At the AMTA 2012 National Convention, the House of Delegates approved three position statements to express AMTA’s views on how a growing body of research indicates the value of massage for specific health issues. The approved statements are on massage therapy for low back pain, improved sleep and fibromyalgia. » View the approved position statements
AMTA Position Statement Resources
Guidelines for How to Write a Position Statement
Position Statement Timeline
Position Statement Flowchart
AMTA Position Statement Proposal Form
Sample Position Statement
Approved Position Statements
Submitting a Position Statement Proposal
AMTA Professional members who author position statement proposals can submit them at any time. To ensure consideration at the next House of Delegates meeting, they should be submitted by January 15 of the year in which they are to be considered.
Submittal Process
» Email the position statements to Xerlan Deery, Position Statements Commission Chair, and Ron Precht, staff liaison
» Send a copy to one of the author’s Delegates