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Ohio AMTA Newsletter:Spring 2025 Recap and Updates
Meet your Ohio AMTA Board Jennifer Cull President Holly Wylie Board Member Mark Pennington Financial Administrator Dawn McCullough Board...
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Sep 13 min read


AMTA’s Position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)
<p>AMTA recently received a request to clarify our position on the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact).What is the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact)?<br />
The Interstate Massage Compact’s (IMpact) purpose is to support the mobility…</p>
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Dec 6, 20239 min read


Federal Funding for Massage Schools at Risk Across the U.S.
<p>On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) released its final rule on Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability To Benefit (ATB). This will have a substantial impact…</p>
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Nov 15, 20233 min read


Recent Research Continues to Support the Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients
<p>It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Massage Therapy Association is sharing the latest research on the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients. According to the American Cancer Society…</p>
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Oct 24, 20233 min read


AMTA's National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW)
<p>Celebrate with us all week long on social media and take advantage of our special promotions.<br />
AMTA’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) is a dedicated week for massage therapists across the…</p>
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Oct 18, 20232 min read


Cupping CE Series
<p>Discover how to integrate cupping techniques into your massage therapy practice.<br />
Cupping therapy has been known to help relieve pain and ease the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis, GI disorders,…</p>
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


Cupping CE Courses
<p>Discover how to integrate cupping techniques into your massage therapy practice.<br />
Cupping therapy has been known to help relieve pain and ease the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis, GI disorders,…</p>
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


Massage CE for Pain Relief
<p>Chronic pain is a significant problem in the U.S., affecting more people than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. With over 50 million adults experiencing pain every day or on most…</p>
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Sep 13, 20231 min read


The 2023 Legislative Season: Highlights for the Massage Therapy Profession
<p>With an active legislative season coming to a close, explore how AMTA was involved in advocating for state licensure, massage therapy for pain management, the Interstate Compact and fighting the reduction…</p>
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Jul 6, 20235 min read


AMTA Participates in Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Seminar
<p>AMTA recently participated in the all-day seminar, Voices for Non-Opioid Choices: Preventing Opioid Addiction in America to highlight the role of massage therapy and other integrative services in helping address the…</p>
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Apr 6, 20232 min read


Congress Passes the NOPAIN Act
<p>Thank you to our massage therapy community for your support!AMTA is excited to share that Congress passed the NOPAIN Act in late December. The NOPAIN Act is a huge win for…</p>
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Jan 4, 20232 min read


The American Massage Therapy Association Reaches 100,000 Members
<p>AMTA has achieved an exciting milestone. We are now a community of 100,000 members strong! This is the largest membership in AMTA’s history. What began as a small group of 29…</p>
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Dec 8, 20222 min read


2022 National Elections Are Open
<p>The 2022 Slate Selection Commission is proud to present this year’s American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Board Election Slate for your approval and support: Heber Blackner, Cindy Farrar, Bob Jantsch,…</p>
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Nov 15, 20221 min read


A Growing Body of Research Supports the Positive Impact of Massage Therapy for Mental Health
<p>In a time when the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) ranks anxiety as the country’s most common mental illness – and depression as the leading cause of disability for…</p>
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Oct 28, 20223 min read


Virtual Schools Summit: Registration Now Open
<p>Reserve your spot for this free online conference on October 22, 2022.<br />
Registration is now open for AMTA’s Virtual Schools Summit on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT. This online…</p>
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Oct 3, 20221 min read


Save the Date: National Massage Therapy Awareness Week (NMTAW)
<p>Join us on social as we celebrate and promote the health benefits of massage therapy October 23-29, 2022. <br />
Mark your calendars for AMTA’s 26th Annual National Massage Therapy Awareness Week® (NMTAW) on…</p>
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Sep 30, 20222 min read


Hands-On Learning at AMTA 2022 National Convention
<p>Earn up to a year’s worth of the highest quality CE in the profession at the AMTA 2022 National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on August 25-27.<br />
Register Now to Secure Your Top…</p>
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Apr 8, 20221 min read


Our Call for Speakers Is Now Open
<p>Submissions for AMTA’s 2023 Education Programs are being accepted through June 22.<br />
Share your ideas, knowledge and expertise with the massage therapy profession by becoming an AMTA speaker. Submit applications by June…</p>
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Apr 1, 20221 min read


Registration Is Now Open For IMTRC 2022
<p>The Massage Therapy Foundation’s International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) will be held May 12-13, 2022 in Alexandria, Virginia.<br />
Every three years, the Massage Therapy Foundation brings together massage therapists, educators and…</p>
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Jan 19, 20221 min read


2021 Advocacy Year in Review
<p>AMTA’s Commitment to Members and the Profession<br />
As a nonprofit association, AMTA is committed to giving back to the massage therapy community. We do this by investing your membership dollars in advocacy,…</p>
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Jan 3, 20222 min read
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