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Research Roundup—Massage Therapy is a Powerful Tool for Pain Relief As part of AMTA's consumer awareness program, the assoication released its third Research Roundup, detailing current research on the health benefits of massage. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/COD3ss7cckw/2761 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2761 AMTA Newsroom 05/16/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2761 Happy National Teacher Day! Happy National Teacher Day! A big thank you to all the teachers out there who educate and inspire future professionals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/biBQwI89GAw/2757 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2757 AMTA Newsroom 05/07/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2757 Register for AMTA National Convention Register for the AMTA 2013 National Convention, September 25-28 in Fort Worth, Texas, the city of cowboys and culture! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/hy_OEgauro4/2743 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2743 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2743 AMTA Announces 2013 Massage Therapy Tour! We're entering the next exciting phase of AMTA’s consumer awareness program, including our 2013 Massage Therapy Tour! AMTA's consumer awareness program promotes to the public the health benefits of massage and the importance of choosing an AMTA member. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6pNJgmGA-qk/2749 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2749 AMTA Newsroom 04/22/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2749 AMTA Offers Sympathy for Those Affected by Boston Marathon Tragedy AMTA confirms that the massage therapists, runners, and their family and friends with Team Massage Therapy Foundation: Running for Research at the Boston Marathon are all safe. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/RV8keubf0eo/2748 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2748 AMTA Newsroom 04/15/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2748 AMTA National Convention Registration is Now Open AMTA announces that registration for its national convention, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas from September 25-28, is now available online. All massage therapists and students are welcome at the convention and encouraged to take advantage of early-bird rates for registration. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/QP3yiTKBg6M/2744 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2744 AMTA Newsroom 03/27/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2744 AMTA Announces Massage Therapy School Scholarships AMTA invites students to participate in an essay contest where one applicant will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. AMTA is also proud to announce the twenty schools to receive $1,000 scholarships for students. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/3W15Kps8l8Y/2742 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2742 AMTA Newsroom 03/25/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2742 Support Team Massage Therapy Foundation: Running For Research The Massage Therapy Foundation is participating in the 2013 John Hancock Boston Marathon Bib program to raise money for massage therapy research, education and community service. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/bh5SC4IQUPE/2723 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2723 AMTA Newsroom 03/18/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2723 AMTA Board Announces Next Executive Director AMTA announces that current Deputy Director Bill Brown will become its Executive Director on May 17, when Shelly Johnson completes her time with the association. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/g2i8iKcvcG8/2737 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2737 AMTA Newsroom 03/04/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2737 Read the New Issue of Massage Therapy Journal The spring issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/kwvD-EgcSAk/2736 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2736 AMTA Newsroom 03/01/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2736 AMTA Encourages Massage Therapy Students to Apply for Scholarship Program At the AMTA Schools Summit, AMTA announced its new AMTA Student Scholarship program as an exciting new initiative to support the next generation of massage therapists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ga2rq_P8ZLY/2722 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2722 AMTA Newsroom 02/12/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2722 AMTA Schools Summit Includes Discussion of Industry Evolution, Announcement of New Student Scholarship Program The AMTA Schools Summit concluded on Feb. 8 with school owners, teachers, exhibitors and AMTA leadership having engaged in dynamic discussions on the current state of the massage therapy profession, where it is going, and how massage therapy schools and programs are changing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Acjz41F1k-Y/2721 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2721 AMTA Newsroom 02/11/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2721 AMTA Releases Annual Research on Massage Therapy Profession at AMTA Massage Schools Summit AMTA's sixth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession indicates mixed indicators for the massage therapy marketplace http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Ll2yQE66v40/2717 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2717 AMTA Newsroom 02/08/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2717 AMTA Releases Annual Research on Massage Therapy Profession AMTA releases sixth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ZU7Tr4GHfUU/2720 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2720 AMTA Newsroom 02/08/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2720 AMTA and HealthGrid to Provide Members Health Care Referral Capability AMTA announces a new relationship with HealthGrid to provide AMTA members with a special discounted opportunity to join ReferralPro. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/hRKs9gqWhAI/2716 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2716 AMTA Newsroom 02/03/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2716 Research Roundup—Massage Therapy Effective For Health Conditions in All Ages Massage therapy shown to be beneficial for enhancing immune function in preterm infants, decreasing blood pressure and improving stability in older persons and reducing stress in cancer patients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/N1Pd6w8V2aU/2715 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2715 AMTA Newsroom 01/22/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2715 AMTA Announces Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award AMTA is happy to announce that it has chosen Rick Garbowski of the Georgia Massage School as the recipient of the 2013 Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Kgzo0F50q1E/2714 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2714 AMTA Newsroom 01/16/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2714 AMTA Meets with Others in Massage Coalition in Englewood, CO On Dec. 6, 2013, the leadership of seven national massage therapy organizations gathered in Englewood, Colo. for their third face-to-face meeting in the past 15 months. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/_70JmfFcBYk/2713 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2713 AMTA Newsroom 01/08/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2713 Top AMTA News of 2012 2012 marked another very successful year for AMTA as it worked to fulfill its mission of serving its members while advancing the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ccIaghCwSus/2711 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2711 AMTA Newsroom 01/02/2013 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2711 Certificate of Insurance Available for Download Professional, Graduate and Student members can now view and download their certificate of insurance forms through their account profile. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/j2SR8oAAx4k/2709 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2709 AMTA Newsroom 12/13/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2709 American Massage Therapy Association Elects National Board AMTA announces the results of its 2012 national election, conducted electronically among its Professional members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Cb-7oUUShg0/2708 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2708 AMTA Newsroom 12/12/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2708 AMTA Presents New, Interactive Teacher Training AMTA's Master the Classroom gives new teachers, or those looking to refresh their skills, the training necessary to be successful in the classroom—all while earning essential CEs! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/VSFDSq0stlA/2691 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2691 AMTA Newsroom 12/07/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2691 AMTA Investigating Increased Spam to Members AMTA is aware that many members who are listed in the AMTA Find a Massage Therapist® locator service have received spam emails over the last several days. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yG5Jqneju9g/2700 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2700 AMTA Newsroom 12/04/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2700 AMTA Schools Celebrate National Massage Therapy Awareness Week AMTA's 16th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) activities and public relations promoted the value of massage for health and wellness. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/QCOrA78bNe4/2693 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2693 AMTA Newsroom 11/20/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2693 Check Out the Winter Issue of Massage Therapy Journal The winter issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/J9bpBkRxUjg/2688 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2688 AMTA Newsroom 11/12/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2688 AMTA Expresses Condolences on Dr. John Upledger's Passing AMTA would like to express its condolences to the family and friends of Dr. John Upledger on his passing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/2LK8hZCuiu4/2674 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2674 AMTA Newsroom 11/05/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2674 National Massage Therapy Awareness Week Promotes Value of Massage & AMTA Members AMTA's 16th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week activities and public relations promoted the value of massage for health and wellness. