue Massage Therapy. In the core of his studies he has learned Trigger Point Therapy, Myofacial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, Neuro-Kinetic Therapy and Cupping Therapy. Kevin is an L&I and PIP (Auto Accident) Insurance provider.
Kevin is a certified personal trainer through the nationally accredited school at the ISSA – International Sports Sciences Association. He specializes in physical movement through exercise, massage and stretching. In early 2016 with over 13 years experience in Tai Chi, Kevin became certified to teach Yang Style Tai Chi through the Gilman Studio in Port Townsend.
Kevin has a strong vision and goal of bridging fitness, movement, corrective exercise as an alternative pain management / wellness approach. The modalities in his training focus on client involvement, education and the most effective treatment outcome. He is results driven and is looking to further his knowledge base with his on-going continuing education. Kevin continues his extensive training through on going one-on-one mentorship and on going education training.
Kevins's e-mail: kpedrey@gmail.com
Kevin's Phone: (360) 477-8553
Kevin is a provider of CE hours through NCBTMB (#451194-09).
Kevin is a licensed massage therapist in Washington State (Lic. #MA60303219)
Continuing Education Credentials
AIS Northwest is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider ID: 451194-09) as well as the Florida Board of Massage (Provider ID: 50-13445).
Benjamin T. Harris, MPT, Cert. MDT, MAISS
Ben earned his Master of Arts degree in physical therapy at Touro College in Dix Hills, NY in 1994. In 1997, he began working with Renaissance Physical Therapy in Shoreline, WA and took an ownership position in 2003. Since 2000, he has also been working with InjuryFree, Inc. as the company’s Wellness Director. In this role, he developed a unique, at-the-job-site care delivery model for work place injury prevention and trained clinical staff at multiple locations nationwide in this model. At InjuryFree he worked closely with Joshua Morton, LMT, an expert in the Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) technique, and became skilled in this approach. He has incorporated AIS into his daily clinical practice as well as trained physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, certified athletic trainers and licensed massage therapists in this technique since 2003.
In 2005, Ben earned an advanced certification from the McKenzie Institute, USA, as a "mechanical diagnostic therapist" specializing in the McKenzie method of spinal and extremity evaluation and treatment. Beyond the satisfaction of one-on-one patient care, he thoroughly enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge and skills with other developing professionals.
Outside of work Ben enjoys hiking, mountaineering, tennis, home improvement projects and spending time with his wife and children. Having reached the summits of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Shasta are two of his fondest recreational achievements.
Ben is a provider of CE hours through NCBTMB (#451194-09).
License #PT00007274
Ben's e-mail: harrisben@comcast.net
Our central office is located at:
AIS Northwest, LLC
244 W. Washington Street
Sequim, WA 98382-3338
(206) 992-4029
Email: info@aisnorthwest.com
