Monthly Featured Resources

New CE Course

Tech Neck II: The Lower Body Connection

$30 Member / $50 Non-Member

Building on the foundation of our Tech Neck I CE Course, this advanced course delves into the vital yet often overlooked role of the lower body in the development and management of Tech Neck Syndrome (TNS). Learn how to assess key lower body structures and incorporate targeted massage techniques to alleviate TNS symptoms. Plus, explore how a sedentary lifestyle contributes to TNS and discover strategies for recommending lifestyle adjustments to clients.

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October Focus - Cancer and Massage Therapy

Roughly 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States every year, but the good news is, more people are surviving the disease than ever before. Traditional treatments like surgery, radiation, chemotherapy have had great success, but sometimes with debilitating side effects.

New research is helping health care professionals and patients alike understand the role massage therapy plays in an integrative care plan. From providing stress relief to helping patients better handle symptoms such as pain and side effects like nausea, massage therapy can make an important difference for cancer patients.

Massage Therapy for Patients with Cancer

AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools.

We're the only member-driven organization working to meet the diverse needs of all of our members and their hopes for the profession. This is why we're the most trusted and respected name in massage therapy.

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Resources for Cancer and Massage

Cancer and Massage Therapy Part III: Advanced Session Planning

$60 members / $100 non-members

4 CE credits

Create effective and personalized massage therapy session plans for cancer patients by learning the important cautions and contraindications, how to conduct intake sessions, and appropriate touch techniques.

Updates in Research: Manual Lymphatic Drainage

For decades, manual lymphatic drainage has been the gold standard in helping relieve edema and lymphedema. New research, however, is showing this technique has more to offer.