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ms_4XhRbW2w/2672 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2672 AMTA Newsroom 10/29/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2672 New Survey Shows Consumers Seek Massage for Regular Health Maintenance Recent results from the 16th annual consumer survey conducted by AMTA reveal more consumers are incorporating massage therapy into their regular health and wellness regimens to assist with medical conditions. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/3AgeJv1Yplo/2670 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2670 AMTA Newsroom 10/22/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2670 AMTA Kicks Off National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, Announces Consumer Survey Results AMTA members are celebrating National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, October 21-27! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Bik3xb6WaK8/2671 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2671 AMTA Newsroom 10/22/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2671 Run the Boston Marathon & Support the Massage Therapy Foundation AMTA and MTF are searching for a qualified runner who has a connection to massage therapy and will help raise money for research, education and community service by running the 2013 Boston Marathon. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/DwOQK8QjkkU/2669 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2669 AMTA Newsroom 10/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2669 Celebrate AMTA's National Massage Therapy Awareness Week AMTA's 16th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW) is Oct. 21-27! As part of AMTA's ongoing consumer awareness efforts, all AMTA members are encouraged to share the benefits of massage with their communities and to promote their practices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6g9DpUL2v7w/2648 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2648 AMTA Newsroom 10/11/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2648 AMTA 2012 National Convention Highlights Featuring a special video review of its new, ongoing consumer awareness program and a panel of leaders in integrative care, AMTA national convention brought together 1,400 participants from October 3 to 6 in Raleigh, NC. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Dw0TFikSY70/2662 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2662 AMTA Newsroom 10/09/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2662 AMTA National Convention Inspires Attendees The AMTA 2012 National Convention in Raleigh, NC convened 1,400 members of the massage therapy community for three days of energizing speakers, networking and professional development. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/V1bSBdF-k1c/2663 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2663 AMTA Newsroom 10/09/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2663 AMTA 2012 National Elections – Candidate Bios Now Available Chris Rider, Comissioner of Elections, announces an outstanding group of nominees for the AMTA National Board and AMTA Commission on Candidacy positions for the 2012 national elections. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/0NOvyneuTBI/2653 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2653 AMTA Newsroom 09/19/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2653 Entry-Level Analysis Project Update Thank you to those in the profession watching the progress of the massage therapy Entry-Level Analysis (ELAP) workgroup. The workgroup met August 23–25 to review information gathered through several surveys conducted this summer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yG4s96GMQuI/2649 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2649 AMTA Newsroom 09/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2649 View Advertisements Promoting AMTA Members On August 13, AMTA’s targeted radio and newspaper advertising began in those areas where the AMTA Massage Therapy Tour has visited. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/91TsCRebafo/2639 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2639 AMTA Newsroom 08/24/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2639 Read the Fall Issue of Massage Therapy Journal Online The fall issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/qaKR6PF7Z7M/2642 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2642 AMTA Newsroom 08/14/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2642 AMTA Consumer Awareness Program Enters Next Phase The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) consumer awareness program launched this spring entered a new phase August 13, with a special health care focus and targeted advertising. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/cXL4S6Oqu3U/2638 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2638 AMTA Newsroom 08/14/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2638 AMTA Members Promote Massage Therapy in Local Media AMTA members made an appearance on NBC-5 Chicago to promote the AMTA Massage Therapy Tour launch and the importance of finding an AMTA massage therapist. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/AygkVn0CPzs/2628 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2628 AMTA Newsroom 07/19/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2628 AMTA Massage Therapy Tour Launches in Chicago Today, the AMTA Massage Therapy Tour begins with the AMTA mobile exhibit at the Humana Race to the Taste event in Chicago, IL, marking the first direct consumer phase of the multi-year, multi-level commitment to raise public awareness of the health benefits of massage therapy and of the professionalism of AMTA members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Vkegu-94b-Y/2624 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2624 AMTA Newsroom 07/12/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2624 Get Involved Through an AMTA Elected Position Learn how you can run for AMTA elected office on the National Board of Directors or Commission on Candidacy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/FrzkwjXwx4g/2602 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2602 AMTA Newsroom 07/01/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2602 Participate in FSMTB Job Task Analysis Survey by July 31 AMTA members are invited to participate in the 2012 Job Task Analysis (JTA) Survey conducted by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Hh6baKpuy54/2617 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2617 AMTA Newsroom 06/25/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2617 AMTA Announces Major Commitment to Consumer Education on Massage Therapy AMTA announces a major, multi-year commitment to public education on the benefits of massage therapy for health. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/GjAaY-SfgXU/2613 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2613 AMTA Newsroom 06/20/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2613 AMTA Announces Consumer Awareness Program AMTA is happy to announce a major, multi-year commitment to public education on the benefits of massage therapy and to promote AMTA members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/RiQK5e6kHJ8/2614 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2614 AMTA Newsroom 06/20/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2614 Work of the Massage Therapy Entry-Level Analysis Project Begins Members of the Massage Therapy Entry-Level Analysis Project (ELAP) have released a project description detailing the workings of the group, its planned activities and its goals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ZG7p2i9BP0E/2601 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2601 AMTA Newsroom 05/30/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2601 AMTA Promotes Massage Research to Media and Consumers AMTA is increasing its outreach to consumer and health care media to educate the public on the health benefits of massage therapy being supported by new research. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/FLLf-EdXWuA/2600 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2600 AMTA Newsroom 05/21/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2600 AMTA’s Health Care Relationships and Their Impact on the Profession AMTA’s Health Care Relationships 2012: an update of the association’s relationships and their impact on the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/L615FMBg3XU/2599 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2599 AMTA Newsroom 05/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2599 Read the Summer Issue of Massage Therapy Journal Online The summer issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/HHsvs_fcU1o/2598 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2598 AMTA Newsroom 05/15/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2598 U.S. News & World Report Interviews AMTA President U.S. News & World Report has featured the eight best health care jobs, including massage therapy. AMTA President Cynthia Ribeiro contributed to the article. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/wbk18ym8B-w/2591 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2591 AMTA Newsroom 05/10/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2591 Leadership Summit in Chicago Addresses Concerns of the Profession Seven of the massage therapy profession’s organizations gathered for a second “Leadership Summit” May 1-2 in Chicago. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/xvG7KYG1__0/2589 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2589 AMTA Newsroom 05/09/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2589 AMTA 2013 Call for Speakers Submit a proposal for AMTA's 2013 education opportunities! We've simplified the application process to make it easier for you to submit a proposal, and you only need to submit one application to be considered for all of our education opportunities in 2013. