NMTAW® Is Almost Here — Get Ready to Celebrate Massage Therapy!
October 8, 2026
AMTA's 30th Annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) is coming up on October 25–31! NMTAW is a dedicated time for massage therapists to celebrate the profession and share the healing benefits of massage with their communities.
Follow AMTA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn all week long as we highlight the health benefits of massage therapy and explore ways to enhance your practice.
Watch this short video to discover what NMTAW is all about and see how massage therapists across the country plan to celebrate.
Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming NMTAW Promotion
NCBTMB Giveaway
AMTA is excited to partner with NCBTMB again during NMTAW! You’ll have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of 25 prizes—each covering an NCBTMB Board Certification application fee, which is usually $275. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to become Board Certified for free!
Learn More About the Value of Board Certification
Share How You Celebrate This Year
We want to hear how you’re celebrating NMTAW! Share your stories with us at communications@amtamassage.org for a chance to be featured in Massage Therapy Journal® and inspire massage therapists across the country!
Related Resources
The Benefits of Massage
Share the benefits of massage with clients to help them understand the important role it can play in their health and well-being.
Join Your State Chapter
Make the most of your AMTA membership by getting involved with your state chapter for local education, networking and volunteer opportunities.