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How and Why AMTA Advocates
Discover why advocacy is important to AMTA's mission and how we continue these efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
A Legacy of Leadership
Since our founding in 1943, AMTA has led the way in championing the massage therapy profession. From early licensure battles to modern-day healthcare integration, our advocacy has helped define massage therapy as a credible, regulated health service.
Advancing Professional Recognition
Thanks to AMTA’s commitment to decades of advocacy, massage therapy requires licensure in all but four states in the U.S. Licensure and our continued efforts help ensure legitimacy, safety, and professional growth within the profession.
Advancing Professional Recognition
Thanks to AMTA’s commitment to decades of advocacy, massage therapy requires licensure in all but four states in the U.S. Licensure and our continued efforts help ensure legitimacy, safety, and professional growth within the profession.
Advocacy in Action
At the Federal Level
Advocating for massage therapy's inclusion in healthcare laws, reimbursement models, and wellness programs.
These efforts help integrate massage into broader health policy conversations and ensure therapists are recognized as vital contributors to public health.
At the State Level
Shaping regulations, protecting scope of practice, and preventing harmful legislation that could undermine the profession.
State advocacy ensures consistency in licensure, supports professional standards, and safeguards the right to practice across diverse jurisdictions.