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/wmn3V0obApo/2582 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2582 AMTA Newsroom 05/01/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2582 Comment on FSMTB's MOCC Program Proposal by April 30 The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has reviewed FSMTB's proposal for a Maintenance of Core Competency (MOCC) Program and provided comments. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/GHZ_BaVkGqw/2565 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2565 AMTA Newsroom 04/23/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2565 Bolster Your Practice With AMTA AMTA is excited to announce Bolster Your Practice, a new six-part series of live online courses! Bolster Your Practice helps massage therapists build, grow and manage their practices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/H1vycm5nn5w/2577 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2577 AMTA Newsroom 04/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2577 CNN Interviews AMTA President about The Client List AMTA wants members and others in the massage therapy association to know that the association is aware of the new Lifetime TV series called “The Client List” and has taken action to share the concerns expressed by many. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/AO4XAYWfEhs/2537 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2537 AMTA Newsroom 04/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2537 AMTA Resources Recognized for Excellence AMTA is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) for the excellence of the AMTA Find a Massage Therapist® locator service and its Fundamentals of Fascia Therapy: AMTA Fascial Therapy Continuing Education Program Part One. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/SVuDKUVe7YU/2575 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2575 AMTA Newsroom 04/12/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2575 Idaho Governor Signs Massage Therapy Licensing Act On April 4, 2012 the Idaho Governor signed Senate Bill 1295 to make his state the 44th (plus Washington, D.C.) to regulate the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/fsLLckBthn8/2574 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2574 AMTA Newsroom 04/05/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2574 AMTA 2012 National Convention Registration is Now Open AMTA announces that registration for its national convention, to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina from October 3 to 6, is now available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ZRSDmk3sXjE/2568 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2568 AMTA Newsroom 03/29/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2568 Register for the AMTA 2012 National Convention! Registration is open for the AMTA 2012 National Convention in Raleigh, North Carolina from October 3 to 6! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/0ZfSDbiAhYM/2569 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2569 AMTA Newsroom 03/29/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2569 AMTA Expresses Concerns on FSMTB Proposal AMTA encourages all massage therapists, students and educators to review the recent proposal by the Federation of Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) regarding a program for renewal of massage therapy licenses and certifications. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/rn5p339qFJ4/2567 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2567 AMTA Newsroom 03/13/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2567 AMTA Update on Tennessee House Bill 2387 AMTA is happy to report that in a recent meeting at the Governor’s office, AMTA-TN Chapter leaders were informed that HB 2387 will be amended and will no longer impact the regulation of massage therapy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/gNkPmuZ4eys/2551 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2551 AMTA Newsroom 03/01/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2551 2012 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet AMTA provides an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy in the U.S. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/l3d9ocQClrc/2545 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2545 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2545 AMTA Releases Annual Research on Massage Therapy Profession at AMTA Massage Schools Summit AMTA''s fifth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession indicates the massage therapy marketplace is showing signs of improvement. Consumers are getting more massages, there are more massage therapists and they are making more money per hour than last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6AkrDDgjUpA/2546 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2546 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2546 AMTA Releases Annual Research on Massage Therapy Profession AMTA releases fifth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/OvfMxsE7HhM/2547 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2547 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2547 Check Out the Spring Issue of MTJ Online The spring issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ROAn0b7dF3M/2548 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2548 AMTA Newsroom 02/16/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2548 Find Your Bridge to Success at AMTA's Schools Summit! Registration is now open online for AMTA's 2012 Massage Therapy Schools Summit to be held February 16-17 in Chicago, IL. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/DSjdelJf1I0/2507 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2507 AMTA Newsroom 02/07/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2507 AMTA Schools Summit to Focus on Learning, Research and Changing School Landscape AMTA Schools Summit to focus on student learning, integrating research into the classroom, the changing school landscape. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/liY-NDs2zaY/2527 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2527 AMTA Newsroom 01/18/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2527 Top AMTA News of 2011 2011 marked another very successful calendar year for AMTA as it worked to fulfill its mission of serving its members while advancing the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/LUYZ_GKTUrY/2524 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2524 AMTA Newsroom 01/03/2012 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2524 AMTA Remembers Bonnie Prudden AMTA was saddened to learn of the passing of myotherapy pioneer Bonnie Prudden on December 11, 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/R51HDBoJcv0/2518 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2518 AMTA Newsroom 12/15/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2518 AMTA Elects National Board AMTA announces the results of its 2011 national election, conducted electronically among its Professional members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/2V2qZ-BkyzY/2512 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2512 AMTA Newsroom 12/07/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2512 American Massage Therapy Association National Board Election Results The report on AMTA election results is now available for members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/bJXxgw4_71M/2513 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2513 AMTA Newsroom 12/07/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2513 AMTA Publishes Third in a Series of Career Success Guides AMTA has published the third in its series of career success guides, titled, "Working in a Franchise Environment". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/qlhSerIpX00/2500 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2500 AMTA Newsroom 11/17/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2500 Browse the Winter Issue of AMTA's Massage Therapy Journal The winter issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is now online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/nI5HvvIuktU/2499 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2499 AMTA Newsroom 11/15/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2499 AMTA Continues Interactions With Spa Organizations In 2011, AMTA has continued its relationships with spas and spa organizations to improve the opportunities for massage therapists who choose to work in spas. This week, the association participated for the fifth year in a row in the International Spa Association (ISPA) Annual Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, NV. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/V78Bk9pEmJE/2492 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2492 AMTA Newsroom 11/10/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2492 AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week Reaches Millions AMTA's15th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) activities and public relations reached a media audience of 240 million the last week of October. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6vHvXZQ0bNI/2469 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2469 AMTA Newsroom 11/02/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2469 Dynamic Keynote Speaker, Integrative Health Care Focus, Donation to Foundation Highlight AMTA Convention in Portland Highlights from the AMTA 2012 National Convention in Portland, OR. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/mHqTJ7WFFuU/2466 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2466 AMTA Newsroom 10/26/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2466 AMTA Highlights Successful National Convention More than 1,400 participants joined us in Portland, OR October 19-22 for the AMTA 2011 National Convention. