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Join us for the AMTA 2023 National Convention in Phoenix, AZ, August 24-26 as we come together as a community to learn, connect and get inspired. Reserve your spot today to get the widest selection of education sessions!
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Support the Massage Therapy Foundation’s 2023 Team MTF as they prepare for the Boston Marathon on April 17.
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AMTA is excited to share that Congress passed the NOPAIN Act in late December! Thank you to our massage community for your support in helping pass this crucial legislation, which aims to expand access to massage therapy for pain and help stem the opioid epidemic across the nation.
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Through advocacy work, AMTA strives to enhance the reputation and acceptance of massage therapy and the important role of professional massage therapists in health and wellness. Here are some of the highlights of what we accomplished in 2022.
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AMTA is celebrating 80 years! We could not have reached this milestone without you, and we thank you for your loyalty and dedication to the profession. Stay tuned throughout all of 2023 for special initiatives and programming as we celebrate together.
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Our AMTA community is now 100,000 members strong! We have reached this historic milestone because of our members, and we thank you for being a part of the AMTA family.
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A "lame duck" session is coming when Congress returns to Washington, DC on November 14. Big changes are expected in massage therapy committees of interest.
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Explore recent research that supports the benefits of massage therapy for stress, anxiety and depression.
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AMTA believes the current disciplinary action against Deshaun Watson for his predatory behavior in violation of the League’s personal conduct policy doesn’t go far enough. We strongly feel that any client - including professional athlete - who steps over the line to inappropriate touch should face serious legal consequences.
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AMTA is aware of the allegations of misconduct against Deshaun Watson and the related news coverage. While we are not in a position to comment on ongoing litigation, we do feel strongly about reiterating that the safety of both the massage therapist and client is of utmost importance.
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The health and wellness of our members and the clients you serve are the highest priority for AMTA. We have recently heard from members with concerns about monkeypox and what precautions they need to take.
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Recent studies demonstrate the efficacy of massage therapy for relief of chronic pain and show its value in reducing the need for opioids.
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AMTA is pleased that the omnibus bill includes many provisions that support integrative healthcare including massage therapy.
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With input from the massage community, a ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations reached out to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) encouraging the distribution of the HHS Pain Management Report to the medical community.
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With AMTA input, the NAICS 2022 update includes changing the term "massage parlors" to "massage wellness centers."
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AMTA is pleased to announce that Massage Envy will be purchasing AMTA memberships, on behalf of massage therapists employed across the country at their franchised locations.
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Discover our new online massage CE courses on cupping therapy, the lymphatic system and how to modify massages for clients with chronic conditions.
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AMTA provides comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about Medicare's Inclusion of Massage in 2022.
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Learn how the HHS FY 2022 bill and draft report supports education, public awareness, and research on massage therapy for pain management.
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AMTA’s advocacy efforts are continuing to move the massage therapy profession forward. We are working to increase public and policymaker awareness of the efficacy of massage therapy.
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Discover how massage therapy can help support clients during all phases of pregnancy.
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New legislation addressing comprehensive approaches to pain care introduced in Congress.
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In our Advanced Cancer CE, discover the crucial role massage therapists can play as part of a client’s cancer care team.
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