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Congratulations to our members who have achieved milestone anniversaries this year, including three members who have been with AMTA for over 50 years.
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This year’s virtual conference will be held Saturday, February 20. Our expert-led continuing education sessions will focus on topics most important to school owners and administrators in today’s changing environment.
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The AMTA national office will be closed on December 24-25, and January 1. We wish you a healthy and happy holiday season!
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AMTA is happy to announce that 95.2% of Professional Members voting in the National Board Election approved the slate of new board directors to take office on March 1, 2021.
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In this new online course, discover the therapeutic benefits massage therapy may offer clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Vermont recently became the 47th state to offer legal recognition of massage therapy. Congratulations to the AMTA Vermont Chapter, lobbyists, and members who have been working on this effort for the profession.
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AMTA’s 24th Annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) will take place on October 25-31, 2020. Here are three easy ways to celebrate, even while navigating COVID-19.
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In this new advanced course, get an in-depth look at how massage therapy can help support clients during all phases of pregnancy.
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During Pain Awareness Month, learn how massage therapy can be an important approach for pain relief. Explore the latest research and resources to better help your clients.
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In our brand new online course, learn massage techniques that can help alleviate plantar fasciitis pain.
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AMTA is proud to announce that Ann Blair Kennedy, DrPH is the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.
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AMTA is proud to announce that Doug Nelson is the 2020 recipient of the President's Award.
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We are pleased to share that Patty Phillips is the first recipient of the Becky Schwoebel Making A Difference Award.
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AMTA congratulates all the recipients of our 2020 National Awards who’ve contributed greatly to the profession and the association.
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Discover the benefits of stone massage for headaches and neck pain in our new online course. 
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Get tips to help you effectively communicate with clients as you manage your massage practice during the COVID-19 era.
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Submit a proposal to be a speaker at a future AMTA education program and for our online CE courses.
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Amidst all of the uncertainty, massage consumers continue to value both the benefits of massage and their relationship with the therapist. 
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AMTA opposes all forms of racism and injustice. They are contrary to AMTA’s mission and our Core Value that “we are a diverse and nurturing community working with integrity, respect and dignity”.
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Take steps to manage stress and improve well-being, even while social distancing.
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Massage Therapy Foundation President, Doug Nelson represents AMTA and the massage profession at the Alliance to Advance Comprehensive Integrative Pain Management (AACIPM) virtual symposium. 
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AMTA has decided to cancel the 2020 National Convention. 
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This new website will give users easier access to tools, resources and information, especially important at this time.
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Get the latest news on COVID-19 and the massage therapy profession.
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Access resources and information about financial relief for small businesses and individuals due to COVID-19.
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Get the most out of your membership with these top benefits of 2019.
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Find out which CE courses were the top sellers in 2019.
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Explore the accomplishments AMTA achieved in 2019.
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The U.S. Pain Foundation, with input from AMTA, has recommended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services take a multidisciplinary care approach to pain, including massage therapy.
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Learn about our Gold Circle award for our opioids campaign.
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AMTA volunteer and staff representatives met with Veterans Affairs and Medicaid offices to promote massage therapy.
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The Governor of Rhode Island recently signed a bill that improves standards for the massage therapy profession.
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Florida has taken a major step toward recognizing massage as an accepted approach to pain management.
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