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yz6dISvYNPI/2467 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2467 AMTA Newsroom 10/26/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2467 Celebrate National Massage Therapy Awareness Week With AMTA AMTA's 15th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW) is October 23-29, 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/8wAommgEKdQ/2464 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2464 AMTA Newsroom 10/25/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2464 AMTA Approves Position Statements, Chooses 2014 Convention Site AMTA House of Delegates Approves Three Position Statements; Board of Directors Chooses 2014 Convention Site http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/WJ-ee41cgyA/2465 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2465 AMTA Newsroom 10/25/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2465 Americans Are Increasingly Turning to Massage for Health Needs As AMTA marks its 15th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week October 23 – October 29, 2011, more consumers are using massage therapy for pain relief and other health issues. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/BIXqEb_PF_Q/2463 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2463 AMTA Newsroom 10/24/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2463 AMTA Kicks Off National Convention AMTA kicks off National Convention in Portland, OR, Oct. 19-22. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/aPDNteN_5M8/2462 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2462 AMTA Newsroom 10/19/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2462 Share How AMTA Has Been "Your Voice and Your Association" Members are invited to reflect on the past and how AMTA has helped them achieve their professional goals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/angy2McmJJw/2460 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2460 AMTA Newsroom 10/14/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2460 Leaders Meet to Discuss the Future of the Massage Therapy Profession Representatives of the seven primary organizations that comprise the massage therapy profession gathered on Sept. 13-14 for a Leadership Summit in St. Louis, Missouri. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/EI0W-WrjOJA/2452 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2452 AMTA Newsroom 09/22/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2452 AMTA Expecting Near-Record Attendance for Portland Convention AMT's annual national convention will feature announcements of new massage therapy research, quality continuing education workshops for massage therapists, association business and the most extensive tradeshow in the profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/5EWaq43eF0I/2448 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2448 AMTA Newsroom 09/19/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2448 Hospital Survey Shows Growing Use of Massage Therapy American Hospital Association/Health Forum study shows massage therapy as the most used complementary/alternative form of outpatient care in U.S. hospitals and second highest in inpatient usage among therapies measured. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/XgZfAc6kPj4/2445 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2445 AMTA Newsroom 09/09/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2445 AMTA Again Partners with American Heart Association Heart Walk For the fourth year in a row, AMTA will take part in the American Heart Association’s Metro Chicago Heart Walk in the Chicago area, September 23-October 1, 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/2rDLKX15e9I/2434 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2434 AMTA Newsroom 09/07/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2434 Explore Workplace Options With AMTA's Career Path Assessment Quiz AMTA has created a quiz to provide guidance on which fields may be best suited for a massage therapist based on personal preferences, interests and work styles. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/nLtyH8iNTaI/2436 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2436 AMTA Newsroom 09/07/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2436 AMTA Remembrance of September 11, 2001 AMTA remembers September 11, 2001. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/E_sTYDaf1GU/2427 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2427 AMTA Newsroom 08/29/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2427 AMTA Reminds Schools of New USDE Rules AMTA wants owners and administrators of massage therapy schools and programs to be aware that there are new U.S. Department of Education (USDE) rules for schools whose students seek federal student aid. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/43fDpvDkLG0/2413 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2413 AMTA Newsroom 07/29/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2413 Visit AMTA's Updated Online Course System AMTA has updated its online course system to better suit the continuing education needs of today's massage therapists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/E1HFuH16Nm4/2409 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2409 AMTA Newsroom 07/27/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2409 AMTA Offers New Fascial Therapy Continuing Education Program AMTA announces Fascial Therapy Continuing Education program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/kgO3QMpBXyo/2385 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2385 AMTA Newsroom 07/01/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2385 AMTA Monitoring Effects of Storms for Potential Assistance AMTA extends its heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones in the storms and wishes the very best to those struggling to recover from their great losses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/IxLYseKTcLw/2386 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2386 AMTA Newsroom 05/26/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2386 AMTA's Health Care Relationships: Their Impact on the Massage Therapy Profession AMTA is involved in ongoing interactions with health care, wellness and medical organizations with several goals and objectives in mind. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/uJDuV69FFJs/2384 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2384 AMTA Newsroom 05/24/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2384 AMTA Communications Recognized for Excellence AMTA is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Association Media & Publishing (AM&P) for the excellence of its social media strategy and the Career Guidance area of its website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/95nHjH1fY40/2382 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2382 AMTA Newsroom 05/17/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2382 AMTA First to Offer Members Square Credit Card Reader AMTA announces that it is the first massage therapy organization to offer a free mobile credit card reader designed by Square to its members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/goZ9ZubdXxI/2373 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2373 AMTA Newsroom 05/11/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2373 AMTA Saddened by Losses in Southern States, Monitoring for Potential of Massage Therapists to Aid Responders The American Massage Therapy Association extends its heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones in the storms and wishes the very best to those struggling to recover from their great losses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/O3_V3YWwsgs/2364 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2364 AMTA Newsroom 05/02/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2364 AMTA Collaborating with Health & Healing Center for Research Project to Analyze Efficacy of Massage in Integrated Care AMTA announces a new collaboration with the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. The collaboration focuses on research analyses of the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in care provided to inpatients in the hospital from July 2005 through December 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/JziqGgxCJfg/2362 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2362 AMTA Newsroom 04/27/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2362 AMTA Collaborating With Health & Healing Center to Analyze Efficacy of Massage in Integrated Care AMTA is collaborating with the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, to focuses on research analyses of the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in care provided to inpatients in the hospital from July 2005 through December 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/BRF3NGidUvM/2363 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2363 AMTA Newsroom 04/27/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2363 Proposed Bylaw Changes AMTA gives all members the opportunity to voice their thoughts on proposed bylaw changes. Bylaws govern your association. Your comments are weighed by the board before any decisions are made. At its June 2011 meeting, the board will consider proposed bylaw changes. Read these proposed changes and offer you comments before April 22. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/tPDSM6fiSto/2345 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2345 AMTA Newsroom 03/23/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2345 Download the AMTA 2011 Massage Profession Research Report Packed with the latest research on every aspect of massage therapy and practical tips to help you grow your practice, the 4th annual Massage Profession Research Report includes the results of three AMTA benchmark surveys tracking the profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/JK7dEBRdfEA/2343 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2343 AMTA Newsroom 03/18/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2343 New AMTA Mentoring Program Gaining Momentum The new AMTA Mentoring Program helps those new to the profession more fully realize their potential in the massage profession and provides experienced massage therapists the opportunity to share their wisdom and expand their professional network. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Y48FyA2j5dw/2298 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2298 AMTA Newsroom 03/18/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2298 New AMTA Mentoring Program Gaining Momentum On January 25, AMTA formally launched its new mentoring program to improve communications skills, goal-setting and success planning for AMTA members just entering the massage therapy profession. So far, nearly 300 AMTA members have volunteered their time and expertise to serve as mentors in the program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/jDShogzE1tM/2340 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2340 AMTA Newsroom 03/15/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2340 AMTA Publishes Health Care Career Success Guide The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) has published the second in its series of career success guides titled, “Working in a Health Care Environment”. