Thank You to Our Massage Therapy Community

From all of us at AMTA, thank you to the massage therapy community for another incredible year. Your dedication to your clients and to the profession leaves a lasting impact, and we’re truly honored to support you all along the way. As we look back on 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your passion, your hard work, and all the ways you help move massage therapy forward.

And as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, AMTA is as energized as ever about advocating for you and the profession. Together, we’re shaping a stronger, brighter future for massage therapy—and we can’t wait to see what we accomplish next.

Holiday Hours for AMTA and HPSO

AMTA’s office will be closed December 24-26 and January 1, and business hours on December 22 and 23 are 9 am – 5 pm CT. Additionally, AMTA's call center queue will be open from 9 am – 5 pm CT from December 22 through January 2.

If you need to contact HPSO, please call 1-888-253-1474. HPSO's office holiday hours are as follows:

• December 24, closing early at 2 pm CT
• December 25, closed
• December 31, closing early at 2 pm CT
• January 1, 2026, closed

To help you navigate both the calm and chaos of the holiday season, we’ve created a quick guide filled with free tools and resources for you.

Ease Your Stress, Plan for the Future

Set yourself up for a successful holiday season with our Prep your Practice guide! From updating your website to prioritizing self-care, our simple three-step process is designed to help ease stress during the final weeks of the year. Massage Therapy Journal's recent article "6 Winter Self-Care Tips" is another great resource to find simple, yet powerful ways to rejuvenate your mind and refresh your day.

The holidays are also a great time to explore AMTA's extensive portfolio of 130+ CE courses. Whether you need end-of-year credits or want to elevate your massage skills, our courses are available 24/7 to support you and your practice. Take advantage of free CE opportunities on topics such as research, self-care, business & marketing, and more. Discover stress-reduction strategies and new massage techniques while checking off your to-do list!

Give the Gift of Massage Therapy

Inspire clients to support your local business this holiday season by offering massage therapy gift certificates! The AMTA website features our popular gift certificate template which is free for you to download and use at your massage practice. Encourage wellness and relaxation while boosting your business—it's the perfect gift for the season!

Explore the Healing Power of Massage Therapy  

At AMTA, we are passionate about promoting massage therapy as an integrative approach to health and wellness. Discover the latest research on the many benefits of massage therapy for breast cancer, autoimmune disorders, and mental health.

You can also catch up on our Winter issue of Massage Therapy Journal. Delve into articles like "What Does Robot Massage Mean for the Future of the Massage Profession?" or new research on massage in the military health system. Plus, learn more about AMTA’s strategic advocacy to advance the profession.

We wish you peace, joy and renewal this holiday season. Thank you for being an invaluable part of the AMTA community!