New Research Continues to Reinforce Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Relief of Chronic Pain
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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Hands-On Learning at AMTA 2022 National Convention
Earn up to a year’s worth of the highest quality CE in the profession at the AMTA 2022 National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on August 25-27. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice new techniques while expanding your skillset in hands-on training.
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Our Call for Speakers Application is Now Open
Our Call for Speakers is now open for submissions for AMTA’s 2023 education programs! Submit your application by June 22, 2022 to be considered to speak at next year’s National Convention, Schools Summit or to become an author for our online course portfolio.
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Congress Passes Omnibus Bill for HHS Initiatives
AMTA is pleased that the omnibus bill includes many provisions that support integrative healthcare including massage therapy.
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AMTA 2022 Convention Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the AMTA 2022 National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Join us August 25-27 as we come together as a community to learn, connect and get inspired.
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Senator Capito Calls For Better Pain Management
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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NAICS 2022 Update
With AMTA input, the NAICS 2022 update includes changing the term "massage parlors" to "massage wellness centers."
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AMTA Membership Will Be a New Benefit Offered to Massage Envy Therapists
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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Our New Massage CE Courses
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 Encourages CMS To Provide Medicare Coverage For Massage Therapy
AMTA provides comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about Medicare's Inclusion of Massage in 2022.
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HHS Labor Bill & Draft Report
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 Advocacy: Moving Massage Forward
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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Pregnancy and Massage CE
Discover how massage therapy can help support clients during all phases of pregnancy.
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CARA 3.0: AMTA-Supported Bill
New legislation addressing comprehensive approaches to pain care introduced in Congress.
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The NO PAIN Act
Our Government Relations Team has been advocating for the NOPAIN Act in Congress. This bill would increase access to non-opioid approaches for acute pain management – including massage therapy.
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Cancer CE: Advanced Session Planning Part III
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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