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/q-aQJ0gPEAM/2324 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2324 AMTA Newsroom 02/22/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2324 Spring Issue of MTJ and New Career Success Guide Now Online The spring issue of AMTA's award-winning Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is now available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/L2dM6BOTh-Q/2325 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2325 AMTA Newsroom 02/22/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2325 AMTA Releases Annual Research on Massage Therapy Profession The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) fourth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession indicates both the impact of the poor economy on massage in the past two years and how massage therapists have adjusted their practices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/MUrnmaxAi8k/2319 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2319 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2319 2011 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet The following is a compilation of data gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/KYzV1xKjmpw/2320 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2320 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2320 AMTA Releases Research on Profession at 2011 Schools Summit - Access Research & Handouts The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) fourth annual summary research on the state of the massage therapy profession indicates both the impact of the poor economy on massage in the past two years and how massage therapists have adjusted their practices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/f3g-Ly2GKSA/2321 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2321 AMTA Newsroom 02/17/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2321 AMTA Announces Board Special Election Results With the election of Jeff Smoot (OK) to the position of Vice President effective March 1, 2011, the AMTA board held a special election in accordance with policy to fill the year vacancy remaining in Jeff’s term as Member-at-Large. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/EAIOXl0-0EU/2312 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2312 AMTA Newsroom 02/08/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2312 AMTA Schools Summit to Feature Dialogue, Information, Shared Experiences The AMTA Massage Therapy Schools Summit will take place February 17-18 in San Francisco, CA. With the theme, Thriving in Change, the event will include discussion and networking focused on innovative solutions to the many issues facing both the financial health of massage therapy schools and the future of massage therapy education. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/EYPhqy-egtc/2299 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2299 AMTA Newsroom 01/25/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2299 AMTA Announces Board Special Election Results With the election of Cynthia Ribeiro (CA) to the position of President-Elect effective March 1, 2011, the AMTA board held a special election in accordance with policy to fill the year vacancy remaining of Cynthia’s term as Vice President. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/mvzoBuYIH4s/2296 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2296 AMTA Newsroom 01/14/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2296 AMTA's Find a Massage Therapist Benefit Improvement AMTA is excited to announce the addition of personalized URLs for Find a Massage Therapist® profiles! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/xSVDhgAt1QM/2295 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2295 AMTA Newsroom 01/12/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2295 Top AMTA News of 2010 2010 marked another very successful calendar year for the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) as it worked to fulfill its mission of serving its members while advancing the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/pMAPmM4HfrM/2292 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2292 AMTA Newsroom 01/06/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2292 Response to Recent Charges of Sexual Harassment of Massage Therapists The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is concerned for the well-being and professional respect of massage therapists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/D6zlkD5G13Q/2294 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2294 AMTA Newsroom 01/05/2011 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2294 AMTA Members Complete Second Successful Year Supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Collaborating with Energizer The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) and its members are celebrating a second successful year of involvement with the 15 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® events nationwide. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ohATYoUJ0Ag/2279 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2279 AMTA Newsroom 12/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2279 AMTA Members Complete Second Successful Year Supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Collaborating with Energizer The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) and its members are celebrating a second successful year of involvement with the 15 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® events nationwide. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/YEn_9Zj4FIA/2281 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2281 AMTA Newsroom 12/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2281 American Massage Therapy Association Elects National Board The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) announces the results of its 2010 national election, conducted electronically among its Professional members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/wG8yuA-S7yU/2284 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2284 AMTA Newsroom 12/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2284 American Massage Therapy Association National Board Election Results The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) announces the results of its 2010 national election, conducted electronically among its Professional members. A report on election results is available for AMTA members. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/FLU0F0w1qhc/2285 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2285 AMTA Newsroom 12/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2285 AMTA Hires Shelly Johnson as Executive Director The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has hired Shelly Johnson as the new Executive Director for both AMTA and the Massage Therapy Foundation. Johnson has been AMTA Deputy Director for more than eight years and has served as Interim Executive Director since August 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/oeDQL1zzQK0/2274 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2274 AMTA Newsroom 12/09/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2274 AMTA Hires Shelly Johnson as Executive Director The AMTA Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Shelly Johnson as the new Executive Director for both AMTA and the Massage Therapy Foundation. Johnson has been AMTA Deputy Director for more than eight years and has served as Interim Executive Director since August 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/tlDOvTkUTQ4/2275 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2275 AMTA Newsroom 12/09/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2275 AMTA Website Awarded Merit Certificate The AMTA website has been awarded a Merit certificate in the 2010 Web Health Awards Program. Entries were evaluated on content, design, creativity and user experience. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/BeVQrX4nawU/2273 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2273 AMTA Newsroom 12/08/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2273 AMTA 2011 Massage Therapy Schools Summit to Focus on Thriving in Change The American Massage Therapy Association will hold its 2011 Massage Therapy Schools Summit February 17-18, 2011 in San Francisco, CA. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/l-YHnYa4HkU/2270 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2270 AMTA Newsroom 12/06/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2270 Winter 2010 Issue of Massage Therapy Journal Now Online AMTA's winter issue of Massage Therapy Journal (mtj) is now available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/W9Ru_ePovlU/2264 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2264 AMTA Newsroom 11/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2264 Registration Now Open for AMTA Massage Therapy Schools Summit School owners, administrators and teachers will come together for the 2011 AMTA Massage Therapy Schools Summit, February 17-18 in San Francisco, Calif. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/QBQOFHrjw50/2256 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2256 AMTA Newsroom 11/18/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2256 Good Communication Improves Understanding Between Massage Therapists, Clients According to a recent consumer survey by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®), massage therapy is on the rise as a method of improving personal health. As interaction increases among massage therapists and their clients, both can benefit from tips on what to expect from their professional health relationship. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/oRK7KbkJZNo/2242 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2242 AMTA Newsroom 10/25/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2242 Celebrate National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, October 24-30! AMTA's 14th annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® is October 24-30! AMTA members across the country are celebrating the importance of massage through massage demonstrations, client promotions, displaying the NMTAW poster and other activities designed to demonstrate their professionalism and skill. