The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. For more information, visit our About AMTA section.

What are the requirements for membership?

AMTA offers several levels of membership and prices to suit your needs. The Join AMTA section of the website provides a breakdown of each of these levels of membership, their prices, and the qualifications to join.

You can join AMTA directly from our website in the Join AMTA section. You may also call us toll-free at 1-877-905-2700 to apply by phone, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Central Time.

Are AMTA memberships available on a monthly basis?

AMTA offers several payment options for our annual memberships, including monthly installment options. You can explore options or become a member by visiting the Join AMTA page.

Does AMTA provide massage liability insurance?

AMTA membership includes professional and general liability insurance, which covers members for $2 million per incident and $6 million aggregate annually. Liability insurance is included in our Student*, Graduate and Professional membership packages. To learn more about AMTA's insurance benefits, check out our liability insurance information. *No coverage is afforded to Student Members for providing massage therapy services outside of school sanctioned and directed activities.

Does AMTA offer medical insurance?

AMTA offers health, disability and other optional insurance plans. For more information on these plans, contact our insurance administrator, AGIA, at 866-803-6773 or visit www.amtabenefits.com. They can answer any questions you have about our optional insurance plans.

The online application transferred me to a blank page or an error message. Should I resubmit the form?

No. Multiple submissions can result in multiple charges to your credit card. If this error occurs, contact AMTA at 877-905-2700 so we can confirm whether your application was received. If it was not received, we can take your application and payment by phone. Please copy the error message and email it to us.

How can I change my last name on my membership record?

Provide a legible copy of one of the following: Driver's license/state ID, Divorce decree, Marriage license, Government issued name change document displaying your current address. Email this information along with your AMTA member ID or fax it to 847-556-1436.

How can I find a massage therapist in my area?

Use our Find a Massage Therapist national locator service to find AMTA-member therapists near you.

Where can I post a job advertisement or search for job listings?

The AMTA Job Bank enables you to post and search for jobs and resumes. This section is free to members to search or post. There is a fee for non-members to post a job or resume.

How can I advertise in AMTA publications or at events?

Learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including print ads in Massage Therapy Journal, exhibits at AMTA National Convention and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I cannot log in as a member. How do I do this?

From the Log In page, use the Forgot Your Password? and/or the Forgot Your Username? hyperlink to access your login information. If your login is successful, you will be redirected to the Your Account page. If you are still unable to log in, make sure cookies are enabled in your Edge browser. Paste edge://settings/privacy/cookies into your Edge browser. Then, turn on 'Allow sites to save and read cookie data' under Privacy, Search and Services.

Q: How do I add an additional insured to the insurance policy?

Log into your AMTA account and choose Download/Manage Insurance Certificates from the main account page to start adding your additional insured.

If you do not see your question here, please call us at 877-905-2700 or send us an email.

Non-Members

: The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to serving AMTA members while advancing the art, science and practice of massage therapy. For more information, visit our About AMTA section.
: AMTA offers several levels of membership and prices to suit your needs. The Join AMTA section of the website provides a breakdown of each of these levels of membership, their prices, and the qualifications to join.
: You can join AMTA directly from our website in the Join AMTA section. You may also call us toll-free at 1-877-905-2700 to apply by phone, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Central Time.
: AMTA offers several payment options for our annual memberships, including monthly installment options. You can explore options or become a member by visiting the Join AMTA page.
: AMTA membership includes professional and general liability insurance, which covers members for $2 million per incident and $6 million aggregate annually. Liability insurance is included in our Student*, Graduate and Professional membership packages. To learn more about AMTA's insurance benefits, check out our liability insurance information.

*No coverage is afforded to Student Members for providing massage therapy services outside of school sanctioned and directed activities.
: AMTA offers health, disability and other optional insurance plans. For more information on these plans, contact our insurance administrator, AGIA, at 866-803-6773 or visit www.amtabenefits.com. They can answer any questions you have about our optional insurance plans.
: No. Multiple submissions can result in multiple charges to your credit card. If this error occurs, contact AMTA at 877-905-2700 so we can confirm whether your application was received. If it was not received, we can take your application and payment by phone. Please copy the error message and email it to us.

AMTA Members

From the Log In page, use the Forgot Your Password? and/or the Forgot Your Username? hyperlink to access your login information. If your login is successful, you will be redirected to the Your Account page.

If you are still unable to log in, make sure cookies are enabled in your Edge browser. Paste edge://settings/privacy/cookies into your Edge browser. Then, turn on "Allow sites to save and read cookie data" under Privacy, Search and Services.

AMTA Professional, Graduate and Student members can view and download their certificate of insurance forms online. This form can be accessed through your account profile. Get started!

Log into your AMTA account and choose Download/Manage Insurance Certificates from the main account page to start adding your additional insured.

Listing in the Find a Massage Therapist national locator service is for Professional Active and Graduate members. Enrollment is voluntary; AMTA does not automatically list Professional Active and Graduate members. To be listed, create your Find a Massage Therapist profile.

You can update or change information on your profile by managing your Find a Massage Therapist locator service profile page (Professional Active members only).

You can renew online or call AMTA toll-free at 877-905-2700 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Central Time).

Log into your AMTA account. From the Your Account page, select Add/Manage Credit Cards to be redirected to your My Wallet information. After adding your new card through the Add Credit Card link, select Use This Credit Card for Recurring Billing to add this card for an active installment plan.

You can edit your account online. Call 877-905-2700 if you need assistance.

Provide a legible copy of one of the following:

Driver's license/state ID
Divorce decree
Marriage license
Government issued name change document displaying your current address

Email this information along with your AMTA member ID or fax it to 847-556-1436.

Manage your CE credits, state license information and national certifications on the Qualifications page.

Log into your AMTA account. From the Your Account page, click Manage Qualifications and Continuing Education. On the Your Qualifications page, click Download Certificates for your course in the AMTA Online Courses and/or National In-Person sections.

General Public

: Use our Find a Massage Therapist national locator service to find AMTA-member therapists near you.
: The AMTA Job Bank enables you to post and search for jobs and resumes. This section is free to members to search or post. There is a fee for non-members to post a job or resume.
: Learn more about advertising and sponsorship opportunities, including print ads in Massage Therapy Journal, exhibits at AMTA National Convention and more.