April 21, 2026
Mark your calendars for the AMTA 2026 National Convention in Denver, CO on August 27-29! This is the massage therapy event of the year, a time to celebrate community, gain inspiration, and explore top-tier continuing education courses.
Learn about some of the featured CE courses at this year's Convention, focused on everything from end-of-life care and fascial therapy to hospital-based massage and PNMT. Sessions are filling up, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your skillset—register for Convention today!
Explore the full range of education opportunities at Convention
Thursday, August 27- Lecture
Christine Bailor-Goodlander, a certified End-of-Life Doula, will discuss the professional and personal rewards of working with clients with a terminal diagnosis and guiding them through the end-of-life. Christine's real-world experience will help inform this conversation and help demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of massage therapy at any stage in life.
Friday, August 28- Hands-On With Table
Ann and Lynn Teachworth will guide attendees through the fundamentals of fascial therapy and give them an inside look at the practical applications of this massage practice. Through this session, therapists will learn meaningful ways to expand their skillset and better serve the diverse needs of their clients.
Friday, August 28- Lecture
Tina Allen's session will explore the integration of massage therapy into health care settings to support patients, enhance recovery, and improve overall well-being. Providing an in-depth look at who can work in hospital settings, attendees will leave this session understanding why hospitals are incorporating massage therapy and what it takes to succeed in this specialized environment.
Friday, August 28- Hands-On Without Table
James Ivaska and Doug Nelson will help attendees fine-tune, develop, and explore the palpation skills needed to develop mastery in their massage therapy practice. Therapists will be challenged to explore multiple facets of palpation skills in a fun, game-like setting, using creative approaches that will provide attendees with clear feedback to improve accuracy.
Don't miss out on the amazing education opportunities at AMTA's 2026 National Convention— helping you elevate your practice and enhance the ways you care for your clients.
Learn more about AMTA's 2026 National Convention, a time to engage with the massage community, expand your skills and explore the latest products.
Discover which rigorously vetted CE courses will be offered at AMTA's 2026 National Convention and earn 15.5+ CE credits.