 WHAT WE'RE DOING TO HELP OUR MEMBERS THIS YEAR
It’s a tough economy and your board members looked at actions we could take to ease the burden a bit. Our email to members gave the welcome news: From March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010, new and renewing members will not have to pay the $30 Chapter fee.
Read more... IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE SPORTS MASSAGE TEAM!
Take a look at the event calendar and please join us this year! Our mission is to educate athletes about the importance of massage as an integral part of their training. Read more... QUESTIONS ABOUT CRAIGSLIST
The recent murder of a call girl who called herself a masseuse and was found by the killer through an ad on Craigslist has brought several questions from members about the postings on the website. We want you to know AMTA is continuing to research means to have Craigslist remove all advertising that links massage to illegal activity. This includes ongoing contacts with national, state and local law enforcement agencies. Read more... MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING UPDATE
The Massage Therapy (MT) bill has been introduced in the state House and Senate and is available to read on the state's website. It is the position of the Alliance for Licensing Massage Therapists (ALMT) that the current MT Licensure proposal will (1) remedy the current lack of proactive protection for the public, (2) increase access to care for the public by taking regulation off the plate of cities, (3) create a minimum entry-level credential giving clients, employers and other health care providers a standard credential to look for, and (4) establish an effective regulatory oversight body with representatives of the profession and the public. Questions? Check out our Q & As... Read more... MASSAGE MEMOIRS (FROM ONE OF US!)
Do you ever think about the massage work you do and realize the difference you make for your clients? Massage, more than “a good rub,” as we all know, has brought about wonderful changes for our clients. For some recipients it is pain relieving, others experience a subtle calming release that accompanies getting back in tune with their body, and for others it is restoring and rejuvenating after a long race. We create the environment for our clients to experience whatever they came for and from the powerful present work, they receive more than they were expecting. Read more... NCBTMB Programs Receive Accreditation
National Certification Programs Meet National Commission for Certifying Agency's Stringent Standards Read more...
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