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yf5SJRIhl7U/2243 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2243 AMTA Newsroom 10/25/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2243 Protect Yourself from E-mail Scams AMTA wants to help members know how to protect themselves from both the scam and the potential for viruses to enter their computers via the scam e-mails. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/YhAgAyF5RgU/2234 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2234 AMTA Newsroom 10/07/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2234 2010 National Convention Wrap Up - Photos, Speeches and More! More than 1400 attendees convened in Minneapolis to learn, connect, and celebrate the power of our massage community. Convention attendees gained practical skills to apply immediately, tools to advance their careers and a host of invaluable connections to aid them in their path toward balance! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/utRMyV-Ph14/2226 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2226 AMTA Newsroom 10/01/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2226 Release of Consumer Survey Data, Donation to Foundation, Integrative Health Care Focus, Student Day, Highlight AMTA Convention in Minneapolis Balance was the theme at the American Massage Therapy Association’s® (AMTA®) 2010 National Convention September 22-25 in Minneapolis, MN. The association released results of its 14th annual consumer survey on use of massage, announced a new relationship with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association, presented a ceremonial check for $547,000 to the Massage Therapy Foundation and held its third Student Day to help massage school students prepare for their careers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/LaYXD7e2GE8/2224 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2224 AMTA Newsroom 09/30/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2224 AMTA President Radio Interviews October 4, 2010 AMTA President Kathleen Miller-Read will be interviewed about massage therapy and AMTA’s connection with Susan G. Komen for the Cure on radio stations throughout the U.S. on Monday, October 4. Tune in if these are in your area. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/1h1Y3BOhi2k/2225 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2225 AMTA Newsroom 09/30/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2225 September 2010 Bylaw Notification AMTA gives all members the opportunity to voice their thoughts on proposed bylaw changes. Your comments are weighed by the board before any decisions are made. At its March 2011 meeting the board will consider proposed bylaw changes. Read these proposed changes and offer you comments before January 14. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/XLJI3rzur94/2223 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2223 AMTA Newsroom 09/28/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2223 AMTA Consumer Survey Shows Men Neglecting Massage Therapy in Past Year Results from the 14th annual consumer survey conducted by the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) indicate the use of massage among men has dropped from 18 percent in 2009 to 10 percent in 2010, a drop that is attributed to the lagging economy these past two years. The survey results were announced at the AMTA National Convention in Minneapolis, September 22-25, 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/G074CnatCfY/2219 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2219 AMTA Newsroom 09/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2219 North American Alliance Created to Advance Health and Wellness The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) and the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association (NHPCA) announce their agreement to collaborate on discussions for integrated approaches to health care in North America. The collaboration will foster discussions among complementary and alternative health-related professions to advance integrated health care. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/9m-2_61tPbc/2220 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2220 AMTA Newsroom 09/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2220 2010 National Convention Officially Underway! Read Speeches From AMTA Leadership On Thursday morning, attendees began their path to balance by coming together with peers for the Opening Session and Awards Presentation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yRBuppx6AvM/2221 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2221 AMTA Newsroom 09/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2221 Great Value, More Selection with AMTA's Massage Warehouse Affinity Program AMTA's new partnership with Massage Warehouse offers members a discount on countless products! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/9e6Xiwmbl8Y/2216 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2216 AMTA Newsroom 09/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2216 AMTA 2010 National Elections – Candidate Bios Now Available The Commissioner of Elections announces the Candidates for the 2010 National Board and Commission on Candidacy! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/X86lnoM1vNs/2200 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2200 AMTA Newsroom 08/19/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2200 Four AMTA National Convention Presenters Featured on Massage Therapy Radio Four AMTA National Convention presenters will be featured in online interviews with Massage Therapy Radio beginning Wednesday, August 18, 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/7V64h1UGHMQ/2199 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2199 AMTA Newsroom 08/18/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2199 AMTA Representative Reappointed to CPT Code Advisory Committee The American Massage Therapy Association announces that, Susan Rosen (WA), its representative to the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC), has been reappointed for a three-year term. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/DcsELmiZU80/2198 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2198 AMTA Newsroom 08/17/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2198 AMTA Launches Redesigned Website, Enhanced Locator Service The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA) announces the launch of its redesigned website and enhanced features for its members listed in AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist® national locator service. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/nhVoMhFCRXU/2190 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2190 AMTA Newsroom 08/09/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2190 AMTA Social Networking Reaches Milestones in One Year One year ago, the American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) announced its multi-faceted social networking program to serve massage therapists, students, teachers and consumers through the latest technology. This month, the association’s Facebook page reached 7,000 followers, while its LinkedIn users hit 1,000 and its Twitter followers approached 900. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Pc3au3bGKCs/2182 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2182 AMTA Newsroom 07/26/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2182 AMTA Responds to Statement by Owner of IMA In a response to an article in Massage Today about the demise of the International Massage Association (IMA), its owner, Will Green, refers to many issues of liability insurance coverage provided by massage therapy organizations. AMTA does not know why in his statement Will Green has referred to a relationship with AMTA regarding liability insurance, as we have never had discussions on insurance with him http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/e4omzMpsbzU/2181 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2181 AMTA Newsroom 07/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2181 AMTA Helps High School Students Interested in Massage Career The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) expanded its relations with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as an active participant in the organization’s annual conference in Boston, MA. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6GRhlTVcIXQ/2178 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2178 AMTA Newsroom 07/09/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2178 AMTA Calls on The View to Treat Massage Therapists with Professional Respect In response to comments about massage therapists on the June 24, 2010 program The View, the next day AMTA sent the following statement from President Kathleen Miller-Read to the producers of the show: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Px09-ycGssw/2179 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2179 AMTA Newsroom 06/25/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2179 AMTA Recognized by Association Group for its Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Events Efforts The American Society for Association Executives & The Center (ASAE) has named the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) to its 2010 Associations Advance America (AAA) Honor Roll for its participation in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day events. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/CTWIldj3W4g/2173 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2173 AMTA Newsroom 06/22/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2173 AMTA Again to be Official Provider of Chair Massage Therapists at Energizer® Tent for Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the CureTM Events AMTA will be the official provider of massage therapists at the Energizer tent on Saturday nights, where member volunteers will again be providing walkers with 10-minute chair massages at events in 15 cities. