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Recently, the U.S. Department of Education released its final ruling that is set to go into effect on July 2024, if not amended or postponed. This will eliminate the 150% rule, which could impact federal funding for massage therapy schools.
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Military veterans often face a host of health concerns upon returning from service, including chronic pain and PTSD. Take a look at recent research that explores how massage therapy supports the health and well-being of our U.S. veterans.
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The AMTA 2023 National Elections are now open! All professional members (as of October 1) are eligible to vote and should receive their ballot via email. The voting deadline is December 1.
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From pain management to relieving lymphedema, explore recent research that supports the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients.
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Explore our Cancer CE series and discover the crucial role massage therapists can play as part of a client’s oncology care team.
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Discover how to integrate cupping techniques into your massage therapy practice with our Cupping CE series, featuring our brand new CE: Cupping with Movement.
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Expand your skillset with our top online courses that take a closer look at the ways massage therapy can be part of the solution for pain relief.
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With an active legislative season coming to a close, explore how AMTA was involved in advocating for state licensure, massage therapy for pain management, the Interstate Compact and fighting the reduction of standards in the profession.
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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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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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Explore recent research that supports the benefits of massage therapy for stress, anxiety and depression.
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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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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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