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2008 HOD Recommendations

Our intention in creating these Position Statement and Recommendation Blog entries is to open a dialog with you, our member! Discussion about these statements with our delegates is part of our professional responsibility as members in good standing of the AMTA.

The following recommendations have been put forward by the Chapters named & will be voted upon at the AMTA National Convention September 2008

Recommendation Regarding Agendas be Distributed to Chapter Representatives
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter

Recommendation Regarding Term of Office for Delegates
Submitted by AMTA Indiana Chapter

Bylaw Amendment Recommendation Regarding Delegate’s Term
Submitted by AMTA Connecticut Chapter

Bylaw Amendment Recommendation Regarding Membership
Submitted by AMTA Illinois Chapter

Recommendation Regarding Policy Change – PACS
Submitted by AMTA California Chapter

Please click here to read more about these recommendations & then post your comments for our delegates. http://www.amtamassage.org/member/recommendations.html

Here are the four 2008 Position Statements:

1. It is the position of The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage therapy can be a valuable component of a wellness program.

2. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that massage therapy can be an integral part of health care.

3. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that newborns (especially pre-term infants) may benefit from massage therapy.

4. It is the position of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) that massage has been shown to aid in postoperative pain relief

To read more about the position statements and the comments posted on the National AMTA website-click here.