HHS Issues Call for Comments on Pain Task Force Report
HHS Calls for Comments on Pain Task Force Report – Take This Opportunity to Comment on the Massage Portion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through an Inter-Agency Task…
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AMTA – 75 Years of Advancing the Profession
Partnerships, Healthcare Acceptance and Public Education in 2018
In 2018, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) celebrated its 75th anniversary with new relationships, significant achievements and major steps forward for the profession.
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AMTA is Proud to Support Team MTF at the 2019 Boston Marathon!
Four of your fellow massage therapists will be running in the 2019 Boston Marathon on April 15, 2019. These dedicated individuals (three of which are AMTA members) will make up the Massage…
New Member Benefit: EGift Cards From GiftFly
Go Digital with GiftFly EGift Cards
AMTA members can now sell eGift cards online 24/7 through GiftFly. Promote eGift cards for your massage therapy practice on your website, social media or by email.
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Research: Massage Therapy for Pain Can Mitigate the Use of Opioids
Massage Therapy for Pain – Mitigating the Overuse of Opioids
Research shows massage therapy is a realistic approach to many forms of pain that can either replace use of drugs, read more at source…
AMTA Attends American Academy of Pain Medicine Conference
AMTA President Joan Nichols & Government/Industry Relations Director James Specker represented the massage therapy profession at the recent American Academy of Pain Medicine Conference, which focused on managing chronic pain read more at source…
Learn to Work with Your Massage Clients in a New Way with Fascial Therapy
Take In-Depth Continuing Education in Fascial Therapy
If your clients have postural inefficiencies, movement dysfunction, or scar tissue, they may benefit from fascial therapy. Complete AMTA’s Fascial Therapy Continuing Education read more at source…
Massage Therapy Research: A Valuable Resource for You and Your Clients
The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of massage for conditions such as low back pain,
Tips for First Timers at the AMTA 2018 National Convention
“People were so friendly and helpful for a first timer! I was a first timer for the national convention (have done many state ones) … I felt so welcomed & read more at source…
DC or Bust! Plan Your Trip to AMTA 2018 National Convention
Get There by Planes, Trains or Automobiles!
Grab your friends or family and plan a trip to the AMTA 2018 National Convention where you’ll find massage therapy continuing education, inspiration, read more at source…