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Z-Itiub_ONc/2174 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2174 AMTA Newsroom 06/22/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2174 mtj Again Wins Award for Publication Excellence AMTA's Massage Therapy Journal honored for excellence the second year in a row as among the best in nonprofit association media and publishing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/rYJLgK8wX5U/2139 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2139 AMTA Newsroom 05/19/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2139 Wisconsin Governor Signs Massage and Bodywork Therapy Licensing Act On Thursday, May 13, 2010 Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle signed Assembly Bill 588 (2009 Wisconsin Act 355) to provide for the licensure of massage and bodywork therapists. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/mWKOv3CE0-w/2140 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2140 AMTA Newsroom 05/17/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2140 AMTA and Profession Celebrate First Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge Release The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) joins other massage stakeholders in celebrating the release today of the first massage therapy body of knowledge (MTBOK) as a milestone for the profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/yjRnqLfCGR0/2141 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2141 AMTA Newsroom 05/15/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2141 AMTA Responds to Tennessee Flooding http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/N4V2dyqDu0g/2142 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2142 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2142 Video Highlights from AMTA’s participation as official provider of chair massages for the Susan G. Komen walks Video Highlights from AMTA’s participation as the Official Provider of Chair Massage Therapists for Energizer’s® Sponsorship of the Breast Cancer 3-day® Benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/y56qs6etmVc/2184 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2184 AMTA Newsroom 03/24/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2184 AMTA Releases Annual Massage Therapy Profession Report The American Massage Therapy Association® (AMTA®) announces availability of its third annual summary research report on the state of the massage therapy profession. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/B3sSnyuCTCU/2143 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2143 AMTA Newsroom 03/16/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2143 AMTA's Health Care Relationships & Integrative Care Association Maintains Focus to Influence Health Care The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) continued its ongoing interactions with key health care and medical organizations with its attendance at the sixth annual Integrative Healthcare Symposium. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/kWnBOG6Oiy8/2144 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2144 AMTA Newsroom 03/11/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2144 2010 AMTA Schools Summit Generates Quality Discussion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/mG15xixb58k/2145 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2145 AMTA Newsroom 02/23/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2145 2010 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet The following is a compilation of data gathered from U.S. government statistics, surveys of consumers and massage therapists and recent clinical studies on the efficacy of massage. These data provide an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/B9tKUq6mwcE/2146 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2146 AMTA Newsroom 02/12/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2146 Board Special Election Results With the election of Winona Bontrager (PA) to the position of Vice President and the election of Glenath Moyle (OR) to the position of President-Elect both effective March 1, 2010, the AMTA board held a special election in accordance with policy to fill the year vacancies in the positions of Member-at-Large and Vice President respectively. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/9ijjhx94nCQ/2180 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2180 AMTA Newsroom 01/20/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2180 AMTA Response to Earthquake in Haiti http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/gCgIefnsEXE/2147 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2147 AMTA Newsroom 01/14/2010 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2147 AMTA Members Celebrate 2009 Support of Cancer Walk in 15 Cities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/QidnMvxdEJ8/2124 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2124 AMTA Newsroom 12/09/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2124 AMTA Massage Therapy Schools Summit to Highlight Schools, Teachers and Training Issues http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Zy4LF5v9G_s/2125 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2125 AMTA Newsroom 12/01/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2125 AMTA National Massage Therapy Awareness Week Reaches Millions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/_XLYopGZKz8/2126 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2126 AMTA Newsroom 11/03/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2126 Massage is Used More Than Ever for Medical/Health Reasons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/nkzIz9za5_g/2127 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2127 AMTA Newsroom 10/26/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2127 AMTA Launches Refreshed Massage Information Center http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/Lh6dSoqHA0A/2128 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2128 AMTA Newsroom 09/03/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2128 AMTA Partners with American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/aKVFtD3cEvI/2129 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2129 AMTA Newsroom 08/14/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2129 National Massage Therapy Awareness Week Save the Date – October 25-31, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/QCLIa92teOo/2130 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2130 AMTA Newsroom 08/10/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2130 AMTA Announces Multi-Faceted Social Networking Program http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/b08wbIvUXag/2131 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2131 AMTA Newsroom 07/23/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2131 AMTA announces involvement in Susan G. Komen Cancer Walk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6jCMxTlcZrw/2132 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2132 AMTA Newsroom 07/13/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2132 AMTA Views NCBTMB Decision Not in Best Interest of the Profession http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/MMQV3gQ3oRA/2133 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2133 AMTA Newsroom 07/10/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2133 AMTA Provides Massage Information Podcast for NIH http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/NGRwVvekjS4/2134 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2134 AMTA Newsroom 06/17/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2134 Montana Now 43rd State to Regulate Massage Therapy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/P9oWAmzB_TQ/2135 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2135 AMTA Newsroom 05/05/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2135 MTJ Wins Awards for Publication and Design Excellence http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/cTvJR62JfuQ/2136 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2136 AMTA Newsroom 04/30/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2136 2009 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet The 2009 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet provides an overview of the current state of the massage therapy profession, public and medical acceptance of the value of massage, and increasing consumer usage of massage therapy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ti4_MNPsc28/2185 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2185 AMTA Newsroom 03/02/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2185 AMTA Announces Support for MBLEx as Massage Licensing Exam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/NwcU72xv9D4/2137 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2137 AMTA Newsroom 01/26/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2137 Michigan Governor Signs Massage Therapy Licensing Act http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/hUIub4taNgM/2138 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2138 AMTA Newsroom 01/09/2009 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2138 American Massage Therapy Association Elects National Board http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/X8d8enyunHw/2116 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2116 AMTA Newsroom 12/30/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2116 Pennsylvania Governor Signs Massage Therapy Licensing Act http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/vt413LrZhJA/2117 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2117 AMTA Newsroom 10/10/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2117 Massage Therapists Deserve Professional Respect The growing popularity of massage therapy in recent years has attracted greater attention to the profession and its practitioners by the media and the public. