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Learn more about Rep. Lloyd Smucker's bill H.R. 7810 and why it's important to reach out to your U.S. House Rep today to help safeguard the future of massage therapy students! 
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Learn about assisted stretch and if this technique could benefit your clients as part of your massage therapy practice.
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AMTA has heard from many massage therapists who contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Community Care Network (CCN), regarding recent cuts to reimbursement rates. Here is an update on why massage therapy fee schedules may fluctuate.
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During Stress Awareness Month, explore how to help you and your clients find stress relief with these popular CE courses.
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Do you still need to complete your taxes? Check out our tax tips for massage therapists! The deadline for most taxpayers to file federal and state income taxes is April 15th.
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Thanks to the grassroots efforts of the AMTA-AK Chapter and volunteers, Executive Order 127 was overturned during a joint session, allowing the Alaska Board of Massage Therapy to continue in the state.
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Join us for the AMTA 2024 National Convention in Tampa, FL September 12th-14th as we come together to hear inspiring speakers, learn from top massage educators, and explore the latest massage products.
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Explore the latest research on how massage therapy can help improve sleep for various populations including pregnant women, infants and women going through menopause.
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AMTA is pleased to share that HB 2169, a bill to merge the Board of Massage Therapy with the Board of Cosmetology, will not move forward this year in Arizona.
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AMTA is keeping a pulse on how AI continues to impact the massage profession. Learn about a newly-launched AI-powered massage table that uses advanced AI technology for a personalized experience.
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Stay ahead of the trends in the massage therapy profession by adding these new CE courses to your skillset.
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Congratulations to the AMTA 2024-25 Board of Directors who were sworn into office on March 8th.
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As consumer prices continue to rise, small businesses are feeling the financial strain. Explore four tips to help massage therapists navigate rising costs while taking the pressure off of their finances.
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Discover how to integrate cupping techniques into your massage therapy practice with our Cupping CE series, featuring our advanced CE: Cupping with Movement. 
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New research continues to support evidence that massage therapy benefits the health and well-being of our U.S. veterans. Find out more about the Veteran Administration's latest evidence map of massage therapy.
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Minnesota is one of four states that remain unlicensed and establishing statewide licensure continues to be a priority for AMTA. Learn why massage therapy regulation in Minnesota is so important.
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Learn why AMTA opposes the Interstate Compact as it's currently written and find out how you can support a more inclusive IMpact.
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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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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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From pain management to relieving lymphedema, explore recent research that supports the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients.
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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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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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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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Explore recent research that supports the benefits of massage therapy for stress, anxiety and depression.
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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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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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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 Advocacy: Moving Massage Forward

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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