How To Get Involved in Advocacy

We empower members to shape the future of massage therapy through advocacy, leadership, and community action. There are many ways to get involved—whether you volunteer, stay informed on key legislation, or participate in state and national advocacy events.

Join Your Chapter

Become part of your local AMTA community! Chapters are at the heart of AMTA’s grassroots advocacy, working directly with lawmakers and regulatory boards.

Sign Up for Your State Chapter

Volunteer Opportunities

Your time and efforts can make a difference! Help advance massage therapy by volunteering with your chapter or national AMTA advocacy initiatives.

Volunteer with AMTA

Stay Informed: VoterVoice Signup

Get real-time updates about legislation that impacts massage therapy. Sign up for VoterVoice alerts to receive calls to action and updates on state and federal issues.

Join VoterVoice

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Advocacy Days

Take advocacy from passion to action by joining AMTA’s Advocacy Days—where massage therapists meet directly with legislators to share the value of our profession.

Future Events:
Want to learn about upcoming events? Check back here for updates or visit your state chapter page for the latest information.
How to Participate:
Learn more about how to prepare, register, and represent your chapter and keep an eye out for communications from AMTA about events happening near you.

Contact Your Chapter for More Information

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Community Testimonials

I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to the AMTA Government Relations team for their exceptional work. I appreciate their commitment and dedication to ensuring the highest standards for our profession. Their efforts play a crucial role in our success as massage therapists.

— Dolly Wallace, BCTMB, LMT

Serving as the AMTA California Government Relations Chair has been a meaningful way for me to give back to this great profession that has given me so much. In my role, I focus on advancing statewide licensure for massage therapy, as California remains one of only five states without it, and activating member engagement, so we can all, together, shape our profession. I consider it a privilege to represent AMTA California therapists by advocating for our recognition as highly skilled professionals, and working in Sacramento to ensure our field is placed where it belongs: right alongside other healthcare professions.

— Timothy Peckinpaugh

Stay Informed

Follow AMTA on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to see our Advocacy Days in action and discover ways you can support the advancement of the massage therapy profession.

Related Resources

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