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/LFxB04AkeO0/2122 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2122 AMTA Newsroom 10/01/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2122 California Governor Signs Massage Therapy Certification Law http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/4Ne4hO5d5pk/2118 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2118 AMTA Newsroom 09/30/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2118 Donation to Massage Therapy Foundation, Approval of Three Position Statements,Record Number of Exhibitors Highlight AMTA Convention in Phoenix http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/AeQ9D5Q9M28/2119 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2119 AMTA Newsroom 09/26/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2119 Massage Therapy Use Holds Steady, Despite Lagging Economy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/g1KJ6fT9zZ0/2120 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2120 AMTA Newsroom 09/24/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2120 AMTA Partners with American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/T4kBvX-r7EI/2121 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2121 AMTA Newsroom 09/23/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2121 mtj Wins Folio’s Gold Ozzie Award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/EuY9LmHObhs/2123 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2123 AMTA Newsroom 01/10/2008 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2123 Have you seen our ads in national magazines? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/YM3FyDz3C6g/2112 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2112 AMTA Newsroom 09/06/2007 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2112 Why We Need Massage Therapy Regulations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ryZMMxs1Jc0/2113 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2113 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2007 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2113 AMTA Government Relations Overview http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/VtxDgdJWgpk/2114 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2114 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2007 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2114 AMTA Releases Overview of Massage Therapy Industry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/PKKHMBMn4VU/2115 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2115 AMTA Newsroom 01/06/2007 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2115 AMTA Elects National Board http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/3-mv3nTArZQ/2099 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2099 AMTA Newsroom 12/27/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2099 AMTA, IHPC Partner on Low Back Pain Conference http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/f0-eawfaNX0/2100 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2100 AMTA Newsroom 12/26/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2100 Why Massage Is In Americans' Futures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/aQ-1N2jCYYQ/2101 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2101 AMTA Newsroom 10/24/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2101 Have you seen our ads in national magazines? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/UrzEmI1PtBc/2102 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2102 AMTA Newsroom 09/06/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2102 AMTA letter to editor clarifies need for one professional exam http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ybmCOhEk8yw/2103 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2103 AMTA Newsroom 08/10/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2103 Massachusetts Passes Massage Therapy Licensing Legislation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/riY5Nw4P7M8/2104 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2104 AMTA Newsroom 07/07/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2104 2006 Massage Therapy Research Fact Sheet The 2006 Massage Therapy Research Fact Sheet reveals massage therapy is more than pampering. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/CcorBeRodnw/2183 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2183 AMTA Newsroom 07/01/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2183 Use of Massage Therapy in Hospitals Up 30 Percent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/9ZQpMuuhVwE/2105 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2105 AMTA Newsroom 05/24/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2105 AMTA Government Relations Program Aimed at Consistent Licensing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/B2NtODd_dek/2108 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2108 AMTA Newsroom 05/08/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2108 Why We Need Massage Therapy Regulations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/2Psxc-WPbB4/2106 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2106 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2106 AMTA Government Relations Overview http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/VwTeO8q2Ajw/2107 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2107 AMTA Newsroom 05/06/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2107 Is AMTA Defining Medical Massage? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6ZtjglcHjCY/2109 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2109 AMTA Newsroom 03/27/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2109 Message from AMTA Regarding Your NCBTMB Information http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/edLrI7ccXT4/2110 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2110 AMTA Newsroom 03/21/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2110 AMTA Releases Overview of Massage Therapy Industry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/J8l5eBUh2AQ/2111 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2111 AMTA Newsroom 01/06/2006 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2111 AMTA Elects National Board Officers, Members http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/-yzAK0k8u9Q/2083 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2083 AMTA Newsroom 12/29/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2083 AMTA Begins Sending Hurricane Katrina Rebuilding Kits http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/OfIyBGJnJtk/2084 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2084 AMTA Newsroom 11/04/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2084 MASSAGE THERAPY GROWS IN POPULARITY http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/abfNv7x_Xa0/2085 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2085 AMTA Newsroom 10/24/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2085 AMTA President & Executive Director on Radio Program http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/fmq5hNYhLa4/2087 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2087 AMTA Newsroom 10/23/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2087 AMTA To Be Promoted On Dish Network http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/NWE-bi2eVKI/2086 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2086 AMTA Newsroom 10/13/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2086 AMTA Initiates Hurricane Katrina Relief PlanMembers Affected by Storm to Receive Help Re-establishing Practices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6we66NciqJU/2088 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2088 AMTA Newsroom 09/29/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2088 American Massage Therapy Association Sponsors Find Value in National Convention http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ZJuhHW-AGrk/2089 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2089 AMTA Newsroom 09/20/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2089 AMTA Web Site Receives Standard of Excellence WebAward http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/ZIPAO0g4ZM4/2090 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2090 AMTA Newsroom 09/19/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2090 Massage Therapists Hold Annual National Convention In Albuquerque, New Mexico http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/JOeGUWyUPis/2091 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2091 AMTA Newsroom 09/07/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2091 Nevada Becomes 36th State to Regulate Massage Therapy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/MWRLkhmJK_c/2092 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2092 AMTA Newsroom 06/10/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2092 Georgia is 35th State to Regulate Massage Therapy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/b8jcTMzR2Vs/2093 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2093 AMTA Newsroom 05/10/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2093 Profession Has Yet to Define Medical Massage Says AMTA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/udVUu7yA_uQ/2094 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2094 AMTA Newsroom 04/22/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2094 American Massage Therapy Association introduces National Sponsorship Program http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/jvGGhMaLnZM/2095 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2095 AMTA Newsroom 04/12/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2095 AMTA Discusses Education Standards with Invited Guests http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/mA7Nic57c1g/2096 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2096 AMTA Newsroom 03/25/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2096 South Dakota Massage Therapists Successfully Guide Bill into Law http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/YCGBx8xOR2Q/2097 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2097 AMTA Newsroom 02/25/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2097 AMTA Massage CPT Code Proposal to be Reworked http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/6ZYNxV8u_wg/2098 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2098 AMTA Newsroom 02/08/2005 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2098 Massage Therapy On The Rise In African-American Ccommunity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/E6hVRhSNUJE/2080 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2080 AMTA Newsroom 10/18/2004 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2080 Massage Therapy Popular For Pain Management and Relief http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmericanMassageTherapyAssociationNewsFeed/~3/tLt4sH9Y8mM/2081 http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2081 AMTA Newsroom 10/18/2004 12:00 AM http://www.amtamassage.org/articles/2/PressRelease/detail/2081 Massage Therapists Hold Annual Convention in Nashville, TN 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